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Lent
The season of Lent is coming up, and even though I am Baptist it gets me thinking about fasting, or as my friend refers to it “the f-word.”
This year I am taking up a challenge that I want to pass along. Here is how it goes: you fast one meal a week and then donate that meal to a local food pantry or soup kitchen. Pretty simple. I encourage everyone to think about taking up the challenge. Even though we are saved through faith alone, doing a little penance never hurt anyone. Serving others and sacrifice are just a little bonus!
Oh, I like that idea. Maybe we should observe Lent as a church…
I like giving something up for lent. Its just a good way to prepare for Easter.
I have always liked the concept of Lent. I think that it is especially good for churches in the US to go without for a period. I need to figure out what I am going to give up.