This Week in The Way of Grace We’re in Week 5 of Lent, which brings us to page 59 in our book, The Way of Grace: Gospel Stories for Lent. Of course, whether you have a book or not, here’s an overview of all four readings for this
Lent
Lent is the season of return, the time of rolling away shame, the moment when exile begins to end. Not just for us as individuals, but for our communities, our churches, our world.
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Isaiah's vision of the future is the confidence that one day the most primal instincts of Creation will be transformed into the ultimate expression of God's shalom.
Lent
This is the heart of grace: not just a one-time invitation, but an ongoing commitment to what is best for us. God does not just call us once and walk away. God cultivates us.
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When I was a kid, I remember a preacher saying that the “big word, righteousness” simply meant to do what was “right.” That’s a good shorthand definition.
Lent
The Transfiguration story shows us the glory of God revealed just before Jesus faces opposition. Yet, he remains faithful and steadfast.
Lent
When confronted by Satan’s temptation, three times Jesus quotes exclusively from Deuteronomy 6-8. He knows he's standing in for Israel in these stories in order to re-tell it as God had intended. In the language of the school yard, Israel – through Jesus – gets a “do over” and so do we.
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday isn't just a religious ritual, it is a call to awareness instead of self-deception; to life in the face of death; and, to transformation in and through Jesus Christ.
Transfiguration
From Moses' radiant face at Sinai to Jesus' Transfiguration, God's glory transforms those who encounter it. Paul reminds us that in Christ, we live unveiled, reflecting a lasting transformation. Discover how God's presence changes us permanently.
Epiphany
Jesus calls us to defy the world's logic of revenge and scarcity—offering a love that transforms enemies, heals wounds, and sets us free.
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Maybe the greatest work of peace isn’t about winning arguments but embodying peace itself. Maybe the way we speak, act, and carry ourselves is the first step in the peacemaking process.
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Jesus’ blessing on the peacemakers is not just a word of encouragement—it’s a call to action. It’s an invitation to partner with God in setting things right.