Using the Hebrew scriptures and the book of Acts as a guide, David Webb journeys through the First Readings from the Revised Common Lectionary for the Lent and Easter seasons. The Courage to Carry On not only draws people into a deeper appreciation and understanding of the meaning of Lent and Easter, it also offers insight into living the Christian life in today's world. Ideal for sermon inspiration and preparation as well as small group Bible study and personal reflection and meditation, The Courage to Carry On is a valuable addition to any library. Some of the sermons included in this collection are: · Relentless Grace · A Precious Gift · Salvation Is Coming · The Church's DNA · Confident Faith David H. Webb is a retired Lutheran pastor and Chaplain, Brigadier General (Retired), in the United States Air Force. He served congregations in Rhode Island, Florida, and South Carolina. He has earned degrees from Lenoir-Rhyne College (Hickory, North Carolina), where he received a Doctor of Divinity degree in 2006, as well as Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (Columbia, South Carolina), where he received the J. Luther Mauney Leadership Award in 2004.