temptation

Who tempts me?

20 June by Matthew Fry

“13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone;14 but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed.” – James 1:13 A few months ago we began a curriculum with the middle schools [...]

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Confidence in Your Leaders

26 April by Matthew Fry

“17 Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.” -Hebrews 13:17 Have you ever had a job or [...]

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An Empathizing God

17 April by Matthew Fry

14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, [...]

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I lied about my leftovers

27 March by Matthew Fry

“Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” Luke 10:36 Temptation is all around us. The curriculum that I’m working through with my group of middle school students compared the temptation of being selfish to a ninja. I’m pretty sure that is one [...]

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How To Overcome Temptation

24 December by Emily Riley
How To Overcome Temptation and Sin

I’ve been thinking recently about the many stories of infidelity in the news over the past few months.  Whether it’s a prominent politician, a famous athlete, or some other celebrity, one often looks at the situation and wonders, “What were they thinking?”   In many instances, those who have fallen seem to have the perfect life: [...]

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