Lent through the Little Things: Encountering Jesus in Life's Ordinary Moments

For centuries, Lent–the 40 days before Easter–has been a time when Christians focus their minds on the great gift of salvation through Jesus' death and resurrection.

For several years, Linda Hanstra intended to do just that. She gave up pleasures and vices. She took on holy and healthy habits instead. But those changes didn't always change her focus. Despite her best intentions, Jesus' presence during Lent was, at times, elusive.

"Life got in the way, and I would realize days or weeks had g...