"You are testing yourself – and allowing God to test you – to see if, by giving up something that maybe you are too focused on in everyday life, you can concentrate more on …
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This Lent, Add Instead of Subtract
"Whatever you choose - adding or subtracting - the point is to do something that feeds your soul without draining your energy or making you resent the time. Be realistic, keep it …
The Church Has Many Doors: Inviting Others to Lent
"Put out signs, advertise in social media, create simple flyers that you members can give to colleagues, neighbors and friends, ask children and teens to bring their …
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Creating a Lenten Prayer Space at Home
"The one thing that has been constant in our Lenten practices is creating a collection of symbolic items in a central place in the home." Observing Lent in the Home When I …
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All God’s Children: Intergenerational Lenten Program for all Ages
"The mingling of innocence and maturity, playfulness and reverence creates a bold and bigger vision of the church as the body of Christ." All God's Children: The Church …
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Lenten Books & Resources from Forward Movement
"Their reflections speak of human frailty and holy grace, of the longings and aspirations of our human hearts, and of the transformative power of God's abiding …
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Books for Lent: Church Publishing
"Lent is the perfect time to focus on one’s health – spiritually as well as physically." Resources for Lent The following are Sharon's top picks (a mix of perennial favorites …
Reflection: Easter is my New Lent…
"I can strive every day to make the right choices – and God will be with me. God wants me to choose, of my own free will, to be aligned with His will." Failing …
“The Painting Table” in Lent
"One of the most freeing spiritual exercises I have ever experienced! I am so very grateful for this sacred space, especially now, during …
What Do Teens Say About Lent?
"How can we take a redeeming stand in the middle of the pressures and demands of contemporary family life? What are the hearty, simple and blessed soups of Christ we can offer?" A …