Perhaps because of our Triune God, a lot of things both religious and secular seem to be explained or expressed in threes.

This week, we find ourselves in the early days of a specific liturgical season known as Lent. Lent is a designated time ...

Well, it seems we are finally MARCHing forward toward spring after what seemed to be an endless winter, and we are starting ...

Overview: An ancient spiritual practice, fasting can range from rejecting food and water to giving up a favorite TV show during the 40 days of Lent. Along with prayer and reading of Scripture, the ...

Lent at this time of year. That means for some abstinence from various food, drink, or activities. One tradition is to avoid so-called “noble” means on Friday. That means no beef, pork, lamb, or other ...

An alternative show of sacrifice and devotion is to sacrifice certain favorite foods, nettlesome habits or pleasurable activities during Lent. That means 40 days without chocolate, or wine.

In addition, by fasting from the temptation to hurry and recklessly rush about, we embrace the Lenten call to grow by living ...

Fasting is one of the most well-known practices of Lent. Many Christians choose to give up certain foods or activities during this period, reflecting on the sacrifices that Jesus made ...

How about encouraging children to view all Lenten activities as ways to watch and wait with joyful hope? Q: What family traditions do your family share during the season of Lent? A: My family of ...

Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent and lasts about six weeks. Believers are meant to observe that period of time with self-sacrifice, prayer and other religious activities leading up to Easter ...