Posts tagged “Temptation”
Bringing Jonah back
God commissioned the prophet Jonah to deliver an important message. The message was designed to prevent judgment from falling on the city of Nineveh….
Put in place for a purpose
Have you ever felt like your life lacks purpose? You’re at a job you don’t love, grinding out another shift and hoping for something…
Biblical self-care (Part 3)
While God wants us to sweat, he also wants us to rest. Jesus did. “Then, because so many people were coming and going that…
The dirty pot
My daughter is a big fan of homemade mac and cheese. Well, she’s a fan of any kind of pasta, but mac and cheese…
The last person you forgive
If you were to make a list of the people who have hurt you, how long would it be? Are there some people on…
My mom’s moment
As I was studying the book of Job recently, a thought moved me to tears. It was about the moment my mom stuck with…
I am the worst
I want people held accountable when they are not following the rules that I believe are good. You know, like when they steal things…
I love you more
One afternoon I was feeling particularly crafty and started making a string/friendship bracelet for my then seven-year-old daughter. It was extremely complicated, but I…
Surgery-free transformation
An affluent city near us is known for its plastic surgery. It’s such a blessing for cancer patients, burn victims, or people who have…
Be you!* (Part 4)
Modern culture has an infatuation with the phrase, “Be you!” In a way, these cultural voices are on to something, since God uniquely designed…
Broken ribs
“You’re going to break the ribs,” he told us. “If you don’t hear the snap, crack, and pop—you’re not doing it right.” The CPR…
Anger is ego
The so-pathetic-you-want-to-laugh story of James and John reminds us that most anger is just ego. “When the disciples James and John saw [the Samaritans’…