“For we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it either. If we have food and covering, with these we shall be content. But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a… Read More Money, Money, Money
It was Saturday evening and Layne was waiting outside of the mansion for Olivia. He expected her to arrive at any minute. She had called earlier that day to remind him about their date. “I didn’t forget, you know,” he told her. “I didn’t want to take any chances,” was her reply. “By the way,… Read More Dinner With Olivia
He was out walking on the moors. Yesterday, he had left soon after returning to the mansion from church. He had changed and was on his way out when he ran into Sable. After their little exchange, he walked out of the door and didn’t return until well after two in the morning. He stripped… Read More Escape to the Moors
No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it – 1 Corinthians 10:13, NKJV Temptation is something we all face. Even Jesus… Read More Facing Temptation
“This is goodbye until we see each other again in London,” Max said to Jabulani. They were alone outside of her family’s house. He had come to say goodbye to her parents. He and Avianna were leaving on an early flight in the morning. “I’m going to miss you,” Jabulani told him. She longed to… Read More Saying Goodbye…For Now
She looked at the water longingly. Should she do it? The temptation was overwhelming. Gripping the rail, she imagined how she would do it. It had to look like an accident. Then, she remembered, “…never avenge yourselves. Leave that to God, for he has said that he will repay those who deserve it. Don’t take… Read More Vengeance
The sun was still shining and I was feeling really good. I knew I was looking sharp in my fancy new suit. I wanted to impress Jully. I left my place and got in my car, anxious to be on my way. I couldn’t wait to see her. It was all I could think about.… Read More The Slow Dance
He watched as his parents danced to their favorite song, Moondust and Magic. They looked so happy and still very much in love after all these years of marriage. Growing up, he had never seen them cross with each other or heard them exchange angry words. Their marriage was the kind he had aspired to… Read More Matt and Melania Dance
Read Genesis 3:1-6 Is it wrong to want to be like God? The serpent told Eve that if she ate the fruit which God told her not to eat, she would not die but would be like Him knowing good and evil. This, of course, appealed to Eve. Who wouldn’t like to be our heavenly… Read More Wanting to Be Wise
“When a man has taken a new wife, he shall not go out to war or be charged with any business; he shall be free at home one year, and bring happiness to his wife whom he has taken” – Deuteronomy 24:5, NKJV Uriah the Hittite and King David were in the wrong places. Uriah… Read More Fateful Choices
Notes to Women 