Posts with the tag “tempting”

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord." - Isaiah 55:8    Have you ever felt like you needed to know what God was doing in your life, almost like you were His project manager, checking in to make sure things were going according to plan? It’s tempting to want to track His progress and understand each step He’s taking, especially when life feels unc...  Read More

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. - Proverbs 3:5   At some point in each of our lifetimes, we will experience the devastation of loss. It's a pain that cuts deep, leaving us feeling shattered and alone. In moments of devastation, it can be tempting to question God's plan, to wonder why He would allow such heartache to enter our lives. But even in the...  Read More

“One day he went into the house to attend to his duties, and none of the household servants was inside. She caught him by his cloak and said, ‘Come to bed with me!’ But he left his cloak in her hand and ran out of the house.” - Genesis 39:11-12Over the last few days, we have talked about Joseph. Yesterday, we talked about his refusal to sleep with Potiphar’s wife. We know WHY Joseph chose not to. ...  Read More