The hottest Lent Substack posts right now

Lent is presented as a time to deepen faith by shedding unnecessary attachments and stepping away from worldly concerns. It’s more about growing closer to the divine than just giving things up.
There’s a concerted effort to resist AI in writing, with essays, interviews, a dedicated website, and partnerships with like-minded publications; alongside this, people are pulling back from noisy social features and shutting down chat tools suspected of bot spam.
Reconnecting with the real world and hand-made craft is central—nature, walking pilgrimages, and live festivals are prized over online noise. Writing is being offered freely while being supported by subscriptions and donations to keep that real-world focus alive.

Participating in a communal fast can make Lent less overwhelming.
Consider improving situational awareness, like Jason Bourne, for quicker reaction times.
Taking time to slow down and appreciate simple joys can bring balance to life.

Lent is starting soon - Ash Wednesday is next week!
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent with ashes symbolizing repentance and the temporal nature of our bodies
Lent is about discipline, sacrifice, and reflection to prepare for Easter

Study guide released for book club discussions, Lent, and congregational study
Guide suggests structuring book club into 6, 8, or 12 weeks with themed discussions
Includes questions to guide conversations, optional Bible scripture references, and special note for Lent observation

Lent emerged in church history after the Council of Nicaea as a 40-day preparation for Easter, but Reformers had varying views on its value and practice.
Even though Lent is not in Scripture, it can still be spiritually enriching if approached in line with biblical principles.
Observing Lent can be formative in one's walk with Christ by taking on devotional practices and focusing on aspects like scriptural reading, thematically relevant passages, and journaling.

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Taking a break from Twitter can help improve your thinking and writing skills. It's good to step away from social media sometimes.
The writer wants to focus on topics they know best, like Congress and card games. It's better to stick to what you really understand.
Leaving social media could be seen as a sacrifice or an act of service. It's a way to reset and find clarity in your thoughts.

The crucifixion of Jesus is inherently scandalous and central to the Christian faith.
Art, like Matthias Grünewald's Altarpiece, can provide deep theological insights and resonate with the cultural consciousness.
Emphasizing Jesus crucified, as Paul did, reminds Christians of the great lengths God went to show love and forgiveness.