tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024494770726686376.post5373875217361455912..comments2023-11-05T02:23:23.606-06:00Comments on Raising Rascals: Lent -- Not Just For BellyButtons AnymoreAmberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02831708120022109063noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024494770726686376.post-61227568801197798032011-03-21T10:53:34.449-05:002011-03-21T10:53:34.449-05:00What a hilarious post title! I had to come and rea...What a hilarious post title! I had to come and read! :D<br /><br />I really loved this post, and your sharing. We observe the Lenten season every year. Some years I do extra actions that strengthen my relationship with Christ, as a self-discipline approach. Other years, I make sacrifices, for the same reasons. It depends on what I know I am needing most that year.<br /><br />It's really easy to make a Lenten plan for oneself, that will certainly take some effort, but really would not be a struggle that we know would be so super difficult, that it's hard to really even imagine ourselves committing to. So I commend and admire you, for taking the path that you have. In the end, I suspect you'll have found you have grown in many ways. Not only in your relationship with your Lord, but within yourself. Keep going, and may the Lord bless your Lenten journey. : )Laura @ House Of Joyful Noisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07864523622513144772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024494770726686376.post-32809466784904634172011-03-21T05:14:11.332-05:002011-03-21T05:14:11.332-05:00I'm like you Amber, never have observed it bef...I'm like you Amber, never have observed it before. Until we moved here I had never really heard of non-Catholics observing it. But it seems the thing to do here, esp. giving up choclate so you can binge on these giant chocolate easter eggs here. So anyway, I've been intrigued lately. I didn't give up anything, but have added something is a struggle for me.Marc and Charityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00024381105226603223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024494770726686376.post-90109133485856283352011-03-20T12:54:50.198-05:002011-03-20T12:54:50.198-05:00Awesome, Amber. You inspire me!
I decided not to...Awesome, Amber. You inspire me! <br /><br />I decided not to give anything up this year but to instead ADD something (something hard for me) and it's proving to be just as much of a refining process as the fasting was. Hard, but good.<br /><br />And hey, someone found my blog by googling "Lint centerpiece". Made me snort. :)mer@lifeat7000feethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07169865790593225070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024494770726686376.post-26555886263795912942011-03-19T20:03:56.236-05:002011-03-19T20:03:56.236-05:00I'm impressed that you are doing this.
Alth...I'm impressed that you are doing this. <br /><br />Although our family has never officially given up something for Lent, Caylie has chosen to do it for years now.<br /><br />This year she has given up texting.<br /><br />I like what you said about it being a thing between you and God. I think that if He called you to do it, He will be your strength, ans help you grow through the experience.<br /><br />Keep us posted on how this time impacts you! :)Christi @ Writing the Waveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00823044979897926569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024494770726686376.post-4571494715730910602011-03-18T21:35:19.994-05:002011-03-18T21:35:19.994-05:00Sweet Friend,
So proud of you!! What a blessing a...Sweet Friend,<br /><br />So proud of you!! What a blessing and encouragement you are!!<br />I think I should have followed your example...seems like I need a "crowbar" to pry myself away from the Swiss rolls!! ;) Love ya!<br /><br />Little DebbieJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02986506913572137036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024494770726686376.post-2248284252510702512011-03-18T20:35:22.913-05:002011-03-18T20:35:22.913-05:00P.S. I have a hubby and two college-age sons. They...P.S. I have a hubby and two college-age sons. They're still rascals, even as they get older! ;-)Beth E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04996230415386423039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024494770726686376.post-73801287366546392792011-03-18T20:32:39.765-05:002011-03-18T20:32:39.765-05:00Hi, I hopped over from Kay's at Off the Beaten...Hi, I hopped over from Kay's at Off the Beaten Path. Your post title caught my eye! ;-)<br /><br />My timing couldn't have been better, 'cause I totally understand about your eating...I have my own love-hate relationship with food. Oh, and I was also raised in a Southern Baptist home!<br /><br />This post blessed me and inspired me in a powerful way. I'll be reading it again and again over the next few days...God is moving, and I know that if He can do this for you, He will help me, too.<br /><br />Blessings to you!Beth E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04996230415386423039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024494770726686376.post-65766235649767269402011-03-18T14:52:39.222-05:002011-03-18T14:52:39.222-05:00Hi, new reader here!
I love your take on Lent. S...Hi, new reader here!<br /><br />I love your take on Lent. Some years I observe, and some I don't. It just depends on where I am with the Lord (and dependence on certain things) that year.<br /><br />This year I gave up Diet Pop (soda, coke whatever you call it). I was up to 2-3 20oz bottles a day, sometimes more. Bad, bad, bad especially since I had gotten to the point I thought I needed it. Bad.<br /><br />We also do something a bit different when observing Lent. We aren't required to observe on Sundays. We view Sunday as the day of feasting, and (from what I understand) fasting was historically relaxed on Sunday. <br /><br />Anywho, I'm enjoying reading your blog!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />KalyndraKalyndrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18389767745514111744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024494770726686376.post-91369131141226270892011-03-18T14:29:23.344-05:002011-03-18T14:29:23.344-05:00You rock, Amber! I know your love for food (me too...You rock, Amber! I know your love for food (me too, sister) and I know living on fruits and vegetables is hard. <br /><br />God is doing a great thing in you and I'm excited for you! Thank you for sharing such a person, meaningful part of what's happening in your life. Love you!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06638623959806383338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024494770726686376.post-38749575594078393712011-03-18T13:54:31.214-05:002011-03-18T13:54:31.214-05:00Lent...it's what's (not) for dinner!
So p...Lent...it's what's (not) for dinner!<br /><br />So proud of your perseverance!lisa@littlesliceoflifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10999577252413065299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3024494770726686376.post-30583446669425491082011-03-18T13:05:36.027-05:002011-03-18T13:05:36.027-05:00Well, being raised in a non-religious family, then...Well, being raised in a non-religious family, then married into a Baptist family, I too never really understood Lent until this year. I suddenly felt compelled to research it and here I am, fasting. I felt like it was something The Lord was calling me to do this year. <br />I gave up chocolate. I am going to be honest here and it's may sound weird to some, but...chocolate is something I would turn to if I felt uneasy or worried, or needed a treat. I would "lean on it" in times of need. I know, weird, right? But, every time I feel like I need some chocolate, I am reminded that I really need is Him. It's been a good journey so far.<br />I applaud you for giving up something that would be such a big stronghold for many. Good luck. I am sure The Lord has something special planned for you through your fasting. <br />I did a 40-day fast, drinking only water, a couple years back. After 10 days I quit. I am glad that He included some fruit and vegs to sustain you the entire 40+ days! I'll say a prayer for ya!!<br /><br />KellyScott Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830646234123842212noreply@blogger.com