On the other hand ...

Mere Comments has a couple of posts which present well the "pro" arguments for the ash ceremony. Anyway, our ashless Ash Wednesday fellowship and worship were beautiful this evening, with the country church folks coming to our joint worship at the town church. Next Wednesday the town church folks will head out to the country church. The LORD took the hasty plans I laid out for this evening's message on the Spring feasts of ancient Israel (Leviticus 23) and how they point to Christ, and He made much more come out of His Word than my own efforts could have accomplished. It's a joy to be along for the ride when God is on the move.