“The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.” (Proverbs 27:12) Jesus said, “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” … Continue reading
“Don’t you turn your back to me!” What message does this send when we do? We’re done talking or we don’t want to hear another word of what the other person has to say (though we can still hear them … Continue reading
Is it, “I can’t do it” or “I won’t do it”? They may sound the same, but they are worlds apart when it comes to victory in Christ. One statement is about playing the victim card and the other is … Continue reading
“Yum, these cherry tomatoes sure are good!” In late spring my wife and I planted a variety of vegetables: tomatoes, yellow, red and green bell peppers, cucumbers, yellow squash and zucchini. Now in mid summer, we’re eating those vegetables in … Continue reading
Many of our problems stem from one of two mistakes. One, we either try to play God. Or two, we try to make God into our image. We play God when we think we know exactly what we need and … Continue reading