Ash Wednesday is March 9 and already friends are talking about what they are going to give up. Chocolate and wine seem to be perennial favorites. Other friends take a different approach by adding something good in their life like exercise, or serving food at a local food kitchen. Sounds like many of us resurrect New Year’s resolutions that were broken by January 8! The tradition of giving something up, or adding something good in your life during Lent is meant for a spiritual purpose. Fasting may allow some mastery over appetites and pleasures, or giving up a meal may allow time for additional prayer. Reading a devotional book that you just can’t seem to find the time for is another popular Lenten discipline. Last year, I was headed down the same road. Wine or chocolate; chocolate or wine. Instead, I heard a voice...