Lent is a sanctifying journey to be more like Jesus. It is a God-given opportunity to practice spiritual disciplines to get matured. The Letter of James introduces the five marks of Christian maturity. This Sunday, we are going to learn the third mark of a mature Christian.

Lent is a sanctifying journey to be more like Jesus. It is a God-given opportunity to practice spiritual disciplines to get matured. The Letter of James introduces the five marks of Christian maturity. This Sunday, we are going to learn the first two marks of a mature Christian.

In the Book of Daniel, we read that a Babylonian authority gave Daniel and his friends Babylonian names. But they refused those names. This Sunday, we are going to learn why it was so important for them to keep their Jewish names. We are also going to reflect on the following questions. Is the name Christian my identity? Is it important for me to keep my name Christian in my daily life? Why? Why not?

As Lent begins this coming Wednesday, we are reminded of Jesus’ life in the wilderness, enduring temptations and preparing His ministry. As you face life-challenges and temptations in your wilderness-like daily life, where do you find God’s strength to help you to deal with them and overcome them? This Sunday, we are going to reflect on what the Bible has to say about this question.

Suffering is real, and unavoidable in our walk with God. But the God of all Grace has promised an end to it for those who have faith in God.

Have you blamed others for your brokenness/addictions/sins? Have you victimized yourself in using of what you are addicted to? Jesus tells you, “Give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow Me” (Mark 8:34b). This Sunday, we are going to learn what He meant by it in the connection to God’s recovery program. And we will also learn a practical way from Step Eight of the Twelve Steps to practice it.

God is able and willing to set you free from your brokenness/addictions/sins. We have been learning how to participate in God’s recovery program by reflecting on how A.A.’s Twelve Steps correlate with biblical principles. This Sunday, we are going to learn Step 6 and 7, “Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character” and “Humbly asked God to remove our shortcomings.”

God is able and willing to set you free from your brokenness/addictions/sins. We have been learning how to participate in God’s recovery program by reflecting on how A.A.’s Twelve Steps correlate with biblical principles. This Sunday, we are going to learn Step 5, “Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.”