This is the time of year that people want a fresh start.

Every January we tend to celebrate a time of new beginnings. We make promises to ourselves, and call them New Year's Resolutions. This feeling of new beginnings is even carried over into some of the churches. Several are into a 21 day fast this month, which is a great way to spiritually start the year.

The Bible talks about fasting in both the Old and New Testaments.  The Prophets fasted often. The Pharisees fasted twice a week (L...


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