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True Fasting

Most of us think fasting is about food. But the prophet Isaiah calls for TRUE fasting. It is to undo injustice and oppression. It is to feed and clothe poor people. Continue reading “True Fasting”

Author sitePosted on September 11, 2019September 11, 2019Categories action-faith, fasting, poor people, spirituality, stranger

Why would anyone fast?

We’ve known quite a few people who practice fasting. We asked them why they did it. Here is what they told us: Continue reading “Why would anyone fast?”

Author sitePosted on February 9, 2016Categories fasting, spirituality

Fasting with the Greek Orthodox

The Greek Orthodox community fasts more than 180 days a year. They are heroes of fasting! We suggest considering them your fasting partners. Continue reading “Fasting with the Greek Orthodox”

Author sitePosted on December 21, 2015Categories fasting, orthodox, spirituality

Ashley Edwards water fasted for 40 days

In a series of videos, a young woman named Ashley Edwards shares her 40-day journey of fasting on water. Continue reading “Ashley Edwards water fasted for 40 days”

Author sitePosted on December 21, 2015Categories fasting, spirituality

Dealing with challenges while fasting

Once they begin fasting, most people face roadblocks. Here are three common difficulties, and some ways to overcome them: Continue reading “Dealing with challenges while fasting”

Author sitePosted on December 14, 2015Categories fasting, spirituality

The king of Nineveh declares a fast

Jonah son of Amittai is sent to preach to the vast Gentile city of Nineveh. The king repents and declares that people and animals do a dry fast. Continue reading “The king of Nineveh declares a fast”

Author sitePosted on November 27, 2015Categories fasting, jonah, spirituality

Authentic ministry leaders practice fasting

Some people become ministry leaders to get respect and admiration. But St. Paul says real ministry involves many hardships. Continue reading “Authentic ministry leaders practice fasting”

Author sitePosted on November 26, 2015Categories fasting, gift of shepherd, spirituality

Daniel fasted from desirable foods

By 536 BC, the exiles had returned to Israel. God revealed to Daniel that a great war was coming. Daniel fasted three weeks, waiting on God in prayer. Continue reading “Daniel fasted from desirable foods”

Author sitePosted on November 20, 2015Categories daniel, diet, fasting, spirituality

The believers in Antioch fasted together

The believers in Antioch were fasting together. Then the Holy Spirit called them to do something which changed the entire world. Continue reading “The believers in Antioch fasted together”

Author sitePosted on November 17, 2015Categories evangelism, fasting, gift of apostle, gift of evangelist, holy spirit, spirituality

Isaiah calls for True Fasting

People were keeping their religious obligations and even fasting. But they were corrupt and oppressed their employees. Isaiah called them to True Fasting. Continue reading “Isaiah calls for True Fasting”

Author sitePosted on November 16, 2015Categories fasting, isaiah, money, poor people, spirituality, tithing

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