“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:32, ESV) The Cost of Forgiveness Forgiveness does not come easy. Jesus died for our forgiveness. There was a price paid. When we go back the Old Testament, a sacrifice was offered for sin. You would take an innocent lamb. The lamb had not done anything, but your sin … [Read more...] about 40 Things NOT to Give up for Lent: 25.Forgiveness
Forgiveness
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
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 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
Giving up Hatred
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