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"What are you giving up for Lent?" we are asked. Our minds begin to whirl: Chocolate? Designer coffee? Social media? Forty days later, some feel disappointed in their efforts (it was a limited-time blend . . . ) , some feel surprised by their success (didn't even miss it . . . ) , but perhaps precious few feel spiritually renewed. Can such fasts alone truly prepare us to celebrate Easter? Or any other chosen time of reflection during the year? Or could it be that before we can be duly awed by resurrection, we need to daily honor crucifixion? 40 Days of Decrease emphasizes a different type of fast. What if you or your church fasted comparison? What if your family fasted accumulation? What if your office fasted gossip? 40 Days of Decrease guides readers through a study of Jesus' uncommon and uncomfortable call to abandon the world's illusions, embrace His kingdom's reality, and journey cross-ward and beyond.
About the Author
Whether in person or in print, Alicia's voice carries an invitation to walk with God anew. A former atheist, her love for God and His Word overflows to bring ancient truth to life.
Often described as a captivating communicator, Alicia speaks, writes, mentors, and serves as the founding director of Leadership Investment Intensives, Inc, a non-profit devoted to providing personal soul-care to leaders in the marketplace and church. Her book, Anonymous: Jesus' Hidden Years and Yours, is highly regarded by leaders and learners around the globe.
Alicia holds a B.A. in Plan II/Pre-Law (University of Texas, Austin) , an M.A. in TESOL (University of Texas, Austin) and a DMin in Leadership and Spiritual Formation (George Fox Evangelical Seminary) . Alicia and her husband of 25 years joyfully parent their three extraordinary children in a country home off of a dirt road surrounded by loads of laundry, laughter, and love.
To learn more about Alicia, visit her website at www.aliciachole.com or on twitter @aliciachole.
Favorite Quotes:
Oswald Chambers: 'My goal is God Himself, not joy nor peace nor even blessing, but Himself, my God.'
A.W. Tozer: 'The essence of idolatry is the entertainment of thoughts about God that are unworthy of Him.'
Henri Nouwen: 'Did growing older bring me closer to Jesus? '
Brother Lawrence: 'Always rejoice at being able to do little things for the love of God.'
Basilea Schlink: 'Jesus and the penitent sinner belong together.'
