'There are two moments that matter. One is when you know that your one and only life is absolutely valuable and alive. The other is when you know your life, as presently lived, is entirely pointless and empty. You need both of them to keep you going in the right direction. Lent is about both. The first such moment gives and #xD;you energy and joy by connecting you with your ultimate Source and Ground. The second gives you limits and boundaries, and a proper humility, so you keep seeking the Source and Ground and not just your small self.' and #xD; and #x2014;from the Introduction and #xD; and #xD;Selling points and #xD; and #x2022; Presents the biblical insights of an internationally renowned preacher and spiritual writer and #xD; and #x2022; Offers a Lenten-based encounter with the Bible that helps us experience and be transformed by the Scriptures and grow through these parallel situations today and #xD; and #x2022; Provides brief daily meditations on the Scripture readings of Lent (not specific to a liturgical year)