Get the Book Join the Mailing List Week 3: Friday Scripture Verses Matthew 6:12–15 Hebrews 12:12–17 Luke 15:25–32 Questions to Consider What are some reasons people become bitter? What are some of the effects of bitterness on people? How do you respond when you feel bitterness growing inside you? How does Jesus heal us of bitterness? Plan of … [Read more...] about Giving up Bitterness
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Giving up the Pursuit of Happiness
Get the Book Join the Mailing List Week 3: Thursday Scripture Verses Psalm 30:1–12 Philippians 4:4–7 James 1:2–4 Questions to Consider What makes you happy? What makes you unhappy? What is the difference between happiness and joy? How do we experience joy even when we may not be happy? How does Jesus give us joy? Plan of Action Take a … [Read more...] about Giving up the Pursuit of Happiness
Giving up Complaint
Get the Book Join the Mailing List Week 3: Wednesday Scripture Verses Jude 17–25 Psalm 19:1–14 Exodus 17:1–7 Questions to Consider Why do we complain? What are the consequences of constant complaining? What might you do different when you find yourself overwhelmed by a complaining spirit? How does Jesus help us overcome complaining? Plan of … [Read more...] about Giving up Complaint
Giving up Going through the Motions
Get the Book Join the Mailing List Week #3 Tuesday Scripture Verses Isaiah 1:11–18 Hosea 6:6 John 4:20–26 Questions to Consider How would you define worship? In what ways do you go through the motions of worship? Are there elements of worship you participate in which you don’t fully understand? What does God desire most in our worship? How does a … [Read more...] about Giving up Going through the Motions
Giving up the Spirit of Poverty
Get the Book Join the Mailing List Week 3: Monday Scripture Verses Matthew 25:14–30 2 Corinthians 9:6–15 Matthew 6:19–24 Questions to Consider How is living with a spirit of poverty different from living in poverty? Why do we fear there is not enough? How is generosity the antidote to the spirit of poverty? Why is money one of the truest measures of … [Read more...] about Giving up the Spirit of Poverty