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Growing in Self-Control
Growing in Self-Control
Getting Started...
Getting Started...
Criticizing Is Not A Sport
- Jun 3, 2023
Criticizing Is Not A Sport
Opportunities for Growth
- Jun 2, 2023
Opportunities for Growth
Into-Me-See
- Jun 1, 2023
Into-Me-See
Respond Versus React
- May 31, 2023
Respond Versus React
Always With Us
- May 30, 2023
Always With Us
Honoring the Sacrifice
- May 29, 2023
Honoring the Sacrifice
Trusted With the Little Things
- May 28, 2023
Trusted With the Little Things
Criticizing Others
- May 27, 2023
Criticizing Others
Foundation Fixer
- May 26, 2023
Foundation Fixer
Look Up and Find Him
- May 25, 2023
Look Up and Find Him
One Kind Word
- May 24, 2023
One Kind Word
Growing in Peace
- May 23, 2023
Growing in Peace
God's Masterpiece
- May 22, 2023
God's Masterpiece
Shifting My Focus
- May 21, 2023
Shifting My Focus
The Best Policy
- May 20, 2023
The Best Policy
Battling Fear
- May 19, 2023
Battling Fear
Why Worry Grows
- May 18, 2023
Why Worry Grows
Good Enough
- May 17, 2023
Good Enough
Goodness From the Very Beginning
- May 16, 2023
Goodness From the Very Beginning
Activating What You Have
- May 15, 2023
Activating What You Have
Happy Mother's Day
- May 14, 2023
Happy Mother's Day
Stand
- May 13, 2023
Stand
Listen, Then Do It!
- May 12, 2023
Listen, Then Do It!
A Better Life
- May 11, 2023
A Better Life
Fill My Cup
- May 10, 2023
Fill My Cup
What is Goodness?
- May 9, 2023
What is Goodness?
Before and After Pictures
- May 8, 2023
Before and After Pictures
Can All Sin Be Forgiven?
- May 7, 2023
Can All Sin Be Forgiven?
Default Setting
- May 6, 2023
Default Setting
A Peaceful Heart
- May 5, 2023
A Peaceful Heart
Broken Down Walls
- May 4, 2023
Broken Down Walls
God's Care
- May 3, 2023
God's Care
Cast Your Net
- May 2, 2023
Cast Your Net
The Joy of Forgiveness
- May 1, 2023
The Joy of Forgiveness
Not Immune to Self Pride
- Apr 30, 2023
Not Immune to Self Pride
Workin' for the Lord
- Apr 29, 2023
Workin' for the Lord
Wise Investments for Life
- Apr 28, 2023
Wise Investments for Life
Do I Have to Forgive More Than Once?
- Apr 27, 2023
Do I Have to Forgive More Than Once?
Choices
- Apr 26, 2023
Choices
APRIL - JUNE 2023
JANUARY - MARCH 2023
OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2022
July - September 2022
April - June 2022
January - March 2022
October - December 2021
July - September 2021
April - June 2021
January - March 2021
Winning the Day Spiritually
Want More in 2021?
- Dec 31, 2020
Want More in 2021?
Happy Memories
- Dec 30, 2020
Happy Memories
Your Shepherd is Near
- Dec 29, 2020
Your Shepherd is Near
Joy in Discouraging Times
- Dec 28, 2020
Joy in Discouraging Times
He Is With You, Even in the Dark
- Dec 27, 2020
He Is With You, Even in the Dark
A Special Bond
- Dec 26, 2020
A Special Bond
Christmas Peace, Everlasting Peace
- Dec 25, 2020
Christmas Peace, Everlasting Peace
CHRISTMAS EVE EXCITEMENT
- Dec 24, 2020
CHRISTMAS EVE EXCITEMENT
God Remembers What We Forget
- Dec 23, 2020
God Remembers What We Forget
Be Still
- Dec 22, 2020
Be Still
The Thought Struggle
- Dec 21, 2020
The Thought Struggle
Peace in Discouraging Times
- Dec 20, 2020
Peace in Discouraging Times
God Is There
- Dec 19, 2020
God Is There
Close to the Brokenhearted
- Dec 18, 2020
Close to the Brokenhearted
Day-By-Day Focus
- Dec 17, 2020
Day-By-Day Focus
The Darkest Moments
- Dec 16, 2020
The Darkest Moments
An Extra Hour
- Dec 15, 2020
An Extra Hour
Self-Talk and Your Faith Walk
- Dec 14, 2020
Self-Talk and Your Faith Walk
Isolated
- Dec 13, 2020
Isolated
Where Do You Stand With Jesus?
- Dec 12, 2020
Where Do You Stand With Jesus?
Hope in Discouraging Times
- Dec 11, 2020
Hope in Discouraging Times
Hope After Divorce
- Dec 10, 2020
Hope After Divorce
Lone Wolf
- Dec 9, 2020
Lone Wolf
Getting into the Word
- Dec 8, 2020
Getting into the Word
Managing the Dark Side of Me
- Dec 7, 2020
Managing the Dark Side of Me
Until It's Gone
- Dec 6, 2020
Until It's Gone
Doing Good
- Dec 5, 2020
Doing Good
A Craving
- Dec 4, 2020
A Craving
Listen, Then Do It!
- Dec 3, 2020
Listen, Then Do It!
Past and Future
- Dec 2, 2020
Past and Future
Live Honorably
- Dec 1, 2020
Live Honorably
What About Your Brother or Sister?
- Nov 30, 2020
What About Your Brother or Sister?
Waiting on God
- Nov 29, 2020
Waiting on God
Numbering the Days
- Nov 28, 2020
Numbering the Days
Abram and Lot
- Nov 27, 2020
Abram and Lot
Straight Ahead
- Nov 26, 2020
Straight Ahead
The Blame Game
- Nov 25, 2020
The Blame Game
Don't Climb the Ladder
- Nov 24, 2020
Don't Climb the Ladder
Accountability
- Nov 23, 2020
Accountability
Time is a Gift
- Nov 22, 2020
Time is a Gift
Making the Most of Every Opportunity
- Nov 21, 2020
Making the Most of Every Opportunity
All I Need
- Nov 20, 2020
All I Need
The Renewal
- Nov 19, 2020
The Renewal
Start Simple
- Nov 18, 2020
Start Simple
Change in Thought and Direction
- Nov 17, 2020
Change in Thought and Direction
Pray!
- Nov 16, 2020
Pray!
Bought With a Price
- Nov 15, 2020
Bought With a Price
Ants Have Their Ways
- Nov 14, 2020
Ants Have Their Ways
A Heart at Peace
- Nov 13, 2020
A Heart at Peace
The Foundation
- Nov 12, 2020
The Foundation
Us Versus Them
- Nov 11, 2020
Us Versus Them
Crown Fixing
- Nov 10, 2020
Crown Fixing
Be an Example
- Nov 9, 2020
Be an Example
Bringing Joy
- Nov 8, 2020
Bringing Joy
Workin' for the Lord
- Nov 7, 2020
Workin' for the Lord
Wait with God
- Nov 6, 2020
Wait with God
The Starting Point
- Nov 5, 2020
The Starting Point
Don't Stir the Pot!
- Nov 4, 2020
Don't Stir the Pot!
The Dust Storm of Criticism
- Nov 3, 2020
The Dust Storm of Criticism
Resist the Darkness; Engage the Light!
- Nov 2, 2020
Resist the Darkness; Engage the Light!
Just Ask
- Nov 1, 2020
Just Ask
Trusted With the Little Things
- Oct 31, 2020
Trusted With the Little Things
Hand It Over
- Oct 30, 2020
Hand It Over
Count Your Blessings
- Oct 29, 2020
Count Your Blessings
Reactions and Actions
- Oct 28, 2020
Reactions and Actions
Build Up Rather Than Tear Down
- Oct 27, 2020
Build Up Rather Than Tear Down
The Best Path
- Oct 26, 2020
The Best Path
No Flaw
- Oct 25, 2020
No Flaw
Get Up and Git'r Done
- Oct 24, 2020
Get Up and Git'r Done
I Am Your God!
- Oct 23, 2020
I Am Your God!
Contentment: Wilderness Lessons
- Oct 22, 2020
Contentment: Wilderness Lessons
That Was Me!
- Oct 21, 2020
That Was Me!
Putting Down the Criticism Gun
- Oct 20, 2020
Putting Down the Criticism Gun
Temptation: What's Guiding Your Life?
- Oct 19, 2020
Temptation: What's Guiding Your Life?
He is Close By
- Oct 18, 2020
He is Close By
Anger: Dumb Dogs?
- Oct 17, 2020
Anger: Dumb Dogs?
God Makes It Good
- Oct 16, 2020
God Makes It Good
Contentment: Right Where You Are
- Oct 15, 2020
Contentment: Right Where You Are
Defenseless
- Oct 14, 2020
Defenseless
Accept Each Other!
- Oct 13, 2020
Accept Each Other!
Temptation: Live In Freedom!
- Oct 12, 2020
Temptation: Live In Freedom!
Jesus Understands
- Oct 11, 2020
Jesus Understands
Anger: Bomb Defusal
- Oct 10, 2020
Anger: Bomb Defusal
Don't Believe the Lies!
- Oct 9, 2020
Don't Believe the Lies!
Ask For It!
- Oct 8, 2020
Ask For It!
Anger: Body Armor
- Oct 7, 2020
Anger: Body Armor
Stingy Criticism, Generous Grace
- Oct 6, 2020
Stingy Criticism, Generous Grace
Temptation: Who Are Your Friends?
- Oct 5, 2020
Temptation: Who Are Your Friends?
Light the Way
- Oct 4, 2020
Light the Way
Anger: What to Avoid
- Oct 3, 2020
Anger: What to Avoid
Jesus Walks With You
- Oct 2, 2020
Jesus Walks With You
Ask For It!
- Oct 1, 2020
Ask For It!
Anger: Holding Back
- Sep 30, 2020
Anger: Holding Back
Easy to Criticize
- Sep 29, 2020
Easy to Criticize
Temptation: Dealing With Your Thoughts
- Sep 28, 2020
Temptation: Dealing With Your Thoughts
Every Tear Matters
- Sep 27, 2020
Every Tear Matters
Anger: Soft Target
- Sep 26, 2020
Anger: Soft Target
Trusting When You're Overwhelmed
- Sep 25, 2020
Trusting When You're Overwhelmed
Dwelling in the House of the Lord
- Sep 24, 2020
Dwelling in the House of the Lord
Anger: Do's and Don'ts
- Sep 23, 2020
Anger: Do's and Don'ts
Let Go and Start to Love
- Sep 22, 2020
Let Go and Start to Love
Temptation: Recognize the Source
- Sep 21, 2020
Temptation: Recognize the Source
Masterpiece
- Sep 20, 2020
Masterpiece
Anger: Hot to Cool
- Sep 19, 2020
Anger: Hot to Cool
Hope in God
- Sep 18, 2020
Hope in God
A Lotta "Why-Don't-Ya's"
- Sep 17, 2020
A Lotta "Why-Don't-Ya's"
Turn Away
- Sep 16, 2020
Turn Away
Spiritual Thermostat
- Sep 15, 2020
Spiritual Thermostat
Stay Alert
- Sep 14, 2020
Stay Alert
Blind in the Trials
- Sep 13, 2020
Blind in the Trials
Living For God
- Sep 12, 2020
Living For God
Look Beyond Your Troubles
- Sep 11, 2020
Look Beyond Your Troubles
What is Contentment?
- Sep 10, 2020
What is Contentment?
The Usual Suspects
- Sep 9, 2020
The Usual Suspects
Wisdom At Any Age
- Sep 8, 2020
Wisdom At Any Age
Temptation: Run
- Sep 7, 2020
Temptation: Run
Satisfaction in God
- Sep 6, 2020
Satisfaction in God
Choose Joy
- Sep 5, 2020
Choose Joy
Look Up
- Sep 4, 2020
Look Up
Wisdom About Friends
- Sep 3, 2020
Wisdom About Friends
Stone Throwers
- Sep 2, 2020
Stone Throwers
Finding Peace for My Questions
- Sep 1, 2020
Finding Peace for My Questions
Temptation: Avoid It!
- Aug 31, 2020
Temptation: Avoid It!
Who are You Working For?
- Aug 30, 2020
Who are You Working For?
Finding Your Spiritual GPS
- Aug 29, 2020
Finding Your Spiritual GPS
Expecting Contentedly
- Aug 28, 2020
Expecting Contentedly
Roots
- Aug 27, 2020
Roots
The OTHER Left!
- Aug 26, 2020
The OTHER Left!
High School, COVID, and Jesus
- Aug 25, 2020
High School, COVID, and Jesus
Lazy is Poor
- Aug 24, 2020
Lazy is Poor
The Climb
- Aug 23, 2020
The Climb
Focus on This One Thing
- Aug 22, 2020
Focus on This One Thing
Signs of Contentment
- Aug 21, 2020
Signs of Contentment
Crave It!
- Aug 20, 2020
Crave It!
Close the Fist
- Aug 19, 2020
Close the Fist
Be an Example
- Aug 18, 2020
Be an Example
Help Each Other
- Aug 17, 2020
Help Each Other
Until It's Gone
- Aug 16, 2020
Until It's Gone
Doing Good
- Aug 15, 2020
Doing Good
Godliness With Contentment
- Aug 14, 2020
Godliness With Contentment
Listen, Then Do It!
- Aug 13, 2020
Listen, Then Do It!
Past and Future
- Aug 12, 2020
Past and Future
Live Honorably
- Aug 11, 2020
Live Honorably
What About Your Brother or Sister?
- Aug 10, 2020
What About Your Brother or Sister?
Waiting On God
- Aug 9, 2020
Waiting On God
Numbering the Days
- Aug 8, 2020
Numbering the Days
Perspective, Peace, and Contentment
- Aug 7, 2020
Perspective, Peace, and Contentment
Straight Ahead
- Aug 6, 2020
Straight Ahead
The Blame Game
- Aug 5, 2020
The Blame Game
Don't Climb the Ladder
- Aug 4, 2020
Don't Climb the Ladder
Accountability
- Aug 3, 2020
Accountability
Time is a Gift
- Aug 2, 2020
Time is a Gift
Making the Most of Every Opportunity
- Aug 1, 2020
Making the Most of Every Opportunity
All I Need
- Jul 31, 2020
All I Need
The Renewal
- Jul 30, 2020
The Renewal
Start Simple
- Jul 29, 2020
Start Simple
Change in Thought and Direction
- Jul 28, 2020
Change in Thought and Direction
Pray!
- Jul 27, 2020
Pray!
Bought With a Price
- Jul 26, 2020
Bought With a Price
Ants Have Their Ways
- Jul 25, 2020
Ants Have Their Ways
A Heart at Peace
- Jul 24, 2020
A Heart at Peace
The Foundation
- Jul 23, 2020
The Foundation
Us Versus Them
- Jul 22, 2020
Us Versus Them
Crown Fixing
- Jul 21, 2020
Crown Fixing
Be an Example
- Jul 20, 2020
Be an Example
Bringing Joy
- Jul 19, 2020
Bringing Joy
Workin' for the Lord
- Jul 18, 2020
Workin' for the Lord
Wait with God
- Jul 17, 2020
Wait with God
The Starting Point
- Jul 16, 2020
The Starting Point
Don't Stir the Pot!
- Jul 15, 2020
Don't Stir the Pot!
The Dust Storm of Criticism
- Jul 14, 2020
The Dust Storm of Criticism
Resist the Darkness; Engage the Light!
- Jul 13, 2020
Resist the Darkness; Engage the Light!
Just Ask
- Jul 12, 2020
Just Ask
Trusted With the Little Things
- Jul 11, 2020
Trusted With the Little Things
Hand It Over
- Jul 10, 2020
Hand It Over
Count Your Blessings
- Jul 9, 2020
Count Your Blessings
Reactions and Actions
- Jul 8, 2020
Reactions and Actions
Build Up Rather Than Tear Down
- Jul 7, 2020
Build Up Rather Than Tear Down
The Best Path
- Jul 6, 2020
The Best Path
No Flaw
- Jul 5, 2020
No Flaw
Get Up and Git'r Done
- Jul 4, 2020
Get Up and Git'r Done
I am Your God!
- Jul 3, 2020
I am Your God!
Contentment: Wilderness Lessons
- Jul 2, 2020
Contentment: Wilderness Lessons
That was Me!
- Jul 1, 2020
That was Me!
Putting Down the Criticism Gun
- Jun 30, 2020
Putting Down the Criticism Gun
What's Guiding Your Life?
- Jun 29, 2020
What's Guiding Your Life?
He is Close By
- Jun 28, 2020
He is Close By
Anger: Dumb Dogs?
- Jun 27, 2020
Anger: Dumb Dogs?
God Makes It Good
- Jun 26, 2020
God Makes It Good
Contentment: Right Where You Are
- Jun 25, 2020
Contentment: Right Where You Are
Defenseless
- Jun 24, 2020
Defenseless
Accept Each Other!
- Jun 23, 2020
Accept Each Other!
Temptation: Live In Freedom!
- Jun 22, 2020
Temptation: Live In Freedom!
Jesus Understands
- Jun 21, 2020
Jesus Understands
Anger: Bomb Defusal
- Jun 20, 2020
Anger: Bomb Defusal
Don't Believe the Lies!
- Jun 19, 2020
Don't Believe the Lies!
Ask For It!
- Jun 18, 2020
Ask For It!
Anger: Body Armor
- Jun 17, 2020
Anger: Body Armor
Stingy Criticism, Generous Grace
- Jun 16, 2020
Stingy Criticism, Generous Grace
Temptation: Who Are Your Friends?
- Jun 15, 2020
Temptation: Who Are Your Friends?
Light the Way
- Jun 14, 2020
Light the Way
Anger: What to Avoid
- Jun 13, 2020
Anger: What to Avoid
Jesus Walks With You
- Jun 12, 2020
Jesus Walks With You
Ask For It!
- Jun 11, 2020
Ask For It!
Anger - Holding Back
- Jun 10, 2020
Anger - Holding Back
Easy to Criticize
- Jun 9, 2020
Easy to Criticize
Temptation: Dealing With Your Thoughts
- Jun 8, 2020
Temptation: Dealing With Your Thoughts
Every Tear Matters
- Jun 7, 2020
Every Tear Matters
Anger: Soft Target
- Jun 6, 2020
Anger: Soft Target
Trusting When You're Overwhelmed
- Jun 5, 2020
Trusting When You're Overwhelmed
Dwelling in the House of the Lord
- Jun 4, 2020
Dwelling in the House of the Lord
Anger: Do's and Don'ts
- Jun 3, 2020
Anger: Do's and Don'ts
Let Go and Start to Love
- Jun 2, 2020
Let Go and Start to Love
Temptation: Recognize the Source
- Jun 1, 2020
Temptation: Recognize the Source
Masterpiece
- May 31, 2020
Masterpiece
Anger: Hot to Cool
- May 30, 2020
Anger: Hot to Cool
Hope in God
- May 29, 2020
Hope in God
A Lotta "Why-Don't-Ya's"
- May 28, 2020
A Lotta "Why-Don't-Ya's"
Turn Away
- May 27, 2020
Turn Away
Spiritual Thermostat
- May 26, 2020
Spiritual Thermostat
Stay Alert
- May 25, 2020
Stay Alert
Blind in the Trials
- May 24, 2020
Blind in the Trials
Living For God
- May 23, 2020
Living For God
Look Beyond Your Troubles
- May 22, 2020
Look Beyond Your Troubles
What is Contentment?
- May 21, 2020
What is Contentment?
The Usual Suspects
- May 20, 2020
The Usual Suspects
Wisdom At Any Age
- May 19, 2020
Wisdom At Any Age
Temptation: Run
- May 18, 2020
Temptation: Run
Satisfaction in God
- May 17, 2020
Satisfaction in God
Choose Joy
- May 16, 2020
Choose Joy
Look Up
- May 15, 2020
Look Up
Draw Near
- May 14, 2020
Draw Near
Temptation Ruins Relationships
- May 13, 2020
Temptation Ruins Relationships
Wisdom About Friends
- May 12, 2020
Wisdom About Friends
Temptation: Avoid It!
- May 11, 2020
Temptation: Avoid It!
Use Your Spiritual Eyes
- May 10, 2020
Use Your Spiritual Eyes
Be Inspired
- May 9, 2020
Be Inspired
Hope in Your Heart
- May 8, 2020
Hope in Your Heart
Hearing, Listening, Doing...
- May 7, 2020
Hearing, Listening, Doing...
New Strength For The Journey
- May 6, 2020
New Strength For The Journey
Instructions for Life
- May 5, 2020
Instructions for Life
Tempted By Destructive Thoughts
- May 4, 2020
Tempted By Destructive Thoughts
God Knows
- May 3, 2020
God Knows
God Loves You Regardless!
- May 2, 2020
God Loves You Regardless!
Finding Rest
- May 1, 2020
Finding Rest
With His Love
- Apr 30, 2020
With His Love
Righteous Anger
- Apr 29, 2020
Righteous Anger
Where Do You Stand With Jesus?
- Apr 28, 2020
Where Do You Stand With Jesus?
Tempted By Fear and Anxiety
- Apr 27, 2020
Tempted By Fear and Anxiety
God Is With You
- Apr 26, 2020
God Is With You
Finding Your Spiritual GPS
- Apr 25, 2020
Finding Your Spiritual GPS
Growing Through Difficult Times
- Apr 24, 2020
Growing Through Difficult Times
Sin and Anger Are Disconnected
- Apr 23, 2020
Sin and Anger Are Disconnected
Staying Connected
- Apr 22, 2020
Staying Connected
Staying in the Race
- Apr 21, 2020
Staying in the Race
Jesus Will Carry You Through
- Apr 20, 2020
Jesus Will Carry You Through
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Bible Verses: Proverbs 4:23
“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life."
Reflect and Respond:
Having a plan in place helps, so if possible, make a plan to help you avoid temptation today. Here are some additional verses to help you focus your thoughts: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Psalm 119:11, James 4:7. Finally, how can we pray for you today?
Prayer:
Father, I confess my sin to You and thank You for Your forgiveness. I know that through You I can have victory over temptation. Help me to avoid temptation and live in Your victorious power today. Amen.
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In my strenght I will never be able to overcome temptation and sin. But in Christ Jesus and in His Word is my strenght and my victory. PTL.
I enjoyed listening to this message today about temptation. It was helpful.
Lord please forgive me of my sins known and unknown
Great insight and advise !
Thank you Arnie, for the insight, I am reading my bible every day. I came a Christ follower at the age of nine years old.
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