Meditations on "Temptation"

Temptation and Deception (2) The serpent was clever, more clever than any wild animal God had made.

Temptation and Deception (1) For God, who said, “Let there be light in the darkness,” has made this light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ.

Divided Loyalty (2) Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings.

Accusation and Condemnation (2) When we are doing well the evil one’s tactic is to eat away at our confidence through showing us how we aren't perfect.

VULNERABLE TO EMPTINESS (2) Our daily lives need to be shaped after God's plan.

What’s gone wrong in your life? What have you done with it?

In present day society we hear so much profanity in music, in movies, on the street, and in print that it almost seems the normal way to talk.

Jesus said: In this world you will have trouble. But take heart!

In recent weeks we have heard of several decisions from the Supreme Courts of both Canada and the United States which will have an impact on the way life is shaped in each country.

The Bible tells us that when God's Spirit lives in us, our lives will demonstrate it by qualities such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness gentleness and self-control.

We may be searching for shortcuts to happiness. The road of life often takes us through painful places we would rather avoid.

Who are we? How do we see ourselves today? If we let the things of the past continue to shape who we are, then we are clinging to our old self and at some point we are vulnerable to relapse.