As part of our discipleship covenant, Parker and I are going to fast TV for forty days. That is quite a commitment for a kid. I also want to use this time to help my son develop the daily discipline of seeking God via prayer and Scripture.

For what it’s worth, I started observing Lent a few years ago. I think I fasted soda my first year. And it has made Easter so much more meaningful. I feel like I’m preparing myself spiritually to re-experience the crucifixion and resurrection.