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Discontent What shall we do with our discontent–the gnawing feeling that things should be better than they are? Perhaps during Lent, when we make special effort to get in touch with our inner selves, we become aware of our discontent, … Continue reading Lenten Reflection – by Dale Edmondson →

The Big Uneasy In the weeks before the Passover, Jesus is speaking in parables (riddles) about what people have to do to get into heaven and about his death. Most of the disciples seem oblivious to the hard realities of … Continue reading Lenten Reflection – by Mark Liebenow →

Compassion Most of life is lived after the parade. I imagine the prophet Micah walking behind a crowd that is celebrating a religious holiday, and noticing people sitting on the side after the parade has passed by. Wondering why, he … Continue reading Lenten Reflection – by Mark Liebenow →

I moved away from my hometown when I was 17 and I moved out of my home state when I was 21. Since then, I have never lived less than 700 miles from my family. Over the years, I have … Continue reading Lenten Reflection – by Ryan Parker →

Listening to NPR, I was reminded of Lent. Scott Simon was interviewing author David Mamet about his new book.  And, both being from Chicago, they were reminiscing. David Mamet’s book is about the mob and about two peripheral characters, peripheral … Continue reading Lenten Reflection – by Cynthia Nelson →

Can I as an individual really make a difference? I have no super powers or unique talents. My intelligence level, to be honest, is very average. What impact could I have on solving the ills of our society? Let us … Continue reading Lenten Reflection – by Leon Taylor →

Now that we are into the Lenten season, most have made a decision on how they will observe Lent. For those who have yet to make a choice, but do not favor fasting or abstinence, there are still many options. … Continue reading Lenten Reflection – by Leon Taylor →

Hollywood’s Lenten Moment A few years ago, I gave a presentation here at Lakeshore on the history of African Americans in film. That conversation was, in part, a response to the Oscars So White controversy that called out the lack … Continue reading Lenten Reflection – by Ryan Parker →

Facebook isn’t the most helpful of tools for practicing one’s discipleship. But from time to time it does allow me to participate in, or sometimes just eavesdrop on, very thought-provoking conversations. The latter occurred just the other day as one … Continue reading Lenten Reflection – by Chris Schelin →