Lent begins this year on Wednesday, February 22nd. On that day, churches worldwide will host Ash Wednesday services. Ministers will mark the foreheads of the faithful and say, “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Genesis 3:19 ESV During the forty days of Lent, believers can set aside time to lament … Continue reading Ashes, Anguish, and a Pathway to Healing – Psalm 31:1-13
Ash Wednesday
A Mark To Remember -Psalm 103
(A cross shape on top of ashes) Photos, awards, a folded American flag, certificates, and various hats revealed a life well-lived in the service of others and God. This table of remembrance, set up near the chapel entrance, displayed things representing my friend’s father’s life. Attending a memorial service brings a stark reminder of what … Continue reading A Mark To Remember -Psalm 103
“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”
For Mother’s Day last year, I asked for a lemon tree, and my family blessed me with two tiny Meyer Lemon trees. My husband helped me plant each one in a sunny location in our garden, and at once I fancied myself a lemon farmer. However, my trees were small, a little frail and the … Continue reading “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”
Anthea Kotlan 