“Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him. Let no man say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God,” for God can’t be tempted by evil, and he himself tempts no one.... Continue Reading →
We are going to endure through temptation or through the consequences. Only we can chose.
“But be doers of the word, and not only hearers, deluding your own selves.” James 1:22 This seems to be the scriptural theme for my day. Knowing what to do, but not doing it. The addict that can teach the class on what to do, but can’t apply it outside of treatment. The child... Continue Reading →
Holy Spirit is within us, and we take Him into the mire of our sin.
I had three of my grandchildren with me, so decided to take the “easy way” up the hill. It is longer but the slope is less steep. Since I didn’t have any other adults with me, I thought it would be a better way to go, as it is still a struggle for me to... Continue Reading →
““You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine before men in such a way that they... Continue Reading →
Gravediggers, in the good sense are people who dig graves to bury bodies when they die. As Christian’s, we are all called to dig the grave for our old sinful nature. The old flesh man has passed away, the Spirit man lives. “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old... Continue Reading →
People will often say there are many ways to Heaven. The Bible says: “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.”John 14:6 . Christian stand on the beliefs that there is Only one to Heaven. People look at that as... Continue Reading →
“The mind of man plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 I keep thinking the hike will be easier. Today felt brutal., even though it is the same path I’ve been taking. Maybe it was the cool air as the sun was already beginning to set. My only goal is... Continue Reading →
“Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.” Luke 6:16 “As a result of this many of His disciples withdrew and were not walking with Him anymore. So Jesus said to the twelve, “You do not want to go away also, do you?” Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom... Continue Reading →
