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fasting
Mental Health
Spiritual Renewal Through Fasting
The teachings of Jesus on spiritual fasting were profound. Pastors can take actionable steps to incorporate this practice into their lives, finding strength and rejuvenation in their spiritual journeys.
Pastors
Fasting for Spiritual Breakthrough in 2023
Fasting is hard because self-denial is hard, and overindulging is not rewarding. It becomes a never-ending cycle of defeat unless we break the cycle by choosing discipline over regret as we seek the will of God.
Christian News
Chicago Church Is ‘Fasting From Whiteness’ During the Season of Lent
A Chicago church is making headlines for its decision to fast from “whiteness” during the season of Lent by not "using any music or liturgy written or composed by white people."
Christian News
Pope Francis Ties Support for Peace in Ukraine to Ash Wednesday’s Start of Lent
On Wednesday, Pope Francis encouraged people to dedicate prayers and fasting to ending the conflict in Ukraine as the church season of Lent begins.
Articles for Pastors
Confessions of a Pastor: I Hate Fasting
Fasting is a way of suffering “voluntarily,” to train yourself to not become so addicted to the gifts of God in your life that you turn them into idols.
Articles for Pastors
10 Creative Ways to Fast for Lent 2020
Today is Ash Wednesday, which means that Christians all over the world are beginning the observance of Lent 2020. If you haven't yet decided what you're going to fast from this year, here are some ideas!
Articles for Pastors
How to Fast for Lent
Lent would be a great time to experiment with fasting, but it’s important to understand what you’re getting yourself into! So we’ve written up a few pointers on how to fast for Lent (or any other time).
Christian News
Governor Declares Day of Prayer and Fasting for Tennessee
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee says he was inspired to declare a day of prayer and fasting for the state after "countless" people told him they are praying for him and his wife.