Bible Questions and Answers
by United Church of God
Everyone has sinned. How can you overcome your sins and find forgiveness?
Bible Questions and Answers
by United Church of God
Some call fasting a spiritual discipline. It is often connected with prayer, Bible study and meditation. What is fasting and why does the Bible encourage us to fast?
Bible Questions and Answers
by United Church of God
History shows that December 25 was popularized as the date for Christmas, not because Christ was born on that day, but because it was already popular in pagan religious celebrations as the birthday of the sun. But could December 25 be the...
Bible Questions and Answers
by United Church of God
If you've never fasted before, a commitment of a day may be easier to accomplish and will familiarize you with the process. Use that first experience to learn what your body's particular reactions are.
Tools for Spiritual Growth
by United Church of God
The Bible shows us that many notable figures spent time in fasting—going without food and drink. God even commands us to fast at least one day each year. What does fasting teach us, and how can we use this tool for growth?
Bible Questions and Answers
by United Church of God
Fasting can help put us in the right frame of mind to receive the good things God has to offer.
by Don Hooser
Three earlier articles in this series covered prayer, Bible study and thinking or meditation. Along with those spiritual tools, we need to frequently combine this fourth tool—fasting.
Bible Questions and Answers
by United Church of God
David, Esther, Jesus, Paul and more all fasted.
Bible Questions and Answers
by United Church of God
After Mardi Gras comes Ash Wednesday and 40 days of Lent. Did the early New Testament Church observe these days?