The Lead Deep network is better because of you! That’s why we are inviting you to help write a 365 day devotional. 

Instructions

As you are writing, please pay attention to the various climax moments and seasons within the Christian calendar.  We invite you to write one devotion for each movement of the Calendar. Also, we realize that many of our leaders in our network come from a holiness tradition.  If you are one of these individuals please feel free to include devotionals that center directly on this core distinction.   After all, part of the Christian Calendar includes learning to live under the influence of the Holy Spirit. 

You can submit as many entries as you want, but understand that not all entries will end up in the devotional.

Below you can find some information on the Christian calendar and the guidelines for each devotional entry.  Thank you!

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  1. Must be 400 words or less

  2. Include the Scripture reference at the top

  3. Include a title for each entry

  4. Include the season of the Church Calendar that you believe your entry fits within

  5. All entries must be submitted by May 7, 2023

  6. Include citations for any quote you may use

Ready to submit your devotional(s)?

The Christian Calendar is a way to center one’s life around Jesus.

If you think about the American calendar, it is structured in a way that tells our national story.  With events like 4th of July, President’s Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, and Veteran’s Day, it is something that marks the major events and movements in the life of America.  When we honor those days, we are being shaped by the American story.  The Christian Calendar does the same thing.  With events like Christmas, The Transfiguration, Easter, and Pentecost, it is something that marks the major events of the life of Jesus.  When we honor those days, we are being shaped by the Christian story.

There are a number of different movements in the Christian Calendar.  Yes, it includes special days.  But, it also includes seasons.  These seasons are structured in a downward and upward rhythm.  Through Advent, we wait for a Savior and remember the promises of God and the hope that belongs to His people.  This time is often marked by repentance and awareness of our need.  During Epiphany, we enter the upward journey of actively pursuing Jesus.  We focus on who Jesus is and allow Him to reveal Himself to us.  It is a season of surprise and joy.  Then, we turn our attention to Lent, when we are confronted by our own temptations and the many ways we give in to them.  This season moves us downward again and is often marked by fasting and repentance.  Easter, brings the hope of resurrection.  We turn upward and we begin looking for patterns of resurrection in our lives and in the world around us.  This climaxes at Pentecost when the deposit of the new creation (the Holy Spirit) was given to the Church.  We then learn how to walk with the Holy Spirit in simple obedience of everyday living until we enter the movement of Advent again.