The Bible in a Year “The Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the valley.” — 1 Chronicles 14:13 One of the difficult truths about the Christian life is that victories over temptation are rarely final battles. The Philistines were a relentless enemy of Israel, and after David defeated them once, they returned again. TheContinue reading “The Battle That Comes Back”
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When the Moment Matters Most
A Day in the Life “Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” — Mark 14:38 There are moments in the life of Jesus that feel close enough to touch, and yet they carry a weight that is almost unbearable. When I walk with HimContinue reading “When the Moment Matters Most”
Standing Firm in the Night
As the Day Ends Scripture: “Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.” — 1 Peter 5:9 Meditation As evening settles over the earth and the hum of the day fades into quiet, the words of 1 PeterContinue reading “Standing Firm in the Night”