“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…
Category: protection
Confidence in a Storm
When the apostle Paul was caught in a terrible storm, in Acts 27, he relied on three principles of God to get him through. We can benefit from these too. God’s presence. God is with you. God sent an angel to Paul to let him know that He saw him…
God With Us
“I will never leave you or forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5) Have you ever felt like you were all alone, no one to help you, you didn’t know what to do? Yes, we all have. But, if you’re a Christian, there is someOne who is always there. God is beside you. “I…
Be Aware 25
“in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.” (2 Corinthians 2:11) I read something recently about the military having “Intel” on an enemy so as to be successful in winning a battle. The Intel would be something about the enemy, their plans…
Fear Not
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10) The phrase, “fear not’, is in the Bible 365 times. What does that tell us? There’s…