Tempted to Escape
A man I read once in a while named Brian Morykon recently wrote something that really stayed with me. He said: “Lately I’ve become aware that on nearly a daily
A man I read once in a while named Brian Morykon recently wrote something that really stayed with me. He said: “Lately I’ve become aware that on nearly a daily
The Better Way“But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.” —Matthew 5:39 (NIV)
Proverbs 18:17 – “The first to speak in court sounds right—until the cross-examination begins.” It’s easy to assume we know the truth when we’ve only heard one side of a
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“The joyful shouting and weeping mingled together in a loud noise that could be heard far in the distance.” —Ezra 3:13 (NLT) When the foundation of the second temple was
In Joy and In Weeping Read Post »
When you injure a muscle, often you visit a physical therapist who designs a recovery program with specific exercises to rebuild strength and flexibility. At first, you may be consistent
Strengthening Your Spiritual Muscles Read Post »
Someone once asked, “Is prayer your steering wheel or just a sidecar?” In other words, do you treat prayer as your guiding force or as something extra, reserved for emergencies?
Your Steering Wheel or Your Sidecar? Read Post »
“Restore to me the joy of your salvation and make me willing to obey you. Then I will teach your ways to rebels, and they will return to you.” –
Mark 3:14 says, “He appointed twelve that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach.” Notice the order: before sending them out, Jesus called
Being with Jesus: Priority Number One Read Post »
“Life is the art of drawing without an eraser.” – John W. Gardner This quote made me chuckle because of how true it is. Life only moves in one direction
Drawing Without an Eraser Read Post »
“Even when you are chased by those who seek to kill you, your life is safe in the care of the Lord your God, secure in His treasure pouch! But
Secure in God’s Treasure Pouch Read Post »
When it comes to spiritual battles, the best defense is a good offense. Too often, we focus solely on resisting sin, standing guard against temptation, and avoiding pitfalls—and these are
“Where can I go from Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? If I go up to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in
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