Scot McKnight in his book, Fasting stresses that fasting is whole-body response to a sacred moment. “The thesis of this book is simple: a unified perception of body, soul, spirit, and mind creates a spirituality that includes the body. For … Continue reading
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In Celebration of Discipline Richard Foster writes, “Fasting must forever center on God. It must be God-initiated and God-ordained…. Every other purpose must be subservient to God…. More than any other discipline, fasting reveals the things that control us. This … Continue reading
Since Lent is so closely associated with fasting, it seems a good time for us to think together about fasting. First, hear this challenge from John Wesley, “Some have exalted religious fasting beyond all Scripture and reason; and others have … Continue reading
Today marks the beginning of Lent. In the Book of Common Prayer (1979) we can read, “I invite you, therefore, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, … Continue reading
“The voluntary abstention from an otherwise normal function – most often eating – for the sake of intense spiritual activity.” “Yet even now, says the Lord, return to me with your all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with … Continue reading