Traditionally, the 40-day season of Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday, was seen as a time of penitence and preparation. In ancient Israel, ashes were often used to symbolize the pervasiveness of sin and the inevitability of death. Many Christians have adopted this symbol — both to reflect our own mortality and to serve as a reminder…

You All Made a Difference this Christmas If you’re anything like me, you were pretty tired this last week. The holidays take a lot out of you. (I made it through my first Christmas at Cross of Glory primarily on adrenaline — and a lot of grace. I didn’t actually realize how tired I was until I sat down over the New…