It is the first Sunday in Lent. Today the church family begins the journey toward Easter and the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. But we can't miss what Lent offers us first. It is a journey of reflection and deepening our relationship with God. Some people see Lent as a very sombre time. Some traditions talk about giving things up for lent and we can choose to do that too. Lent presents us with an opportunity to dig deep to examine our relationship with Jesus and repent, acknowledging when we fail to live Jesus’ way. Lent is also a time where we can experience God's great love for us.

by Rev. Beth Nicholls