RCL reflection for the First Sunday in Lent, Year A. February 22, 2026. It’s Lent, and Christians worldwide seek to return to God, reorienting our lives and priorities. As our weary souls look at this sinful, weary world, the Temptation of Jesus is a good place to start. Deacon Timothy Siburg explores. (Photo: Creative Commons)
For centuries, Christians have observed Lent as a season of drawing near to God, refocusing and rededicating their lives to the Holy One. This free daily devotional from Luther Seminary can help enrich your Lenten experience. (Photo: Public Domain)
Making time for prayer, devotion and Scripture reading are fine Lenten disciplines, but here’s one that may stretch you in new ways also benefit a ministry of God: Generosity. For Lent, increase — maybe even double — your regular offerings. The Stewardship Guy explores.
Young adults live in a world where trust in institutions is low, economic precarity is a reality, and social connection through networks rather than institutions. The Lake Institute explores generosity with Gen Z and Gen Alpha. (Photo: Pexels)
Lots of people dream of winning the lottery, but wisdom tells us money alone won’t buy happiness. Learning how the brain processes emotions surrounding desire is one way to help free you from the money trap and find happiness. CNBC explains.
One way to draw closer to God in Lent is to embrace our role as both “stewards of Creation” and a beloved part of God’s Creation. Lutherans Restoring Creation has created a wonderful daily calendar of actions for Lent 2026. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Many Christians choose Lent as a time to abstain from meat and eat more healthfully. For those curious about a vegetarian diet, it’s a way to try out a new way of eating. To help, “Health Starts in the Kitchen” has assembled 100 meat free recipes.
