Lenten Devotions 2025
Available in the foyer at both campuses beginning February 23.
As we enter the season of Lent, we invite you to journey with us through a time of reflection, prayer, and spiritual growth. This year, our Sunday sermon series will focus on the powerful “I AM” statements of Jesus, revealing His identity and mission. On Wednesdays, we will dive into the richness of the Lord’s Prayer, exploring how Jesus taught us to pray and deepen our relationship with God.
To help guide you through this season, we are offering nine different Lenten devotional resources designed to meet the needs of all ages. Whether you are looking for a family-friendly devotional, a reflective daily reading, or a deeper theological study, there is something for everyone. These resources will equip and encourage you as we prepare our hearts for the joy of Easter. We invite you to take advantage of these opportunities to grow in faith and draw closer to Christ during this sacred time.
My Holy Week Journey – Lent Pop-up Window Calendar
Follow Jesus on his journey through Jerusalem during Holy Week. Children love to open the windows which reveal the colorful scenes of Jesus’ journey. Each day leads him closer to the cross and ultimately to the open tomb of Easter Day. Create a fun morning and evening prayer activity through this special week as two windows per day are opened to reveal the story of Jesus’ great gift of love.
For Children Ages 5-12
The Way, the Truth, and the Life: Daily Devotions for Lent
Henri J.M. Nouwen, one of the most beloved spiritual thinkers of the 20th century, wrote profoundly about Jesus as the Way, the Truth and the Life. Excerpts from Nouwen’s inspiring insights are paired with original reflections and prayers in this booklet for each day of Lent, as we come to experience more fully the path our Savior trod to the reality of the Cross for our eternal benefit.
For Adults
Sow, Now It’s Lent!
The daily Lenten devotions and activities in this devotional booklet springs from the growth and garden imagery present throughout Scripture. Beginning in the Garden of Eden—where, through Adam and Eve, paradise was lost—the path winds through the promises of the Old Testament and blooms into life out of the many farming parables of Jesus. It leads us, at Easter, to the empty garden tomb…and the New Eden, where, through Christ, paradise is restored for all believers.
For High School Youth
Walking in His Ways
Picture your own journey following in Jesus’ footsteps all the way to Calvary. Walking in His Ways is a path of blessing for families this Lent, as popular author Emily Jaminet shares tips for how family members can travel this holy road with Jesus. Make this Lent six weeks of spiritual transformation. Families will “live Lent” by focusing on major aspects of our Lord’s life and learning from him. The Scripture verses, reflections, conversations and activities will help each person better live out his or her faith and walk in the ways of Christ with prayer, fasting from wants and desires and giving alms. Special downloadable coloring pages and challenges round out the experience.
For Families
The Road Back to God
This classic set of devotions by Creative Communications founder Larry Neeb (1939-2019) is designed to help us discover a deeper and richer relationship with God. The truth, of course, is that we can never find God unless he first finds us. As we draw near to Christ’s cross, God’s forgiving and renewing power animates us in our Christian walk of active love and service.
For Adults
Steadfast Love
Henri J. M. Nouwen, one of the most beloved spiritual thinkers of the 20th century, wrote passionately about the steadfast love of God in a way that has touched the hearts of readers the world over. Excerpts from Nouwen’s inspiring insights are paired with original reflections and prayers in this booklet for each day of Lent. Come to know more and more deeply the richness of the bond with our Savior that is never-changing.
For Adults
Places of the Passion
Journey with Jesus through the Holy Land, listening to him teach, witnessing miracles and discovering how our Savior fulfills the prophesies of the Old Testament.
These devotions for Lent, written by theology professor Reed Lessing, follow the entire Gospel of Matthew with an eye toward the places of the Passion where Jesus is headed to suffer, die and rise again for our salvation. Readers will begin to see that every place Jesus goes along his path to the cross hints at his ultimate mission to take our place for our redemption so that we might have a place in heaven with him forever.
For Adults
Lifted Up in Love
Henri J.M. Nouwen, one of the most beloved spiritual thinkers of the 20th century, wrote from the heart about the great love of Christ lifted up for us on the cross. Excerpts from Nouwen’s inspiring insights are paired with original reflections and prayers in this booklet for each day of Lent, as we come to experience more fully the everlasting compassion of God shown to us in our Savior.
For Adults
Abundant Mercy
You are invited to dive deeper into knowing and experiencing God’s abundant mercy this Lent. With scripture, stories and reflections, prayer, plus discussion starters and activities, this down-to-earth devotional offers families a page-a-day guide to daily inspiration. Author Claire McGarry shares relatable examples of how we can teach our family to receive mercy and to extend it to others.
For Adults
