Fasting goes beyond giving up food. It is a spiritual practice that brings peace, clarity, and a deeper connection with God, plus surprising benefits for your mind, heart, and life. “I would simply ...

"What are you giving up for Lent?" is a question Catholics direct at each other this time of year. "Giving up" usually applies to food, in keeping with the church’s ancient practice of fasting. We ...

Some Christians are turning to the Bible for dietary guidance, following a healthy nutrition plan that eliminates processed ...

Fasting is one of the most sacred disciplines of the Christian faith. Throughout Scripture it signifies humility, repentance, and a deep longing for God. Yet the Word of the Lord makes it clear that ...

What Kierkegaard taught me about reviving the spirit of the season. Does giving up espresso bring me closer to God? This thought burned through my mind as I sat and listened to the boys’ choir sing ...

(RNS) — While fasting is a time-honored way to observe Lent, another ancient tradition concerns being nourished by the Word of God. (RNS) — “What are you giving up for Lent?” is a question Catholics ...