Lent is a time to take on an additional devotional practice, to help you grow closer to God in Christ. These digital devotions make it easy for you to read the Bible, pray and meditate wherever you are. Check them out, choose one and sign up for delivery to your inbox.
For Adults:Time to Stop, Pray, Work, Play and LoveFrom the Episcopal brothers of the Society of St. John the Evangelist in Cambridge, MA, this popular and free resource delivers a brief daily meditation to your inbox. Each of the five weeks of Lent will focus on how we use our time. You may sign up for daily emails and download a free workbook.
Lent Madness
... is both fun and informative. Go to the website each day to read about the two saints who are paired against each other, and vote. Watch your favorites advance through the bracket (or go down in stunning defeat). Engage the online conversation to reflect more deeply about how others, both saintly and ordinary, have used their gifts in love and service to God. And follow the bracket on the main bulletin board at St. Andrew's.
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For Teens and Young Adults:Videos for Your SoulA different thought-provoking video is posted daily, by the Ministry Developer for Young Adults and Youth from the Episcopal Diocese of Arkansas. Subscribe to receive the video by email or in your social media feed.
40 Things to Give Up for LentA REALLY fresh look at the things that keep us from becoming the people God intends us to be. Review the list and sign up for weekly emails. From the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Old Ridge, NJ.
d365Inspirational and relevant meditations on scripture for young people, in the format of Pause - Listen - Think - Pray - Go. Denominational sponsors include the Episcopal Church, the Presbyterian Mission Agency, and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. The Lenten Series is called Journey to the Cross.
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For Anyone!
Praying in Color
If you enjoy doodling, or find that your spiritual and creative juices flow more freely when you are doing something with your hands, then print one of these templates and get a fresh package of markers! Sybil Macbeth is the well-known author of Praying in Color, and offers several suggestions for following this practice: naming gratitudes, praying for others, Bible phrases, etc.
If you enjoy doodling, or find that your spiritual and creative juices flow more freely when you are doing something with your hands, then print one of these templates and get a fresh package of markers! Sybil Macbeth is the well-known author of Praying in Color, and offers several suggestions for following this practice: naming gratitudes, praying for others, Bible phrases, etc.