Get the Book Join the Mailing List Week 5 Wednesday Scripture Verses Philippians 2:1–11 Revelation 5:1–14 Deuteronomy 6:1–9 Questions to Consider How is idolatry practiced today? What are some idols you make for yourself? How do you overcome idolatry? How does Jesus conquer idolatry in our lives? Plan of Action Is there another person upon whom you … [Read more...] about Giving up Idolizing
40 Things for Lent
Giving up Worry
Get the Book Join the Mailing List Week 5 Tuesday Scripture Verses Matthew 6:25–34 Psalm 46:1–11 Questions to Consider Why do we worry? What are you worried about? How do you overcome worry? How does Jesus help you overcome worry? Plan of Action Get to work. When you are busy working towards a solution, it is difficult to find time to worry. Journal! … [Read more...] about Giving up Worry
Giving up the Quick Fix
Get the Book Join the Mailing List Week 5 Monday Scripture Verses Hebrews 12:3–17 Psalm 22:1–31 Revelation 21:1–8 Questions to Consider Is there good to be found in pain? In what ways have you been refined through suffering? How do you overcome pain (physical, emotional, spiritual) in your life? How does God use pain for good? How does he overcome … [Read more...] about Giving up the Quick Fix
Giving up Disunity
Get the Book Join the Mailing List Week 4 Saturday Scripture Verses 1 Corinthians 12:12–31 Ephesians 4:1–16 John 17:20–26 Questions to Consider Where do you see disunity in the world? What are the consequences of disunity? What is your role as a peace-maker? How does Jesus bring peace and reconciliation to a hostile world? Plan of Action What is a … [Read more...] about Giving up Disunity
Giving up Loneliness
Get the Book Join the Mailing List Week 4: Friday Scripture Verses Psalm 28:1–9 Isaiah 53:1–3 Matthew 28:19–20 Questions to Consider What are some of the causes of loneliness? Why is it easy to be lonely in the crowd? How do you overcome loneliness? How does Jesus help us overcome loneliness? Plan of Action Invite a new friend to lunch or dinner. … [Read more...] about Giving up Loneliness