Bible Passage: “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” (Proverbs 16:9) Scripture Reading: Matthew 26:36-44 I take a walk most mornings, which leads me down a …
A God Beyond Surprise
Bible Passage: “Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me. I make known the …
Certainty in Uncertainty
Bible Passage: “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters …
Lead Us Not Into Temptation
Bible Passage: “And do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” (Matthew 6:13) Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:9-15 Have you ever thought about this part of …
Changing Desires
Bible Passage: “Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires.” (Psalm 37:4) Scripture Reading: Psalm 37:1-40 A new movie came out, and I really wanted …
Caution & Courage
Bible Passage: “So, whoever thinks he stands must be careful not to fall. No temptation has come upon you except what is common to humanity. But God is faithful; he …
Avoiding the Coyotes
Bible Passage: “If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of the parts of your …
How Temptation Grows
Bible Passage: “No one undergoing a trial should say, ‘I am being tempted by God,’ since God is not tempted by evil, and he himself doesn’t tempt anyone. But each …
Temptation’s Lies
Bible Passage: “The woman saw that the tree was good for food and delightful to look at, and that it was desirable for obtaining wisdom. So she took some of …
Fighting Temptation
Bible Passage: “Stay awake and pray, so that you won’t enter into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” (Matthew 26:41) Scripture Reading: Matthew 26:36-46 I feel …