Tag Archives: temptation

The Road That Makes All the Difference

Posted on October 11, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Our reflection this week is by Traci Rabenstein, director of Mission Advancement for the Church of the Brethren. Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. — Matthew 4:1 During my junior … Continue reading →

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We Haven’t Been Up to Bat Yet

Posted on September 9, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

This week’s Words for the Week is a tongue in cheek message that resonates a real truth Temptation tries to blind us to other possibilities. Consider this, for example. A business man driving home from work one day saw a … Continue reading →

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Final Lenten Thoughts

Posted on April 18, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

There is no biblical mandate for the observance of Lent, although the model is in commemoration of the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert before beginning His public ministry, during which He endured temptation by Satan. This whole … Continue reading →

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Journey to the Cross

Posted on March 24, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

So then, with endurance, let’s also run the race that is laid out in front of us. Hebrews 12:1 As we grow and become who God has created us to be, we journey through times of waiting, temptation and struggle. … Continue reading →

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