Category Archives: 40 Days of Lent

2012 – HSLC writing brief thoughts on various prompts during the 40 days of Lent.

Season of Easter

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Labyrinth-Living

I am taking a few days off from this blog.  In the meantime, here is a heart-lifting message from Rev. Mark Hanson.

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Desolation #45

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Labyrinth-Living

At the time of your departing Along about daybreak, There was shock, and desolation, Tears that fell like rain.   At the time of your passing Beyond the reach of my voice, There was mourning, with consolation Resting in faith. … Continue reading →

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Mandatum #44

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Labyrinth-Living

Maundy Thursday – Mandatum = Commandment: Serve Wash Give Love Dying to live. Giotto di Bondone (1267-1337), Cappella Scrovegni a Padova, Life of Christ, Washing of Feet Wikipedia Public domain

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Wednesday #43

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Labyrinth-Living

Holy Wednesday, Traditional night of Judas Planning betrayal; Traitor. What have you done? Contemplate falsehood; Examine your failure. Hope for grace? Preparation for Last Supper: Bread and Wine, Body and Blood. Hunger.      

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“Come and follow me,” Jesus called and Peter came, Discipled  in faith. “Peter, who am I?” “You are Christ, the Son of God.” “Blessed is your faith.” Walking on water, He saw wind, became afraid, Cried out, “Save me, Lord.” … Continue reading →

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Labyrinth-Living | 2 Comments

Is It Confusing? #41

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Labyrinth-Living

Has anything you read in the Bible seemed confusing to you?  It has to me,  to the point that I began to doubt how to believe it at all.  But I wanted it to be true, and I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Fellowship #40

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Labyrinth-Living

Fellowship with God Happens in community, That all may be one. Bear each other’s heavy load, Comfort for our lonely road. used with permission © Daniel W. Erlander

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Baptism #39

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Labyrinth-Living

I knew I was baptized as an infant, but didn’t know much about it until my confirmation days. I was baptized on July 2 at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Withee, Wisconsin. I was 10 weeks old. It was the 182nd … Continue reading →

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Is This Paradise? #38

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Labyrinth-Living

In reading “The Tales of the Pointless People” by Dan Erlander, we hear of God’s original vision of an Eden where people romp and frolic having fun together until the “Snake” comes along and tells them to keep points (score). … Continue reading →

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God! Did You Call? #37

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Labyrinth-Living

One Tuesday in March I was in my classroom working with students, when a man walked in. He introduced himself, “I’m Jay A___. Your principal said I might visit you to observe your class. May I stay for awhile?” I … Continue reading →

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