![]() ![]() ![]() On the night of his betrayal, Jesus took unleavened bread and the fruit of the vine and instituted what is commonly referred to as the Lord’s Supper. Thankfully God, in his infinite wisdom, has revealed his plan for keeping our focus on Jesus and what his sacrifice must mean for our lives. While the observance of Lent isn’t a practice documented in the New Testament as being observed by the first-century church, most would agree that all of us need more spiritual discipline in our lives, not less. Some folks observe Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, repentance, moderation, self-denial and spiritual discipline designed to help participants reflect on Christ in the days leading up to Easter. I am also thankful for spring because it includes Easter, when more people than usual spend time thinking about Jesus and what his sacrifice means for their lives. Both students and teachers begin to anticipate the conclusion of yet another school year, and in the meantime, high school baseball and softball have become “can’t miss” spring events in Franklin County. Pollen notwithstanding, the spring colors are beautiful, and that first Saturday of working in the yard is a day I always look forward to. We now have the arrival of spring – this amazing time of year when temperatures climb and God’s creation begins to come back to life. ![]() What a blessing it is to live in northwest Alabama! Among the many reasons I treasure this area is that most years, we experience just enough of each season to have me ready for the next one. ![]()
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