As Jesus addressed the subject of prayer in His sermon on the mount (Matthew 6:5-15), He provided an example of elements which can be included in prayer. He did not provide this prayer as necessarily a prayer to be prayed, but as a model of what prayer ought to be like; an example of appropriate prayer. We read. . … [Read more...] about FOUR-WAY FOCUS!
Temptation
JUST TAKE A LOOK!
Yesterday we focused on the clever tactical maneuver of the devil getting us to question or rethink what God has said. Today let us consider another. A second tactical maneuver he used with Eve was to get her to focus on the forbidden fruit. Here was the attempt to appeal to her … [Read more...] about JUST TAKE A LOOK!
TRAILBLAZER!
When I think of “trailblazers”, what comes to mind are stories I have read of the pioneers who headed west across America, creating the routes others would eventually follow. Where some might have seen no possible way, others forged onward around and over the obstacles that lay between them and their desired destination. … [Read more...] about TRAILBLAZER!
CROSSING THE LINE! (Part 2 of 3)
Tape marked “Danger! Do Not Enter” is sometimes strung across or around an area that should not be entered. Nevertheless, there are some who think they can do so safely and end up falling, injuring themselves, or even losing their life. Understanding where the line is drawn and for what purpose is important to … [Read more...] about CROSSING THE LINE! (Part 2 of 3)
INWARD RESPONSE!
[07/19/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] Yesterday we considered having a ready response to temptation and utilizing the way of escape God provides. Though we do not have control of or over all that goes on around us, we do need to strive to control what goes on within. That is from where temptation arises as James wrote. . … [Read more...] about INWARD RESPONSE!
