“What could I do then, once I had achieved all my personal goals without ever finding full satisfaction?”
By Guillaume Bignon, excerpted from the book Confessions of a French Atheist
As a good atheisti
“Paul knows you don’t earn your way into the kingdom, but you do earn rewards you’ll receive once you get there.
Deep roots take time to grow, and the consistent habits of Bible reading and prayer simply don’t happen overnight.
Whether you’ve been observing Lent every year or you’re just learning about it for the first time, the invitation is the same: come.
How does almsgiving benefit our spiritual health? Read on to learn how giving to those in need is a biblical practice of self-denial, remembrance, and obedience.
Regardless of terminology, tradition, or denominational differences, there is a common thread that links repentance, penitence, and penance: those who want to follow Jesus take their relationship with him—and thus the
Ready to reap the spiritual benefits of fasting but not sure how to begin? Like Lent, try viewing fasting as a journey: start slow, follow the Holy Spirit’s leading, and see where he takes you.
When prayer is understood in the broadest sense of being in relationship with God and not just talking to God, it becomes possible to pray unceasingly.
When we fail to remember that we will die, it’s easy to believe that we’re in control . . . But our powerlessness to escape death reminds us that every day and every breath is a gift from God.
Lent begins next week on Ash Wednesday, March 2, but have you ever wondered what Lent is really about? Which is it: an unnecessary legalistic practice or a life-giving spiritual discipline?
By Christine McParland
