Posts tagged “Temptation”
You are not controlled by sin
People will sometimes say, “I’m struggling with my demons.” In a way, it’s true. Evil is behind every sin, and it feels controlling, like…
Open your eyes
There’s a story about a man who waited on the roof of his house during a flood. The waters kept rising, and he waited…
Prone to wander
A famous old hymn said, “Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it. Prone to leave the God I love.” The author admitted that his…
A case of the grumbles
Why are we so good at grumbling? Whenever I ask my kids to load the dishwasher, I usually get at least ten minutes of…
My best friend in the morning
I saw a commercial for a coffee creamer recently. The actor in the ad said, “This is my best friend in the morning!” As…
Disciplined
Sometimes I wish I were more disciplined. I wish it were easier to automate good habits. I wish temptations weren’t so tempting. I wish…
The cure
Chicken soup is the only cure for the common cold. You should rub honey on a beesting. My grandma said the best way to…
Lukewarm
When was the last time you read Revelation? It’s a fascinating book full of prophecy and the providence of God’s grace. The first three…
Setting boundaries
My greatest fear for Christians in our digital age is not online bullying or mature websites. It’s the impact that all this scrolling has…
Confronting with love: What does that look like?
Agree or disagree: Honest Christians don’t just confess their own sins; they love others enough to confront them when they become caught in sin….
Self-discipline training 101
Do you have a significant goal/dream you hope to accomplish in your life? I do. Yet days, weeks, and years have gone by, and…
Eliminate rather than resist
Some time ago, I was trying to reduce the amount of time I spent on my phone. But day after day, I found myself…