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When Temptation Feels Impossible to Resist

Today Can Be Different Posted on October 28, 2026 by SherylOctober 26, 2026
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No matter what happens in our lives, in the world, or in our battles with sin or temptation, we can be certain, deep down, unshakably certain, that God wins in the end. Not only in some things. Not only in the “big” things. In all things.

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged comfort, Ephesians 6:10, forgiveness, freedom, joy, overcoming temptation, peace, shame, shameful behavior, sinful temptation, temptation, temptations, tempted to sin, truth | 5 Replies

When We’re Humbled by God’s Mercy

Today Can Be Different Posted on June 24, 2026 by SherylJune 22, 2026
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I’m confident that the woman mentioned had no trouble loving God wholeheartedly. What if we recall times when we, too, have been humbled by God’s kindness? Would these memories stir within us a desire to love Him with our entire being?

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged Deuteronomy 6:5, God's mercy, John 8:1, John 8:10, John 8:11, John 8:2, John 8:3, John 8:4, John 8:5, John 8:6, John 8:7, John 8:8, John 8:9, love and mercy, mercy, Mercy and Grace, righteous judgement, shame, sin

Why We Should Bear Others’ Shortcomings

Today Can Be Different Posted on May 1, 2024 by SherylMay 1, 2024

May we learn (and remember) how much God loves us and try to see others through His eyes of unconditional love. Then, perhaps we can move toward bearing with each other for more than five seconds at a time.

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged 1 Corinthians 13:7, disagree, disagreement, disappointment, disappointments, embarrassment, endure, imperfections, long-suffering, love, mistreating others, shame, shortcomings, tolerate, weak, weaknesses

An Often Overlooked Consequence of Unforgiveness

Today Can Be Different Posted on June 24, 2023 by SherylJune 24, 2023

We glorify God when we allow His Spirit to help us walk obediently before Him. In contrast, the devil loves to hold our sins over us and celebrate our path to destruction. He tries to convince us that we can’t triumph over unforgiveness. But Satan is a liar. God’s power eclipses Satan’s.

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged emotions, good neighbor, my pillow, Psalm 25:2, shame, unforgiveness, unforgiving attitude

What Kind Of Effect Do You Have On Others?

Today Can Be Different Posted on April 22, 2023 by SherylApril 22, 2023

Would our friends or family members be eager to tell God how they spend their time with us? The influence we have on each other affects us more than we’ll ever realize. As important as it is to consider the … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged disobedience, fear of God, good influence on others, influence, positive influences, Psalm 51, Psalm 51:13, relationships, repent, repentance, shame, sin, sinful behavior, sinful choices

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