Why this theme?
This year’s Lenten devotional is on the theme “Cultivating Disciples of Christ to
be ‘Evangels,’ sharing the good news of God’s Transforming Love.” It is the same
as the theme for the region, and we hope it will move you to share God’s
transforming love in new ways with your neighbors and to reflect in new ways on
your relationship with God.
What should I know about this particular devotional?
It is designed so each day you can look up the scripture, read the devotion, then
read the prayer at the end (or create your own prayer in response to the devotion).
NOTE: This region is VERY diverse in all sorts of ways. This is a great gift of
being Disciples. Because this devotional was written by people all over the region
and denomination, it also guarantees that at some point you will come across a
devotion whose theology is very different from your own. Consider this an
opportunity to practice the spiritual discipline of grace, and maybe even self-reflection.
And know that the devotion that moves you most may be one that
someone else struggles with. What a gift, in the midst of our differences, to know
we are all called by God to be Evangels!