Comments on: Lenten Devotions

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:57:45 +0000

A different scripture verse each day is a great idea, and one that would work for the whole family!

By: paula

paula — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:24:50 +0000

Thank you for your post.

I grew up Catholic…but know go to a non-demoninational church
I do do special devotions with my kids every lent.

Thank you for your reminder.
Last year I studies a different scripture verse every day of lent…
it truly kept my mind less on me and more on the Lord Jesus.

By: Angie @ Many Little Blessings

Angie @ Many Little Blessings — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:30:12 +0000

Love this post, Amy! I wrote about a similar idea last week on my blog. I have to admit, it makes me feel much closer to God when I add in things like prayer, study of the Catechism (in a church group), etc. for Lent than to just give up chocolate.

Thanks for the inspirational article!

By: Amy @ MomsToolbox

Amy @ MomsToolbox — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:15:07 +0000

Great post and a nice reminder.
We didn’t observe Lent growing up, so I’ve always felt a little lost this time of year, trying to figure out how to observe. For the past few years I followed a special devotional schedule from my church. This year I’m involving my kids by praying for different people each day with them.

By: Dave (Home School Dad)

Dave (Home School Dad) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:42:22 +0000

Good story. I was born and raised Catholic and have many family members who still are Catolic. I remember a few years ago how proud my Dad was that my brother and his wife (then girlfriend or fiance) had given uo ice cream for lent. I try not to be judgemental, when it comes to family. But the first thing that came into my mind, was, they are unmarried and living together and you are proud of an ice cream fast? Forunately that came into my mind, but not out of my mouth. What an excellent homily. I call them sermons now, but I still speak your language.

By: Nimmi

Nimmi — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:13:58 +0000

Thank you for this great post – it made me think. And instead of focusing on giving up something you inspired my to add something this year. I still will avoid any kind of treats for the next 40 days but I will also remember every day that what God really wants is me.

By: niki

niki — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:21:13 +0000

Great post. At my bible study this morning we were discussing Lent and one woman said instead of giving something up she decided to add something to her day for Lent. She focuses on growing closer to Christ. I thought that was neat….

By: Amy Ellen

Amy Ellen — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:32:31 +0000

This is a wonderful post. A timely reminder that God wants us… not just our sacrifice. Thanks for putting these beautiful, encouraging words out there.

By: Carrie

Carrie — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:28:19 +0000

Beautifully put!!

This year, I’m not giving up anything, but I am doing a progressive fast on Sundays–6 hours the 1st week, 9 the 2nd, 12 the 3rd & so on until Good Friday, then a 24 hour fast.

I’m scared, because I’ve never done a full day fast before, but God will help me prepare and give me strength.

I’m doing it because I feel like I’ve been very lax in my spiritual discipline lately.

Thanks for this post!

By: angela

angela — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:28:03 +0000

This post truely gives us something to think about thank you for posting