A Way Other Than Our Own
Devotions for Lent
Presbyterian Publishing Corporation · Print & ebook · December 15, 2016
Lent recalls times of wilderness and wandering, from newly freed Hebrew slaves in exile to Jesus' temptation in the desert.
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- Who it’s for
- Measured Lenten devotionals that fit both quiet study and daily return.
- Genres
- Easter & Lent, Devotional Readings, Christian Theology
- Published
- Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, December 15, 2016
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Lent recalls times of wilderness and wandering, from newly freed Hebrew slaves in exile to Jesus' temptation in the desert. God has always called people out of their safe, walled cities into uncomfortable places, revealing paths they would never have chosen. Despite our culture of self-indulgence, we too are called to walk an alternative path""one of humility, justice, and peace.
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Walter Brueggemann's thought-provoking reflections for the season of Lent invite us to consider the challenging, beautiful life that comes with walking the way of grace.
Lenten Cadence
Measured Lenten devotionals that fit both quiet study and daily return.
Come here for
- Lent devotions with a study-friendly cadence
- Short readings for classroom or personal practice
Expect
- Bible-centered reflection
- A format that works for assignments or a morning pause
Where it sits
| Easter & Lent | 86% |
|---|---|
| Devotional Readings | 60% |
| Christian Theology | 26% |
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Publisher categories
- Devotional Readings
- Christian Holidays
- Easter & Lent
- Authors
- Walter Brueggemann
- Publisher
- Presbyterian Publishing Corporation
- Published
- December 15, 2016
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Devotional Readings