Lent begins this year on Ash Wednesday, February 17. Here are some suggestions for devotional and spiritual reading during the Lenten season.
Devotionals:
These are a great way to add a dimension to the Daily Office or your current quiet time practices. Most readings are short and can be easily added to a current routine or serve as a good starting place for a daily habit of spiritual reflection.
Bread and Wine – Plough Publishing
An anthology of Christian writers
Short article for each day of Lent and Easter
Each article is takes about 10-15 minutes to read.
Only available in print: $19.99 @ Amazon
Preparing for Easter by C. S. Lewis
A collection of Lewis’ writing selected for the season of Lent
Each day provides a few verses of Scripture related to the entry for the day.
Readings are about 5-10 minutes long.
Kindle Edition: $7.99
Print Edition: $17.99 @ Amazon
From the Grave: A 40-Day Lent Devotion by A.W. Tozer
A collection of Tozer’s writing selected for the season of Lent
There are 6 reading for each week of Lent and Holy Week
Readings are quite short (about 5 minutes or less) and would be a great addition to the Daily Ofiice
Kindle Edition: $6.99
Print Edition: $11.86 @ Amazon
A Way Other Than Our Own: Devotions for Lent by Walter Brueggemann
Each day begins with a short passage of Scripture, included in the text, a short reading and a closing prayer.
Readings are about 5-10 minutes long.
Kindle Edition: $8.99
Print Edition: $11.89 @ Amazon
Outstretched Arms of Grace: A 40-Day Lenten Devotion by Stephen Macchia
Each day begins with a few short verses of Scripture followed by a short reading.
Each reading is short and can be read in about 5 minutes.
Only available in print: $8.49 @ Amazon
Show Me the Way: Daily Lenten Readings by Henri Nouwen
A collection of Nouwen’s writing selected for the season of Lent
Each day begins with a short passage of Scripture, included in the text, and a reflection from one of Nouwen’s works.
A closing prayer related to the topic and often drawn directly from or patterned after a verse of verses of Scripture concludes each reading.
The readings are short but great for prompting a thought or action.
Kindle Edition: $9.99
Print Edition: $19.95 @ Amazon
Books:
These are suggested resources especially good for Lent but appropriate anytime.
The Selfless Way of Christ by Henri Nouwen
“An inspiring guide for everyone walking the path of discipleship.”
This little book is short in length but powerful in message.
Kindle edition: $10.99
Print edition: $19.00 @ Amazon
Simply Anglican: An Ancient Faith for Today’s World by Winfield Bevins
This gives a great overview of the Anglican tradition in clear layman’s terms. There are discussion questions and recommended reading at the end of each chapter and a glossary in the back.
Kindle edition: $9.99
Print edition: $14.99 @ Amazon
A Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene Peterson
This classic is a study of the Psalms of Assent (120-134) encompasses prayer, Bible study and discipleship.
Great for anyone who desires a deeper walk.
There is a separate 6-week study guide called Perseverance: A Long Obedience in the Same Direction that can be used by small groups. ($7.99 at Christianbooks.com)
Kindle edition: $14.18
Print edition: $18.00 @ Amazon
The Pursuit of God: The Human Thirst for the Divine by A.W. Tozer
Thirst for an intimate relationship with God, is not for a select few, but should be the experience of every follower of Christ.
“At the heart of the Christian message is God Himself waiting for His redeemed children to push in to conscious awareness of His presence.” – A.W. Tozer
A classic for every believer!
Kindle edition: $1.75
Print edition: $6.99 @ Amazon
Prayer: Finding the Heart’s True Home by Richard Foster
This is a classic on the topic of prayer.
It has been called both a guide to prayer and an answer to one.
It does not have a published study guide but seasoned groups would still find plenty to prompt discussion.
Kindle edition: $14.99
Print edition: $14.69 @ Amazon
The Lenten Tree: Devotions for Children and Adults to Prepare for Christ's Death and His Resurrection by Dean Lambert Smith
This wonderful resource for families with children or for use by adults has two listings for each day -- one geared for children and families and the other with slightly longer readings for older teens and adults. It is from the same author as The Advent Jesse Tree we have suggested for Advent for some years. The readings are biblically based and very adaptable to fit your particular family needs.
Kindle $9.99
Hardback $14.99 @ Amazon
Online Resource:
The Lent Project is an online resource presented by the Center for Christianity, Culture and the Arts at Biola University in California. Each day includes a piece of art, a piece of creative writing or poem, a devotion and some music. You can sign up to have it delivered to your email each day. Check it out at: http://ccca.biola.edu/events/2021/feb/16/lent-project-2021-devotional/
Or sign up to have it come directly to your email each day:
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