Tag Archives: temptation

JESUS VS SATAN – ROUND ONE

Posted on March 7, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

It seems that most important events in the Bible take place in the wilderness and many of those same events occur over a period of 40 days or years. Jesus has just spent 40 days of fasting and prayer in … Continue reading →

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THE ARSENAL OF THE OPPRESSOR – EGO

Posted on November 17, 2021 by atimetoshare.me

In my early childhood, I was the first grandchild, so I had it made – at least I thought I did.  I was a sweet little girl, with curls of golden blond.  I learned how to tap dance and do … Continue reading →

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THE DEVIL’S TOOLBOX

Posted on October 6, 2021 by atimetoshare.me

I know that my Redeemer lives and that I will inherit His kingdom some day.  I believe that His resurrection from death is in truth what will happen to me when I die, but for some reason, that nasty old … Continue reading →

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FATHER OF LIES

Posted on March 28, 2019 by atimetoshare.me

READ MATTHEW 4:1-11 He was there in the Garden of Eden, slithering into human minds with deception and promises he had no right to make.  He was there throughout Israel’s history, rearing his ugly head and hardening hearts against the … Continue reading →

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ALONE, TIRED, THIRSTY & HUNGRY …

Posted on March 7, 2019 by atimetoshare.me

“Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.  And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry.” Matthew 4:1-2 He was at the gateway of His ministry.  Now thirty years … Continue reading →

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THANKSGIVING, 2018 – #2

Posted on November 19, 2018 by atimetoshare.me

Yesterday, marked Thanksgiving number two of my holiday feasts of overindulgence.  Our church holds an annual Potluck Thanksgiving dinner, complete with turkey, ham, and all the fabulous side dishes and desserts. I picked the wrong time of year to be on a … Continue reading →

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LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION

Posted on February 15, 2018 by atimetoshare.me

40 days without nourishment – living in a vast emptiness – alone, weary, hungry, weak, easy prey for the adversary.  Jesus was about to begin His ministry as the Holy Spirit led Him into the wilderness to be tempted by the … Continue reading →

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ADVERTISING MAN

Posted on July 18, 2017 by atimetoshare.me

A while back, a television series about the advertising business hit the screen.  I watched one episode of this and that was enough. Unfortunately it brought up some seriously bad memories.  The three hour martini lunch was played up, but … Continue reading →

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AM I DONE YET?

Posted on April 10, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

  When I first met my husband, we were both in high school and took an art class together.  Everyone in the class created “sculptures” out of plaster which had been formed in milk cartons.  He had a space of his … Continue reading →

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THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT

Posted on January 19, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

In the early 70’s, Flip Wilson coined the phrase, “The devil made me do it,” and created the character, Geraldine, who often said, “What you see is what you get.”  His popularity grew at a time when racism was running rampant, … Continue reading →

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THE ONLY WAY OUT

Posted on October 3, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

“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 … Continue reading →

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