Deliver us from evil. “Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.” (Matthew 6:13). I had an issue with this verse for a long time. I thought, “Why is Jesus saying that? God wouldn’t lead us into temptation! But wait, the Spirit led Jesus into temptation.” “So, I…
Tag: sin
One Nation Under God
Our country is divided. Our belief system has gone erratic and many have gotten far away from, “Thy will be done in earth as it is in Heaven.” (Matthew 6:10). Some who say they believe are gathering with those whose words, actions and lives do not reflect our Christian beliefs…
The Better You
Given January 5, 2019 Who wants to be a better you? To improve yourself and the things you do? Well, God the Father, wants that too. So, let’s go to work on that better you. I wrote an article for our church bulletin last week in which we took a…
Addiction
Given December 29, 2018 Addiction. What came to your mind when you read the word above? You might have thought: drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or pornography. Right? But what about these things: sports, money, work, chocolate, clothes, technology (your phone). a person, reading, exercise, shopping, television, yourself or…you add to this list….
Fight Back!
Given September 2018 I know that many of us are facing difficulties. Habits, addictions, relationships, past sins, whatever it is, we feel the effects of the attack. And it is an attack of the enemy who wants to steal, kill and destroy us, (John 10:10). This week, I got three…