"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
The Walk
Disobedience: Deadly!
How would you respond if something you wanted was plentiful, but you had been told not to take any? Would you leave it alone or feel tempted? Temptation is an invitation to sin, often testing faith and obedience to God. After His people had wandered in the wilderness for forty years, God was bringing them … Continue reading Disobedience: Deadly!
When Saul Disobeyed God
"Today's difficulties are often a result of yesterday's disobedience." Priscilla Shirer. Leviticus 26:14-16 NLT “However, if you do not listen to me or obey all these commands, and if you break my covenant by rejecting my decrees, treating my regulations with contempt, and refusing to obey my commands, I will punish you. 1 Samuel 12:15 … Continue reading When Saul Disobeyed God
Consequences of Disobedience
Most of us can recall moments that changed our lives, though each experience is different. When Moses noticed a burning bush, he went to investigate—a simple act that changed his life’s direction. Can you recall a time when your actions changed yours? While Samuel served as judge, the people asked him for a king like … Continue reading Consequences of Disobedience
God For All Seasons
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5jemvKe03MmwIaq6chXNbG?si=njlDd-eSTze3Ld89nkDVjg Pip: September arrives, and suddenly the plants need to come inside, the kids need to go back to school, and apparently the whole cosmos needs a theological framework. Claudette Glaude-Scott is ready for all of it. Mara: This episode follows one extended meditation from Victory Walk — seasons, literal and spiritual, and what it … Continue reading God For All Seasons
Characteristics of Godly Character
True greatness is not measured by the headlines a person commands or the wealth he or she accumulates. The inner character of a person—the undergirding moral and spiritual values and commitments—is the true measure of lasting greatness. Billy Graham. Galatians 5:22-23 NLT But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, … Continue reading Characteristics of Godly Character
Character: A Heart Thing!
We teach children to conduct themselves well, show respect for their elders and peers, and do what is right, even when it is not easy. The apostle Paul offers this same guidance to people of faith. In Galatians 6:10 (NLT), he writes, “Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to … Continue reading Character: A Heart Thing!
Seasons
When you accept the fact that sometimes seasons are dry and times are hard and that God is in control of both, you will discover a sense of divine refuge, because the hope then is in God and not in yourself. Charles R. Swindoll. Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 NLT “To everything there is a season, A time … Continue reading Seasons
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!
Faith and Confidence Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/episode/721bDyubqHhkXG0o1dofqq?si=71727717d8414ebc Pip: If you have ever stood at the base of a mountain — metaphorical or otherwise — and wondered whether you packed enough faith for the climb, Victory Walk has thoughts. Mara: Claudette Glaude-Scott's posts cover two territories today: what faith actually is and where it comes from, and how to hold onto confidence … Continue reading Faith and Confidence Podcast
