Trying Times
Article: Chains of Addiction (Poem)
Photo courtesy of Stock.XCHNG.com/cwsillero I feel desire in my bones that runs so deep Calling out for my flesh in days it is weak Like buddies hanging closer than the strongest glue Killing me softly with ideas that seem so true I must move past the desire and guard from the fire With addiction coming strong to build its empire I run faster than gingerbread with no sign of escape Addiction on the prowl it seems to my last day SAVE ME LORD, I tried and failed at all that I could My actions in the flesh have not been what they should I cannot live a...
Article: Dealing with a Loss
Photo courtesy of Stock.XCHNG.com/SSPIVAK Romans 12:15 (KJV) - Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.. When people experience a loss in their family or circle of friends, we often feel like we should say something, but we don't know what. Though the situation can be akward, we figure something is better than nothing and we wind up putting our foot in our mouth - making the situation even more strenuous.
Article: Focus
Photo courtesy of Stock.XCHNG.com/Brybs Hebrews 12:1-4 (KJV) - Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. Ye have not yet resisted unto blood,...
Article: Going the Distance
Photo courtesy of Stock.XCHNG.com/LotusHead Matthew 5:39-48 (KJV) - Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also. And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away. Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate...
Article: Rise Again
Photo courtesy of iStockPhoto/Travis Silva Failing is never easy. We want to live a righteous and holy life for God, then we do something that bring us into sin. We feel horrible, unworthy, and far from the love of our Father in Heaven. It seems that we'll never be able to make it back to where we need to be, let alone where we were before we fell. Proverbs 24:16 (KJV) - For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. Solomon wrote to his son about the difference of a just man and the wicked. The difference is where they will end up. ...
Article: The Ratchet
Photo courtesy of Stock.XCHNG.com/vierdrie Many people are talking about reaching new levels or being elevated in the Lord. They're waiting for their season of blessing, joy, peace, overflow, and abundance. Little thought goes into their current season - besides wanting out of it. However, the Lord uses seasons of trials and tribulations to mold us into mature disciples that resemble His Son (Romans 8:29). Many people will find that when they complete one 'test' of life, another is right around the corner. Then, when they finish that one, another one awaits (but maybe not right away). Our lives are filled with various situations...
