Pride

I want to be truly justified before God, rather than getting my strokes from people, or my self-appreciating comparisons, don’t you?  So, how about joining me for a few days as I explore the subject of spiritual pride and let’s figure out what the Lord has to say about it?  I do believe it is something that can slip into our life without us even knowing it. 

Spiritual Pride

Do you know that feeling? That heart sting when someone else receives the very thing you desire—when your best friend gets engaged, your sister gets pregnant, or your coworker gets the promotion. You tell yourself you’re happy for her, but you feel a hint of something else. That something is envy. Read what scripture has to say about envy, God’s glory, and joy found on the other side.

What To Do When Envy Steals Your Joy

Jesus spent a lot of time ministering to messy people. Today’s churches seem to spend a lot of time serving the clean and tidy. So where did things go wrong? In this 5-day reading plan, Pete Briscoe dives into Jesus’ plan for those who come to Him in faith. Hint: It doesn’t involve making messy people more tidy.

Messy Made New by Pete Briscoe

Don’t allow the sexual myths of this world as it relates to relationships to negatively influence your commitment and walk with Jesus Christ. In this Bible plan, readers will discover through scripture the importance of actively Debunking Sex Myths with the Word of God as they purposefully aim towards God’s target of sexual purity.  

Debunking Sex Myths With The Word Of God

We Are Messengers frontman Darren Mulligan's personal testimony, and the music of We Are Messengers, are intended as a beacon of hope for all. In this 7 Day devotional, in partnership with The Overflow Christian Music Streaming Service, Darren unpacks 7 songs from We Are Messengers' self-titled album.

We Are Messengers - The Overflow Devo

The Lord gave gifts to every person. Every Christian can lead in God’s church. The desire to lead in the Kingdom is a noble desire. However, to lead in God’s church efficiently we must do it with a noble motive, humbly and faithfully. Our elders can also affirm the gift of God in us. We should lead according to our ability, willingly and with a servant heart. 

How Can I Become a Leader in My Church

Niceness is such a prized quality today. It’s easy to forget how dangerous it is. As Sharon Hodde Miller reminds us, Jesus was kind, loving, and forgiving, but he wasn’t nice. He spoke truth in love, didn’t worry about offending people, and sacrificed everything for people who disagreed with him. This week we’ll look at ways we can follow Jesus’s example and let go of the temptation to be nice.

Nice By Sharon Hodde Miller

Everyone is born with a desire for greatness. But given the rampant abuses of power we see in our world today, it can be easy to believe that our desire for greatness is inherently sinful. As this three day plan will show, Jesus offers an alternative perspective, showing his disciples and us the good in our desire to be great.

The Good In Our Desire To Be Great

Ever wonder what’s going on inside your head? Do you ever have vague feelings of guilt or wonder why you do the things you do? Use this 12-day reading plan to help identify Sinful Roots in your heart.  Learn to acknowledge your sin, calling it what God calls it, so you can confess it to Him and then walk by the power of the Holy Spirit.