Ash Wednesday

Lent is upon us again and it begins with Ash Wednesday. I am really excited this year to be taking Josh and Calvin out school to bring them to our noon service for Ash Wednesday. We gave them the option of being able to go tonight at 7, or going during the day and then having to go back to school with the crosses on their heads. Josh's response was both typical (of him) and amazing, "That would be great, because then everyone would be able to tell we were Christians just by looking." On my personal list of Lenten vows, no soda and no candy. I am also adding in that I will blog throughout Lent, so hopefully you find something mildly interesting back on this site soon. In other news, I have a side project I am working on, that I think a number of you may find really interesting, and as soon as I figure out the technology I will be making a big announcement about it here. For now though, I will close with one of the oldest Lenten prayers,
Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord, that by the observance of this Lent we may advance in the knowledge of the mystery of Christ, and show forth his mind in conduct worthy of our calling; through Jesus Christ our Lord.