Prelude and Coda

Over the past several years, my Baptist family and I have practiced the observance of the Lenten season. While normal for a large part of Christendom, it’s not really the norm for the Baptist tradition from which I come. Every year so far, our family Lenten sacrifice has centered around food so this year my wife suggested a change. Rather than give up something, she wanted to add something that would be sacrificial. After some thought, we decided to add a family meal around the table. Now some of you may think that this is no sacrifice, but in our world finding time to eat around the table together every day is a struggle. The meal we decided on is breakfast because we are all home at 6:30 in the morning (except on gym days when its closer to 7). What we eat has been different, Crepes, pigs in a blanket, fruit salad, french toast…, but the practice has been consistent. The family gathers and 2 people read from the lectionary readings for the day (1 OT 1 Gospel) and then the collect for the week is read. I really like listening to my children read scripture in the morning. I also like that the tv is off until everyone is off to school. Who knows this sacrifice might have to stay around long after Lent ends this year.
This is Breakfast on Ash Wednesday.


This is Breakfast from Valentines Day