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Longing for Home

Daily Reflections for Lent

edited by Alydia Smith

Publisher
United Church Publishing House, The United Church of Canada
Initial publish date
Dec 2014
Category
Leadership, General, General

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    ISBN
    9781551342214
    Publish Date
    Dec 2014
    List Price
    $7.99

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This Lent, join the many biblical characters who wrestle with a longing for home. These devotions—one for each of the 40 days in Lent, plus Sundays—include a Bible verse, a reflection, a prayer, questions to ponder, and suggested hymns, all exploring aspects of the theme of displacement; a study guide follows.

About the author

Alydia Smith is a worship leader, educator, caregiver, mother, and Jesus-follower who works at the General Council Office of The United Church of Canada, supporting worship and faith formation ministries. She is a tuba player who holds a Bachelor in Music from Western University, a Master of Divinity from the Atlantic School of Theology, and a Doctorate in Worship from Drew University, under the mentorship of Donald Hilliard and Leonard Sweet. Alydia loves learning and crafting and is always looking for new opportunities to grow and create.

 

 

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