Lent Archives

Many felt the magnitude of Christ's sacrifice on a deep level when they saw Mel Gibson’s version of The Passion. As Easter approaches, we want our...

Ask yourself: is the season before Easter mainly a hassle or is it a time of considering God's work in our lives?

What does the full moon have to do with Easter and Passover? Find out as we look into the Astronomy of Passover.

Here are five stories of sacrifice in the Bible to reflect on Lent this season.

Lent is more than a call to a liturgical calendar or a tradition for the church; it is a call to know the Father and the Son more intimately...

The Cross means many things to many people. Some have it displayed on their mantel or around their neck. What is the Cross?

Although many churches recognize the season of Lent and may practice their own traditions during this period of time entering Good Friday and...

Perhaps you’ve heard of Lent and thought it was simply an exercise in self-denial, a time when we’re supposed to give up something we really love,...

Lent offers us an opportunity to come to terms with the human condition we may spend the rest of the year running from.

Keep it simple and straightforward. Then answer questions and approach Lent in a way that goes back to reminding them that everything God does is...

Each year, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. Often called the Day of Ashes, Ash Wednesday starts Lent by focusing the Christian’s heart on...

When you are single, it can be easy to fall into the trap of complaining about what you lack, what your heart aches for, and what you see others...

This Lenten Season, as we consider the symbolism behind this sacred practice, may we invite God to go deep within our souls, removing everything...

This year, Valentine’s Day and the start of Lent falls on the same day. What does a day filled with heart-shaped boxes of chocolates and bouquets...

If you’re a pastor or leader and your congregation celebrates Lent, here are a few ideas for things you can give up for the Lenten season.