Category: Battling Sin

Battling Sin, Doubt, Just Life, Pride, Suffering

How to Respond When God Says No According to John 3:27

Recently I spent some time meditating on John 3:27. When I come to my morning devotions I never doubt that what I will be reading in God’s Word will be true and relevant, but I wasn't expecting how applicable this verse would be to my family's current situation. If you're on my email list, then … Continue reading How to Respond When God Says No According to John 3:27

Doubt, Just Life, Suffering

For All Those Who Have Said Too Many Goodbyes

In many ways, this past year for my family has been a year of goodbyes. In our recent move to Montana, we had to say goodbye to our church family and dear friends. But when you move, it’s more than just the people you say goodbye to. When you move you say farewell to your … Continue reading For All Those Who Have Said Too Many Goodbyes

Battling Sin, Just Life, Spiritual Disciplines

I Tried to Fight Sin Without Scripture

At the time I’m writing this, it’s been a rough past few days. I’ve been battling some sinful thoughts and, for the most part, have been failing to win. It started out as just one little thought that briefly flickered across my brain. By the end of the week, it was a full on deluge … Continue reading I Tried to Fight Sin Without Scripture

Battling Sin, Doubt

6 Things I Find Helpful When Battling Doubt: Part 2

A couple months ago, I experienced an intense struggle with doubt. In my last blog post, I shared the first three things that I found (and still find) helpful when I am tempted to question God. First, we looked at Asaph, an Old Testament worship leader, and took encouragement from the realization that we are … Continue reading 6 Things I Find Helpful When Battling Doubt: Part 2

Battling Sin, Doubt

6 Things I Find Helpful When Battling Doubt: Part 1

The Christian life is not for the faint hearted. It’s full of spiritual warfare against the fiery arrows of unseen enemies and the nasty pulls of our own flesh. Of course, God has promised all His children that He will bring His good work in us to completion on the day of Jesus Christ (Phil. … Continue reading 6 Things I Find Helpful When Battling Doubt: Part 1

Battling Sin, Fear, Suffering

4 Ways to Fight Fear in the Midst of the Coronavirus

As I considered all the new developments with the Coronavirus, I found myself struggling with fear. It’s easy to be afraid, especially when everyone around us is afraid too. Christians, however, are not called to walk in fear. We are called to walk in courage and boldness, knowing that our hope is not in health … Continue reading 4 Ways to Fight Fear in the Midst of the Coronavirus