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Tag Archives: John 8:44
Dishonest Self-Talk
I moan to myself as I get in the car, “Everything hurts.” Truth is, I have a bum knee. The rest of me is just fine. I can walk, drive, sit and stand, carry in my arms and write with … Continue reading
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Tagged John 8:44, lie to myself, lies, self-talk
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The Enemy’s Work
In Genesis, we discover the enemy at work: Genesis 3:1 (NIRV) The serpent said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat fruit from any tree in the garden’?” From the get-go, he twists the truth. His … Continue reading
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Tagged Christ's work, evil work, Genesis 3:1, John 8:44, the enemy's work
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Lies and Truth
Can you sort the lies from the truth? Lies: What you buy will bring happiness. You have the power to put together the perfect Christmas. John 8:44 (ERV) Yes, the devil is a liar. … Continue reading
Social Media and Lies
People post their best photos and happiest moments on social media. Their lives look perfect. And when yours doesn’t, the enemy whispers, “You’re no good. What a loser.” Remember what Jesus said about the enemy. John 8:44 (NIV) There … Continue reading
Hear the Spirit
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Wishful News
Jesus was clear: Matthew 5:44 (NIV) Love your enemies. We miss the mark when we gleefully read and share fake news because we hope it’s true. God calls us to want his best for our enemies. Who is … Continue reading
Free from Lies
Christ sets us free. You can be sure that those whispers of slavery (as CelebrateRecovery puts it, “our hurts, hang-up and bad habits”) come straight from the mouth of the enemy: “They’re all out to get you.” “Just one more … Continue reading
It’s a Lie!
It’s a woman’s right to choose, they tell us. It’s a personal matter, they say. That “temporary inconvenience, long-term blessing” of yesterday’s post is more than “a personal matter.” No, he hasn’t cured cancer or become president. … Continue reading
Who’s the Enemy? (Friday)
I know someone who routinely lies. But he does it so well, I keep thinking that this time it’s the truth. Alas! Not so. Our enemy is a liar (the Bible tells me so): John 8:44 (NLT) He has always hated the … Continue reading