Lent Archives

Lent is a powerful season to grow closer to God and experience his wonder along the way. We can not only prepare for Easter during Lent, we can...

Here are prayers for each week of Lent to communicate with Jesus as we journey with him through this sacred time leading up to Easter.

By observing Lent, I take my relationship with God more seriously. Here are five reasons why Christians should celebrate Lent.

These ordinary people were used by God in powerful ways to pave the way for his plan for Jesus’ crucifixion and ultimate resurrection. In what ways...

In this Holy Week, may God direct our thoughts and attention towards what matters most, Jesus Christ our King...

The original purpose of fasting and abstaining was to draw people to repentance of sins and remembrance of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross to atone...

Whether you give up something for Lent or take on something new (such as a deeper daily prayer ritual or a devotional practice), consider observing...

Jesus models Lent for us, yet it is up to us to put it into action. Through following Jesus' model for Lent, we will be able to draw closer to the...

As the Lenten season approaches and many ponder what they should choose to fast from during this time, here are a few things we should NOT give up.

We should be ready with an explanation in mind that shows our hope as a believer. We can explain why we’re making this sacrifice, and that reason...

Why wouldn’t you observe Lent? Well, if you are curious, here are five reasons why people do not observe Lent.

Use Lent as a time when you connect with the Savior and renew your prayer life. You may find God speaks to you in ways you never knew he would...

While some faith traditions focus on “giving up” certain behaviors or foods in an act of sacrificial solidarity with Christ, who sacrificed his...

The season of Lent isn't just for Catholics. Protestants can also utilize this season to become closer with God and with each other in their...

Oh, how I need the presence of Your Spirit! Please, God, as I look forward to Easter and the newness of spring, let it be a time of personal...