Temptation Is a Doorway to Regrets. “One who perseveres under temptation will receive the crown of life.” James 1:12 NIV. My thoughts and comments today are that you, “Beware of Temptation.” Days earlier, Gayle and I were having a late lunch at an oriental restaurant. I enjoy fortune cookies for […]
“I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do, I do not do.” Romans 7:15 NIV. Your capacity to regress to unprofitable behaviors is a besetting temptation. My thoughts and comments today are about “the capacity to regress.” At times, I am bewildered by how little […]
“Our Father . . don’t let us yield to temptation.” Matthew 6:13 NLT. Prayer is a preemptive strategy against evil in any form. My thoughts and comments today are about “prayer and God’s reinforcement.” With self-mocking humor, a person confessed, “I can resist anything except temptation.” Seriously, temptation is exactly […]
“One thing I do . . I press toward . . the prize of the upward call of God.” Philippians 3:13-14 NKJV. Be vigilant; the insistent threatens the important. My thoughts and comments today are about “distractions and diversions.” Life can easily misdirect priorities, unless you persist with diligence and […]
“He . . guided them in the wilderness . . and He led them safely.” Psalm 78:52 NKJV. Jesus identifies with your struggle and invites you to identify with His success. My thoughts and comments today are about “wilderness experiences.” Everyone will spend some time in “a wilderness.” A wilderness […]