Pride

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

Almost everyone is familiar with the man who was swallowed by the whale. But Jonah is much more than a childhood Bible lesson, at its core, it’s a story about a stubborn man and a gracious God. Over the next 7 days, you will read Jonah’s story twice along with some other companion verses.

Jonah 7-Day Reading Plan

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

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

Most sin can be traced to one of these seven sins. So, know them. Fight them in your home. Fight them in your heart. Be the example that maybe you didn’t have growing up. You can learn to overcome the sin that's holding you back.

7 Sins Of A Disengaged Dad: 7 Day Bible Reading Plan

Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this wisdom packed devotional. Pride is the enemy’s weapon to stagnate your purpose. Pride isolates and will cause you to whither in the wilderness. Pride will delay your promise and keep you in generational bondage. Pride is the precursor to destruction and is the enemy’s weapon to keep you in cycles. Let God lead and soften your heart as you read this transformative message.

Pride Goeth Before Destruction

In Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, he describes a thorn in his flesh. In this plan, Dr. Tony Evans teaches about this thorn, and how it affected Paul, as well as what we can learn from it to apply to our lives today.

The Thorn In Your Flesh

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

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. 