We Wonder: Lent

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Welcome back to We Wonder: Lent. All during this season, we have been traveling with Jesus toward Jerusalem, and now we are at the end. Today is Holy Saturday: the last day of the Triduum, and the last day of Lent. It is a day of quiet, and a day of waiting. Jesus lies helpless in the grave, and together we watch to see if God will act, if we will see him again. So for one last day: can we make our minds quiet, and our hearts open? Can we grow in love and gratitude for all that God has done for us? Join me, as we listen to the words from Matthew's gospel and sit in the quiet dark of Holy Saturday.

Welcome back to We Wonder: Lent. All during this season, we have been traveling with Jesus toward Jerusalem, and now we are here. Today is Good Friday: the central of three days that are also called the Triduum. These are the high and holy days when, in the words of one of my favorite writers, we “relive together the terrible and wonderful things that Jesus did to bring us back to God. We do not understand this story with our minds, but with our hearts; and we are deeply thankful for what Jesus did for us.” So today and tomorrow: can we make our minds quiet, and our hearts open? Can we grow in love and gratitude for all that God has done for us? Join me, as we listen to the words from Matthew's gospel and gather at the foot of the cross.

Welcome back to We Wonder: Lent. All during this season, we have been traveling with Jesus toward Jerusalem, and now we are here. Today is Tuesday in Holy Week. This week, many of Jesus's followers around the world will pray using a practice called the Stations of the Cross. This is a way of walking with Jesus, step by step, through the very last hours of his life. Together, we are doing something similar. We are listening to the words that Matthew gave us about Jesus' final day: but not just as listeners. Instead, let's try to go inside the story. Let's imagine ourselves there in Jerusalem, with him. And let's try to stay close to Jesus, all the way to the end, because he went through all of this to bring us back to God. Each day this week we will, in the words of one of my favorite writers, “relive together the terrible and wonderful things that Jesus did to bring us back to God. We do not understand this story with our minds, but with our hearts; and we are deeply thankful for what Jesus did for us.” Can we make our minds quiet, and our hearts open? And then join me, as we walk each day with Jesus to the cross.

Welcome back to We Wonder: Lent. All during this season, we have been traveling with Jesus toward Jerusalem, and now we are here. Today is Monday in Holy Week. This week, many of Jesus's followers around the world will pray using a practice called the Stations of the Cross. This is a way of walking with Jesus, step by step, through the very last hours of his life. Together, we are going to do something similar. We will listen to the words that Matthew gave us about Jesus' final day: but not just as listeners. Instead, let's try to go inside the story. Let's imagine ourselves there in Jerusalem, with him. And let's try to stay close to Jesus, all the way to the end, because he went through all of this to bring us back to God. Each day this week we will, in the words of one of my favorite writers, “relive together the terrible and wonderful things that Jesus did to bring us back to God. We do not understand this story with our minds, but with our hearts; and we are deeply thankful for what Jesus did for us.” Can we make our minds quiet, and our hearts open? And then join me, as we walk each day with Jesus to the cross.

Welcome back to We Wonder: Lent. All during this season, we have been traveling with Jesus toward Jerusalem, and now we are here. Today is Palm Sunday, and it is the first day of Holy Week. This week, many of Jesus's followers around the world will pray using a practice called the Stations of the Cross. This is a way of walking with Jesus, step by step, through the very last hours of his life. Together, we are going to do something similar. We will listen to the words that Matthew gave us about Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, and then his final day: but not just as listeners. Instead, let's try to go inside the story. Let's imagine ourselves there in Jerusalem, with him. And let's try to stay close to Jesus, all the way to the end, because he went through all of this to bring us back to God. Each day this week we will, in the words of one of my favorite writers, “relive together the terrible and wonderful things that Jesus did to bring us back to God. We do not understand this story with our minds, but with our hearts; and we are deeply thankful for what Jesus did for us.” Can we make our minds quiet, and our hearts open? And then join me, as we walk each day with Jesus to the cross.

Welcome back to We Wonder: Lent. We have made it to the fifth week of Lent. It is a long season, and I wonder if we are getting tired? Still, the road to Jerusalem is stretching out in front of us, and Holy Week is coming, so we will continue to walk with Jesus, step by step, to his journey's end. As we do, we will trace the final stretch of that road as it was recorded by Matthew. Even if our feet are tired and our spirits have grown weary, we will keep listening to Jesus's words and trying to imagine that we are there with him. And we will do our best to pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. Even as the season of Lent stretches on, we still need to meet and listen for God, in all that is happening to us. I wonder what we will notice, as we listen to the same words over and over, all week long? I wonder what we will have to say to God? I hope that you can listen every day this week, and let these words take deep root in your heart. I hope that you can find a way to keep traveling with Jesus, little by little, as we make our way to the end of Lent. This week's reading is from the gospel of Matthew, chapter 20, verses 17 through 28. Jesus and his friends are coming close to Jerusalem: they are traveling up, from the low country around Jericho, along the road that climbs to the city. As they do, he reminds them what is waiting for him at the end of the journey. I wonder, though, if the disciples are able to really hear what he is saying, or to understand.

Welcome back to We Wonder: Lent. We have made it to the fifth week of Lent. It is a long season, and I wonder if we are getting tired? Still, the road to Jerusalem is stretching out in front of us, and Holy Week is coming, so we will continue to walk with Jesus, step by step, to his journey's end. As we do, we will trace the final stretch of that road as it was recorded by Matthew. Even if our feet are tired and our spirits have grown weary, we will keep listening to Jesus's words and trying to imagine that we are there with him. And we will do our best to pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. Even as the season of Lent stretches on, we still need to meet and listen for God, in all that is happening to us. I wonder what we will notice, as we listen to the same words over and over, all week long? I wonder what we will have to say to God? I hope that you can listen every day this week, and let these words take deep root in your heart. I hope that you can find a way to keep traveling with Jesus, little by little, as we make our way to the end of Lent. This week's reading is from the gospel of Matthew, chapter 20, verses 17 through 28. Jesus and his friends are coming close to Jerusalem: they are traveling up, from the low country around Jericho, along the road that climbs to the city. As they do, he reminds them what is waiting for him at the end of the journey. I wonder, though, if the disciples are able to really hear what he is saying, or to understand.

Welcome back to We Wonder: Lent. We have made it to the fifth week of Lent. It is a long season, and I wonder if we are getting tired? Still, the road to Jerusalem is stretching out in front of us, and Holy Week is coming, so we will continue to walk with Jesus, step by step, to his journey's end. As we do, we will trace the final stretch of that road as it was recorded by Matthew. Even if our feet are tired and our spirits have grown weary, we will keep listening to Jesus's words and trying to imagine that we are there with him. And we will do our best to pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. Even as the season of Lent stretches on, we still need to meet and listen for God, in all that is happening to us. I wonder what we will notice, as we listen to the same words over and over, all week long? I wonder what we will have to say to God? I hope that you can listen every day this week, and let these words take deep root in your heart. I hope that you can find a way to keep traveling with Jesus, little by little, as we make our way to the end of Lent. This week's reading is from the gospel of Matthew, chapter 20, verses 17 through 28. Jesus and his friends are coming close to Jerusalem: they are traveling up, from the low country around Jericho, along the road that climbs to the city. As they do, he reminds them what is waiting for him at the end of the journey. I wonder, though, if the disciples are able to really hear what he is saying, or to understand.

Welcome back to We Wonder: Lent. We have made it to the fifth week of Lent. It is a long season, and I wonder if we are getting tired? Still, the road to Jerusalem is stretching out in front of us, and Holy Week is coming, so we will continue to walk with Jesus, step by step, to his journey's end. As we do, we will trace the final stretch of that road as it was recorded by Matthew. Even if our feet are tired and our spirits have grown weary, we will keep listening to Jesus's words and trying to imagine that we are there with him. And we will do our best to pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. Even as the season of Lent stretches on, we still need to meet and listen for God, in all that is happening to us. I wonder what we will notice, as we listen to the same words over and over, all week long? I wonder what we will have to say to God? I hope that you can listen every day this week, and let these words take deep root in your heart. I hope that you can find a way to keep traveling with Jesus, little by little, as we make our way to the end of Lent. This week's reading is from the gospel of Matthew, chapter 20, verses 17 through 28. Jesus and his friends are coming close to Jerusalem: they are traveling up, from the low country around Jericho, along the road that climbs to the city. As they do, he reminds them what is waiting for him at the end of the journey. I wonder, though, if the disciples are able to really hear what he is saying, or to understand.

Welcome back to We Wonder: Lent. We have made it to the fifth week of Lent. It is a long season, and I wonder if we are getting tired? Still, the road to Jerusalem is stretching out in front of us, and Holy Week is coming, so we will continue to walk with Jesus, step by step, to his journey's end. As we do, we will trace the final stretch of that road as it was recorded by Matthew. Even if our feet are tired and our spirits have grown weary, we will keep listening to Jesus's words and trying to imagine that we are there with him. And we will do our best to pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. Even as the season of Lent stretches on, we still need to meet and listen for God, in all that is happening to us. I wonder what we will notice, as we listen to the same words over and over, all week long? I wonder what we will have to say to God? I hope that you can listen every day this week, and let these words take deep root in your heart. I hope that you can find a way to keep traveling with Jesus, little by little, as we make our way to the end of Lent. This week's reading is from the gospel of Matthew, chapter 20, verses 17 through 28. Jesus and his friends are coming close to Jerusalem: they are traveling up, from the low country around Jericho, along the road that climbs to the city. As they do, he reminds them what is waiting for him at the end of the journey. I wonder, though, if the disciples are able to really hear what he is saying, or to understand.

Welcome back to We Wonder: Lent. We have made it to the fifth week of Lent. It is a long season, and I wonder if we are getting tired? Still, the road to Jerusalem is stretching out in front of us, and Holy Week is coming, so we will continue to walk with Jesus, step by step, to his journey's end. As we do, we will trace the final stretch of that road as it was recorded by Matthew. Even if our feet are tired and our spirits have grown weary, we will keep listening to Jesus's words and trying to imagine that we are there with him. And we will do our best to pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. Even as the season of Lent stretches on, we still need to meet and listen for God, in all that is happening to us. I wonder what we will notice, as we listen to the same words over and over, all week long? I wonder what we will have to say to God? I hope that you can listen every day this week, and let these words take deep root in your heart. I hope that you can find a way to keep traveling with Jesus, little by little, as we make our way to the end of Lent. This week's reading is from the gospel of Matthew, chapter 20, verses 17 through 28. Jesus and his friends are coming close to Jerusalem: they are traveling up, from the low country around Jericho, along the road that climbs to the city. As they do, he reminds them what is waiting for him at the end of the journey. I wonder, though, if the disciples are able to really hear what he is saying, or to understand.

Welcome back to We Wonder: Lent. We have made it to the fifth week of Lent. It is a long season, and I wonder if we are getting tired? Still, the road to Jerusalem is stretching out in front of us, and Holy Week is coming, so we will continue to walk with Jesus, step by step, to his journey's end. As we do, we will trace the final stretch of that road as it was recorded by Matthew. Even if our feet are tired and our spirits have grown weary, we will keep listening to Jesus's words and trying to imagine that we are there with him. And we will do our best to pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. Even as the season of Lent stretches on, we still need to meet and listen for God, in all that is happening to us. I wonder what we will notice, as we listen to the same words over and over, all week long? I wonder what we will have to say to God? I hope that you can listen every day this week, and let these words take deep root in your heart. I hope that you can find a way to keep traveling with Jesus, little by little, as we make our way to the end of Lent. This week's reading is from the gospel of Matthew, chapter 20, verses 17 through 28. Jesus and his friends are coming close to Jerusalem: they are traveling up, from the low country around Jericho, along the road that climbs to the city. As they do, he reminds them what is waiting for him at the end of the journey. I wonder, though, if the disciples are able to really hear what he is saying, or to understand.

Welcome back to We Wonder: Lent. This is the fourth week of Lent: we are right at the halfway point of the season. If we turn around and look backward, we can see Jesus beginning to teach his friends about what is going to happen to him. If we look forward, down the road, we can see the city of Jerusalem rising up on its hill, and maybe, just beyond it, a cross. For the next three weeks, we will continue to walk with Jesus, step by step, to his road's end. We will listen to the account of that journey from Matthew's gospel. And as we do, we will keep listening to Jesus's words and imagine that we are there with him: that he is speaking directly to us. And we will continue to pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. It will be our way of keeping company with Jesus. I hope that you can listen every day this week, and let these words take deep root in your heart. I hope that you can hear Jesus speaking to you, and coming close to you, every day, no matter what your week is like. This week's reading is from the gospel of Matthew, chapter 19, verses 13 through 26. Jesus and his friends have traveled out of Galilee, which is their home, and across the Jordan River into Judea. As they go, crowds follow him, religious leaders test him, and people ask him questions. Everyone wants to see Jesus, and hear what he will say next. Let's join him on the road.

Welcome back to We Wonder: Lent. This is the fourth week of Lent: we are right at the halfway point of the season. If we turn around and look backward, we can see Jesus beginning to teach his friends about what is going to happen to him. If we look forward, down the road, we can see the city of Jerusalem rising up on its hill, and maybe, just beyond it, a cross. For the next three weeks, we will continue to walk with Jesus, step by step, to his road's end. We will listen to the account of that journey from Matthew's gospel. And as we do, we will keep listening to Jesus's words and imagine that we are there with him: that he is speaking directly to us. And we will continue to pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. It will be our way of keeping company with Jesus. I hope that you can listen every day this week, and let these words take deep root in your heart. I hope that you can hear Jesus speaking to you, and coming close to you, every day, no matter what your week is like. This week's reading is from the gospel of Matthew, chapter 19, verses 13 through 26. Jesus and his friends have traveled out of Galilee, which is their home, and across the Jordan River into Judea. As they go, crowds follow him, religious leaders test him, and people ask him questions. Everyone wants to see Jesus, and hear what he will say next. Let's join him on the road.

Welcome back to We Wonder: Lent. This is the fourth week of Lent: we are right at the halfway point of the season. If we turn around and look backward, we can see Jesus beginning to teach his friends about what is going to happen to him. If we look forward, down the road, we can see the city of Jerusalem rising up on its hill, and maybe, just beyond it, a cross. For the next three weeks, we will continue to walk with Jesus, step by step, to his road's end. We will listen to the account of that journey from Matthew's gospel. And as we do, we will keep listening to Jesus's words and imagine that we are there with him: that he is speaking directly to us. And we will continue to pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. It will be our way of keeping company with Jesus. I hope that you can listen every day this week, and let these words take deep root in your heart. I hope that you can hear Jesus speaking to you, and coming close to you, every day, no matter what your week is like. This week's reading is from the gospel of Matthew, chapter 19, verses 13 through 26. Jesus and his friends have traveled out of Galilee, which is their home, and across the Jordan River into Judea. As they go, crowds follow him, religious leaders test him, and people ask him questions. Everyone wants to see Jesus, and hear what he will say next. Let's join him on the road.

Welcome back to We Wonder: Lent. This is the fourth week of Lent: we are right at the halfway point of the season. If we turn around and look backward, we can see Jesus beginning to teach his friends about what is going to happen to him. If we look forward, down the road, we can see the city of Jerusalem rising up on its hill, and maybe, just beyond it, a cross. For the next three weeks, we will continue to walk with Jesus, step by step, to his road's end. We will listen to the account of that journey from Matthew's gospel. And as we do, we will keep listening to Jesus's words and imagine that we are there with him: that he is speaking directly to us. And we will continue to pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. It will be our way of keeping company with Jesus. I hope that you can listen every day this week, and let these words take deep root in your heart. I hope that you can hear Jesus speaking to you, and coming close to you, every day, no matter what your week is like. This week's reading is from the gospel of Matthew, chapter 19, verses 13 through 26. Jesus and his friends have traveled out of Galilee, which is their home, and across the Jordan River into Judea. As they go, crowds follow him, religious leaders test him, and people ask him questions. Everyone wants to see Jesus, and hear what he will say next. Let's join him on the road.

Welcome back to We Wonder: Lent. This is the fourth week of Lent: we are right at the halfway point of the season. If we turn around and look backward, we can see Jesus beginning to teach his friends about what is going to happen to him. If we look forward, down the road, we can see the city of Jerusalem rising up on its hill, and maybe, just beyond it, a cross. For the next three weeks, we will continue to walk with Jesus, step by step, to his road's end. We will listen to the account of that journey from Matthew's gospel. And as we do, we will keep listening to Jesus's words and imagine that we are there with him: that he is speaking directly to us. And we will continue to pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. It will be our way of keeping company with Jesus. I hope that you can listen every day this week, and let these words take deep root in your heart. I hope that you can hear Jesus speaking to you, and coming close to you, every day, no matter what your week is like. This week's reading is from the gospel of Matthew, chapter 19, verses 13 through 26. Jesus and his friends have traveled out of Galilee, which is their home, and across the Jordan River into Judea. As they go, crowds follow him, religious leaders test him, and people ask him questions. Everyone wants to see Jesus, and hear what he will say next. Let's join him on the road.

Welcome back to We Wonder: Lent. This is the fourth week of Lent: we are right at the halfway point of the season. If we turn around and look backward, we can see Jesus beginning to teach his friends about what is going to happen to him. If we look forward, down the road, we can see the city of Jerusalem rising up on its hill, and maybe, just beyond it, a cross. For the next three weeks, we will continue to walk with Jesus, step by step, to his road's end. We will listen to the account of that journey from Matthew's gospel. And as we do, we will keep listening to Jesus's words and imagine that we are there with him: that he is speaking directly to us. And we will continue to pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. It will be our way of keeping company with Jesus. I hope that you can listen every day this week, and let these words take deep root in your heart. I hope that you can hear Jesus speaking to you, and coming close to you, every day, no matter what your week is like. This week's reading is from the gospel of Matthew, chapter 19, verses 13 through 26. Jesus and his friends have traveled out of Galilee, which is their home, and across the Jordan River into Judea. As they go, crowds follow him, religious leaders test him, and people ask him questions. Everyone wants to see Jesus, and hear what he will say next. Let's join him on the road.

Welcome back to We Wonder: Lent. This is the fourth week of Lent: we are right at the halfway point of the season. If we turn around and look backward, we can see Jesus beginning to teach his friends about what is going to happen to him. If we look forward, down the road, we can see the city of Jerusalem rising up on its hill, and maybe, just beyond it, a cross. For the next three weeks, we will continue to walk with Jesus, step by step, to his road's end. We will listen to the account of that journey from Matthew's gospel. And as we do, we will keep listening to Jesus's words and imagine that we are there with him: that he is speaking directly to us. And we will continue to pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. It will be our way of keeping company with Jesus. I hope that you can listen every day this week, and let these words take deep root in your heart. I hope that you can hear Jesus speaking to you, and coming close to you, every day, no matter what your week is like. This week's reading is from the gospel of Matthew, chapter 19, verses 13 through 26. Jesus and his friends have traveled out of Galilee, which is their home, and across the Jordan River into Judea. As they go, crowds follow him, religious leaders test him, and people ask him questions. Everyone wants to see Jesus, and hear what he will say next. Let's join him on the road.

Welcome back to We Wonder: Lent. Now we are in the third week of Lent. We aren't yet halfway through, and the season is still stretched out in front of us as we make our way with Jesus along the road to Jerusalem, and to the cross. Still, little by little, we will keep walking with Jesus through Matthew's gospel, as he makes his final journey with his friends. Along the road, we will listen to his words and imagine that we are there with him: that he is speaking directly to us. And we will pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. After all, every day is different; but we still need to meet and listen for God, in all that is happening to us. I wonder what we will notice, as we listen to the same words over and over, all week long? I wonder what we will have to say to God? I hope that you can listen every day this week, and let these words take deep root in your heart. I hope you can picture this season as a journey with Jesus, and come close to him as his time on earth grows short. This week's reading is from the gospel of Matthew, chapter 18, verses 1 through 5, and 10 through 14. Jesus's friends have begun to understand who Jesus is, a little: Peter has said out loud that Jesus is the Messiah, the man sent by God to save his people. But they are still learning how Jesus will save them, and what kind of Savior and King he will be. So as they travel along the road, the disciples ask Jesus a question. I wonder what answer they hope he will give?

Welcome back to We Wonder: Lent. Now we are in the third week of Lent. We aren't yet halfway through, and the season is still stretched out in front of us as we make our way with Jesus along the road to Jerusalem, and to the cross. Still, little by little, we will keep walking with Jesus through Matthew's gospel, as he makes his final journey with his friends. Along the road, we will listen to his words and imagine that we are there with him: that he is speaking directly to us. And we will pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. After all, every day is different; but we still need to meet and listen for God, in all that is happening to us. I wonder what we will notice, as we listen to the same words over and over, all week long? I wonder what we will have to say to God? I hope that you can listen every day this week, and let these words take deep root in your heart. I hope you can picture this season as a journey with Jesus, and come close to him as his time on earth grows short. This week's reading is from the gospel of Matthew, chapter 18, verses 1 through 5, and 10 through 14. Jesus's friends have begun to understand who Jesus is, a little: Peter has said out loud that Jesus is the Messiah, the man sent by God to save his people. But they are still learning how Jesus will save them, and what kind of Savior and King he will be. So as they travel along the road, the disciples ask Jesus a question. I wonder what answer they hope he will give?

Welcome back to We Wonder: Lent. Now we are in the third week of Lent. We aren't yet halfway through, and the season is still stretched out in front of us as we make our way with Jesus along the road to Jerusalem, and to the cross. Still, little by little, we will keep walking with Jesus through Matthew's gospel, as he makes his final journey with his friends. Along the road, we will listen to his words and imagine that we are there with him: that he is speaking directly to us. And we will pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. After all, every day is different; but we still need to meet and listen for God, in all that is happening to us. I wonder what we will notice, as we listen to the same words over and over, all week long? I wonder what we will have to say to God? I hope that you can listen every day this week, and let these words take deep root in your heart. I hope you can picture this season as a journey with Jesus, and come close to him as his time on earth grows short. This week's reading is from the gospel of Matthew, chapter 18, verses 1 through 5, and 10 through 14. Jesus's friends have begun to understand who Jesus is, a little: Peter has said out loud that Jesus is the Messiah, the man sent by God to save his people. But they are still learning how Jesus will save them, and what kind of Savior and King he will be. So as they travel along the road, the disciples ask Jesus a question. I wonder what answer they hope he will give?

Welcome back to We Wonder: Lent. Now we are in the third week of Lent. We aren't yet halfway through, and the season is still stretched out in front of us as we make our way with Jesus along the road to Jerusalem, and to the cross. Still, little by little, we will keep walking with Jesus through Matthew's gospel, as he makes his final journey with his friends. Along the road, we will listen to his words and imagine that we are there with him: that he is speaking directly to us. And we will pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. After all, every day is different; but we still need to meet and listen for God, in all that is happening to us. I wonder what we will notice, as we listen to the same words over and over, all week long? I wonder what we will have to say to God? I hope that you can listen every day this week, and let these words take deep root in your heart. I hope you can picture this season as a journey with Jesus, and come close to him as his time on earth grows short. This week's reading is from the gospel of Matthew, chapter 18, verses 1 through 5, and 10 through 14. Jesus's friends have begun to understand who Jesus is, a little: Peter has said out loud that Jesus is the Messiah, the man sent by God to save his people. But they are still learning how Jesus will save them, and what kind of Savior and King he will be. So as they travel along the road, the disciples ask Jesus a question. I wonder what answer they hope he will give?

Welcome back to We Wonder: Lent. Now we are in the third week of Lent. We aren't yet halfway through, and the season is still stretched out in front of us as we make our way with Jesus along the road to Jerusalem, and to the cross. Still, little by little, we will keep walking with Jesus through Matthew's gospel, as he makes his final journey with his friends. Along the road, we will listen to his words and imagine that we are there with him: that he is speaking directly to us. And we will pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. After all, every day is different; but we still need to meet and listen for God, in all that is happening to us. I wonder what we will notice, as we listen to the same words over and over, all week long? I wonder what we will have to say to God? I hope that you can listen every day this week, and let these words take deep root in your heart. I hope you can picture this season as a journey with Jesus, and come close to him as his time on earth grows short. This week's reading is from the gospel of Matthew, chapter 18, verses 1 through 5, and 10 through 14. Jesus's friends have begun to understand who Jesus is, a little: Peter has said out loud that Jesus is the Messiah, the man sent by God to save his people. But they are still learning how Jesus will save them, and what kind of Savior and King he will be. So as they travel along the road, the disciples ask Jesus a question. I wonder what answer they hope he will give?

Welcome back to We Wonder: Lent. Now we are in the third week of Lent. We aren't yet halfway through, and the season is still stretched out in front of us as we make our way with Jesus along the road to Jerusalem, and to the cross. Still, little by little, we will keep walking with Jesus through Matthew's gospel, as he makes his final journey with his friends. Along the road, we will listen to his words and imagine that we are there with him: that he is speaking directly to us. And we will pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. After all, every day is different; but we still need to meet and listen for God, in all that is happening to us. I wonder what we will notice, as we listen to the same words over and over, all week long? I wonder what we will have to say to God? I hope that you can listen every day this week, and let these words take deep root in your heart. I hope you can picture this season as a journey with Jesus, and come close to him as his time on earth grows short. This week's reading is from the gospel of Matthew, chapter 18, verses 1 through 5, and 10 through 14. Jesus's friends have begun to understand who Jesus is, a little: Peter has said out loud that Jesus is the Messiah, the man sent by God to save his people. But they are still learning how Jesus will save them, and what kind of Savior and King he will be. So as they travel along the road, the disciples ask Jesus a question. I wonder what answer they hope he will give?

Welcome back to We Wonder: Lent. We're in the second week of Lent: this week, we are going a little further down the road with Jesus in Matthew's gospel, as he walks with his disciples to Jerusalem one last time. Along the road, we will listen to his words and imagine that we are there with him: that he is speaking directly to us. And we will pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. After all, every day is different; but we still need to meet and listen for God, in all that is happening to us. I wonder what we will notice, as we listen to the same words over and over, all week long? I wonder what we will have to say to God? I hope that you can listen every day this week, and let these words take deep root in your heart. I hope you can imagine yourself walking alongside Jesus on the path to Jerusalem as we make our way with him up to the cross. This week's reading is Matthew 17:14-21. Jesus and his three closest friends have just come down from the mountaintop. Peter, James, and John saw Jesus flooded with glory, and they heard a voice from heaven tell them, “This is my Son, and I love him. Listen to him!” Now they have come back down to join the other nine disciples, and a large crowd that has come to them for help.

Welcome back to We Wonder: Lent. We're in the second week of Lent: this week, we are going a little further down the road with Jesus in Matthew's gospel, as he walks with his disciples to Jerusalem one last time. Along the road, we will listen to his words and imagine that we are there with him: that he is speaking directly to us. And we will pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. After all, every day is different; but we still need to meet and listen for God, in all that is happening to us. I wonder what we will notice, as we listen to the same words over and over, all week long? I wonder what we will have to say to God? I hope that you can listen every day this week, and let these words take deep root in your heart. I hope you can imagine yourself walking alongside Jesus on the path to Jerusalem as we make our way with him up to the cross. This week's reading is Matthew 17:14-21. Jesus and his three closest friends have just come down from the mountaintop. Peter, James, and John saw Jesus flooded with glory, and they heard a voice from heaven tell them, “This is my Son, and I love him. Listen to him!” Now they have come back down to join the other nine disciples, and a large crowd that has come to them for help.

Welcome back to We Wonder: Lent. We're in the second week of Lent: this week, we are going a little further down the road with Jesus in Matthew's gospel, as he walks with his disciples to Jerusalem one last time. Along the road, we will listen to his words and imagine that we are there with him: that he is speaking directly to us. And we will pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. After all, every day is different; but we still need to meet and listen for God, in all that is happening to us. I wonder what we will notice, as we listen to the same words over and over, all week long? I wonder what we will have to say to God? I hope that you can listen every day this week, and let these words take deep root in your heart. I hope you can imagine yourself walking alongside Jesus on the path to Jerusalem as we make our way with him up to the cross. This week's reading is Matthew 17:14-21. Jesus and his three closest friends have just come down from the mountaintop. Peter, James, and John saw Jesus flooded with glory, and they heard a voice from heaven tell them, “This is my Son, and I love him. Listen to him!” Now they have come back down to join the other nine disciples, and a large crowd that has come to them for help.

Welcome back to We Wonder: Lent. We're in the second week of Lent: this week, we are going a little further down the road with Jesus in Matthew's gospel, as he walks with his disciples to Jerusalem one last time. Along the road, we will listen to his words and imagine that we are there with him: that he is speaking directly to us. And we will pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. After all, every day is different; but we still need to meet and listen for God, in all that is happening to us. I wonder what we will notice, as we listen to the same words over and over, all week long? I wonder what we will have to say to God? I hope that you can listen every day this week, and let these words take deep root in your heart. I hope you can imagine yourself walking alongside Jesus on the path to Jerusalem as we make our way with him up to the cross. This week's reading is Matthew 17:14-21. Jesus and his three closest friends have just come down from the mountaintop. Peter, James, and John saw Jesus flooded with glory, and they heard a voice from heaven tell them, “This is my Son, and I love him. Listen to him!” Now they have come back down to join the other nine disciples, and a large crowd that has come to them for help.

Welcome back to We Wonder: Lent. We're in the second week of Lent: this week, we are going a little further down the road with Jesus in Matthew's gospel, as he walks with his disciples to Jerusalem one last time. Along the road, we will listen to his words and imagine that we are there with him: that he is speaking directly to us. And we will pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. After all, every day is different; but we still need to meet and listen for God, in all that is happening to us. I wonder what we will notice, as we listen to the same words over and over, all week long? I wonder what we will have to say to God? I hope that you can listen every day this week, and let these words take deep root in your heart. I hope you can imagine yourself walking alongside Jesus on the path to Jerusalem as we make our way with him up to the cross. This week's reading is Matthew 17:14-21. Jesus and his three closest friends have just come down from the mountaintop. Peter, James, and John saw Jesus flooded with glory, and they heard a voice from heaven tell them, “This is my Son, and I love him. Listen to him!” Now they have come back down to join the other nine disciples, and a large crowd that has come to them for help.

Welcome back to We Wonder: Lent. We're in the second week of Lent: this week, we are going a little further down the road with Jesus in Matthew's gospel, as he walks with his disciples to Jerusalem one last time. Along the road, we will listen to his words and imagine that we are there with him: that he is speaking directly to us. And we will pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. After all, every day is different; but we still need to meet and listen for God, in all that is happening to us. I wonder what we will notice, as we listen to the same words over and over, all week long? I wonder what we will have to say to God? I hope that you can listen every day this week, and let these words take deep root in your heart. I hope you can imagine yourself walking alongside Jesus on the path to Jerusalem as we make our way with him up to the cross. This week's reading is Matthew 17:14-21. Jesus and his three closest friends have just come down from the mountaintop. Peter, James, and John saw Jesus flooded with glory, and they heard a voice from heaven tell them, “This is my Son, and I love him. Listen to him!” Now they have come back down to join the other nine disciples, and a large crowd that has come to them for help.

Welcome back to We Wonder: Lent. We're in the second week of Lent: this week, we are going a little further down the road with Jesus in Matthew's gospel, as he walks with his disciples to Jerusalem one last time. Along the road, we will listen to his words and imagine that we are there with him: that he is speaking directly to us. And we will pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. After all, every day is different; but we still need to meet and listen for God, in all that is happening to us. I wonder what we will notice, as we listen to the same words over and over, all week long? I wonder what we will have to say to God? I hope that you can listen every day this week, and let these words take deep root in your heart. I hope you can imagine yourself walking alongside Jesus on the path to Jerusalem as we make our way with him up to the cross. This week's reading is Matthew 17:14-21. Jesus and his three closest friends have just come down from the mountaintop. Peter, James, and John saw Jesus flooded with glory, and they heard a voice from heaven tell them, “This is my Son, and I love him. Listen to him!” Now they have come back down to join the other nine disciples, and a large crowd that has come to them for help.

Welcome to We Wonder: Lent. Lent is the season between Ash Wednesday and Easter: these are the days when we slow down, make space, and pause each day to journey with Jesus toward Jerusalem, and to the cross. This Lent, we're going to slow down and spend time in one story from Matthew's gospel each week. We will join Jesus as he walks with his disciples to Jerusalem one last time. Along the road, we will listen to his words and imagine that we are there with him: that he is speaking directly to us. And we will pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. After all, every day is different; but we still need to meet and listen for God, in all that is happening to us. I wonder what we will notice, as we listen to the same words over and over, all week long? I wonder what we will have to say to God? I hope that you can listen every day, and let these words take deep root in your heart. I hope you can imagine yourself walking with Jesus and listening to him, all along the road to Jerusalem throughout this season, so that we can all join together at the end, around the foot of his cross. This week's reading is Matthew 16:21-26. Jesus and his disciples are outside a city called Caesarea Philippi. Jesus is teaching them, and for right now, they are all alone. Can we open our minds and hearts, and imagine ourselves there?

Welcome to We Wonder: Lent. Lent is the season between Ash Wednesday and Easter: these are the days when we slow down, make space, and pause each day to journey with Jesus toward Jerusalem, and to the cross. This Lent, we're going to slow down and spend time in one story from Matthew's gospel each week. We will join Jesus as he walks with his disciples to Jerusalem one last time. Along the road, we will listen to his words and imagine that we are there with him: that he is speaking directly to us. And we will pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. After all, every day is different; but we still need to meet and listen for God, in all that is happening to us. I wonder what we will notice, as we listen to the same words over and over, all week long? I wonder what we will have to say to God? I hope that you can listen every day, and let these words take deep root in your heart. I hope you can imagine yourself walking with Jesus and listening to him, all along the road to Jerusalem throughout this season, so that we can all join together at the end, around the foot of his cross. This week's reading is Matthew 16:21-26. Jesus and his disciples are outside a city called Caesarea Philippi. Jesus is teaching them, and for right now, they are all alone. Can we open our minds and hearts, and imagine ourselves there?

Welcome to We Wonder: Lent. Lent is the season between Ash Wednesday and Easter: these are the days when we slow down, make space, and pause each day to journey with Jesus toward Jerusalem, and to the cross. This Lent, we're going to slow down and spend time in one story from Matthew's gospel each week. We will join Jesus as he walks with his disciples to Jerusalem one last time. Along the road, we will listen to his words and imagine that we are there with him: that he is speaking directly to us. And we will pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. After all, every day is different; but we still need to meet and listen for God, in all that is happening to us. I wonder what we will notice, as we listen to the same words over and over, all week long? I wonder what we will have to say to God? I hope that you can listen every day, and let these words take deep root in your heart. I hope you can imagine yourself walking with Jesus and listening to him, all along the road to Jerusalem throughout this season, so that we can all join together at the end, around the foot of his cross. This week's reading is Matthew 16:21-26. Jesus and his disciples are outside a city called Caesarea Philippi. Jesus is teaching them, and for right now, they are all alone. Can we open our minds and hearts, and imagine ourselves there?

Welcome to We Wonder: Lent. Lent is the season between Ash Wednesday and Easter: these are the days when we slow down, make space, and pause each day to journey with Jesus toward Jerusalem, and to the cross. This Lent, we're going to slow down and spend time in one story from Matthew's gospel each week. We will join Jesus as he walks with his disciples to Jerusalem one last time. Along the road, we will listen to his words and imagine that we are there with him: that he is speaking directly to us. And we will pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. After all, every day is different; but we still need to meet and listen for God, in all that is happening to us. I wonder what we will notice, as we listen to the same words over and over, all week long? I wonder what we will have to say to God? I hope that you can listen every day, and let these words take deep root in your heart. I hope you can imagine yourself walking with Jesus and listening to him, all along the road to Jerusalem throughout this season, so that we can all join together at the end, around the foot of his cross. This week's reading is Matthew 16:21-26. Jesus and his disciples are outside a city called Caesarea Philippi. Jesus is teaching them, and for right now, they are all alone. Can we open our minds and hearts, and imagine ourselves there?

Welcome to We Wonder: Lent. Lent is the season between Ash Wednesday and Easter: these are the days when we slow down, make space, and pause each day to journey with Jesus toward Jerusalem, and to the cross. This Lent, we're going to slow down and spend time in one story from Matthew's gospel each week. We will join Jesus as he walks with his disciples to Jerusalem one last time. Along the road, we will listen to his words and imagine that we are there with him: that he is speaking directly to us. And we will pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. After all, every day is different; but we still need to meet and listen for God, in all that is happening to us. I wonder what we will notice, as we listen to the same words over and over, all week long? I wonder what we will have to say to God? I hope that you can listen every day, and let these words take deep root in your heart. I hope you can imagine yourself walking with Jesus and listening to him, all along the road to Jerusalem throughout this season, so that we can all join together at the end, around the foot of his cross. This week's reading is Matthew 16:21-26. Jesus and his disciples are outside a city called Caesarea Philippi. Jesus is teaching them, and for right now, they are all alone. Can we open our minds and hearts, and imagine ourselves there?

Welcome to We Wonder: Lent. Lent is the season between Ash Wednesday and Easter: these are the days when we slow down, make space, and pause each day to journey with Jesus toward Jerusalem, and to the cross. This Lent, we're going to slow down and spend time in one story from Matthew's gospel each week. We will join Jesus as he walks with his disciples to Jerusalem one last time. Along the road, we will listen to his words and imagine that we are there with him: that he is speaking directly to us. And we will pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. After all, every day is different; but we still need to meet and listen for God, in all that is happening to us. I wonder what we will notice, as we listen to the same words over and over, all week long? I wonder what we will have to say to God? I hope that you can listen every day, and let these words take deep root in your heart. I hope you can imagine yourself walking with Jesus and listening to him, all along the road to Jerusalem throughout this season, so that we can all join together at the end, around the foot of his cross. This week's reading is Matthew 16:21-26. Jesus and his disciples are outside a city called Caesarea Philippi. Jesus is teaching them, and for right now, they are all alone. Can we open our minds and hearts, and imagine ourselves there?

Welcome to We Wonder: Lent. Lent is the season between Ash Wednesday and Easter: these are the days when we slow down, make space, and pause each day to journey with Jesus toward Jerusalem, and to the cross. This Lent, we're going to slow down and spend time in one story from Matthew's gospel each week. We will join Jesus as he walks with his disciples to Jerusalem one last time. Along the road, we will listen to his words and imagine that we are there with him: that he is speaking directly to us. And we will pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. After all, every day is different; but we still need to meet and listen for God, in all that is happening to us. I wonder what we will notice, as we listen to the same words over and over, all week long? I wonder what we will have to say to God? I hope that you can listen every day, and let these words take deep root in your heart. I hope you can imagine yourself walking with Jesus and listening to him, all along the road to Jerusalem throughout this season, so that we can all join together at the end, around the foot of his cross. This week's reading is Matthew 16:21-26. Jesus and his disciples are outside a city called Caesarea Philippi. Jesus is teaching them, and for right now, they are all alone. Can we open our minds and hearts, and imagine ourselves there?

We Wonder is back for Lent! This year, we are going to spend time each week in one story from Matthew's gospel. We will join Jesus as he walks with his disciples to Jerusalem one last time. Along the road, we will listen to his words and imagine that we are there with him: that he is speaking directly to us. And we will pay attention, each day, to what we see, and hear, and feel. These daily episodes will begin on Sunday, March 6, so be sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you like to listen and they'll be waiting for you each day. But first, today, we are going to get ready. Lent is a long season: the road to Jerusalem is a long journey. So today, on Ash Wednesday, we'll come to Jesus with our intentions and hopes for Lent, listen to his words, and then set our feet in his path and begin to follow him. Today's reading is Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21. Jesus is teaching his friends and followers on a mountainside. He wants them to see the world the way that God sees it, and to live in the way that God meant for people to live.

Luke 2:1-19 Today's symbol is the manger. The Christ child is born! Alleluia! I wonder how Mary and Joseph felt, now that their waiting for Jesus was over? I wonder if they were tired? Relieved? Happy to finally hold their child? I wonder how I feel, now that Advent waiting is over? What has been hard? What has been good? What do I want to say to God about this waiting season? I wonder what it was like to hear and see the angels singing the good news in the night sky? Can I imagine myself there? Can I taste a little bit of their joy? Long ago, the prophet Isaiah promised that a new king would come out of Jesse's family tree, and that he would be a loving king for every person in the whole world. I wonder if I can trust that Jesus is that king? I wonder if I can welcome him and his kingdom into my life? I wonder what is different, now that God has come to live in our world? Can I ask God to help me see the world around me with his eyes? I wonder if I can say thank you to God, who loves us so much that he was born and lived here, on earth, as one of us. What do I want to say to this God, who is with us always? God who is with us, on this night your holy light shines bright in the darkness.Thank you for coming to live among us, to bring us into your light, and to save us from sin and death. We praise you, Jesus, and we love you. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Matthew 1:18-25 Today's symbol shows a carpenter's tools. Mary was betrothed to Joseph, who was a carpenter. Joseph became Jesus' earthly father, and he loved and protected him as he grew. Joseph listened to God's words and he was not afraid. I wonder what Joseph felt like, when he began to see that Mary would have a baby? I wonder if he worried and prayed as he worked in his carpenter's shop? I wonder how Joseph felt in the morning, when he awoke from his dream. I wonder if he was certain and confident, or doubtful? I wonder how he came to trust the words that he heard in his dream? I wonder what Joseph thought when he heard his son's name? Hopeful? Excited? Confused? What do I think, when I remember that Jesus' name means “God saves”? Can I ask God to show me more about that name? I wonder if it was ever hard for Joseph to believe that his son was from the Holy Spirit. I wonder if it's ever hard for me to believe that Jesus really is God with us? What do I want to say to Jesus about that? I wonder if I can hear God saying “do not be afraid” to me right now? What do I want to say to God? God, you are kind and you protect us. Thank you for Joseph's kindness to and protection of your Son, Jesus. Help us to obey like Joseph, not to be afraid, and to love everyone you give us who needs our care. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Luke 1:26-38 Today's symbol is a heart. Mary opened her heart and her life to God's words, and she became Jesus' loving mother. Because of Mary's brave heart, God's love came into the world as her son. I wonder what Mary felt like in her stomach, in her hands, in her body, when the angel appeared and began speaking to her? I wonder if his words, “Don't be afraid!” brought her peace? I wonder what Mary felt when she heard her son's name? Hopeful? Excited? Amazed? I wonder how I feel, knowing that God chose to come and live with us with the name, “God Saves”? Mary knew that God would come to save everyone who was small, unimportant, poor, and who needed him. I wonder how I need God to save me today? What do I want to ask God for, as we wait together for Jesus? I wonder how Mary got ready for the birth of this special baby? I wonder if there is anything I can do to get ready to welcome Jesus into my life? I wonder if I can hear God saying “do not be afraid” to me right now? What do I want to say to God? God of love and grace, thank you for Mary's brave heart. Thank you for choosing to come to your people as her small son. Help us open our hearts to you, too. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Luke 1:5-17 Today's symbol is the angel who appeared to Zechariah. The angel told Zechariah that although he and his wife Elizabeth were old, they would have a child. This child would help God's people get ready for the coming king. I wonder what it was like to see Zechariah's incense smoke going up like a prayer, and then to see God's messenger appear? Can I imagine that moment in that holy place? I wonder how Zechariah and Elizabeth got ready for the birth of their baby? I wonder how it felt to know their child had an important job from God? I wonder why John was given such an important job? I wonder why we have to have someone help us get ready for Jesus? I wonder how Advent this year has helped me get ready for Jesus' coming? Is there anything I want to tell Jesus about my hope and waiting? Can I say thank you to God for coming to us gently, and helping us get ready to welcome him? God you want us to be ready, and you give us what we need to prepare for your coming. You sent John the Baptist to help Israel get ready for the coming king. Prepare us by your Holy Spirit for your coming Son. Turn our hearts back to you, give us light, and guide our feet in the ways of peace. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Jonah 1; 3:1-5, 10 Today's symbol is the great fish. God sent the prophet Jonah to Nineveh, but Jonah tried to run away. God was with Jonah in the storm, and in the fish, and finally when Jonah went to Nineveh. Jonah could not run away from God. I wonder why Jonah immediately ran in the opposite direction when God asked him to go to Nineveh. I wonder what he hoped would happen? I wonder if I have ever wanted to run away from what I knew God wanted me to do? Has there been a time when it felt too hard to be kind? Or too scary to say, “I'm sorry?” What do I want to say to God about that time? I wonder why Jonah was so angry after the people of Nineveh listened to his words? I wonder what that anger felt like inside his body? I wonder why it was so hard for him to see God continue to protect Nineveh? I wonder if I can believe that God wants to be like a sheltering roof for all people? I wonder if there are people I might not want to share that roof with? What do I want to say to God about that? I wonder where God is when I can't see his protecting love? Can I talk to God about that right now?

Daniel 6:6-23 I wonder how Daniel felt when he heard the king's new law? The Bible doesn't tell us: I wonder if he was afraid when he went up to pray? Or I wonder if he loved coming close to God so much that he couldn't imagine changing his ways? I wonder if I have a practice of coming close to God? Or I wonder if I find it hard, or scary, or boring to try to pray? Can I talk to God about that? Can I trust that all of my words to God are prayer, and that God loves to hear them? I wonder what the pit with the lions looked like inside? I wonder what it smelled like? I wonder what Daniel felt as he was lowered into it? I wonder how the messenger from God appeared to Daniel? I wonder what it was like to spend the night close to those lions, after their mouths had been shut? I wonder what Daniel said to God? Can I believe that the God who was with Daniel is the same God who is close to me right now? Can I trust that this God is still faithful and will come to save? As we continue to wait in Advent, what do I want to say to God? Living God, you deliver and rescue your people. Help us to tell others about the ways you have delivered and rescued us, so that they will honor and trust you too. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Esther 4:8-17 Today's symbol is Esther's crown. Queen Esther bravely protected God's people when they were living far away in another land. I wonder how Esther felt as she fasted and prepared to go in to see the king? The story doesn't mention God's name: I wonder if she felt confident that God was with her and her people? I wonder what it was like to be one of God's people living in Persia? To know that you were different, and that this was not your home? To know that powerful people might want to hurt you for being different? I wonder if I have ever felt like an outsider, or like I was different from the people around me? I wonder if I felt like my story wasn't their story? What do I want to say to God about that feeling? I wonder if I have ever felt like God put me somewhere for a reason? I wonder if there are people or places in my life right now where God has good work for me to do? Can I ask God to help me trust him to do loving work through me? In this story, God's people are scattered. They are living in a far away land, with a foreign king. I wonder if they were hoping for God to return and save them again? As I wait in Advent, can I hope today for Jesus to come for us with his saving love? Our providing, all-knowing God, you work in the world in ways we cannot see. You see to it that we are put in places where we can do your work. Help us to be brave when we need to, and to trust your providence because you hold our entire world in your hands. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.