I can see Matthew’s contemplative response as he thinks back on his adventures with Jesus. This time he is relaying Jesus’ handling of temptation. Jesus had to face temptation to be able to empathize with our plight as we come face to face with various temptations. Hebrews 2:18 confirms this. ...
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‘Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.’ Deuteronomy 31:6 (NIV) Memorial Day…celebrated every year, on the last Monday of the month. We attend parades, we take flowers to the cemeteries, ...
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Feeding the Spirit to Defeat the Flesh The battle began at exactly 5:30 am. My body lay wrenched across my bed snuggled deep beneath my fluffy and ohhh soooo soft comforter. I heard the dreaded sound clanging like a fresh piece of chalk pressed against the board too tight. Quickly, ...
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