“God does not save us from temptations—He sustains us in the midst of them.” —Oswald Chambers In The Lord of the Rings, the protagonist, Frodo, is not spared from troubles. He goes through many mental, physical, and emotional trials as the adventures unfold. While he surely would have liked to have been rescued from his hardship, … Continue reading Sustained in Temptation
Category: Temptation
A Prayer of Identity
Lord, I am your son, and you are my Father. I am brought into your family, and you have redeemed me by the blood of your Son. I have received your presence, and you dwell in me through the Holy Spirit. Remind me of who I am in you when I am tempted to doubt. Remind me that … Continue reading A Prayer of Identity
The Help and Hope of the Tempted
Hebrews 2:18 says, “For because [Jesus] himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.” What a comfort to know that Jesus is able to help us when we are being tempted. I once went through a challenging season where I had a difficult time finding a job. During … Continue reading The Help and Hope of the Tempted
Cling to the Word
As I have been doing my student teaching, I have been pleasantly surprised to see students incorporate Scripture into their work. They will use Bible verses in a speech or a slideshow to communicate their faith and share how it teaches and inspires them. This is a wonderful thing, and I am delighted to see … Continue reading Cling to the Word
Like a Dog…
My family has 2 beagles, and I have learned a lot from our family dogs. One of the main things they have taught us is that dogs have some weird habits. Our beagles make it their personal mission to sniff every blade of grass in our yard, chase every other living creature they see, and … Continue reading Like a Dog…