Looking for daily prayers for Lent? Here are 40 short daily Lenten prayers for spiritual renewal in 2020! Growing up in a Protestant home, our family never really celebrated Lent. Sure, I had heard about Lent, but I didn't really know much about it. Of course, all that changed once I married into a Catholic family and started researching Lent for myself... Once I started asking questions like "Where is Lent in the Bible?" "Why do we celebrate Lent?" and "What Can Catholics Eat During Lent?" I learned: Lent isn't just a habit or tradition. And it definitely isn't just for Catholics. Rather, just like the Christmas season is a fantastic time to pause and reflect on God's love for us, the Lenten season is a fantastic time to pause and remember the incredible sacrifice learn more...
What are the Spiritual Gifts in the Bible?
Have you ever wondered, "What are the spiritual gifts in the Bible?" Have you ever asked yourself, "What are my spiritual gifts?" Have you ever looked up the spiritual gifts scripture verses or taken a spiritual gifts test to figure out which spiritual gifts in the Bible God has given you? In this article, we'll look at several spiritual gifts in the Bible to see what they are and why they matter. I'll help you answer the question, "What are my spiritual gifts?" and I'll make sure you know where the spiritual gifts scripture verses are in the Bible so you can continue to study each of the spiritual gifts in the Bible on your own if you'd like. (Plus, I'll share a spiritual gifts assessment you can take to help you with your spiritual gifts discernment as well!) What learn more...
What Can You Eat During Lent? (Catholic Lent Fasting Rules Made Easy!)
"What can you eat during Lent?" If you're like many Catholics, it's a question you ask yourself year after year. After all, you want to follow the Catholic Lent fasting rules, but you always need a little refresher to help you remember what they are. "Can you eat chicken during Lent?" "Can you eat eggs for Lent?" "Can Catholics eat meat on Ash Wednesday?" "What CAN Catholics eat during Lent???" Don't worry, I completely understand. It's a lot to remember. Growing up Protestant, my family never celebrated Lent. And as a result, I never knew very much about it. I had NO idea how to answer the question, "What can you eat on Fridays during Lent?" So, when I married into a Catholic family who DOES follow all of the Catholic Lent rules, I had a lot of learn more...
What to Give Up for Lent 2020: Get the 50 [Best] Lent Ideas!
Wondering what to give up for Lent 2020? If so, you're in luck! Today, I'm sharing 50 of the best things to give up for Lent so you can find the one that's just right for you. Because it's so important to get "what to give up for Lent" just right, isn't it? After all, what's the point of giving up chocolate or soda if it doesn't make a real difference in your life? And you definitely don't want to pick something awkward that you're going to be embarrassed to share with others... No, as you're deciding what to give up for Lent, you want something meaningful. Something that's unique just to you. And something that will truly make a difference in your life this Lenten season. You don't just want good things to give up for Lent -- you want to find the BEST learn more...
What is Righteousness in the Bible? (Plus 3 Ways to Pursue It)
Guest post by Leah E. Good of www.leahegood.com/. Did you know that Righteousness is mentioned over five hundred times in the Bible? Righteousness in the Bible can feel abstract and hard to grasp. It’s not as popular as Biblical concepts such as love and hope, so it might be tempting to give it a glance and then move on with a polite nod. But it’s just as important as the words we’re more comfortable with. There’s a saying I grew up hearing that goes, “If the Bible says it once, pay attention. If it says it more than once, pay even more attention.” With so many Biblical mentions of righteousness, it’s an essential concept to learn more about. What is the Definition of Righteousness? The word “right” indicates moral correctness, while the suffix learn more...
5 Ways to Pray for Strength from the Psalms
Guest post by Gina of GinaMPoirier.com Have you ever been at a loss about how to pray? I have...particularly when I’m also feeling exhausted and weak. I need prayers for strength more than ever, but when I try to talk to God, I just draw blanks. I’ve had to tell myself that it’s normal to feel a bit wordless when you’re worn out. When you're going through a hard time, and most of your emotional energy is spent on just getting through to the end of the day, it’s hard to focus on much of anything. We need help even with praying when we feel weak. And God knows this about us. That’s why we have an incredible prayer resource called the Psalms. Related: How to Pray When You Feel Distant from God Why Use the Psalms to Pray for learn more...
What Esther in the Bible Can Teach Us About Handling Family Drama
A guest post by Michelle Nietert of www.michellenietert.com/. “I don’t want to tell him, but I know I have to.” This was spoken by my well-educated client who served in a high-level management position at a large company. “It’s ridiculous how hard this is considering I deal with much more sticky situations at work.” “This is so different though.” I softly reinforced. “Telling your husband you believe he has a drinking problem that is affecting your family and your relationship with him is a really difficult thing to do, especially if you plan to do it kindly and not in anger.” “I feel like I need to do it soon or else I’m gonna blow up and call him selfish and a whole lotta other names,” my client replied. We then worked together on creating a plan, working on timing and learn more...
What Adam and Eve in the Bible Can Teach Us About Temptation
A guest post by LaVonda McCullough of www.lavondamccullough.com/. Do you remember any of your firsts? Your first date, first kiss, first day of school, first home? Our first apartment was small and quaint, with lots of charm. We had everything we needed as a newly wedded couple. We enjoyed sharing candlelight dinners atop two upside-down milk crates adorned with a handmade quilt from my great-grandmother. The atmosphere of our home was warm and inviting, our very own haven like the Garden of Eden Bible story. A few of my co-workers lived in a more affluent area of town, drove newer cars, and carried designer handbags. Like Eve, my thought-life and fixation on what I didn’t have was affecting the "condition" of my heart. I had become fixated and learn more...
What Rachel in the Bible Can Teach Us About Motherhood
A guest post by Janelle Esker of thepeacefulhaven.com. Exactly a year ago, my son was shot and killed in his native Honduras at age 28. I never know how to introduce myself anymore. Do I have five or six children now that one lives with Jesus? My sons' death illuminated just how much of my identity is wrapped up in being a mother. I have both biological and adopted children. I can closely identify with Rachel and what she can teach us about motherhood. Although your circumstances may be different, my guess is you can too. Who Was Rachel in the Bible? We meet the charming and beautiful Rachel around 1875 BC in the book of Genesis. You see, Rachel is the daughter of Laban, who was the brother of Rebekah, who is the mother of her betrothed learn more...
What the Woman at the Well Can Teach Us About Shame
A guest post by LaToya Edwards of WomenFindingGod.com. I used to walk around with my head down all the time. It wasn’t something I was very conscious about. At least not until the pastor at my new church said 5 words to me: “Hold your head up Sis.” Those 5 words spoke to me in my fog and woke me up to my reality -- I had been walking around in a cloud of shame. Poor choices over the years landed me in a situation that I almost didn’t make it out of. It was hard and ugly. My children suffered greatly, I lost all my friends and I almost lost my sanity. All because of a decision I made. I wanted to fade into the background. I sat in the back of rooms in a corner. I didn’t speak. And I did my best to avoid eye contact with anyone. I didn’t want to be learn more...
