Get the Book Join the Mailing List Week 2: Friday Scripture Verses Psalm 86:1–17 Matthew 5:38–48 1 John 2:7–21 Questions to Consider What is hate? Where does hate come from? How do we typically respond to hate? How do you believe prayer helps transform your hate into love? How does Jesus help us to respond to hate with love? Plan of Action Start praying … [Read more...] about Giving up Hatred
40 Things for Lent
Giving up Apathy
Get the Book Join the Mailing List Week 2: Thursday Scripture Verses James 1:26–27 Matthew 25:31–46 Luke 7:18–23 Questions to Consider What are some of the ways people suffer around the world? How does God intend to use you to help them in their need? Why are we not more responsive to the needs of others? How does God empower us to serve the needs of … [Read more...] about Giving up Apathy
Giving up Entitlement
Get the Book Join the Mailing List Week 2: Wednesday Scripture Verses Mark 10:35–45 Romans 6:20–23 Ephesians 2:1–10 Questions to Consider What does God owe you? What does the world owe you? Why should we be thankful that God does not give to us according to what we are entitled? Have you ever been angry with God for not giving you what you wanted? How … [Read more...] about Giving up Entitlement
Giving up Impurity
Get the Book Join the Mailing List Week 2: Tuesday Scripture Verses Matthew 5:27–30 1 Corinthians 6:12–20 James 3:13–18 Questions to Consider Why does God command us to avoid sexual impurity? What are the consequences of sexual impurity for individuals, families, society, and the Church? What steps do you take to intentionally live holy and pure? How … [Read more...] about Giving up Impurity
Giving up Lack of Counsel
Get the Book Join the Mailing List Week 2: Monday Scripture Verses 1 Kings 12:1–24 2 Timothy 3:10 - 4:5 Questions to Consider Who are some mentors you admire? Why is it important to seek the counsel of others? What are some of the qualities and characteristics of people who make good advisors? How do we seek the wisdom of God in our lives? How does God give … [Read more...] about Giving up Lack of Counsel