Are you giving something up for Lent this year?
This is the very first year I will give up something for Lent. I write about it in the chapter on Self-Control in my book, The Fruitful Life. Let’s just say it’s something very near and dear to my heart, in a place where God wants to have primary residence.
My newest Bible study is called The Fruitful Life: A Unique Look at the Fruits of the Spirit. This book is a study on the fruits of the spirit and their common opposites. Those nagging sins like impatience, anxiety, and indulgence which seem to hang around no matter what I do to prevent them. I’m writing each chapter with a personal story, then a look at God’s way, Jesus’ example, and the Holy Spirit’s empowerment. I know I can’t get past my nagging sins without God’s help. I’m writing this book to help you and me uncover hidden sins and grow closer to God.
Here is a sneak peek of quotes from each chapter:
How are you preparing your heart for Lent this year? Growing up in the church, I experienced Lent as a season of solemn contemplation. As a girl I was taught to consider my sins and how much I needed Jesus’ redemption on the cross. This practice of inward-seeking has stayed with me over the decades. … Read more
Writing for five unedited minutes on the prompt, Weak. Thoughts about my new book on the fruits of the spirit.
When my love is weak, apathy spreads.
When my joy is weak, irritation climbs.