Lent

Lent Lent can be a time to give up: chocolate alcohol cell phones television computers cursing smoking While they are all good What if we did: pray more serve at a homeless shelter spend more time with family go to church read the Bible call a sick friend help a single mother Lent is more than giving up something. It is about loving and serving God and loving and serving others as Jesus did for us.

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/5/2025 2:03:00 PM

I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Lent" write. So True... It started today and should be about service to others. Have a blessed day writing away...............

Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 3/5/2025 2:10:00 PM

You as well and thanks for your comments Paula.

Millard Lowe

Date: 3/5/2025 6:41:00 AM

Amen, Oliver! The greatest sacrifice we can make is giving up apathy toward engaging in labors of love; servicing God by being in service to those in need. Indeed, it is one thing, to simply to "practice" your religion, but it is another thing to faithfully live it! Thanks for sharing this beautiful, profound Lenten awareness. One. Peace and love.

Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 3/5/2025 8:14:00 AM

Thank you MIllard. It is. You are welcome. Blessings

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 3/4/2025 8:21:00 PM

Service sounds like a fine way to celebrate lent. I remember that some people walked several miles barefoot. It is probably too cold this year to do it. Prayer is always good for everyone. I must do.

Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 3/4/2025 9:08:00 PM

Yes on the prayer. Not sure I want to walk barefoot. Thanks for reading