Tag Archives: Lent

Good Friday: Investing where hope seems dead

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Rich Stearns in Christian Witness

One of the most remarkable sentences in all of Scripture comes from the thief who was hanging next to Jesus on the cross. Jesus was just hours from death, and, by all appearances, had failed in his Messianic role. Just days before, Jesus had entered Jerusalem, hailed as a king with shouts of “Hosanna!” But then, Jesus was betrayed, tried, beaten, and nailed to the cross. In the eyes of the disciples and all of his followers, it was all over....

Women of Vision devotional: “The Full Circle”

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Sandy Grubb in Christian Witness

Sandy Grubb, member of the Columbia-Willamette chapter of Women of Vision, as well as a World Vision U.S. board member, shares this inspiring devotional as Christians around the world prepare to observe Good Friday and Christ’s subsequent resurrection on Easter morning....

Women of Vision devotional: “Repairer of Broken Walls”

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Anna Goodworth in Christian Witness

Repairer of broken walls | World Vision Blog

Today’s post is a Lenten devotional by Anna Goodworth from the Women of Vision chapter in Hartford, Connecticut. Women of Vision is a volunteer ministry of World Vision that equips women to serve impoverished and oppressed women and children worldwide....

Giving up more than chocolate for Lent

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Katie Swift in Christian Witness

Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, when Christians focus on Jesus’ sacrifice through prayer, fasting, and giving. World Vision’s Katie Swift reflects on taking a “Life Audit” — part of our Live Life campaign for youth and college students around the world....

Why my Grandma may be wrong: Living a life of sacrifice

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Samantha Bender in Christian Witness

Living a life of sacrifice | World Vision Blog

“Sacrifice” is a funny little word. It conjures up images of pain, hurt, and unfinished to-do lists. This word especially takes on a warped meaning when combined with the word “Lent.” Growing up, Lent was always a little bit of a joke. We teased each other for the excuses we all made for giving into the things we had given up. My Grandma always had the best excuse. She said that Lent is technically only 40 days if you exclude Sundays, and that on Sunday, she could “break the rules.” I’m almost positive she somehow found biblical support for this, and I wasn’t going to argue if it meant my Sabbath was filled with Thin Mints. That’s how sacrifice is...