Monthly Archives: March 2017

Cut Off!

I am deeply concerned by what I see as a growing trend. The very idea of it is enough to cause me to want to shake the offending party and tell them to wake up. It seems to me that … Continue reading

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Our, Us, We

Do you remember when Jesus’ disciples asked Him to teach them how to pray? (Luke 11:1) Apparently, John the Baptist had taught his followers, and Jesus’ disciples thought they should have a similar lesson. Perhaps they had experienced Him praying, … Continue reading

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Ignore the Side Issues

When Satan offered Jesus “all the kingdoms of the world” (Matthew 4:8-9), Jesus apparently didn’t give it the slightest consideration. And I find it fascinating that Jesus didn’t even question whether the devil had the authority or the ability to … Continue reading

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What’s the Higher Truth?

Do you remember in the Bible when Satan quoted Scripture? It was when he was tempting Jesus in the wilderness. And Satan actually quotes the Word of God to the Word made flesh. The first time I really thought about … Continue reading

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Been Practicing Your Fencing?

When Satan tempted Jesus in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-10), how did Jesus combat the temptations? He proclaimed the Word of God over and above the temptations of the enemy. When Satan suggested that Jesus – who had been fasting for … Continue reading

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