In my mind, there is but one purpose to the Lenten Season: Unity with Christ
This season of contemplation, examination and preparation wakes up the soul, and invigorates our fervor as Christians to walk with Christ and to desire Heaven more deeply.
Experiencing Lent as a family can be challenging. We are all busy with activities, school, sports, meetings and appointments. But, coming together for any amount of time each day can bear beautiful fruit in your family.
A couple of years ago, I found
this idea for a crown of thorns
made out of salt dough. Toothpicks are placed in the dough to represent the thorns. When the children do an act of sacrifice or a good deed, they can take out one toothpick and place it in the "thorn" jar that is kept in the center of the crown.
I pray you find this as meaningful as my family did!