Overcoming Temptation

baked_bread-thumbNow when the tempter came to Him, he said, “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.” Matt 4:3

The temptation of Jesus is proof that you have the ability to overcome anything thrown at you by the tempter. It must be done as He did it. Continue reading

The Strength to Endure

endureYesterdays Morning Thought was about the courage to stand in the face of temptation.
Today I want to continue along those lines.

First, a word of caution from God’s word Continue reading

Be The Spark

be the sparkI was texting with some of the youth from church the other day about getting more involved in the service, mission, and work of the church.
Sometimes all anyone needs is a nudge in the right direction – that goes for church family or the lost.
Suddenly I recalled a song we would sing at college devotion time. Continue reading

What is truth? (part 2)

what-is-truth2The entirety of Your word is truth, Ps 119:160

I’m going to continue on the subject of truth.

Can there be more than one truth? I may be wrong but I don’t think there can in the exact same way. Continue reading

What is truth? (part 1)

what_is_truth-LRGPilate said to Him, “What is truth?” John 18:38

It is the question that everyone wants answered.
You are living in a world that says one thing is the truth and then will change it to the opposite and declare the truth again. Continue reading

Judge yourself!

judge yourselfI had someone ask me about judgment. Are you judged even if you are saved? I believe you are but there are restrictions.

It is written, if we would judge ourselves, we would not be judged. 1 Cor 11:31 Continue reading

Sick for God

grace2This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God. John 11:4

I am starting to see more people come to CrossRoads for healing prayer. It’s a variety of many things and the recipients are different ages.
Is it possible to be sick and it be the will of God? Continue reading

Training

weights

I got up late this morning and had to repost a previous Morning Thought.

I remember in high school that we had to do some weight training. Everyone got a turn at bench pressing; some were able to push up 200 lbs. while others only managed 90 lbs.
I found myself somewhere in between lifting around 130 lbs. Continue reading

What does it mean to “take up your cross”?

take up cross8Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. Luke 9:23-24 Continue reading

Son Worshiper

son worshiperI have just returned from vacation in Ormond Beach Florida. It was very relaxing and I enjoyed time with my wife, daughter, son-in-law, and all grandkids.
One of the great things about a beach is the ability to just walk up and down the sand an see what can be found. Continue reading