Dayne Flock is the Directors of Sports Ministry at Trietsch, and she admits that she is a workaholic. Sometimes we justify being a workaholic when we work for a church because we know our work is serving God and serving people. Dayne wants to use her fast to get some rest and feel connected to God.

Eddy Evans admits that he's a little hyperactive and focus has always been a struggle for him, and that also applies to his spiritual life. He sees fasting as a time to bring some calm and peace to his routine.

Dana Philips didn't want to practice fasting because she saw it as religious legalism rather than spiritual connection. When she discovered that fasting is more than giving up something, the spirituality clicked into place for her.

Rev. Dr. Nick McRae is giving up all carbonated beverages for Lent because he feels it has started to take control over him. He shares that this is actually the first year he is going into Lent with clear intention to grow his relationship with God.

Rev. Doug Meyer is the Assoc. Pastor of Caring Ministries at Trietsch and admits that he is just now figuring out fasting. In all of his years of ministry, he is still trying to learn how fasting can help him grow closer to God. Bottom line... it's okay to not have it figured out!

Monica Crishi has a unique spin on her Lenten fast. She's trying to cut back on cussing in general, but on top of that she wants to do one act of kindness every day of Lent.

Judie Sherwood has always had trouble keeping God at the forefront of her fast, but she has found a way to change that with a Lenten devotion that has become meaningful to her.

The saying "no pain, no gain" doesn't have to apply to fasting! Dart West shares how his ideas of fasting and serving God have changed from a painful sacrifice to a positive growth in his relationship with God.

Linda Steiner shares how she has been struggling with patience, and for good reason. Her husband has Alzheimer's and, as his caretaker, she is asking God to give her more patience than she's ever needed.

Jody Turnbow is partnering with his wife on his Lenten fast. They are giving up alcohol during dinner and starting their meals with prayer to grow in relationship with God and to better connect with each other.