God of the Cross, be with us now as we begin again the Lenten journey. In this time of worship, and in the days ahead, strip us of our attachments and addictions, that we might bare our souls to you; render us deaf and blind to the distractions … [Continue reading] about invocation: God of the cross
two days to Ashes!
Are you looking for Ash Wednesday resources? Look here! Are you doing something different for Ash Wednesday? Are you doing Ashes-To-Go? Is there a liturgy that goes with that, or do you just put ashes on anyone who walks by? What are you … [Continue reading] about two days to Ashes!
CTW: the Messiah we need
We come to Jesus, the author of a new and different way. We confess that He is not the Messiah we want: not a CEO, not a General, not a Senator, not a Genie, not a Fairy Godmother, not Santa Claus. We come to Jesus, who leads us in the Way of … [Continue reading] about CTW: the Messiah we need
CTW: we want a spectacle
Leader: We want a spectacle. We want fireworks and a laser light show. We want the rockets’ red glare and bombs bursting in air. We want a production that will make the power go out. That will get our attention. People: The Lord rules; let the … [Continue reading] about CTW: we want a spectacle
confession: afraid to see
Holy God, when you call us to hope and to act with great boldness, we tremble at your presence and cover our eyes. We are afraid of what we will see for your greatness unveils our weakness, your justice unveils our brokenness, and your holiness … [Continue reading] about confession: afraid to see
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