King David – Beacons of Light

God Knows What You Sweep Under the Rug

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”

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?”

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”

Cleanliness is Next to Groundhogs

Psalm 51 – Week Two of Psalms In case you missed it, Atlanta’s own groundhog, Beauregard Lee, did not see his shadow this week and therefore an early Spring is predicted. That makes a lot of people happy. When people hear the word “Spring” images of flowers, warmer weather, and bunny rabbits come to mind. Continue reading “Cleanliness is Next to Groundhogs”