February 2023 – Jeffrey A. Nelson

A Prayer in the Wilderness

based on Matthew 4:1-11 Faithful God, at the beginning of this 40-day journey of introspection, we’re prepared to face our central temptations. When we are tempted to abuse our privilege, may we instead be humble. When we are tempted to exploit your name for prestige, may we instead heed our call to service. When weContinue reading “A Prayer in the Wilderness”

Five Reminders for a Meaningful Lent

Ash Wednesday is tomorrow, officially kicking off the season of Lent. Lent is one of the holiest times of the church year, a season of 40 days and 6 Sundays leading up to remembering Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. It also seems to come with some misconceptions from both observers and non-observers alike. I thought thatContinue reading “Five Reminders for a Meaningful Lent”

Make Everybody Be Twins

For people who consider themselves creatives, it’s quite rare that good ideas fall out of the heavens full cloth, uninterrupted by lesser iterations in between. In reality, one may come up with a snippet, a wisp, a hint of something that may one day lead to something great. But that will include an entire processContinue reading “Make Everybody Be Twins”