What is Fasting? Fasting during the Lenten season reminds us of our dependence on God. When we are full and satisfied, it’s easy to feel self-sufficient. But when we disrupt that comfort—introducing need, lack, and dependence—our eyes naturally turn to God. Physical discomfort awakens us to our body’s reliance on food, which ultimately points to our deeper, spiritual dependency on God in all areas ...  Read More

Throughout church history, Lent has been a season of reflection, repentance, and renewal. It is a time to draw near to God, preparing our hearts to fully embrace the hope of the Resurrection on Easter. One of the most powerful ways to engage with Lent is through the practice of the Spiritual Disciplines. “Spiritual Disciplines” can sound intimidating and daunting - but what we’re talking about is adopting the spiritual habits of Jesus into our daily lives. Jesus invited people to follow him. This meant spending time together and growing in a relationship but it also meant patterning one’s life after His in every way. We, as his followers today, still do this: we walk with Jesus and adopt his spiritual practices into our lives. Jesus taught about and lived a life grounded in a real, experiential, relationship with God. For each week of Lent, our desire is to practice a different Spiritual Discipline as a community.  Read More