No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptationhe will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 (ESV) Old habits die hard. I’ve spent the last week trying to slay… Read More
Comfort Food
Jesus looked him hard in the eye—and loved him! He said, “There’s one thing left: Go sell whatever you own and give it to the poor. All your wealth will then be heavenly wealth. And come follow me.” The man’s face clouded over. This was the last thing he expected to hear, and he walked off with a heavy heart…. Read More
Withdrawals
I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart.” Psalm 40:8 NIV) I figured out I can measure how addicted I am to something by the steps I take before starting abstinence from that thing. Like an alcoholic who deliberately goes on a three day binge before he is scheduled to go to rehab, I… Read More