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From Dust to Redemption: The Meaning of Ash Wednesday

...of Common Prayer (1662) includes a special Commination Service, calling the faithful to repentance. While this service is less commonly used today, Ash Wednesday services in Anglican churches typically follow a solemn and reflective tone, with readings, Prayers, and the imposition of ashes. The Anglican tradition emphasises that Lent is not merely about external observances but about an inward transformation. The ashes are not a mark of self-righteousness but a sign of humility before God. The service calls worshippers to examine their lives, confess their sins, and seek renewal through Christ. Does Ash Wednesday Contradict Jesus’ Teaching on Fasting? Some...

?️ How Do I Become a Christian? A message for Muslims seeking to understand the way of Christ

...A Simple Prayer to Begin You don’t need fancy words. You can speak to God from your heart. Here’s a simple example: “God, I believe You are the one true God. I believe that Jesus is Your Son, that He died for my sins and rose again. Please forgive me. I turn away from my old life and ask You to make me new. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit and help me to follow You every day. Thank You for loving me and saving me. Amen.” You Are Loved Jesus says: “Whoever comes to me I will never drive away.” (John 6:37) No matter your past, background, or fears — you are welcome. Jesus is calling you. Will you come? Would You Like to Talk to a...

Coffee With Jesus: Luke 24

...Brief thoughts from daily devotions The road to Emmaus. A familiar story from the Gospel to many, though today as I read it, I noticed some things which I probably glossed over in previous times. At the start of this chapter we see that some of the women who followed Jesus had gone to the tomb with spices to prepare the body of Jesus, and yet were met with a few surprises: an open, empty tomb and some angels! They ran back to the group of apostles and other disciples to tell the exciting news, and what was their response? “[T]hese words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them.” (v.11). They thought it was nonsense! Probably not the react...