Fake it till you make it season

Fake it till you make it season

Lent is here. It is a stark contrast to the warm glow of the Christmas season. I often try to prepare for Lent as the Jewish people prepared for Passover. I empty our home of sweets and pare down our pantry to basics. The decorations are minimal with candles on the...
The Crosses We Already Carry

The Crosses We Already Carry

This year as I prepared for Lent, I began to ask Jesus to show me what He wanted me to give up. What sacrifice could I make that would be great enough to form me closer to Him? How could I show my devotion to Him more clearly? Nothing. Radio silence. All I could see...