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Why 40 Days?

March 9, 2009 by Rich Miller

The 40-day duration of Lent dates back to the Council of Nicea in 325 A.D., but was standardized in the year 600 to last 46 days – 40 days not including Sundays.

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Easter Preaching and Sermons

February 25, 2009 by Rich Miller Leave a Comment

The Easter season can be a challenging time for preachers, requiring messages that resonate with both members and newcomers drawn to the church for Lent and Easter. These resources may prove useful to pastors preparing messages for Lent, Holy Week and Easter.

Filed Under: Preaching & Worship

Lenten Links and Devotionals

February 24, 2009 by Rich Miller Leave a Comment

Spiritual reflection is a key part of our Lenten journey. These sites offer meditations and devotionals and reflections to assist your spiritual preparation for Holy Week and Easter.

Filed Under: Preaching & Worship

Epic Easter Sermons

March 16, 2004 by Rich Miller

What did Martin Luther preach about on Easter Sunday in 1540? Not to worry, it’s on the Internet!

Filed Under: Featured, Preaching & Worship

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A Moveable Holiday: How the Date of Easter is Determined

March 1, 2017 By Rich Miller

Why does the date of Easter change? Is the Orthodox Christian Easter always on a different date? Here’s a look at how we determine the date of Easter.

Ash Wednesday

February 13, 2014 By Rich Miller Leave a Comment

An in-depth look at the traditions associated with Ash Wednesday and the start of the Lenten season.

Why 40 Days?

March 9, 2009 By Rich Miller

The 40-day duration of Lent dates back to the Council of Nicea in 325 A.D., but was standardized in the year 600 to last 46 days – 40 days not including Sundays.

Recent Posts

  • At The Foot of The Cross
  • Comprehending The Cross
  • Temptation and The Challenge of Evil
  • A Moveable Holiday: How the Date of Easter is Determined
  • Ash Wednesday
Photo: "The Granite Cross" in Stockholm, Sweden by Tobias Lindman via Flickr

At The Foot of The Cross

We spend our lives seeking to establish our significance, and the nature of the quest is that we can’t quite do it alone. Lent and Easter are an ideal time to reflect on our worth and relationship with God.

Comprehending The Cross

We often turn away from the horror of the cross. We shouldn’t. A meditation for Lent and Easter.

Temptation and The Challenge of Evil

The account of Christ’s temptation in the desert is one of many references to Satan, including the 40-day period of Lent leading up to Easter. Today’s church sometimes doesn’t know what to do with evil.

A Moveable Holiday: How the Date of Easter is Determined

Why does the date of Easter change? Is the Orthodox Christian Easter always on a different date? Here’s a look at how we determine the date of Easter.

Recent Posts

  • At The Foot of The Cross
  • Comprehending The Cross
  • Temptation and The Challenge of Evil
  • A Moveable Holiday: How the Date of Easter is Determined
  • Ash Wednesday

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