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Execute Order 66

In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes. -Judges 21:25 (NASB) In the 2005 movie Star Wars: Revenge…

The pilgrimage

Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. -1 Peter 2:11 (ESV) I was…

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…

When you slip on the ladder

The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his…

Bad sequels: The seeds of future problems

They did not destroy the peoples, Concerning whom the Lord had commanded them, But they mingled with the Gentiles And learned their works; They served their idols, Which…

The Goliath of idolatry

Break down their altars, smash their sacred stones and cut down their Asherah poles. -Exodus‬ ‭34:13‬ ‭(NIV) We all have that shiny, forbidden thing that keeps calling us…tempting…

When the old you rises up again

As obedient children, do not be conformed to the desires of your former ignorance. -1 Peter 1:14 (HCSB) As far as the east is from the west, so…

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,…

Which voice to heed?

And after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice. -1 Kings 19:12 (KJV) “You will…

Don’t let the hate flow through you

Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. -Ephesians 4:2 (NLT) Bear with each other and…

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