Tag Archives: Lent

Tempted

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Sue Edison-Swift

Fat Tuesday is the New Year’s Eve of Lent. Many faithful believers are having one last hurrah before “giving up” (chocolate, Facebook) or “adding on” (mid-week worship, devotional walking) during the 40-day journey with Jesus to the cross. Some of … Continue reading →

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Tempted to give up on Lent

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Sue Edison-Swift

Long ago, I gave up giving up for Lent. Don’t get me wrong; I know that fasting and self-denial are profound spiritual disciplines. I also know that I did it wrong. My weak attempts at giving up during Lent ended … Continue reading →

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