One of the definitive differences between my view of the world as a person guided by faith and another’s guided by chance is that I firmly believe that there is no such thing as a coincidence. To wit: Is it a coincidence that the publication date of this issue falls on Ash Wednesday? For a Lutheran pastor with a biweekly faith column—not a chance (ha!)! For Christians and non-Christians alike, this is the perfect time of year to reflect on where life is leading, to consider what’s most important. New Year’s resolutions are dead and gone. The 40-day season of Lent—from ...