The forty days are almost up. Forty days ago I held honorable intentions of participating in the Lent season by getting up earlier than I normally do, spending time meditating, reading and praying. I felt like this would give me … Continued
Well, here we find ourselves once more. Lent. Even though I’m not Catholic but I find the practice of observing Lent introspective, challenging, rewarding and infuriating. It’s good to step out of the comfort zone, even if it is for … Continued
I have a confession to make. My attempt to keep up with the daily laundry for Lent has been abysmal. By the third day I was already so far gone I figured that there was no way I could make … Continued
It’s that time of year again…Lent. Once again I struggled with what to give up or add. I find it difficult to find things to “cut out” of my daily life. I can’t really think of a vice or something … Continued
It’s that time of year again…Lent! That doesn’t sound very exciting, does it? Guess what kids?! It’s that time of year where we get to cut out sweets from our diet and meditate on our sins. Yipee! Lent Santa: What’s … Continued
Only 15 more days until Easter. How have your Lenten sacrifices been going? Using this season as a time of reflection has been rewarding and humbling. I have so much to be thankful for and yet give so little. The … Continued
We’re halfway to Easter. Only halfway? Jeez, doesn’t it seem like it already been a really long time?
The following is the devotion from my Lent devotional book by Holly McKissick.
Today is the third day of Lent. This year, like last year, I am struggling with what I should give up. Popular items include chocolate, smoking, coffee. It’s my understanding that the item to be given up should be a … Continued