As awe-inspiring as the Lenten season is for Christians reflecting on their Savior's victorious conquest of sin on Calvary, so, too, can the power of the season be elusive to those who are not yet fully aware of its significance. This year, Lutheran Hour Ministries has again produced two sets of Lenten devotions: one is tailored to believers; the other is suited to individuals seeking to know more about this glorious season in the Church calendar.

Given For Us, written by students from the 2008 graduating class of Concordia Seminary St. Louis, is a collection of devotions directing the reader to God's magnificent plan of salvation as fulfilled in the life, death, and resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ. These texts are varied and personal. Each speaks to the free gift of God in Christ and what that means to us as His disciples.

In A New Perspective, Pastor Ryan Peterson of St. John Lutheran Church in Ellisville, Missouri, again offers a welcoming hand to those whose relationship with God might be unsure or filled with questions. With an easy, conversational style, Peterson connects with the reader, focusing his or her attention on who Jesus is, why He did what He did on the cross, and how His defeat of Satan is a victory available to all.

At www.lentendevotions.net, you can see the different options available for accessing and using these LHM Lenten devotions (audio, Spanish, podcasting, customizable PDFs, etc.) for each version.