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When Life is Hard: 3 Temptations & 3 Solutions

September 21, 2022 By: Barb Raveling

when life is hard

I don't know about you, but when life is hard, I'm often tempted to do things that aren't good for me. Eat, for example. Or waste time on my phone. Or sit like a lump on the couch and think of all the things that could possibly go wrong and how my ... [ Read More ]

When You Feel Like Giving Up

May 5, 2021 By: Barb Raveling

when you feel like giving up

Have you ever tried to break a habit, all excited about the way your life was going to change, and then had it all come crashing down over your head? Maybe you slipped up a couple of times. Or you received a few discouraging remarks from a friend. Or ... [ Read More ]

When You Feel Like You Will NEVER Break That Habit

June 24, 2014 By: Barb Raveling

Do you ever feel like you will never break that habit that controls you? That’s how I used to feel about my overeating habit. It was a stronghold in my life—a place I went to for comfort and something that controlled me. Breaking free from a ... [ Read More ]

5 Lies That Keep Us Stuck in Our Sin

November 11, 2013 By: Barb Raveling

We live in a church era that is heavy on grace. It's hard to say, "Hey, guys, we need to work on getting rid of the sin in our lives," without being accused of being a legalist or having a works-based salvation. ... [ Read More ]

When You’re Bombarded With Temptation

April 21, 2013 By: Barb Raveling

Do you ever feel like you’re constantly bombarded with temptation? If so, this short devotional will help.

Do you ever feel like you're constantly bombarded with temptation? I sometimes wonder if that's how Jesus felt in the desert. I was reading about His temptation the other day in Luke 4:1-13. Here are a few lessons I learned: 1. Expect to be ... [ Read More ]

Bible Study: The Temptations of Blogging

October 17, 2012 By: Barb Raveling

Are you a Christian Blogger? This Bible study will help with the temptations we face as Christian bloggers.

Sometimes I wonder if God wants me to keep blogging because it’s so hard on my relationship with Him. The temptations to worship things other than Him are overwhelming. I was wondering about that this morning so I turned to James for ... [ Read More ]

The Temptations of Ministry and Blogging Series

August 30, 2012 By: Barb Raveling

The more I get involved in ministry the more I realize how dangerous it is. The temptations to leave God are numerous, but they’re often so subtle we don’t realize we’re leaving Him until the day we wake up and think, Why am I not feeling close to ... [ Read More ]

Bible Study on the Temptations of Ministry, Including a Blogging Ministry

July 24, 2012 By: Barb Raveling

Hi Everyone, Just wanted to let you know I've decided to continue writing Bible study blogs like the series I just finished on weight loss. The next one I'd like to do is on the temptations of ministry. I'll try to have a general post on each ... [ Read More ]

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