Lent Photo a Day: Enter

John 10: 1-18
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Today is my entry into Lent, into thinking about the Easter story, into renewing my spirit. I'm glad God's door is open to us.

As we watch Putin's attack on Ukraine unfold, we must keep the Ukrainians in our hearts. For, as today's "Good Shepherd" passage reminds us,

I lay down my life for the sheep. 16 And ^rI have other sheep that are not of this fold. ^sI must bring them also, and ^tthey will listen to my voice. So there will be ^uone flock, ^vone shepherd. 17

We are all one people, and we must treat one another with love and respect.

Lent Photo a Day for April 21: First

April 21: First

John 20: 1-18

Easter morning, the first day of Jesus’ resurrection and our redemption. I have to mark this joyous day with a photo of a lovely spring morning. Happy Easter!

Lent Photo a Day for April 20: Tomb

April 20: Tomb

Matthew 27: 57-66

A tomb is both a place of mourning and a place for remembrance. To Mary, Mary Magdalene and the other disciples, Jesus tomb was a place to mourn and honor his memory, a place where his earthly remains would rest.

Lent Photo a Day for April 19: Crucify

April 19: Crucify

Matthew 27: 27-37

I was saddened when my neighborhood association cut down this beautiful tree out of fear the roots would damage the nearby wall. The tree’s beauty and utility—providing oxygen and removing carbon dioxide from the air, and providing shade in the California heat—was sacrificed through callousness and fear. Jesus was crucified due to the callousness and fear of others.

Lent Photo a Day for April 18: Serve

April 18: Serve

John 13:1-7

We speak of tea being served, and a tea set is often called a tea service. Part of the joy of serving tea is taking care of the guest—pouring the tea, offering cakes or other treats. In this passage, Jesus serves his disciples, washing their feet. He is demonstrating the humble, loving actions and attitude he wants his followers to emulate. To serve others is a reflection of our faith.

Lent Photo a Day for April 17: Cloud

April 17: Cloud

Hebrews 12:1-3

These clouds don’t impede the sunlight, they seem to accentuate it, like the cloud of faithful witnesses in this passage.

Lent Photo a Day for April 16: Light

April 16: Light

Isaiah 49: 1-7

In this passage, God promises Isaiah that he will make him a Light to the world, a beacon of hope. Light breaking through clouds is nature’s promise of hope.