by Paul Chapman | Jul 18, 2020 | Encouragement, Poetry
“..and as thy days, so shall thy strength be.” Deuteronomy 32:25b ONE DAY AT A TIMEby Annie Johnson Flint (1866-1932) One day at a time, with its failures and fears,With its hurts and mistakes, with its weakness and tears,With its portion of pain and...
by Paul E Chapman | Aug 22, 2018 | addiction, Sin, Temptation, victory
God is the Deliverer, not the tempter. James 1:13 “Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:” The word “tempt” has two primary meanings in the Bible. It is vital...
by Paul E Chapman | Aug 15, 2018 | addiction, Sin, Temptation
Your heart can be soft or hard. Which is it right now? A tender heart is absolutely necessary for the Christian. God warns us to guard our heart diligently because all of life’s actions and emotions flow through it. Satan works restlessly to corrupt the heart...
by Paul E Chapman | Aug 11, 2018 | addiction, Sin, Teaching, Temptation
Sin changes the way you see the world. The more you sin, the more foolish you become. Reject temptation and be wise. Psalm 53:1 “The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: There is none that doeth...
by Paul E Chapman | Aug 10, 2018 | addiction, Sin, Suffering, Teaching, Temptation
Sin promises happiness but steals joy. That’s a trade you don’t want to make. Psalm 51:12 “Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; And uphold me with thy free spirit.” Joy is gladness from God. It is different than happiness. Happiness is...