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Comment on Giving up chocolate and beer for Lent is not what Jesus had in mind by Evan R.

Evan R. — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:23:29 +0000

Thanks Landon for this! I’ve never practiced Lenten rituals because they never made sense to me but this makes it clear why! Giving up M&Ms doesn’t get me closer to God. Waking up for 40 days praying and reminding myself why I am praying to Him does. After a while, that becomes normal and the “ritual” feeling becomes a lifestyle. Really appreciate your post here

Comment on Giving up chocolate and beer for Lent is not what Jesus had in mind by Laura

Laura — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:30:14 +0000

“…fight making spiritual practice into a self-improvement project.” Crap! The Protestant Work Ethic always tricks me into thinking it can be used in place of actual ethics.

Comment on You know that great idea you have for a church? It’s probably not so great… by Matt Miles

Matt Miles — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:52:22 +0000

MVP = 2 or 3 gathered in Jesus’ name + Bible study + local mission? Worship, it seems, should be added very early.

Comment on You know that great idea you have for a church? It’s probably not so great… by Doug Browne

Doug Browne — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:55:37 +0000

At the risk of oversimplifying, I think the MVP is the Gospel, faithfully transmitted and enculturated as best we can. It all flows from there.

Comment on Giving up chocolate and beer for Lent is not what Jesus had in mind by landon whitsitt

landon whitsitt — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:52:19 +0000

Thanks, Sarah. I appreciate that.

Comment on Giving up chocolate and beer for Lent is not what Jesus had in mind by Sarah Reyes

Sarah Reyes — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:50:07 +0000

Landon thank you for sharing this, I am passing it along to faith community I serve!

Comment on Giving up chocolate and beer for Lent is not what Jesus had in mind by Jeanie

Jeanie — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:27:23 +0000

I appreciate this very much. I am expanding the “almsgiving” to being consciously more loving and less critical of others. “What the world needs now, is Love, Sweet Love.. . . ” and that’s what God tells us he wants through the loving, counter-cultural choices Jesus modeled for us. Fasting is tough for sure – a good challenge, so thanks! Prayer – up 15 minute early every day.

Comment on Giving up chocolate and beer for Lent is not what Jesus had in mind by Traci Smith

Traci Smith — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:42:00 +0000

This is my first visit to your blog. If found this post very meaningful. I put considerable thought each year in to what I will “do” or “not do” during Lent. I am a pastor and encourage others to engage in important Spiritual Disciplines during lent. Your post gives some helpful language that I can direct them to.

Comment on Giving up chocolate and beer for Lent is not what Jesus had in mind by Patty

Patty — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:32:46 +0000

Terrific post. Makes me want to go back and read what I wrote about Lent. I hope you have a good Lent, filled with insight, change, and growth.

Comment on Of Saviors and Superheroes by revjeff

revjeff — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:52:21 +0000

Jesus as my own personal superhero – why could I not see that? This will blow the minds of my two very traditional congregations – so of course, I’d better introduce it slowly…maybe Jesus had a sidekick?
Thanks Landon – I enjoyed this as I begin my Lenten journey today