Posts with the tag “lent”

What is Scripture Memorization? Scripture memory is the intentional practice of committing God’s Word to heart so that it shapes our thoughts, guides our actions, and strengthens our faith. More than just rote memorization, it is about storing up God’s truth so that we can recall and apply it in daily life.Jesus and Scripture MemorizationJesus is recorded referencing scripture over 250 times in th...  Read More

Throughout church history, Lent has been a season of reflection, repentance, and renewal. It is a time to draw near to God, preparing our hearts to fully embrace the hope of the Resurrection on Easter. One of the most powerful ways to engage with Lent is through the practice of the Spiritual Disciplines. “Spiritual Disciplines” can sound intimidating and daunting - but what we’re talking about is adopting the spiritual habits of Jesus into our daily lives. Jesus invited people to follow him. This meant spending time together and growing in a relationship but it also meant patterning one’s life after His in every way. We, as his followers today, still do this: we walk with Jesus and adopt his spiritual practices into our lives. Jesus taught about and lived a life grounded in a real, experiential, relationship with God. For each week of Lent, our desire is to practice a different Spiritual Discipline as a community.  Read More