Let Me Go There: The Spirit of Lent
She begins with an introduction to the season of Lent and its the characteristic themes, exploring how to use it as a time for spiritual growth. In forty short sections suitable for daily reading, Paula then reflects on a theme associated with the season, including: - Wilderness - Journey - Fasting - Taking up your cross - Discipleship - Prayer - Temptation |
Contents
Desolation and Redemption Reflections 16 | 17 |
Jesus and the Wilderness in Mark Reflections 712 | 36 |
Who Are You? Jesus and the Devil in Matthew Reflections 1318 | 54 |
Jesus and Testing in Luke Reflections 1923 | 72 |
The Call to Discipleship | 88 |
The Character and Cost of Discipleship Reflections | 107 |
Epilogue | 125 |
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