[06/30/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] Peter was very much devoted to the Lord. He -- along with James and John -- was part of a closer inner circle with Him. They were the three who witnessed Jesus’ transfiguration (Matthew 17:1) and went further into the garden with Jesus when He prayed. (Matthew 26:36-37) Peter’s … [Read more...] about GOT THIS?
Temptation
No More Pencils… No More Books…
[Originally Written April 2002] Can you believe it? Another school year coming to a close and another fun-filled summer on the horizon. I remember when I was in school how exciting it was to get the summer off. As a teen, I looked forward to sleeping late, taking it easy, working to make some spending money, hangin’ with my friends, playing ball, and other fun … [Read more...] about No More Pencils… No More Books…
Our Gracious Father
I don’t know about you, but there have been plenty of times in my life when I messed up and needed forgiveness. There have also been times when I needed support. In fact, I still need forgiveness and support! Even though I believe I will grow and mature, I recognize that I’ll never be perfect. I’ll still make mistakes. We humans can never be complete on our own, despite how … [Read more...] about Our Gracious Father
The Narrow Gate
School is hard. Sure, it’s hard to study, especially if you struggle to focus as much as I do. However, I’m talking about the social pressures of school that are really hard along with the pressure that can be felt in the world today. I remember when I was in high school, there was a time when I realized that my best friends were not true friends of mine. It was incredibly … [Read more...] about The Narrow Gate
BEWARE THE HOOK!
[04/24/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 04/16/2009 (Edited some.)] Someone has said, “If you don’t avoid the bait, you’ll end up on the hook.” If the theories of evolution were true, would not fish have evolved to the point of understanding the hook behind the free food dangling in the … [Read more...] about BEWARE THE HOOK!
