I often refer to fasting as an important spiritual growth tool in our lives. Some time ago, I wrote a number of posts on the subject of fasting and I am gathering all of those together here as a resource for understanding fasting in general. These posts also address a number of specific aspects of fasting, biblical background on fasting, and some practical helps for how we approach fasting. I hope this is helpful as you step forward by fasting in order to say ‘no’ to yourself and ‘yes’ to God for growth into the abundant life by the power of the Holy Spirit.

• What is Fasting?
• Fasting: Some practical guidelines
• Fasting: Why Do We Do It?
• Types of Fasting
• Fasting: A View from the Old Testament
• Fasting: A View from the New Testament
• Fasting: Is It Just from Food?
• Fasting: Words from Church History