Temptation

Proverbs 25:28 (ESV) ‘A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.’

In this five day video plan Jack shares encouragement from the gospel of grace, hope for transformation from the promise of the Spirit, and practical advice on how to develop the fruit of self-control in your life.

How to Grow in Self-Control

Is there a way to overcome the tendency to give in to temptations? For some, a nice piece of cake can melt away all their good intentions to eat healthy. There are many different temptations. These can be categorized in a way that will help you discern each one, especially those that can have a devastating impact on your spiritual life!

This 7-day plan will help you recognize common temptations, understand their roots, and walk in the Spirit to overcome them. Each day explores two of the temptations that believers most often face. 


Discern and Overcome Common Temptations

This plan helps Christ followers understand how to practically surrender their sexuality to Jesus. In this seven-day journey, you will learn that God doesn’t want to “fix” you. He’s not waiting for you to clean up your life. Instead, He calls you to the surrender of intimacy with Him. God asks us to surrender our sexuality not because of what He wants to take from us, but because of what He wants to give us.

God, Sexuality, and You

Break free from destructive behaviors and be renewed by God’s promises—one prayer, one gratitude, one reflection at a time. Life’s struggles, temptations, and wounds can trap us in destructive patterns. But God’s promises bring hope, healing, and transformation. 

In Transformed by His Promises, spend 30 days renewing your mind through Scripture, prayer, and gratitude journaling. Each day: pray the Lord’s Prayer slowly and with intent, list 10 things you’re grateful for, and record any reflections from your reading. These spiritual practices help break old habits, replace fear with faith, and anchor your life in God’s truth.

Transformed by His Promises

What if your weight loss journey could be a deeply spiritual experience? This 30-day devotional helps you grow closer to God while working toward your health goals. Each day focuses on a fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5 and applies it to real-life struggles, such as emotional eating, body image, and motivation. With Scripture, honest reflections, prayer, and journaling prompts, you will discover how to rely on God’s strength instead of willpower. This journey is not about perfection. It is about progress, faith, and becoming more like Christ in every area.

Holy, Healthy, Whole: Growing Fruits of the Spirit for Weight Loss and Wellness

Like trees that grow stronger through wind resistance, your struggles aren't meaningless—they're forming your character and pointing you toward your true purpose. In this 5-day plan, discover how God uses challenges to shape you into Christ's image. Learn how Jesus' wilderness temptations empowered him to reject cultural pressures and how you can embrace the spiritual practices that will anchor your identity in God's unshakeable truth.

Formed by the Wind: Choosing Your True North

Wanting to start a fast but don't think you have the encouragement or structure to do it alone? Here are a few daily tips that will encourage you, alongside Biblical insights to guide you on the proper way to fast.

When You Start a Fast

Are your thoughts constantly racing, filled with worry, fear, or distraction? Do you long for peace and clarity? Join us on a 30-day devotional journey to help you take every thought captive and fix your eyes on Jesus. Each day provides Scripture, reflection, and practical steps to renew your mind and align your thinking with God’s truth. Whether battling anxious thoughts or wanting to grow in focus and faith, this plan will help you live with intention and peace. Don’t let your thoughts control you! Let Christ transform you from the inside out.

Renew Your Mind

This devotional is for believers who desire to have their minds cleansed and refocused on Christ. If you struggle with impure thoughts, pornography, or lust, this devotional will help you replace those mental images with Christ-centered ones and develop new habits in your thinking. Let Jesus free you as you cultivate purity one thought at a time. 
Part 2 of the Purify Your Mind Series by Joe Kirby. 