Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. (Romans 12:9, ESV) Anger might be a strange thing to NOT give up for Lent. Anger seems like it should be something that we would want to let go. But let me make a case for anger. This week is Holy Week. When Jesus came into the Temple on Palm Sunday, John says that he braided a whip (see John 2:15). I could … [Read more...] about 40 Things NOT to Give up for Lent: 36.Anger
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Giving up Bitterness
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