How do you not enter into temptation? Jesus instructs us, “Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Mathew 26:41 The word translated “watch” means “to guard and be on alert.” Pray always! Don’t fall asleep on the...
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Liberty to Love What does liberty mean to you? Usually we think of liberty as a freedom to do something. Have you ever thought about the freedom to love? Love is something that no one can take from you. They cannot make you respond without love. Love is a decision...
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Have you been given the prognosis that a family member does not have long to live? Jesus gave this prognosis, “You know that after two days is the Passover, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified.” Mathew 26:2 NKJV What did Jesus and His family do?...
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A Sweet-smelling Aroma I have had the experience many times of sitting in my living room and smelling the aroma of cinnamon buns or cookies baking. Believe me, there is nothing like that going on in my kitchen. But this verse comes to mind as I reflect on those smells....
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As a leader, you will have times when your authority will be questioned. In Numbers 12, Moses’ brother and sister, Aaron and Miriam, try to launch a revolt against his authority. The enemy will try hard to make you believe you don’t have authority by bringing doubt and discontent. You...
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Who is Talking? Jesus spoke to Peter, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are an offense to Me, for you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men”; to whom was Jesus really speaking? We have to remember when people say things to us that are...
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Are you poured out for the Lord? Giving Him everything you have? I can hear Mary saying, You are worthy Lord of all I have, “It was that Mary who anointed the Lord with fragrant oil and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.” John 11:2...
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What is our Treasure? Did you ever go on a treasure hunt when you were a child? It is usually a game that someone has put together where a series of clues are given and everyone tries to find the treasure. The treasure could be money, or candy or a...
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Victim or Victor? When we pray, do we pray as though we are a victor, or a victim? Jesus taught the disciples how to pray when they asked Him. They saw that He prayed with authority and He told them to pray, “Your kingdom come. Your will be done on...
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