Living in the midst of a pandemic, along with tremendous political and public unrest, can create anxiety and confusion. For many, the stress level multiplies as we move further away from some of America’s foundational freedoms. Keeping a biblical perspective on our changing culture and current events is essential for[...]

“And He was in the wilderness forty days being tempted by Satan;” Mark 1:13   We’ve all given in to temptation at some point. Sometimes we even concede failure the moment it becomes intense. But only those who resist temptation know how strong it actually is. Jesus understands more about[...]

“And immediately the Spirit brought Him out into the wilderness.” Mark 1:12   We sometimes think, “If only God would change the situation I’m in, then I could really live for Him.” But changing our circumstances wouldn’t remove all temptation because our own sinful desires would go with us. Adam[...]

“Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led around by the Spirit in the wilderness for forty days, being tempted by the devil.” Luke 4:1–2a   Fighting temptation when you’re alone can be difficult for any believer. That’s when some of our greatest struggles come.[...]

“Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” James 4:7   “Not today, devil!” is a popular saying printed on everything from t-shirts to coffee mugs. While we can applaud the sentiment, believers need to seek biblical truth over pithy sayings. So, what does Scripture say[...]