Suggestions for Lenten Practices

The Upper Room Ministries has posted several websites about Lent. For example, Penny Ford has written an article, Lent One, that explains the origin and practice of Lent including Suggestions for things to do during Lent:

Skip one meal a day and give the money to the poor.
Start a prayer "rhythm." Say a prayer every time you brush your teeth, see a commercial, or check your e-mail.
Read a chapter in the Bible a day. (Matthew is a good book to start with).
Forgive someone who doesn't deserve it (maybe even yourself).
Give up beer or sodas. Give the money you save to the Red Cross.
Spend thirty minutes a day in silence.
Write someone a thank you letter.
Say one nice thing to someone each day.
Pray for others on your way to work or school.
Volunteer one afternoon a week at a local shelter, tutoring program or Habitat for Humanity.