Hello my friends—Kris here with some exciting news. Now all the talk in my world is Super Bowl—because both my fellow teacher Peyton and my co-founder Ryan are lifelong, diehard Seahawks fans. And yet—there is other news! Because also coming up is Lent.
Did you know the word Lenten is Old English for springtime—because the days lengthen? And that Lent celebrations go back seventeen centuries and span denominations around the world? Well this year you’re invited to join our Lent Journey through every chapter of Matthew’s gospel, plus traditional Lenten psalms on the weekends. I am so excited. Our recent Advent plan had over 150,000 subscribers, and Lent is a fantastic opportunity to invite new listeners to join a global community for this beautiful tradition.
Head over to throughtheword.org/lent and you’ll find email sign up and everything you need to invite your friends, your small group, or your whole church to join us for Lent. Yes, we have church resources – including a video and QR code that makes it so easy to announce. And of course—it’s all free.
The official start day is Ash Wednesday, February 18, but you can subscribe now on the Through the Word app and YouVersion’s Bible App. So whether Lent is a favorite pastime or a brand new journey for you, we’ll explain the traditions and keep it grounded in God’s Word at every step. Invite your friends, tell your church leaders—and sign up now.