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!
Temptation
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!
READY RESPONSE!
[07/18/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] There are situations which can come out of the blue and take us by surprise. When such occurs, hopefully we are learning to keep a calm and level head for facing and working through whatever it is in a profitable manner. However, those things we know can and will arise, we need to … [Read more...] about READY RESPONSE!
GOT THIS?
[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?