Tomorrow begins the official start of Lent, the 40 day period between Ash Wednesday and Easter. During this holy season, it is traditional for Christians to practice self-denial in the form of fasting. While most don't fast completely, many choose to go without eating meat (with the exception of fish on Fridays), or they give up some luxury (sweets, electronics, Facebook, etc.).
As a Baptist, it is not part of my denominational tradition to celebrate Lent in the way that most liturgical denominations do. I have never given anything up during the lenten season, and don't intend to this year. However, I am going to celebrate Lent for the first time. Instead of practicing self-denial, I am going to practice self-discipline. For the next 40 days I will post a blog every day. Some may be very brief, only a sentence or two reflecting on a verse or a thought that I had while others will be more thought out and well developed posts.
I hope that you will join me in the project by reading and commenting on my posts and engaging in a conversation during this season leading to Easter as we draw closer to God together.
awesome!
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