To me, Lent isn’t just about giving up soda and candy. Those are good things to give up, but I think that we tend to get lost in the big picture. Lent is about coming closer to God, and the best sacrifices are ones that have an effect on us. Instead of just giving up something, what if we do something that brings us closer to our faith instead? Instead of watching TV all night, we could go to bed earlier so we can pray in the morning. Or instead...
