Object: A paper heart and a cross

Boys and girls: I have in my hand two very important symbols of love. The first is this paper heart. Why would I have a heart in my hand this morning? That's right. Tuesday is Valentine's Day. When we give a heart like this one to someone, what does it mean? That's right. It means, "I love you."

What is this other symbol of love? That's right. It is a cross. This is the first Sunday in Lent. That means that it is six weeks until Easter. Duri…