“Lent is a period of time (this year, February 26 to April 9), practised for centuries by followers of Jesus all around the world. It is designed to challenge each person to do two things. The first is to “deny yourself” or “give up” a regular habit or practice in your life for six days each week (Sundays excepted). Some give up a meal, others give up screen time. The second is, to “take up” or focus more intentionally on Jesus Christ: His life, His truth, and His free gift of salvation. The two go together, it’s a discipline, it’s challenging, but it’s always life transforming.”

-Deve Persad

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