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Lenten Immerse

Lenten Immerse: Hope

by Lisa Rodriguez-Watson on April 8, 2019

Spring - she’s the audacious, extravagant sister of all the seasons.  Breaking through death, she burgeons in both vibrant and pastel hues, and her flowers emanate abundant fragrance. The sights, the smells and even the sounds of Spring can seem an exaggeration after the long darkness of [...]
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Lenten Immerse: Hospitality

by CCDA Guest on March 29, 2019

Can you think of a time when you received hospitality from someone? Maybe it was an expression of kindness, a welcoming embrace, a warm meal, or a listening ear. Perhaps it took the form of someone who supported you when you didn’t feel you deserved it, or a new friend in an unfamiliar place. [...]
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Lenten Immerse: Silence

by Lisa Rodriguez-Watson on March 25, 2019

Silence can be an uncomfortable experience. It might feel awkward in a group setting. It can indicate tension in a relationship. However, silence can also be healthy - even necessary.   Lent, a 40 day period of fasting and repentance, offers us an opportunity to practice silence and [...]
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Lenten Immerse: Humility

by CCDA Guest on March 15, 2019

Humility can seem like such a paradox: we are expected to give our best, while practicing freedom from praising ourselves. This can seem like an elusive task at times, especially in our American culture of self reliance and competition for perfection. It is difficult to detach from social [...]
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Lenten Immerse: Self Examination

by Lisa Rodriguez-Watson on March 11, 2019

Life’s distractions have a way of steering us away from our true selves as intended by Christ. In our non-stop culture we desperately need Lent, a season meant to reset our perspectives and practices.   Even when busy-ness binds our souls, Lent positions us to pause and reflect upon Christ’s work [...]
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Lenten Immerse: Lament

by Lisa Rodriguez-Watson on March 5, 2019

Over the course of the next 6 weeks of Lent, CCDA is inviting you into a Lenten journey.  Each week we will suggest a new spiritual discipline for you, your small group, or church to practice.  Excerpts from our Immerse online curriculum will be highlighted to prompt your thoughts and lead [...]
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