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For Lent, give up Lent

Jim Thu, 02/23/17 8:30 pm
Bible, Theology & Philosophy
Lent
I can’t help but notice a growth in evangelicals who want to celebrate Lent by “giving something up.” I’ve heard of Christians giving up sugar, soda, Angry Birds, and Netflix (ok, I made up the last one—I’ve never heard of anyone giving up Netflix). For some evangelicals, apparently Lent is the new New Year’s
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There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise brings healing.

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