"The devil made me do it." It sounds like a funny excuse, right? I picture it said with a shrug and a crooked smile. Maybe because we all know deep down inside... the devil just tempted us to do … [Read more...]
Survive 7 Common Sources of Stress with Tips from the Bible
Samuel Johnson once wrote, "Shame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of God." Isn't the fear of men often the root of most of our worldly stress? In the previous post on dealing … [Read more...]
Tips for Surviving Spiritual Attack
There are times when hardships and struggles seem more heavy (and numerous) than others. The spiritual attack feels like an onslaught, and in our weariness, we wonder if we will survive. People who … [Read more...]
Dealing with Temptation in Faith
I used to follow the world's way. Listening to bad advice. Following the scent of sin and greed. Why was it appealing? Seems that's the point. Dealing with temptation wasn't meant … [Read more...]
How Safe is Your Focus on God?
Something embarrassing happened yesterday. Something many churchgoers, including myself, would also consider a major pet-peeve. Let me explain. My mom flew in for a visit and agreed to come to … [Read more...]
7 Warning Signs Sin Has You Where It Wants You
While I'm no expert on the secret desires of evil, these seven signs should sound the alarm and flash the red lights in a rather obvious way. Check out this list to find warning signs that sin has you … [Read more...]