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1. The people under the old covenant fasted in times of tribulation. In times of joy and peace, they abstained from food as a gift given to them by God; but since peace was broken and their lives were in danger, they fasted to entreat God for his mercy. Putting on sackcloth and... Read More →

Today the heart of God is an open wound of love. He aches over our distance and preoccupation. He mourns that we do not draw near to him. He grieves that we have forgotten him. He weeps over our obsession with muchness and manyness. He longs for our presence. And he is inviting... Read More →