For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23 Everyone is tempted to sin. When our lust begins to control and consume us something is born called sin. James chapter 1 speaks much to this process of temptation becoming sin. While temptationContinue reading “4 “Plans” for Avoiding Sin”
Category Archives: Counseling for the Soul
Where Do You Find Happiness?
Where Do You Find Happiness? I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High. Psalm 9:2 One of my favorite childhood songs from children’s church is called, “Happiness is the Lord.” Lindsay Terry tells the following story as to how this wonderful song came about.Continue reading “Where Do You Find Happiness?”
I am Weak, But God is Strong
I Am Weak, But God is Strong Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong. 2 Corinthians 12:10 Blood was everywhere. More than I had ever seen. Ever. We changed the bed sheets dozens of times inContinue reading “I am Weak, But God is Strong”
No Safe Alcohol
No Safe Alcohol An August 24 report concluded after extensive study “there’s no safe level of alcohol consumption.” Millions of cases from 200 countries indicated that 1 in 10 deaths are actually -alcohol related. “Any protective health effects of alcohol were offset by the drink’s risks:” including cancer, car wrecks and more. “The widely heldContinue reading “No Safe Alcohol”
A Demonic Inspiration?
A Demonic Inspiration? One 12 year old Michigan girl set herself on fire attempting the “Fire Challenge” she saw on Youtube. She burned over half her body and will need 3 more surgeries. She poured rubbing alcohol on herself and lit a match. This “challenge” phenomenon on social media is a dangerous trend that appealsContinue reading “A Demonic Inspiration?”
Football, Respect, and Jesus
Football, Respect, and Jesus Recently NFL Legend, Jim Brown declared that he would always stand for the National Anthem. He said that kneeling is disrespectful to the flag and that he always wanted to respect the flag: “I am not going to denigrate my flag…” he went on to say to a reporter while visitingContinue reading “Football, Respect, and Jesus”
Be Kind, Kind Of…
Be Kind And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32 “A church usher was instructing a young successor in the details of his office. “And remember, my boy,” he concluded, “that we have nothing but good kind Christians in this churchContinue reading “Be Kind, Kind Of…”
The Will to Live
The Will to Live The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? Proverbs 18:14 God has given to man an incredible powerful (yet not all-powerful) attribute – man’s will. The spirit of a man can help him cope, deal with, and go through incredible and extraordinarily challengingContinue reading “The Will to Live”
I Can’t Juggle
I Can’t Juggle All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. Proverbs 16:2-3 Years ago, I learned the “art” of juggling…. Well a little. I was never that good at it. I couldContinue reading “I Can’t Juggle”
Setting Examples in Front
Setting Examples in Front Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 Our church is blessed to have Bible College and Christian College music tour groups visit each year. There are many benefits toContinue reading “Setting Examples in Front”
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