The word "Lent" literally means "to lengthen," coming from an old Anglo Saxon word for spring, the season when days begin to lengthen and grow longer. Lent is also a time to lengthen our memories, to be reminded of God's loving and saving acts on our behalf and on behalf of the world. For the Reformed Tradition gratitude for God's grace towards us is the primary motivator for Christian service. The brief reflection Trust Fund Christians, by Presbyterian pastor Kate Murphy, reminds us of our need for a long memory lest we squander the riches of grace God has given us.
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