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What is Lent? As a Southern Baptist from before I was born, I didn\u2019t really get it. I mean, why do we celebrate it? Isn\u2019t Lent season something the Catholic church does? But my current church home isn\u2019t Baptist. And a very dear friend is a Methodist. So I\u2019ve had more exposure to this in recent years. I\u2019m finding that these denominational borders that have been placed on the Christian life often cause more trouble than they prevent!<\/p>\n

And the more I\u2019ve pressed into learning new things, the more I value many aspects of the Lent season. And of course, I had to come up with a solid list of books for the occasion, because that\u2019s who I am. A Libraryan! (Easter Stories for Kids here!<\/a>) And the bonus #13 is probably my all-time favorite. <\/p>\n

Please note that this post contains affiliate links for your convenience. If you make a purchase through one of the links, I may make a small commission. I only recommend books and resources that I\u2019ve enjoyed personally, or believe that you would like. You can read my full disclosure here<\/a><\/em>.<\/a> You will also find information on Scripture translations there. <\/p>\n

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So What is Lent, Anyway?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Lent\u00a0is a season of reflection and preparation before the\u00a0celebrations<\/strong>\u00a0of Easter. It is approximately 40 days leading up to Resurrection Sunday. I now think that it should be a common practice for all of Christianity. The benefits of this intentional time of drawing closer to God are worth the effort.<\/p>\n

How & Why Do We Celebrate Lent?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Why do we celebrate it? Because we\u2019re grateful for what Jesus Christ did, choosing not to use his Godhood to his own personal advantage by escaping the cross (Read \u201cMake Me Like Jesus\u201d below, to really appreciate this!). Because we\u2019re thankful for everything he did and experienced and offers to us today.<\/p>\n

How do we celebrate it, even as a member of a non-liturgical evangelical Christian church?<\/p>\n

By spending extra time each day reflecting on things like Jesus\u2019 ministry, sacrifice, and resurrection. The personal gift he gives freely to anyone who asks<\/a>. And what we have done with that gift, or will do now that we have received it? Because Ephesians 2:8-9<\/a> do not cancel out James 2:14-26<\/a> (esp vs 17). Both passages are equally true. Salvation is a free gift, and, having received it, good works should flow.<\/p>\n

Now, if you\u2019re going to have time for that extra reflection, as well as to give added meaning, then it\u2019s common to give something up. To fast from something. We do that in order to have more time to focus on our relationship with God.<\/p>\n

In A Beginners Guide to Fast and Pray<\/a>, (below) Tiffany helps us understand a ton of helpful things about fasting, including what to expect, how to prepare, and a list of things we could fast from, such as:<\/p>\n