Following Jesus doesn’t mean we won’t be tempted. In fact, we may be tempted even more as we follow him. How do you overcome temptation? What are some practical strategies, scriptures and practices to help you? Understanding Temptation How we are tempted James 1:14-15 (ESV)gives us a look at the anatomy of temptation: But each…
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An abundant, growing and effective spiritual life is complex and requires many facets for healthy balance and development. Jesus frequently taught on related subjects to help his followers understand this. Listen to what he said here and then explore with me three essentials he gave us for spiritual growth. And he said to his disciples,…
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We have heard it before. Prayer changes things. Does your prayer change things? Jesus taught us prayer that truly changes things. Last week, we began to dive deeply into the Lord’s Prayer as it is recorded in Matthew 6. Today, we will finish that radical transformational prayer. Photo Credit: Toes Frog Flickr via Compfight cc…
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Are you tired? Rest! Is your to-do list too long? Rest! Are your kids and spouse driving you crazy? Rest! We are entering the most hectic time of the year! School activities, sports, holidays, shopping, parties and on and on. You will lose the joy that is supposed to accompany these things if you are…
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