"When Christians find themselves exposed to temptation they should pray to God to uphold them, and when they are tempted they should not be discouraged. It is not a sin to be tempted; the sin is to fall into temptation." Dwight L. Moody. 1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation [regardless of its source] has overtaken or … Continue reading Overcoming Temptation
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In Seasons of Change: God is There!
Can you recall a season in your life when everything seemed to be going well? Life feels wonderful in those moments. Yet sometimes we are so accustomed to focusing on the negative that we overlook the blessings of the season we are in. In life, our seasons are not always clearly defined; we can hold … Continue reading In Seasons of Change: God is There!
God Cares for You! Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/episode/02lTq4INDB3d8BypzFDxIS?si=jj0miDNLToCZWKKLvS-zOw Pip: There is a bird sitting in someone's backyard right now, completely unbothered by inflation, and apparently that bird has something to teach us. Mara: That bird is actually the entry point into today's episode. Claudette Glaude-Scott writes about what it looks like to trust when circumstances push back — the kind of grounded, … Continue reading God Cares for You! Podcast
Jesus Christ: Our Source of Victory
"Outside of Christ, I am only a sinner, but in Christ, I am saved. Outside of Christ, I am empty; in Christ, I am full. Outside of Christ, I am weak; in Christ, I am strong. Outside of Christ, I cannot; in Christ, I am more than able. Outside of Christ, I have been defeated; … Continue reading Jesus Christ: Our Source of Victory
Knowing God or Knowing About God
People today claim to know God. Gallup polling shows that 74% to 81% of American adults say they believe in God. However, only 42% believe in what Gallup describes as the “Bible’s God”—the God who hears prayer and actively intervenes in people’s lives. Why is there such a big gap? Some people truly know God … Continue reading Knowing God or Knowing About God
Seek God: Find God!
The clarity of Scripture means that the Bible is written in such a way that its teachings are able to be understood by all who will read it seeking God's help and being willing to follow it. Wayne Grudem.Matthew 6:33 TPT“So above all, constantly seek God’s kingdom and his righteousness, then all these less important … Continue reading Seek God: Find God!
Make a Shift: Choose God’s Will!
Children play games that depend on balance. If you run a three-legged race with a partner, both partners must work together with balance and coordination to be successful. It’s fun to play these games as a child but adults need balance in their lives also. When we look at our lives, at times we can … Continue reading Make a Shift: Choose God’s Will!
Running from Adversity to Destiny
Have you ever found yourself taking on a task because someone else didn’t succeed in their role? Often, it’s unpleasant because people resent your success where they haven’t succeeded. They resent your success and they resent you. David had a similar experience in his youth. You see, Israel was living in fear because the Philistines … Continue reading Running from Adversity to Destiny
The Problem with Jealousy
There is one truth in life that we cannot escape, we will encounter people who are better than we are. It is an unpleasant fact. We might desire to be taller; they are taller than we are. We might desire to be talented; they are more talented than we are. What do you do when … Continue reading The Problem with Jealousy
Strip off the Baggage: Run with Endurance
Air travel has changed over the years. I remember the days when every trip guaranteed the traveler two suitcases. We always traveled with an extra bag. If a suitcase were overweight, we would take out the extra weight and place the items in the bag so that we can comply with the weight requirements. The … Continue reading Strip off the Baggage: Run with Endurance
