Hello, long-lost friends!  I hope this post finds each of you doing fine so far in 2009.  It's hard to believe, but it's already that time again for the season of Lent.  Basically, Lent is the 40 days preceding Easter, the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus, which is April 12th this year.  This time is often observed as a season of prayer and fasting.  Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, which is actually next Wednesday, February 25th.  I found a great website article that explains Lent very well, so I wanted to share it with you.  

Here's the link:  www.upperroom.org/methodx/thelife/articles/lent101.asp

Think about how you might want to simplify your life and focus on Christ.