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Tag Archives: LentChallenge

Power in Helpless Places {#LentChallenge}

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Posted on April 7, 2014 by Brenda Chance

I’ve been living life like a passenger on a run-away train. Our crazy factor is at an all time high. Really. Someone once said that truth is stranger than fiction. After this month, I say, “Amen.” The crazy is still … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Hope, Love | Tagged Ephesians, Helplessness, Jesus Christ, LentChallenge, power, Resurrection | Leave a reply

What! You too? {#LentChallenge}

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Posted on March 18, 2014 by Brenda Chance

“But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind…and you will be blessed” Luke 14:13-14a. There is science that suggests we are drawn to people we perceive to be most like us. And … Continue reading →

Posted in Lent | Tagged friendship, hospitality, Humility, LentChallenge, Luke 14 | Leave a reply

Fruits Worthy of Repentance {#LentChallenge}

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Posted on March 14, 2014 by Brenda Chance

“Bear fruit worthy of repentance” Luke 3:8. We are told John’s mission was to “proclaim a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sin” (3:3) as a preparation for the arrival of God’s Son. He is the preparation committee. Jesus … Continue reading →

Posted in Lent | Tagged John the Baptist, Lent, LentChallenge, Luke 3, Relationships, Repentance | 1 Reply

Beloved of Love {#LentChallenge}

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Posted on March 13, 2014 by Brenda Chance

“For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all all she had to live on” Mark 12:44. Abundance. Beyond it being a fun word to say, … Continue reading →

Posted in Lent, Love | Tagged fear, Gospel of Mark, Lent, LentChallenge, Need, Trust, vulnerability, Worship, Worth | 1 Reply

A Strategy for Maximum Impact {#LentChallenge}

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Posted on March 11, 2014 by Brenda Chance

“Go home to your friends, and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and what mercy he has shown you” Mark 5:19. The man who had the legion of demons has one desire: be with Jesus. Can … Continue reading →

Posted in Lent, Love | Tagged Jesus, Lent, LentChallenge, Love, Mark 5, Miracles | 1 Reply

From Doubt to Worship {#LentChallenge}

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Posted on March 10, 2014 by Brenda Chance

How do you personalize the Bible’s teaching? Do you pick the stories and verses you like to make an example out of your own goodness? Maybe you just mentally cut and paste the ones that challenge you too much? A … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith | Tagged doubt, Exodus 21, Humility, Lent, LentChallenge, Pick Your Portion, Slavery, Worship | Leave a reply

A Prayer: Not for Greatness but for Likeness {#LentChallenge}

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Posted on March 8, 2014 by Brenda Chance

“The greatest among you will be your servant. All who exalt themselves will be humbled, and all who humble themselves will be exalted” Matthew 23:11-12. Merciful Lord, Forgive me for the timesI have not practiced what I teach. What grief … Continue reading →

Posted in Lent | Tagged Greatness, Humility, Lent, LentChallenge, Matthew, Servanthood | 1 Reply

The Joy of Hidden Treasure {#LentChallenge}

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Posted on March 7, 2014 by Brenda Chance

“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field” Matthew 13:44. Not once, but twice yesterday … Continue reading →

Posted in Lent | Tagged Cost, Jesus, Joy, Kingdom of God, Lent, LentChallenge, Matthew, Treasure | 3 Replies

It Sounds Like Love and Feels Like Courage {#LentChallenge}

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Posted on March 6, 2014 by Brenda Chance

My calendar is an exercise in foreboding joy. I have some exciting opportunities penciled in and a couple possibilities sticky-noted to the margins. But where excitement and smiles should be, is only dread. Not dread like the bassets need a … Continue reading →

Posted in Lent | Tagged courage, fear, LentChallenge, Love, Matthew, Mercy | 4 Replies

Blessed Beggars {#LentChallenge}

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Posted on March 5, 2014 by Brenda Chance

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” Matthew 5:3. Jesus tells us two types of people receive the kingdom of God: the poor in spirit and those persecuted for righteousness sake. It makes sense. … Continue reading →

Posted in Lent | Tagged Lent, LentChallenge, Matthew, poor in spirit, The Beatitudes | 1 Reply

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