By As long as I can remember, “tests” were to expose flaws. Spelling tests were to show you the words you didn’t know. Maths tests were to show you the equations you couldn’t complete. Fitness tests were to expose the weaklings. Character tests were to determine what needs some refinement. Tests
Every Temptation Has a Weak Spot
Every temptation is defeat-able. No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. 1
Easy Running and Hard Running
Not all people love running, but when forced to run, we all prefer an easy run rather than a difficult run. A nice easy jog with friends, along a level road, with nice shoes, and free water supplies every few metres, is certainly better than a difficult uphill run, through
Restoring Hope When in Despair
It is unpleasant and even painful to experience a moment of hardship; it is substantially more trying having to endure something difficult over a long period of time. A brief experience of hardship doesn’t always test the full depth of our faith and character, because it is soon over and
How to give up on Christ
Like the initial run of a half-hearted athlete slows down to a mere walk in a long marathon, so the circumstances of life and personal thoughts of discouragement often dull the prompting of the Spirit to continue steadfastly until the race of life is over. These circumstantial and internal pressures