Lent

The Lenten season comes around yearly to commemorate and celebrate Christ and His sacrifice for humanity. This year, take some time to be intentional about how you will spend the forty days of Lent to become closer to God and to become a better, stronger single Christian.

These are deep topics for kids to understand, so consider Lent a time to introduce them to these concepts. Depending on their ages, it may be as simple as beginning to help them understand what sin is or as complex as teaching the theology behind many of the observations during Lent.

Fasting is challenging, but prayer helps us get through it. Here are 7 prayers to lift up to God when you start to struggle with your fast this Lent.

Losing a loved one makes the holidays especially tough, but worship can be a powerful source of healing. Jesus understands grief—He wept, He suffered, and He knows the pain of loss. While the sorrow feels overwhelming, there’s hope in knowing our loved ones are free from pain and at peace in His presence. One day, there will be a reunion, and until then, God offers comfort through His Word, prayer, and the support of others. Grief isn’t a straight path, but there are resources to help navigate the journey and find healing along the way. Here are 4 ways Jesus’ resurrection can bring comfort when you’ve lost someone you love.

By continuing on in Lent for the right reasons, we will strengthen our relationship with the Lord and get to know Him better. Here are six ways to keep yourself accountable throughout Lent.

Do you have a significant other (a wife, husband, boyfriend, girlfriend, or fiancé)? If so, why not give something up as a couple? Not only will this unique spin on the typical Lenten practice help you grow in your faith, but it's also sure to help you grow in your relationship.

Lent can be helpful for families, in the same way, that Advent helps parents prepare their children for Christmas. The season of Lent provides an opportunity for families to strengthen spiritual discipline together. Rather than engaging in the distraction of the baskets and egg hunts, Lent can help your family focus on the real meaning of Easter and what Jesus’ sacrifice means for our salvation.

Lent can often feel like a burdensome season of sacrifice, but when paired with prayer and purpose, it becomes a time of spiritual renewal. Let's explore five ways to reset during Lent, from remembering its significance and choosing a meaningful fast to resisting temptation, focusing prayers, and surrounding oneself with faith-strengthening influences.

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 a more child-friendly illustration. Here are ways parents can use the recently released Narnia movie to spark spiritual growth in their families this Lenten season.

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.