These posts are biblical teachings looking at what does the Bible say, what does it mean, and how do we apply it to our every day lives.
Temptation is difficult, ugly, and deceitful. However, Scripture gives us great encouragement when it comes to temptation and our response as followers of Christ. 1 Corinthians 10:13 – No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted
We struggle sometimes with the notion that we can have an intimate relationship with God. Maybe it’s because He is the creator of the universe…so why or how could He be intimate with us? Maybe it’s because we don’t spend enough time with Him to have an intimate relationship? Maybe
I never really grew up in the Church. Yes, I technically was an alter boy and was in the Catholic Church off and on, but I seemed to miss out on a lot of things that I’ve learned over time was “just the way it was” back in the day in
God has been working on me with this passage lately in many areas, especially within community with others. I think typically in my past I have started reading passages like this and I immediately think “yea, yea, faith and works, both are important and needed” and just move on. I
Idolatry: “Extreme admiration, love, or reverence for something or someone” I know I know…I’ve already started talking about idolatry at the beginning of this post, but before you potentially check out, give this a chance. What do you typically have a conversation with someone about? Work? Sports? Maybe the weather?
