What are you taking on for Lent?

"What are you giving up for Lent?" 

Asking the question this time of the year yields any number of responses. among them, chocolate, candy, soda. I joined the later category a number of years back in trying to give up soda for the 40 days of lent.

I didn’t make it half way.

While i think giving things up for Lent is admirable, I can’t help but think we’re asking the wrong question.

Embracing Lent

On Sunday, March 9, we began a six-week journey through Lent at Westend Church. Lent is the time when we contrast the darkness of our world with the light breaking forth in resurrection on Easter Sunday. I think Lent is important as it contrasts deeply with Easter.