There are many battles in this life that we have to fight. We face a barrage of different temptations everyday and it can be hard to be spiritually strong all the time. In our weakness, sin slips into our lives and we can be spiritually injured or killed. However, Jesus conquered death and we can […]
Author: Matthew Tompkins
Our Price for Denial
Jesus said, “Amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” Judas, said in reply, “Surely it is not I, Rabbi?” Later, Jesus went off three different times to pray and each time He returned, He found His disciples asleep. Even Peter, Jesus’s closest disciple, said, “Though all may have their faith in […]
It’s easy to be skeptical in life. Being skeptical can sometimes be a good thing because there are many people who try to take advantage of us. I get texts and emails every week trying to trick me into clicking a link that leads to a malicious website. With a little bit of knowledge and […]
Was Blind, but Now I See
Like many people, I’m not a huge fan of driving at night. It’s hard to see when it’s dark and I can easily miss a turn, especially if I’m not familiar with the area. However, when I have knowledge about my journey and I drive during the light of day or not in the stiff […]
We all seek to have purpose in life. Some of my worst days are those spent doing nothing and my best are those where I am productive and am able to accomplish something. Why are we here? What is the meaning of life? We all have a thirst within us for something more, but what […]
Rise and Do Not Be Afraid
We are on the brink of nuclear war. Russia is getting desperate and North Korea’s leader is always trying to start something. Prices are going up and people are feeling the financial strain. It’s even hard to feel safe in our own schools and cities with all the violence going on. It’s easy to be […]
Lead Us Not into Temptation
As long as we are in this world, we will be subject to temptation. It doesn’t matter how strong we are, none of us are immune to it. Even Jesus was tempted to do evil and go against God’s plan for Him. While we can’t escape temptation, we can make it easier to resist. If […]