Pride

When we let our emotions control us, we are susceptible to all kinds of ungodly outcomes. Join us as we take a look at what we can do to keep our focus on Jesus during even the most emotionally charged situations.

Uncommen: Triggered

We have all failed in various ways at one point or another. Failure is not something you can always avoid. It can happen in relationships, where you work, and in everyday life. How we respond to it can help us move forward. This devotion seeks to help those who have failed and how to overcome it.

Failure

Success often times breeds trouble. Rick Boxx identifies and discusses five possible snares of success and recommendations to overcome these snares.

The Snares of Success

We are looking into the lives of some Bible characters who had to do a 180 to come back to God. We've all been there, and I want to tell you not to worry; we are in good company. I've picked seven stories to help us understand that no matter where you are in your faith, it's not too late to turn (180 Degrees) to God.

UNCOMMEN: 180 Degrees of Change

Ministry is a difficult calling, and it can be easy to lose sight of the true reason you became a pastor. Maybe you’ve started seeking praise for a good sermon, or started comparing your church to others. Things like this are common, but if left unchecked, they can lead to burnout and prevent you from serving your congregation well.
With this 4-day reading plan, you will get verses and prayer prompts to examine your heart and align your heart with God’s.

Examining Your Heart as a Pastor

Humility is a direction in which we travel, not a destination at which we arrive. Mark and Grace Driscoll challenge you to recognize pride in your life, and to learn how grace empowers you to walk in humility.

Look In The Mirror

This is the first of two plans based on Isaiah’s vision and calling to serve the Lord. Isaiah did not sit down to write because he had tremendous literary ability or because he was so godly and knowledgeable. He became a difference maker because he was amazed by the Lord. To become a difference maker, you must start by beholding God and being amazed at His holiness. 

[Difference Makers ls] Amazed by the Lord 

Scripture instructs us to draw near to God that He might draw nearer to us (James 4:8), yet many Christians today have a tendency to keep God at arm’s length. In so doing, they never fully cultivate the relationship true faith demands. This devotional examines the seven most common behaviors and mindsets that keep believers from truly knowing God and enjoying genuine fellowship with Him.

Keeping God at Arm's Length

Humility as the Key to Divine Blessing? It sounds contradictory in our achievement-oriented society. What’s wrong with being proud of our accomplishments when we use the talents God has given us? In this reading plan, we will show you why humble behavior is the best thing you can do.