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Oak Island revisited

Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in…

Trouble in paradise

When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when…

Kryptonite

For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. -Philippians 4:13 (NLT) You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He…

Pokémon GO vs the spiritual walk

Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. -Colossians 3:2 (ESV) Pokémon GO? On a devotionals site? Are you serious? Yes….

Finishing well

As Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and his heart was not fully devoted to the Lord his God, as the heart of…

The Goliath of sexual temptation

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. -1 Peter 5:8 (NIV) In Greek mythology,…

Never enough time

Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves…

Eternal savings

Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. -Colossians 3:2 (NIV) Here in the United States, the day after Thanksgiving Day is Black Friday, which has…

Decoys

I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. -Psalms 119:15 (NIV) At the time of this writing (November 2015), there’s a dwindling furor over a Starbucks Christmas…

One deliberate step at a time

“Commit your actions to the LORD, and your plans will succeed.” -‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭16:3‬ ‭(NLT)‬‬ Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own…