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Earlier this year, my husband and I decided to adopt a 10-week-old German Shepherd puppy. We named her Sadie, and I was obsessed with her from the get-go. I have wanted a German Shepherd ever since I was a little girl, so this was a dream come true for me. However, what wasn’t a dream come true was potty training this very stubborn animal who seemed to like using the bathroom inside much more than she liked using it outside.
Read MoreYes, you read the title correctly. And no, I didn’t mean to say “fall” instead of “fail.” I think so often, when we get prideful, when we think we’ll never fail in certain ways, that pride and arrogance is what precedes our biggest mistakes and slip-ups.
Read MorePart of being a human is facing temptation. But it is possible for us to have victory over our temptations with the help of the Holy Spirit, because being filled with the Holy Spirit is the first step in preparing for the temptations that will come our way. We must also realize that a major part of refusing temptation is saying “No!”
Read MoreYes, you read the title correctly. And no, I didn’t mean to say “fall” instead of “fail.” I think so often, when we get prideful, when we think we’ll never fail in certain ways, that pride and arrogance is what precedes our biggest mistakes and slip-ups.
Read MorePart of being a human is facing temptation. But it is possible for us to have victory over our temptations with the help of the Holy Spirit, because being filled with the Holy Spirit is the first step in preparing for the temptations that will come our way. We must also realize that a major part of refusing temptation is saying “No!”
Read MoreThe fourth chapter of Luke starts with, “Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit…” If you have read this story before, you may have skimmed over this part of the verse. But I don’t want you to miss the importance of this point. Jesus intentionally refueled His Spirit for times like these. He had spent time in prayer with His Father, asking for wisdom and strength as He continued His ministry on earth. And in doing so, He was preparing Himself to be able to withstand temptation, whenever it arose.
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