Before Easter arrives each spring, there is a period of time that the Church observes known as Lent. Throughout this time frame, Christians emphasize the importance of truly relying on God (instead of ...

‘Made New’ and ‘Awaken My Heart’ are among the timely resources available for these 40 days. (photo: Amy Smith photo / Amy Smith/Canva illustration) (The above, minus the introduction, is an excerpt ...

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For millions of people around the world, today will be observed as Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent. Many Christians will line up in church and get a smudge on the forehead in the shape of a cross.