Ash Wednesday is upon us, sparking the beginning of the season of Lent. During this season we invite the congregation to come together on Ash Wednesday and receive ashes upon their forehead. This is done as a reminder that we have come from the dust, and we will return to dust when our bodies fail us. One of the key parts of this reminder is the challenge to turn away from sinfulness, and behaviors that cause us and others harm. We do this during this time because Christ