We’ve been discussing the temptations we face and the temptations that Jesus faced. We have talked about how we give the devil and his minions too much credit because sometimes we are responsible for our own temptations. But certainly, the devil does his fair of tempting us. Between our own selfishness and the devil’s intentContinue reading “God Knows What You Sweep Under the Rug”
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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?”
God is On Time But Not On Demand
In our study this week, an example of testing God is given. Let me share that with you and see if you find it as funny as I did. From Bible Studies for Life by Juan Sanchez and Dr. Jeff Dabbs: “I was in elementary school when central air conditioning units were finally installedContinue reading “God is On Time But Not On Demand”
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?”
Passionate Anger With an Exclamation Point!
John 2 – Week Two At this time of the year, around Christmas, our vision of Jesus is as a tiny baby in a little manger. There’s something so innocent and pure about a newborn. You can’t help but watch them as they sleep because there’s a calmness on their sweet faces as they sleep. Continue reading “Passionate Anger With an Exclamation Point!”
Jesus: The Best Undercover Boss
John 1:1-14 – Week One Now that Thanksgiving is behind us and the Christmas season has officially begun, we’ve started unboxing those Christmas ornaments, wreaths, and sweaters that we packed away less than a year ago. Every year, at this time, I find things I forgot I had. I’ll find a set of ornaments orContinue reading “Jesus: The Best Undercover Boss”
Go Ahead! Tell God How You Really Feel!
Jonah – Week Two I spoke of parables last week and there is a very familiar one that’s known as The Prodigal Son. I’ve never given much thought to the word prodigal, but it actually means “wasteful” or “extravagant spending”. We are all familiar with the story. There are two brothers and the youngest oneContinue reading “Go Ahead! Tell God How You Really Feel!”
Would You Care for Some Extra Sugar With Your Scolding?
Amos 9 – Week Four Let’s play a game. I’ll give a movie quote and you tell me what movie it came from. “Toto, I’ve got a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” – Wizard of Oz That was easy. How about “Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never knowContinue reading “Would You Care for Some Extra Sugar With Your Scolding?”
Make a Wish
1 Kings 3:4-15 – Week Two Many of you are probably familiar with the Make-a-Wish Foundation. “Make-A-Wish traces its inspiration to Christopher James Greicius, an energetic 7-year-old boy battling leukemia who wishes to be a police officer. In 1980, his Phoenix community came together to make his wish come true. Little did Chris know thatContinue reading “Make a Wish”
The Prequel to the Beginning
Genesis – Week One Podcast available at: https://anchor.fm/diane-simcox/episodes/The-Prequel-to-the-Beginning-e1fc4e3 Where were you on May 25, 1977? I can not only tell you where I was, but I can also tell you what I was wearing; at least partially. I was wearing off-white painter pants and a brown tie-dyed shirt with the Star Wars movie poster onContinue reading “The Prequel to the Beginning”
Beacons of Light 