Contrary to what many believe, God is not the instigator of evil. He doesn’t tempt us to do wrong. He is not trying to “catch” …
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The Right Thing
A wild snowstorm swept through the area one Sunday in January. Almost everything else were closed and we were alerted to stay off the streets. …
Read More »Doughnuts and Self-Control
Every morning at 7:20, my mouth waters as I drive past. I can almost smell the flaky pastries and hot lattes. I stare in delicious …
Read More »When I Am Tempted
“Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” – Mike Tyson I like that quote. It may seem violent on the surface …
Read More »Battling Cravings
It’s one of those mornings when the phone rings off the hook, you finish an endless stream of errands, and just as you get to …
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In the wilderness of temptation, after forty days of fasting and prayer, Jesus was surprised by an angel who said he was ready to assist, …
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