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Lent, therefore, is a time to look at the relational closeness between ourselves and our Lord. Where do we need to grow closer with Jesus? Where do our actions, our habits, or our attitudes, get in the way of the call to faithful living?

Instead of giving in to despair about failed Lent goals, we need to remember that God loves us. He demonstrated this love in His death and resurrection to save us. Nothing we do can remove us from His love.

Lent is a 40-day season of reflection, prayer, and sacrifice that helps Christians grow closer to God and prepare their hearts for Easter.

When trying to convert people from a pagan religion to Christianity, they noticed some pushback when it came to certain traditions and holidays, so they tried to compromise and give them the best of both worlds.

Here are 70 of our favorite and most popular ideas for what to give up for Lent.

The Holy Days of Obligation have an important place in Roman and Eastern Catholic Church calendars, and a surprising history that many Protestants aren't aware of.

What does it mean that Jesus was the God who became man?

Passover is an important Jewish holiday celebrated in remembrance of God’s deliverance of the Hebrews from slavery in Egypt. Christians have largely abandoned the practice for several reasons, most notably in favor of instead celebrating Jesus’...

Easter is the most important holiday on the Christian calendar, when we remember the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, the central work of God in the Gospel. While Lent is traditionally Catholic, more Protestants and Evangelicals...

Why do we celebrate Palm Sunday? Every year, my calendar reminds me that it is almost Palm Sunday. For many people, this day is the unofficial beginning of Spring Break, but it has a deeper significance for Christians.

This Easter, the talented sisters of Cimorelli give the classic song 'Mary Did You Know' a whole new meaning.

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free, and that the time of the Lord’s...

Philippians 3:12 says, “Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.”

A rolling stone used to seal a tomb may not seem very special, but because the stone had been rolled away from Christ’s place of burial, it left evidence of an empty tomb with no body, testifying to the truth of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Whether you're seeking some Bible puns or funny stories about the things kids say in Sunday School, here are some Christian jokes you are sure to enjoy.

As with many parts of Christian history, the modern and highly secularized Mardi Gras masks the solemn and spiritual nature of Shrove Tuesday. As believers, we should take the time to understand the true meaning and purpose behind these...

Whether you give up something for Lent or take on something new (such as a deeper daily prayer ritual or a devotional practice), consider observing Lent this year in a way that matters to you personally.

Discover the meaning and traditions of the Lent holiday. Learn more about the biblical connection and what to give up for this Lenten season.

Good Friday, we know. And Easter (Resurrection Sunday) most certainly. But what is Maundy Thursday? It is the Thursday before Easter, believed to be the day when Jesus celebrated his final Passover with His disciples.

Ash Wednesday scriptures show us that we need a Savior who can give us the hope of eternal life. In this article, we’ll explore the meaning of ashes in Scripture and include a list of some important verses to read during this holiday.