Temptation
SEARCHING IN SHADOWS
On every mountain high, and every valley low, On every cruise ship wide, to every country go, To the new career change, to the new, next “real” love, Lasting pleasure his quest; his eyes won’t search above. The shadow of pleasure is what every man stalks, Feeling high? Numbing pain? Searching like soaring hawks.…
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BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU ASK FOR
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU ASK FOR November 7, 2020 “Be careful what you ask for,” So said mother to her son. “But mom, I know what I need!” (Mom hoped he’d want wisdom). But wisdom did not drive him, Desires and passions instead. He married “beauty” and folly, Now, his misery widespread. …
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TWO FISHERMEN
TWO FISHERMEN July 6, 2017 A small boat glides into my still and quiet cove, Two young teens, hoping to add to their fishing trove. Baited fishing hooks and lures hang from a pole, It’s quiet, the hunt begins, they are on patrol. The fish sees nothing of lures and hooks, rods…
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The DAILY Battle Against Temptation
September, 2016 Matthew 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit (humble) for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn (broken) for they will be comforted Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth. Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,…
Read More“Lead us not into tempation”
You might wonder why we would ever have to ask God to, “Lead us not into temptation.” This week you’ll discover some critical ways God humbles us in order to build our dependence and confidence in God. DAY 1 1. The word “temptation” in English, is used in two ways in the Greek language (New…
Read MoreOur Father in heaven, hallowed by Your name
The Lord’s Prayer-part 1 DAY 1 This week we’ll look at the Lord’s Prayer. It begins… Matthew 6:9 “This, then, is how you should pray…” 1. When I grew up we were taught that you should pray exactly like that. Repeat those words. Do you think that’s what Jesus meant for us to do? Matthew…
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