Get the Book Join the Mailing List Holy Week Monday Scripture Verses Psalm 37:1–40 1 Corinthians 3:1–15 Questions to Consider What do you envy in others? What are the consequences of envy? How do you overcome envy? What is the opposite of envy? How is Jesus the answer to envy? Plan of Action Overcoming envy involves being grateful for … [Read more...] about Giving up Envy
40 Things for Lent
Giving up a Small View of God
Get the Book Join the Mailing List Week 5 Saturday Scripture Verses Psalm 19:1–14 Genesis 1:1–31 Ephesians 3:14–19 Questions to Consider What does creation tell us about God? Why do we put limits on the glory and power of God? How does seeing God for who he is, give us confidence in the face of trial and adversity? What does it mean to you that the God … [Read more...] about Giving up a Small View of God
Giving up Pride
Get the Book Join the Mailing List Week 5 Friday Scripture Verses Psalm 51:17 Micah 6:6–8 Matthew 23:1–12 Questions to Consider What does it mean to be humble? From what areas of your life do you need to eliminate pride? How do you practice humility? How does Jesus give us humility? Plan of Action The next time you pray, really get on your knees. We talk … [Read more...] about Giving up Pride
Giving up the Resistance to Change
Get the Book Join the Mailing List Scripture Verses Ecclesiastes 3:1–8 Matthew 8:24–27 Questions to Consider Why is change hard? What changes are you resisting that you know you need to make? What do you do to embrace change? How does Jesus help us change? Plan of Action We become creatures of habit. We fall into certain patterns. Today you are challenged … [Read more...] about Giving up the Resistance to Change
Giving up Idolizing
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