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There’s a breed of giants lurking in the shadows, keeping Christians from standing on the promises that accompany their salvation.
Some sins in the spiritual life hit us head on and full force. Resentment is not like that. It is subtle, accumulating strength and momentum over time. But when it comes into its own, it can easily derail a mature believer. Resentment is a sin that needs to be stopped on day one. Covers selected Scriptures.
In our world, doubt is a sign of weakness. He who hesitates is lost, says the popular wisdom. But when doubt serves to confirm something previously believed, it becomes the greatest of strengths. Understanding and using doubt correctly is a step towards stronger faith. Covers John 20:24-29.
Have you been given a round Tuit, a small coin with the word Tuit engraved on it? It's for people who are always planning on getting around to it. We joke about procrastination, but it is no laughing matter. The results could be eternally devastating. Covers Acts 24:22-27.
Everyone can become an expert in at least one discipline in life if he so chooses: the discipline of turning failure into success. Learning God's perspective on failure only has one prerequisite: that we have failed at least once. Therefore, everyone qualifies! Covers 2 Corinthians 4:7-18.
Many people think they've got jealousy under control - until it gets out of control (and then uncontrollable). Because jealousy is so subtle, it pays to learn where it lurks so as to be on guard. Forewarned is forearmed when it comes to defeating this particular giant. Covers selected Scripture.
Fear is a God-given reaction which can protect us from harm. But sometimes we are fearful when we shouldn't be. Understanding the debilitating effects of inappropriate fear will go a long way toward overcoming it - with God's help. Deuteronomy 1:19-40
Martin Luther said, "You can't keep the birds from flying overhead but you can keep them from nesting in your hair." The giant of discouragement is always lurking. Knowing how he arrives and how to send him packing will be an encouragement for every believer. Covers Nehemiah 4
The poet has said, No man is an island, yet we often feel as though we are. Life has a way of setting us aside or separating us from others at times. Our challenge is to learn to take the steps back to connectedness, steps that keep us from being lonely for any length of time. Covers selected Scriptures
Worry is concern over the future. But, the future is not here. Only God sees the shape of it. And according to the Bible, worry is concern over the unknown - the uncontrollable future. Prepare to face the giant of worry by finding out what Jesus is talking about, and what He is not talking about, when He says in the Sermon on the Mount, Don't Worry. Matthew 6:25-34
We would rather call sin anything except sin. But if we fail to call sin what God calls it - if we rationalize it or excuse it - we will lose the joy of our salvation. Confession, cleansing, and restoration is the only way to remove the guilt and shame of sin. Covers Psalms 32 and 51.
There is at least one thing that is common to every human being who has lived regardless of race, age, or culture: temptation. Unfortunately, victory over temptation is far less universal. There is a key to unlocking the secret of victory - a key called the way of escape. Covers 1 Corinthians 10:12-14.
The Bible talks about two kinds of anger - one sinful, the other not. Why does God approve of any kind of anger? And which is which? Before setting out to defeat the giant of anger, it would be wise to know the difference between the two. Covers Ephesians 4:25-32.
