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WARNING: Toddler Suffers 2nd-Degree Burns After Mom Fills Kiddie Pool Up With Garden Hose

“We got a ton of tweets back from people saying ‘I never thought about that,’ and that’s why we do it.”

School Forces Student to Take Jesus Out of Graduation Speech, Plan Gloriously Backfires When She Drops This Line

“I’ve always been a rule follower. When they said not to chew gum, I didn’t chew gum. When they said not to use your cellphone, I didn’t use my cellphone. But today, in the spirit of defying expectations, and for perhaps the last time at this podium, I say..."

“The Spirit Led Me to Pray for Her”: Woman Snaps Powerful Pic of Chick-fil-A Worker Praying Over Customer

“I work at a place where if I’m led to pray for someone, I’m able to do that and I’ll do it right on the spot. People need prayer, encouragement, and love. That’s what we try to do here.”

‘I Won’t Deny My Faith’—Mark Wahlberg Kicks Off 40 Days of Lent on the ‘TODAY’ Show

For Wahlberg, discipline looks like a variety of practices, including spending time with God in prayer or “thoughtful reflection.”

Wahlberg says his faith is central to his life, but he tries not to “force it” on anyone, not even his four kids. Instead, he tries to model his faith to his children. And even though speaking about his beliefs is not popular in his industry, he will not hide his convictions. “It’s a balance,” he said. “I don’t want to jam it down anybody’s throat, but I do not deny my faith. That’s an even bigger sin.”

Those seeking structure for their faith practices this Lent can join Wahlberg in the #Pray40 challenge on the Hallow app, a Catholic app that facilitates prayer and meditation. Cast members from “The Chosen” partnered with Hallow last Christmas to lead users in an Advent prayer challenge.

Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus in “The Chosen,” starts off the first day of the Lenten #Pray40 challenge with a Litany of Humility. Other days of the challenge focus on fasting, resisting temptation, and doing works of mercy. Wahlberg leads the fasting challenges every Friday except for Good Friday during #Pray40.

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Those who wish to join the #Pray40 challenge on the Hallow app can do so here.

Jessica Lea
Jessica Lea
Jessica Lea is a writer for churchleaders.com. She has always had a passion for the written word and has been writing professionally for the past two years. She especially enjoys evaluating how various beliefs play out within culture. When Jessica isn't writing, she enjoys playing the piano, reading, and spending time with her friends and family.

WARNING: Toddler Suffers 2nd-Degree Burns After Mom Fills Kiddie Pool Up With Garden Hose

“We got a ton of tweets back from people saying ‘I never thought about that,’ and that’s why we do it.”

School Forces Student to Take Jesus Out of Graduation Speech, Plan Gloriously Backfires When She Drops This Line

“I’ve always been a rule follower. When they said not to chew gum, I didn’t chew gum. When they said not to use your cellphone, I didn’t use my cellphone. But today, in the spirit of defying expectations, and for perhaps the last time at this podium, I say..."

“The Spirit Led Me to Pray for Her”: Woman Snaps Powerful Pic of Chick-fil-A Worker Praying Over Customer

“I work at a place where if I’m led to pray for someone, I’m able to do that and I’ll do it right on the spot. People need prayer, encouragement, and love. That’s what we try to do here.”