True meaning of fasting during Lent goes far beyond skipping dessert, says Georgia evangelist
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John Heerema, the Atlanta-based CEO of the Christian organization Biglife, revealed why fasting is an important practice during Lent that goes well beyond skipping food.
Biglife is a ministry dedicated to "reaching lost souls by shining Christ’s light into the world’s darkest places," its website indicates, and has a presence in over 160 countries. "By allowing God to sustain our needs, we're experiencing the freedom Christ describes in Matthew." Christine Rousselle is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
In scripture, fasting is done for many reasons: for mourning, as an act of seeking wisdom and guidance, and for empowerment in the face of temptation, said Heerema.
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