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Decluttering as Part of Your Lenten Spiritual Practice

The English word “lent” comes from a Dutch word referring to the season of spring. It’s the 40…

Bible Verses to Live By: Lent Is a Time for Renewal

Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time.…

Is Lent in the Bible?

 We observe Lent as the 40 days before Easter, starting with Ash Wednesday. If you want to…

8 Meaningful Ways to Observe Lent with Your Family

It’s the countdown to Easter. Find a way to mark the days. Just as you might have lit…

7 One-Word Prayers for Lent

Very early in the life of the church, followers of Jesus began observing a season we now call…

20 Lent Bible Verses for Reflection and Guidance

 Lent is a season of reflection and spiritual growth, of sacrifice or contribution. These uplifting Bible verses…

7 Favorite Hymns for Lent

We don’t necessarily think of Lent—a season of reflection, prayer and often fasting—as a time to sing. Don’t…

Writing Letters for Lent

I am terrible at giving things up for Lent. I try sweets, but I don’t really have a…

Why We Can Say “Happy Ash Wednesday”

“Happy Ash Wednesday!” Sounds like an unlikely greeting. What’s so happy about this reminder of our own mortality,…

Why Sundays Don’t Count During Lent

I don’t believe in actually telling people what I give up for Lent because that might sound like…

She Gave Up Sarcasm for Lent

Dolphins. that’s how I got into trouble. It was the week before Lent. My husband, three teenage daughters…

Little Lent Miracles

This year, I gave up diet soda and Starbucks for Lent. On the very first day of Lent,…

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