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a public service reminder

This is a public service reminder. We are approaching what is known as Holy Week. For the next week, in churches everywhere, there will be an unusual number of public services. There will be public services on Palm Sunday. There will be public services on Maundy Thursday. There will be public services on Good Friday […]

by Jon Swanson

What God didn’t call you to – a repost

(This post was first published May 9, 2009.) Lots of people are wondering what God is calling them to do. And that is a good question. But on the way to the answer, we fill in many answers. So let me suggest some of the things that God did not call you to. You are […]

by Jon Swanson

looking for answers by searching.

On Tuesday, March 8, more than 750 people wanted to find out what to give up for Lent and so went to their computer and typed “what to give up for Lent” or some variation of that phrase. On Wednesday, March 9, another 2500 or so asked. I know this because those people found their way […]

by Jon Swanson

33 things to give up for Lent

Here are some unexpected things to give up for Lent. (from Lent for Non-Lent People: 33 things to give up for Lent and other readings.) +++ “How can I hear God better?” One way is by learning to pay attention. Lent For Non-Lent People is a seven-week guide to learning to listen for God. In this […]

by Jon Swanson

Marching together – Lent ideas.

I’ve got a bunch of projects running through my head and heart. Some of these are on my list of 99 goals for the year. Some of them have cropped up since I made that list. I’m realizing that I’m never going to get to all of them. Nor should I. For the next few […]