As we prepare to celebrate Lent and follow His footsteps to the cross, I realize the power which my Jesus displays in my life.
Weak-willed. Weak in spirit? Sometimes I feel hopeless, but I know that I have a God that is not weak.
Picture more than 2,000 years ago when Christ went into the desert and was tempted by Satan. Hungry and hot, he withstood temptations. Then, knowing what his future held, He started His ministry to bring good news to the lost and Gentiles.
Lent is not a season for the weak. It is a time to mark Christ’s final days.
I love this scripture that sums up the Lent season:
Philippians 3:10-11 – “I want to know Christ, yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participate in his sufferings,
becoming like him in death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead.
As a Protestant Evangelical Christian, I have never observed Lent. I know very little about it; so I am studying for the first season of Lent with my friend and fellow blogger, Susan Chamberlain Shipe, penned a special study for Lent called: 40 Days of Lent: The People, Places, and Events Surrounding the Passion. (Affiliate link). I highly recommend this study if you are like me and just deciding to follow Lent. My goal is to overcome those sins that hinder me and make me weak in my walk with Christ.
I have studied the first two chapters in preparation for Lent which kicks off this year on Wednesday, March 1.
Are you celebrating Lent this year? Do you have special devotionals that you want to share as we start this holiest of seasons? We hope you will join us the #LMMLinkup and share!
I am sharing my post this week on Kate Motaung’s Five Minute Friday community. This week’s prompt word is “weak.”
In other #LMMLinkup news, we are beginning to compile a list of bloggers interested in writing guest posts for our weekly linkup. Our guest posts focus on anything related to learning, literacy, writing, and/or blogging. We would like to restart our guest posts Monday, February 27. Please send me an email at marykatbpcsc45 @ gmail (dot) com.
If you like guest posting, we are also looking for new hosts for weekly linkup. It is really fun. I hope you will consider it. Just remember that we are a Christian linkup. If you participate in the linkup or know someone who would make a great host you can also email me at marykatbpcsc45 @ gmail.com.
Thanks, Now on to our weekly linkup.
First let’s
Last Week’s Top Clicked Post!
130 Best “Would You Rather” Questions for Kids and the Whole Family
Posted in Resources on February 7, 2017 – by Homeschool Base Staff
This is a fun post that received a record number of reads from the linkup. I can see why. I love some of the “Would You Rather Questions.” The questions can be tied to lessons or used for a fun night of family bonding. Be sure to check out Homeschool Base for more resources and ideas.
My Favorite Post of the Week
I know this is not your typical #LMMLinkup post, but I learned something. How to make scones which my daughter and I love. Remember, you can link any posts up that teaches new skills. I hope we see more lesson type posts on our linkup. I can’t wait to cook these with my daughter.
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Mary, like you I have not practiced lent in the past, but I did purchase Susan’s book. I’m not sure where God will lead with it, but I agree with the importance of “remembering” Christ’s sacrifice on our behalf. Thanks for hosting!
Donna Reidland recently posted…“What’s the Condition of Your Heart?” February 23
Hello Mary! Beautiful introduction to the LinkUp this week. Thank you for hosting. <3 xx
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Vashti,
You welcome. I am glad you stopped by.
I’ve never done anything for Lent. Susan’s book sounds interesting!
Anita Ojeda recently posted…Why it’s Important to Encourage the Weak
Anita, it really is great. I highly recommend it.
I did not grow up practicing Lent, but we were introduced to it when we first joined an Anglican church quite a few years ago. We are now members of another Anglican church and we are learning more about Lent. This year we have two books to read. One is the book by Susan that you mentioned and the other is by another friend whose Lent book was just published. I hope to write a post soon sharing both books.
Blessings to you, dear Mary! xo
Gayl Wright recently posted…Sweat, Heat and Spending Time Outdoors
Gayle, I can’t wait to read your thoughts. Be sure to send me a link. 🙂
Mary Hill recently posted…LMMLinkup: Turning our Hearts Toward Lent
I haven’t really observed Lent either. I mean I know it is from church and rejoice at Easter, but to walk with Jesus to Calvary, not so much! I’d love to check out Susan’s Lent Study!
#InspireMeMonday
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Julie, I know that such a walk is hard. I watched the movie Passion one year, and I sobbed during and for hours after. To think of the pain that Christ endured for me. Thanks for stopping by.
Mary Hill recently posted…LMMLinkup: Turning our Hearts Toward Lent
Lent is a great season in the church year. It helps us focus on what Easter is all about. I’m over in the 43 spot at FMF this week.
Hi Mary,
I grew up in a tradition that celebrated Lent and, while the current church(es) I attend follow the church calendar loosely at best, I’ve found myself increasingly wanting to reconnect with those traditions over the past few years. I shared a few books on Lent this week that I think you might enjoy as well. Have a blessed week!
Create With Joy recently posted…Nothing To Prove by Jennie Allen – Book Review
I don’t come from a tradition that emphasizes Lent either, but I have appreciated in past years, the invitation that Lent extends to me to be more intentional in my remembering Jesus huge sacrifice and work of grace. Just as Advent gets my heart ready for Christmas, my hope is that Lent will prepare my heart for the celebration of resurrection on Easter Sunday.
Michele Morin recently posted…A Veiled Life in the Sandy Waste: Till We Have Faces (7)
I didn’t grow up learning about Lent, either, so I’m still discovering things as we work out how these season looks for our family!
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I’ve been hesitant to post recipes because I didn’t think that they fit the literacy-related theme. I used to post recipes all of the time – maybe I should start linking those up. 🙂
Sounds great. I think recipes are great. You learn something new when you read recipes. Plus, think about the math skills.
Mary Hill recently posted…LMMLinkup: Turning our Hearts Toward Lent
I actually didn’t mean to post our post here but I am so glad I did now and I am so thankful Mary is so gracious. 😀