Comments on: How to Observe Lent and Be Ready for Easter

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 13:45:00 +0000

In reply to Ceil. hope you enjoy them. I do each year. Learning something while having some fun during Lent. They are crazy sometimes - we all need to laugh too

By: Ceil

Ceil — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 17:28:00 +0000

In reply to Jean Wise. I signed up to get their posts by email. Thanks for the connection to them, I'm looking forward to it. I always learn something important with you. Thank you!

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 12:01:00 +0000

In reply to Ceil. Ceil I am hearing more and more emphasis on prayer and service during Lent and a little less about fasting. At first I liked that - don't give up something just for the guilt of ritual but now miss the inclusion of letting go of something that distracts us from God. It is still a valuable practice. You will love Lent Madness. those two that do it care crazy. so blessed to connect with you. Blessings

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 11:58:00 +0000

In reply to Matt Philleo.

I have heard more churches are beginning to talk about Lent in leu of actually observing it. I found writing those devotions this year – in January, got me into Jesus’s story very deeply. I think that is the opportunity of Lent, not to do something out of guilt or calendar but to come closer to God. agree you don’t earn points by doing things. I find the more I know God the more I am amazed at his love and grace. Isn’t God good?

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 11:55:00 +0000

In reply to Martha Orlando. I have followed Lent Madness for several years now and really enjoy it. Always learn something too in a fun way. yes yes so wonderful to meet in person. We are off to Seaworld today and will meet up with my writers friends tomorrow. vacations can be so renewing.

By: Ceil

Ceil — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 23:24:00 +0000

Hi Jean! As a Catholic, we zero in on prayer, fasting and almsgiving during Lent. Of course, they all have so many implications that whatever we do for the Lord during this time can certainly fall into one of two of the categories.
I LOVE the idea of the saints going for a halo, that sounds so fun! I will wander over there and check it out. I am a sucker for a sense of humor.

Cheer up. Love that. I need to fast from doom and gloom. Maybe that should be my aim this Lent. Fasting from a negative thoughts…thank you for writing about it!
Blessings,
Ceil

By: Matt Philleo

Matt Philleo — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 08:25:00 +0000

Hi Jean, our church doesn’t really observe Lent, being of a more charismatic/ Pentecostal tradition, but this sounds like a great way to draw close to the Lord. I think what matters is the heart. If you’re made to do it and you’re trying to earn points with God, then I don’t think it’s very beneficial, but if you know already are accepted through the work of Christ and you just want to get some distractions out of the way so you can seek the Lord, that sounds wonderful. I like these ideas; thanks for sharing, Jean!

By: Martha Orlando

Martha Orlando — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 15:49:00 +0000

Oh, wow, Jean, that Lenten Madness sounds like a winner to me. I’m definitely going to book mark the website and participate beginning March 2. Of course, I’m looking forward to reading 40 Voices during Lent, too!
Again, it was so great to meet you in person, my friend. Blessings!