In Episode 3 of Season 11, Esther invites us to let the fact that Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, and Valentine’s Day occur on the same day this year, prompt prayerful reflection on the greatest of loves.

Link to the history and lyrics of James Weldon Johnson’s iconic hymn, "⁠Lift Every Voice and Sing⁠"

Link to Jack Zavada’s article, "4 Types of Love in the Bible"

Link to the late Dr. Billy Graham’s newspaper article, "Billy Graham: Bible is God's 'love letter'"

Link to Mary Fairchild’s article, "Learn What Lent Means to Christians"

Links to the articles "10 Prayers for Lent 2024: Reflection & Repentance" and "What is Ash Wednesday? 2024 Guide for the Start of Lent"

Scriptures verses shared in Episode 3: John 3:16-17 (ESV). Romans 5:6-8 (NIV). 1 John 4:10-11 (NIV). John 15:12 (ESV)Ephesians 5:25-28 (NIV). 1 John 3: 16-18 (ESV)1 Corinthians 13:1-13 (ESV). Colossians 3:12-14 (MSG). Romans 5:5 (AMP). 1 John 4:19 AMP. Mark 12:30 (ESV).

Links to As One Being Taught and Fitly Spoken, the blogs from which some of the podcast's content originate:

As One Being Taught – Encourage. Challenge. Replenish. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://asonebeingtaught.wordpress.com

⁠Fitly Spoken - A space to reflect, create, and share ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://eadamsgrace.wordpress.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Link to Esther's book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sliced Bread: Food for the Spirit⁠

Sing to God: First Song

Written SpokenBy Esther W. WrightMay 05, 2024