HALLELUJAH
As we draw closer to Easter Sunday, I have a few thoughts to share about this season. Yes, I used that word correctly because I am United Methodist and we do celebrate the seasons of the Christian year. We consider ourselves a “big tent” denomination because we believe there is room for everyone. That means some congregations emphasize the traditional liturgies, and others are much more relaxed. As I said, room for everyone. LENT But I digress. We are currently in the season of Lent, which is the 40 days prior to Easter. This is a time when we may choose to sacrifice something like a favorite food, watching television, or shopping on Amazon only once a week instead of daily. Or we may choose to take on something like daily Bible reading, praying more often, or taking more naps (which is good for spiritual as well as physical self-care). Lenten habits lend themselves well to checklists. And I love checklists. There is an endorphin rush when I make that check mark beside a complete...
