Tag: God’s will

Don’t Let Temptation Control You

Temptation is all around us.  We long for things that make us feel good.  We long for things that we can own.  We long for positive recognition and affirmation from others.  These are the three avenues the enemy of God pursues in his effort…

Relying on God

  We all have a tendency to want to do things on our own.  It feels good to be in control and guide any circumstance in the direction we think is best.  But taking charge of any situation without first consulting with God is…

Working with God

  I don’t know of any Christian who has not, at some point, questioned the existence of God.  It may only be for a brief moment, but at some point, we all are subjected to the enemy’s deception.  At some point, we all feel…

Trusting Jesus

Most of us have experienced disappointment by a friend or family member.  Many of us have even experienced disappointment through the actions of a trusted leader or pastor.  All humans are imperfect and prone to stumble or fall victim to selfish motives.  The one…

The Path to Victory

Following Jesus Christ is your path to victory.  The Bible is your guide book.  Other, more mature Christians, should be your travel companions.  Still, even the most experienced travelers will have difficulties from time to time.  The path to victory is not always easy. …

Humility

At one point in the ministry of Jesus, the twelve apostles began to argue about which among them would be preeminent in the kingdom of heaven.  Jesus at once recognized a perfect teaching moment and began to school the apostles in the basics of…

Waiting

Does it really matter how much we achieve in this life?  In the grand scheme of things, in all eternity, this life is only a tiny moment.  As long as we stay on the road God has placed before us, we should be traveling…

Discipleship Discipline Three

(I recommend you follow this study in order starting with Path to Discipleship.) Pray Without Ceasing The goal of Discipleship Discipline Three is to develop a regular practice of prayer individually, one-on-on, and in groups. Prayer is vitally important to your path to discipleship. …

Apples and Oranges

If you plant an apple tree would you expect oranges to grow?  I would hope not.  Seeds are very specific.  What you plant is what you get.  God has given us this simple lesson in all the various kinds of seeds available for planting. …

Balance

We have to find a balance in our lives regarding how we choose to spend our time.  For most of us, a large portion of our day is dedicated to our place of employment.  Another large block of time is dedicated to our family. …