Tag Archives: devil

As the Tables Turn

You may be familiar with the board game Backgammon.  I have never played it and I’ll admit I don’t understand it at all so any knowledge I have is just what I’ve read.  “The object of the game is to move all your checkers into your own home board and then bear them off. TheContinue reading “As the Tables Turn”

For Which Team Are You Scoring the Most Points?

English theologian, John Owen, who lived in the 1600s had this to say about temptation.  “Occasions and opportunities for temptation are innumerable. No wonder I do not know how deeply involved I have been with sin.” I’m hoping that as we have been discussing temptation, we have all become more and more aware of theContinue reading “For Which Team Are You Scoring the Most Points?”

When Temptation Comes – Who You Gonna Call?

In 1984 a movie was released that became a classic.  Ghostbusters! Its theme song also became a classic and is easily identifiable across several generations. (In fact, you’re probably singing it to yourself right now, aren’t you?) 🙂 Ghostbusters – Who You Gonna Call? By Ray Parker, Jr. If there’s something strangeIn your neighborhoodWho youContinue reading “When Temptation Comes – Who You Gonna Call?”

Playing the Blame Game

A man found a wallet full of money in the parking lot at his church one Sunday after service. The ID was in there, so he knew the owner.  When asked by his wife if he had returned it, he replied, “ I’m still trying to decide if it’s a temptation from the devil orContinue reading “Playing the Blame Game”

Raising Cain

Genesis 4:1-24 – Week Six Last week, in the 3rd chapter of Genesis, a whole lot happened.  Eve had a little chit-chat with a snake. The snake misquoted God.  Eve misquoted God.  Eve sees something that looks good, pleasant, and desirable and eats it even though she’s been told not to.  She shares with Adam. Continue reading “Raising Cain”

Listen to Denzel

Podcast available at: https://anchor.fm/diane-simcox/episodes/Listen-to-Denzel-e1gpbo2 Genesis 3 – Week Five When you think of Adam and Eve, what is the first word that comes to mind? Perhaps it would be man, woman, garden, human, creation.  It wouldn’t be long before the words sin, disobedience, fall, hiding, naked, afraid, and forbidden would be mentioned. Do you findContinue reading “Listen to Denzel”