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Praying Through The Seasons With Wesley

Journey with Wesley Theological Seminary (WTS) through the seasons of the liturgical and academic year. Connect through prayer with the Wesley Community, on campus and in ministry around the world.

Please return here each season to rekindle a rhythm of prayer that unites the Wesley Family, no matter where we are.

2023 Wesley Community Lenten Devotional

 

The Wesley Development Team is excited to share the 2023 Lenten Devotional.

We are extremely grateful for the diverse voices from the Wesley family of graduates, students, Board of Governors and friends who contribute to our Lenten Devotionals. Each year, numerous participants share inspirational and thoughtful pieces and many also add suggestions for your personal reflections.

Please share the 2023 Lenten Devotional with friends, family, and loved ones as we journey from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday together.

 
Lenten Devotional 2023

2023 Wesley Community Lenten Devotional

 

The Wesley Development Team is excited to share the 2023 Lenten Devotional.

The 2023 Lenten Devotional reflects a diverse group of alumni, board members, faculty, staff, students, community partners, and donors. Each year, numerous participants share inspirational and thoughtful pieces and many also add suggestions for your personal reflections.

Please share the 2023 Lenten Devotional with friends, family, and loved ones as we journey from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday together.

 
Lenten Devotional 2023

The cover art is titled “Heart Healing Icon in the Ethiopian Tradition” by Cathy Abbott (https://cathyabbott.com/), photo by Jim Coates and is used with permission.

Journey with us from Ash Wednesday to Easter

Kasongo Butler

2023 Lenten Devotional
Ash Wednesday
Kasongo Butler
Will You Call This A Fast?

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Rev. Nicole Poland Nyembo

2023 Lenten Devotional
Week One
Rev. Nicole Poland Nyembo
Created for Community

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William R. “Mac” McKenney

2023 Lenten Devotional
Week One
William R. “Mac” McKenney
Second String?

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Jazmine L. Brooks

2023 Lenten Devotional
Week One
Jazmine L. Brooks
Let us Remember?

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Rev. Thomas G. James

2023 Lenten Devotional
Week Two
Thomas G. James
What is Love?

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Ruth Jackson

2023 Lenten Devotional
Week Two
Ruth Jackson
Black History Month Prayer

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Dr. Artie L. Polk

2023 Lenten Devotional
Week Two
Dr. Artie L. Polk
Jesus Identifies With “The Least of These”

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Yein Kim

2023 Lenten Devotional
Week Two
Yein Kim
His Time

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Rev. Dr. Teaira Parker

2023 Lenten Devotional
Week Two
Rev. Dr. Teaira Parker
Words of My Mouth and the Meditation of My Heart

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Nadia Fitzcharles

2023 Lenten Devotional
Week Three
Nadia Fitzcharles
A Jesus Haiku

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Rev. Rochelle Andrews

2023 Lenten Devotional
Week Three
Rev. Rochelle Andrews
Can You Handle This Drink?

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Dick Walker

2023 Lenten Devotional
Week Three
Dick Walker
Love Your Enemies

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Evan Blaire Taylor

2023 Lenten Devotional
Week Three
Evan Blaire Taylor
Prayer for the Wilderness & the Bewildered

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Pamelia K. Moore

2023 Lenten Devotional
Week Three
Pamelia K. Moore
NHS Blueberry Buckle

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Titus Bryant

2023 Lenten Devotional
Week Four
Titus Bryant
The Lord is Near

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Lydia E. Muñoz

2023 Lenten Devotional
Week Four
Rev. Dr. Lydia E. Muñoz
Lent is made for Vulnerability

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Ruth V E Phillips

2023 Lenten Devotional
Week Four
Ruth V E Phillips
Thank God for His Guidance

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Phil Wingeier-Rayo

2023 Lenten Devotional
Week Four
Phil Wingeier-Rayo
I have come not to abolish but to fulfill

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Chania L. Dillard

2023 Lenten Devotional
Week Four
Chania L. Dillard
I Choose to be F.R.E.E.

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Angela Willingham

2023 Lenten Devotional
Week Five
Angela Willingham
Faithful Servant

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Cesar Lodiha Akoka

2023 Lenten Devotional
Week Five
Cesar Lodiha Akoka
Love Into Action

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Rev. Amor Del Rosario

2023 Lenten Devotional
Week Five
Rev. Amor Del Rosario
ALOHA!

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Khya D. Nelson

2023 Lenten Devotional
Week Five
Khya D. Nelson
Emotional Intelligence (E.I.)

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Rev. Jason B. Perkowski

2023 Lenten Devotional
Week Five
Rev. Jason B. Perkowski
Trusting in God’s Signs

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Kenneth Krafchek

2023 Lenten Devotional
Week Six
Kenneth Krafchek
See Anew

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Brielle Crooms

2023 Lenten Devotional
Week Six
Brielle Crooms
Do You Know When to Call on Him?

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Cynecia Welch

2023 Lenten Devotional
Week Six
Cynecia Welch
Through The Fire

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Cathy Abbott

2023 Lenten Devotional
Week Six
Cathy Abbott
Healing & Hope

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Monica R. Hargrove

2023 Lenten Devotional
Palm Sunday
Rev. Dr. Monica R. Hargrove
Empty Yourself

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Kip Banks

2023 Lenten Devotional
Maundy Thursday
Reverend Dr. Kip Bernard Banks, Sr.
A Recipe for Revival

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Barbara Miner

2023 Lenten Devotional
Good Friday
Rev. Barbara Miner
Saying ‘Yes’ to God

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Tom Berlin

2023 Lenten Devotional
Easter ~ Resurrection Sunday
Bishop Tom Berlin
Jesus Knows Your Name

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Support Wesley Students to Answer the Call

We are grateful for our Lenten Devotional contributors whose reflections have been offered as original submissions and reflect the views of the author.

Please consider a donation for this devotional and other WTS inspired works, projects and programs.

Praying Through The Seasons With Wesley

Journey with Wesley Theological Seminary (WTS) through the seasons of the liturgical and academic year. Connect through prayer with the Wesley Community, on campus and in ministry around the world.

Please return here each season to rekindle a rhythm of prayer that unites the Wesley Family, no matter where we are.

Yearning for more?   View all devotionals here!

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