I have received some questions about fasting. So I thought I would take some time to address some of those questions today. How long should I fast? One of the questions is about how long I should fast. If you have never fasted, consider fasting for one meal. Eat breakfast in the morning. Break open up God's Word and feast on the words of Scripture at lunchtime while … [Read more...] about Questions about Fasting
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Reasons for Fasting
We have been talking about Spiritual Disciplines. Fasting is a spiritual discipline. Earlier, I had shared that we don't talk about much it in the church. Neither do we practice it much. But fasting is a discipline which has been a part of the Christian faith since the very beginning. The season of Lent is approaching. Ash Wednesday is now less than two weeks away. This is a … [Read more...] about Reasons for Fasting
Giving up Comparison
Get the Book Join the Mailing List Week 1: Wednesday Scripture Verses Philippians 3:4–10 Job 40:3–41:34 Questions to Consider What are some ways you compare yourself to others? Why? What is the danger of comparing yourself to others? What do you base your value on? Why does God value you? What does that mean to you? Plan of Action Make a list of … [Read more...] about Giving up Comparison
20 Things to Give Up for Lent
Sign up for our Devotions Get the Book Last week we talked about all the wrong and right reasons to fast for Lent. We are less than a week away from Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. Many Christians “give something up” for Lent, but it usually has very little of impact on their life and walk with Christ. The reason is that we usually give stuff up for all … [Read more...] about 20 Things to Give Up for Lent
Right and Wrong Reasons for Giving up Something for Lent
Sign up for our Devotions We are fast approaching the season of Lent and it will be here before you know. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday which is March 5. We will be hosting Ash Wednesday Worship at 7pm at Good Shepherd and we would love to have you join us. We are working on putting together an unique interactive experience for all participants. It is a tradition during … [Read more...] about Right and Wrong Reasons for Giving up Something for Lent