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Tag Archives: temptation
God’s Dominion; September 4, 2019
Psalm 103:22 Praise the Lord, all his works everywhere in his dominion. Praise the Lord, O my soul. This verse echoes the first verse of this Psalm, but whereas the first verse focuses on the private, the internal, this verse … Continue reading
Tests; July 27, 2019
Psalm 26:2-3 Test me, O Lord, and try me, examine my heart and my mind; for your love is ever before me, and I walk continually in your truth. This strikes me as a rather foolhardy prayer! David loved God, … Continue reading
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Tagged correction, failures, righteousness, self righteousness, self-awareness, temptation, testing, trials
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Influence; July 5, 2019
Deuteronomy 13:6-8 If your very own brother, or your son or daughter, or the wife you love, or your closest friend secretly entices you, saying, “Let us go and worship other gods” (gods that neither you nor your fathers have … Continue reading
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Tagged evangelism, God's truth, idolatry, influence, stupidity, temptation, victory, wisdom
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God’s Grace; May 30, 2019
1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful … Continue reading
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Tagged decisions, failures, faithfulness, forgiveness, God's amazing grace, human weakness, obedience to God, pride, repentance, sin, temptation
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Focus; May 16, 2019
Philippians 3:18-19 For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is … Continue reading
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Tagged appetites, desire, distractions, focus, lifestyle, lust, mindset, priorities, stewardship, temptation, the kingdom of God
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Rules; April 28, 2019
Galatians 5:13 You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. This is a verse that needs to be preached far and wide! This … Continue reading
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Tagged alcohol, boundaries, forgiveness, God's grace, guidelines, hyper grace, legalism, Mike Pence, protection, repentance, rules, sin, temptation
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Restoration; February 6, 2019
Luke 22:61-62 The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the cock crows today, you will disown me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly. This … Continue reading
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Tagged confrontation, excuses, God's plans, love, pride, repentance, temptation
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