A quick post with some links to folks who are reflecting on Lent and some resources if you’re still looking for a practice to guide you through this season.
Blog posts (in no particular order):
- Rev. Elsa Peters (facing death)
- David Lose (the trouble/blessing of Lent)
- Bruce Reyes-Chow (questioning social media fasts–repost from 2010)
- Adam McLane (introducing Lent to the kids)
- Phil Cunningham (no more 3G internet)
- Margaret Ellwsorth (personal reflection on giving up vs. taking on)
- Eugene Cho (giving up coffee and giving in to gospel)
- Mike Baughman (rending our hearts)
- Jim Kast-Keat (Lent and the art of motorcycle maintenance)
- Paul Soupiset (Lenten sketchbook 2011)
- Adam J Copeland (practice this/on brokenness)
Resources:
- Busted Halo’s Fast Pray Give
- Wesleyan Fast (thanks to Gavin Richardson)
- Steps of Justice Prayer and Action Guide
- 40 Day Journey books
- Rethinking Youth Ministry’s ebook
- The Daily Office (thanks to Margaret Ellsworth)
- d365 Journey to the Cross Devotional (thanks to Adam Walker Cleaveland)
These are just a few things I’ve been checking out, but I know there’s a ton more out there. If you’ve found something helpful, please add a link or reflection in the comments!