Why Fast?

Note 1: This reflection on fasting is not intended for those struggling with disordered eating. If this is you, please know God loves you deeply, and please seek help. You can start here. Nobody likes to fast. Nobody likes fasting. Least of all, me. I really enjoy food – the ceremony and culture of it […]
Is Lent Still Relevant Today?

For you, maybe Lent kicks off the hype and excitement surrounding Easter, or maybe Lent is a time for fasting and sacrifice. Or maybe you’re sitting there thinking, “What is Lent anyway, and why is it a big deal?” Wherever you fall on the Lenten spectrum, I think I can shed some light on why […]
Wait, What’s Lent? Am I Too Late?

I saw someone with ashes on their forehead in the grocery store, and I realized that it must be Ash Wednesday – the first day of Lent – but our church doesn’t do an ashes service, so what do I do about Lent? Tardy to the Lenten Party? Weeks have gone by, and the vague […]