Overcoming Sexual Temptation
OVERCOMING SEXUAL TEMPTATION (This is blog 22 in the series “Names of Satan.”) We have been looking at Satan as the tempter (Matthew 4:3; Revelation 12:9). We have seen he …
God Promises to Help You Do What He Wants You to Do
GOD PROMISES TO HELP YOU DO WHATEVER HE WANTS I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13 The world is big today on affirmation: “You can …
Use Your Spiritual Gift
USE YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFT So you’re gifted – at least that’s what they tell you. Maybe you understand spiritual gifts, but don’t know which gifts you have. How can you …
God Promises His Peace
GOD PROMISES HIS PEACE Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which …
Understanding Temptation
UNDERSTANDING TEMPTATION (This is blog 21 in the series “Names of Satan.”) It’s been said that sin is meeting a legitimate need in an illegitimate way. We have many real, …
Ministry is Teamwork
MINISTRY IS TEAMWORK Paul accomplished many things for God, but he didn’t do it alone. God provided people like Luke, Barnabas and Timothy to help him. Every Christian needs a …
The Promise of Spiritual Growth
THE PROMISE OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your …
God Promises to Meet Our Needs
GOD PROMISES TO MEET OUR NEEDS (I help homeschool many of my grandchildren in the Bible. Part of that includs Bible memorization. In 2020 we started memorization promises in the …
Don’t Fear the Storm
When we focus on these things, we can become anxious and fearful. Even Christians can get discouraged, especially when they expect God to make it all go away and He …
Defeating the Tempter
DEFEATING THE TEMPTER (This is blog 20 in the series “Names of Satan.”) It seems appropriate that we have kept the first name of Satan to look at last. We …