Sermon Archive
Bless the Lent We Actually Have
Heroes aren’t just found in comic books and blockbuster movies—they exist in real life too. These are peopLent marks the forty days leading up to Easter, mirroring Jesus’ forty days in the wilderness before his public ministry. Many people give up something, such as chocolate, soda, or social media, during Lent, or take up something new, such as a new prayer practice and devotion. Lent is a sacred invitation to recognize that God blesses our days while we long for God’s promised future, where there will be no tears, no pain, and no sorrow.
This sermon series, based on Kate Bowler’s Bless the Lent We Actually Have, invites you to understand that our actual days—ordinary, nothing special, uncertain, pain-filled, and medically challenged—might be blessed as God blesses each of our days just as they are.
March 30 – Blessed Are Those Who Feel Alone
Scripture: Psalm 23
We find comfort and assurance in God’s presence, even in times of loneliness. The imagery of the Good Shepherd reminds us that we are never truly alone, as God is always with us, guiding, protecting, and providing. The service is designed as a Taizé Service, with meditative songs and time for reflection, creating space for a quiet connection with God.
