Christian fasting has been practiced throughout Scripture as a way of seeking God with greater focus, humility, and dependence. In this category, you’ll find practical fasting guides, biblical teaching, prayer resources, reflections, and encouragement to help you grow in your relationship with God. Whether you’re preparing for your first fast or seeking to deepen an established practice, these articles will help you approach fasting with wisdom, purpose, and a Christ-centred perspective.
What is the Daniel Fast? Discover the biblical origins, spiritual purpose, and modern relevance of one of Christianity’s most widely practiced fasting approaches.
The Bible contains both private fasting and corporate fasting (or group fasts). Discover the difference between personal fasting and communal fasting and why both still matter today.
Explore what modern Christians can learn from Jewish fasting traditions, including repentance, remembrance, communal prayer, humility, and sustainable rhythms of dependence on God.
Both the Old and New Testaments should God’s people fasting during seasons of grief and sorrow. Discover the biblical connection between fasting, mourning, prayer, and dependence on God in difficult seasons.