I get asked this question more and more. Lent used to be a pretty exclusively Catholic (and some Anglican) ritual. In the past few years more evangelical Christians have begun observing Lent.

Is there anything in the Bible that says you should not observe Lent? NO.

Is there anything in the Bible that says you should observe Lent? No.

It is a part of the Catholic tradition but it isn’t necessarily wrong for a Christian to participate in it. EXCEPT – if you think that you are doing something that gains you favor from God by the doing of it then you are mistaken.

As the father of 9 precious daughters, 2 precious granddaughters and the husband of my beloved wife of nearly 32 years and as the pastor of Springs of Grace – I pray often for women. This morning I found Russell Moore’s article very helpful. I wanted to pass it on to you.

I quote a couple of sections below but you can read the whole thing here: http://erlc.com/article/women-stop-submitting-to-men

Sunday Morning Prayer Emphasis Pray for God’s power and help in our preaching and listening to the Word of God Prayer is simply speaking with God. As with Jesus’ disciples (Mark 3:14), the first part of our calling as human beings is fellowship with God. As Augustine said, “God made us for Himself.” What an…

Join us tonight from 7-10 pm for an opportunity to pray together. We will be praying for the following (If you can’t join us pray for these issues throughout the day): Boko Haram terrorists & those they are oppressing Ukraine ministry _ Carrie & Sveta Hope 918 – Human Trafficking Adoption, Foster Care and for…

  Thursday Prayer Emphasis – Praying for the nations Pray for Ukraine Ministry of Carrie Moss & Sveta Guiseva Pray for the ARC Rehab Center – Prayer requests: – New people to join our rehabilitation team – Children’s equipment for the center – Seminars and other continuing education for our therapists Pray for the pastors…

Wednesday Prayer Emphasis The greatest benefit of prayer is communion with the Lord. Take time today to consciously practice His presence – Admire the attributes of God – His sovereignty, His holiness, His justice, His mercy, His kindness, His power, His steadfast love… – Think about the life of Jesus – His Words and His…

      TUESDAY PRAYER EMPHASIS – Pray for our ministry to those who are temporarily without housing Pray for Tyler Brown and Joseph Lockard as they lead our ministry at the Day Center and Salvation Army Pray for Lottie Blankenship and Alissa Hill and other volunteers who minister alongside Tyler and Joseph on Tuesday…

      Please be in prayer today for: – our getAHEAD tutoring program pray for our staff and volunteers as they teach, build relationships and love our students pray for relationships with parents pray for the fruit of gospel conversations and the Bible teaching times each day pray for more volunteers and the funding…

SUNDAY NIGHT PRAYER EMPHASIS We will be praying for every one in our Springs of Grace Church Family – Pray that God will grant us growth – in His Word, in the practice and power of prayer, in the pleasure and treasure of worship, and to GROW IN LOVE. – Pray that God will give…

    SUNDAY – MORNING PRAYER EMPHASIS – Human Trafficking Human Trafficking Awareness Month (KEEP THESE REQUESTS TO HELP GUIDE YOUR PRAYING ALL MONTH) Human Trafficking Defined – Recruiting, abduction, facilitating, transferring, harboring, or transporting a person, by threat or use of coercion, fraud or deception or by the purchase, sale, trade, transfer or receipt…