“But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire.” (James 1:14)Temptation – The strong desire or allure to do something, often seen as wrong, unwise, or immoral, threatening long-term goals. Notice the last part of this definition. God’s goals? Romans 3:23 says that we all have…
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Be Ready!
“However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen,” (Matthew 24:36). Jesus was encouraging and warning people to watch for the signs and be ready because we don’t know what will happen in the future. His Word is still warning us. Are we listening? A dad…
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Seasons24
“As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.” (Genesis 8:22) As I was driving this week, I noticed the beautiful colors of the trees and foliage on our mountainsides. It reminded me that, just a few weeks…
The Race
Given September 2017 “Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.” (1 Corinthians 9:24) Imagine this: You’re at a track meet watching the mile run. One participant is doing very…
The Judgement
Given September 22, 2017 “Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment,” (Hebrews 9:27) I want you to picture this: A successful athlete stands before the judgment seat of Christ listening for the cheers from the crowd. He hears none. He looks in the…