Tag archive: distraction
Defeating The Past
He had not taken a drink in 13 years. 2 Samuel 8:1-18 Reference: “In the course of time, David defeated the Philistines and subdued them, and he took Metheg Ammah from the control of the Philistines.” 2 Samuel 8:1 NIV Explore: One of the characters in a TV show I recently watched was an alcoholic….
Right Action, Wrong Time
What they are doing is not wrong, it’s just done at the wrong time. Luke 10:38-42 Reference: But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to…
Stopping Along The Way
He doesn’t do as he is asked straight away. Luke 9:57-62 Reference: Still another said, “I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say goodbye to my family.” (Luke 9:61 NIV) Explore: We’re currently fighting an obedience battle with one of our boys. It’s not that he is outright disobedient, it’s…
Acne Is Not Cool
When I finally got the courage to speak to a close and honest friend about my skin, I was shocked at her response. Matthew 14:22-36 Reference: v.30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” (TNIV Bible) Explore: Last year, for some unknown reason, I…