Lent

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  Classics like Narnia Offer Lenten Lessons for Kids 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 children to be in awe of Christ’s sacrifice too, but we want... Gina Burkart Oct 14, 2024
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  How to Prepare for Easter with Your Family We reveal to ourselves and others what is important to us by the way we celebrate. Is the season before Easter mainly a hassle or is it a time of considering God's work in our lives? Noël Piper Aug 27, 2024
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  The Astronomy of Passover What does the full moon have to do with Easter and Passover? Find out as we look into the Astronomy of Passover. Jay Ryan Aug 26, 2024
• 4 Vital Truths Christians Learn from the Season of Lent Within the season of Lent lies a deep liturgical beckoning to turn. This 40-day journey asks those who believe in Jesus to once again fully embrace the rhythms of life-long learning that are inherent in the... Stacey Monaco Feb 19, 2024
• What Is the Meaning of the Cross? The Cross means many things to many people. Some have it displayed on their mantel, others wear it around their neck. What is the Cross? Sarah Coleman Feb 15, 2024
• Understanding Ash Wednesday Fasting and Abstinence Rules for Lent Although many churches recognize the season of Lent and may practice their own traditions during this period of time entering Good Friday and subsequently Easter, not all of them have a specific tradition... Hope Bolinger Feb 15, 2024
• 10 Goals for Singles to Have During the Season of Lent Lent. The time of year when believers across the globe recognize the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. It’s the season where believers partake in fasting, giving alms, and prayer to help us remember how merciful... Liz Lampkin Feb 14, 2024
• 5 Unique Habits and Hang-ups to Give Up for Lent 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, like chocolate, to embrace the suffering Jesus experienced... Jessica Brodie Feb 14, 2024
• What Is Lent? It's Meaning and Importance Explained Lent offers us an opportunity to come to terms with the human condition we may spend the rest of the year running from. Sarah Phillips Feb 14, 2024
• Introduce the Lenten Season to Your Young Children 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 out of love. Alicia Searl Feb 14, 2024
• What Is Ash Wednesday? Why and How Christians Celebrate It Each year, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. In 2025, Ash Wednesday will be on March 5th. Ash Wednesday focuses the Christian’s heart on repentance and prayer, usually through personal and communal... Kelly Givens Feb 13, 2024
• 7 Bad Habits for Singles to Give Up This Lent As we approach the Lenten season, we have the beautiful opportunity to prepare for the celebration of the risen Christ on Easter Sunday. Many choose to prepare by giving up or fasting from a particular... Cally Logan Feb 07, 2024