There are many ways of honoring the Lenten season. Ash Wednesday is the event that marks the start of Lent up until 40 days. The Christian community has already started commemorating the event by praying, fasting, and other activities of sacrificing something and reconciling with God. Most of the things that people give up on this sacred season are the things that they love, such as eating meat, consuming sweets, hanging out with others, buying material things, and more. Many also reflect on their past actions and get ready to commemorate Easter after the long days of sacrifice.
If you want to honor the Lenten season in a different way, then you might want to check out some Christian books. These works will surely help you reflect in a more profound manner. Written by remarkable authors, these titles below would definitely make your Lenten season more solemn and meaningful.
Beyond Mere Belief by Greg Van Arsdale
Beyond Mere Belief by Greg Van Arsdale is an outstanding book that is intended for readers who doubt the answers given by the Church. In other words, this is perfect for those who tried to think about their beliefs and principles and the reasons why. The Church has no faults; however, it is not just knowledgeable enough about the present improvements in the field of science that generated better answers. If the Church is being urged to make everything clear, it just persuades the public to have faith on the significant ideas that are essential before the “End of Time” arrive. Hence, this book will give light to the questions and doubts of the readers and provide them with meaningful insights regarding their concerns.
Hope in Times of Fear: The Resurrection and the Meaning of Easter by Timothy Keller
This #1 Amazon bestselling book was penned by the remarkable Timothy Keller. Hope in Times of Fear: The Resurrection and the Meaning of Easter uncovers the meaning behind the resurrection of the Son of God. Easter is known to be really sacred and vital event in the Christian community. It is the moment of spiritual rebirth and of commemoration of the rebirth of Jesus Christ. For the firm disciples of Christ, nothing could ready them for the time of His resurrection. Everyone didn’t succeed to know Him, tho they recognized him in His physical aspects — they failed to acknowledge His presence spiritually. Thus, this book centers on the Christian faith that was notably conveyed and highlighted by Timothy Keller.
Gospel-Driven Ministry: An Introduction to the Calling and Work of a Pastor by Jared C. Wilson
What does it mean to be a pastor? What is the essence of ministry? The book by Jared C. Wilson will surely give you the answers to these questions. Gospel-Driven Ministry: An Introduction to the Calling and Work of a Pastor opens with the study of the qualifications of becoming a pastor and the answer to the questions about becoming part of the ministry. The book also tackles the ways people and the Church can determine the signs of maturity and answer to the call of the ministry. Every part of the book contains the insights about the central practices of pastoral ministry that you should know.
The Characters of Easter: The Villains, Heroes, Cowards, and Crooks Who Witnessed History’s Biggest Miracle by Daniel Darling
Moody Publishers published this amazing book by Daniel Darling last month. The Characters of Easter: The Villains, Heroes, Cowards, and Crooks Who Witnessed History’s Biggest Miracle educates the believers about the significant individuals who saw the miracle of the death and resurrection of Jesus with their own eyes. You will encounter different people with promising tales and experiences about the said event. Hence, it will surely bring you into a journey from the past and empathize with important people in the Christian world, such as Simone Peter, Mary Magdalene, John, and more.
David’s Crown by Malcolm Guite
Malcolm Guite has provided the readers with an outstanding book that contains more than 100 amazing poems. Every masterpiece in David’s Crown is a reply to the psalms in the Holy Bible as they emerge in William Coverdale’s excellent translations. Like the Psalms found in the Bible, these poems don’t dodge the anathematizing and celebrating the loss of your enemies but fight genuinely with them as everybody does the moment they turn to say to them.
The Happy Hammock 