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Fast Day 26: Hungry and Needy
What is the difference between hunger and greed and gluttony? Your fast may help you to explore these three aspects: Hunger, first and foremost, is a compelling need or desire for food, but we may characterize any strong and compelling desire or craving as a hunger. For example, a hunger for more in life, a…
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Fast Day 25: Hungry and Homeless
Hunger and homelessness is not a modern phenomenon. Lamentations was written by Jeremiah, the prophet of God, in the 6th century before Christ and this book of the Bible is known for its imagery and poetic brilliance. Jerusalem and the temple were judged by God and then destroyed by the Babylonians. They felt their rejection…
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Fast Day 28: Feeding the Hungry
As we fast, the more hunger we feel for something physical and for something spiritual, the more we relate to those who are truly hungry. Sometimes we might think that God’s mandate to feed the hungry means to feed only those who are extraordinarily hungry because of extraordinary circumstances. In all the accounts of Jesus…
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Fast Day 26: Hungry and Greedy
What is the difference between hunger and greed and gluttony? Part of your fast may help you to explore these three aspects: Hunger, first and foremost, is a compelling need or desire for food, but we may characterize any strong and compelling desire or craving as a hunger. For example, a hunger for more in…
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Fast Day 25: Hungry and Homeless
Hunger and homelessness is not a modern phenomenon. Lamentations was written by Jeremiah, the prophet of God, in the 6th century before Christ and this book of the Bible is known for its imagery and poetic brilliance. Jerusalem and the temple were judged by God and then destroyed by the Babylonians. They felt their rejection…
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Planting Seeds Day 14: Feeding the Hungry
Planting seeds of God’s care in people’s hearts may grow from the soil of fullness in their belly. And especially when they feel a connection to the person who plants and fills them with God’s happy Word. Jesus withdrew to a secluded place, and when the people heard, they followed Him on foot from the…
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HABITS OF JESUS, MARCH 12 – APRIL 4
Daily posts to learn more about how Jesus modeled His life for us. For 21 days leading up to Easter, explore the habits of Jesus that kept Him hungering for His Father and continuing His mission. Even though He was separated from Him on earth and about to be separated in a different way by His death on the cross, He was faithful and believed in His resurrection.
Coming Next: FASTING IN THE BIBLE, APRIL 8 – MAY 29
Posts every Wednesday and Friday to learn about fasting in the Bible. We will review the whole Bible, exploring what happened when fasting was a special focus for the people of Israel, in the Old Testament and the New Testament. Keeping in mind the way that Jesus taught us to fast, we will find new ways for us to enact a spiritual habit of fasting in our modern lives.
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