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Category Archives: Lent
Fasting for . . .
God calls us to fast for good. Isaiah 58:6-7 (MEV) Is not this the fast that I have chosen: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, … Continue reading
Fasting from . . .
There’s more to fasting than food. John Chrysostom was the Archbishop of Constantinople at the turn of the fifth century AD. His well-spoken sermons earned him the name “golden mouthed.” He packed a lot of wisdom into a few words.
Fasting during Lent
Fasting (going without something, usually food) is often connected with the season of Lent. Why? Lent looks forward to Christ’s sacrifice on the cross and his resurrection from the dead. It’s considered a season of preparation. Joel 2:15 … Continue reading
On Your Face in Prayer
Today is Ash Wednesday, marking the start of Lent. Lent is the season of preparation, as we remember Christ’s death, burial and resurrection. Lent is a time of prayer. Let’s start flat on the ground in humble gratitude … Continue reading
Taste Good
1 Peter 2:2-3 (ESV) Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation— if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good. The Lord is good. Indeed.
Taste Death
It’s Good Friday. Look to Jesus–on the cross and on the throne. Hebrews 2:9 (JUB) But we see this same Jesus, crowned with glory and honour, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, … Continue reading
Take, Eat
Today we remember Jesus’ last meal with his disciples. Matthew 26:26-28 (NIV) While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” … Continue reading
Eat Together
Revelation 3:20 (NIV) Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. Remember the words from this old hymn? “And … Continue reading
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Eat Right
When does fasting become anorexia? When does feasting cross the line to gluttony? 1 Corinthians 10:31 (VOICE) Whatever you do— whether you eat or drink or not— do it all to the glory of God! How little is too little? … Continue reading
Eat Well
Nervous? Don’t worry. God’s got this. He’s watching over you. He’ll take care of you. Psalm 23:5 (CEV) You treat me to a feast, while my enemies watch. You honor me as your guest, and you fill my cup until … Continue reading