Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent are just around the corner. As this season of Lent approaches, many of us think about something to “give up.” Unfortunately, these things often have little impact upon our life and walk with Christ. With that said, I would like to offer up "40 things to give up for Lent." But this list is different. It is not the typical things like … [Read more...] about 40 Things to Give up for Lent: The List
40 Things for Lent
Giving up My Life
Get the Book Join the Mailing List Holy Saturday Scripture Verses Matthew 28:1–10 Matthew 16:24–28 Questions to Consider Why are we reluctant to give everything to God? What does it mean to give your life to God? What enables you to give God your life? Why did Jesus give us everything? Plan of Action What has God given you that you could use to bless and … [Read more...] about Giving up My Life
Giving up Sorrow
Get the Book Join the Mailing List Good Friday Scripture Verses Matthew 27:1–66 1 Corinthians 15:1–58 Questions to Consider Why is Good Friday good? Why should we not fear death? What does it mean that Jesus conquered death? Plan of Action Remember the cross and the resurrection. Simply reflect upon the implications of the above readings. Participate in … [Read more...] about Giving up Sorrow
Giving up Self-sufficiency
Get the Book Join the Mailing List Maundy Thursday Scripture Verses Matthew 26:14–75 Questions to Consider Why do we have difficulty asking for help? What is wrong with not asking for help? What is the proper way to ask for help? From others? From God? How does God offer us help? Plan of Action Ask for help. Find a prayer partner. Ask them to pray for you … [Read more...] about Giving up Self-sufficiency
Giving up Selfish Ambition
Get the Book Join the Mailing List Holy Week Wednesday Scripture Verses Philippians 3:4–11 Genesis 11:1–9 Ecclesiastes 1:1–11 Questions to Consider Why is selfish ambition so attractive? What are the consequences of selfish ambition? How do you overcome selfish ambition? How does Christ conquer selfish ambition? Plan of Action Make a list of the … [Read more...] about Giving up Selfish Ambition