Jason Hardin’s new book, “Hard Core: Defeating Sexual Temptation with a Superior Satisfaction,” deals with the problem of pornography and its impact upon those who view it. One who questions just how much our society, families, and even churches have been infected by pornography needs only to read chapter four to be impressed with the [...]
Book Review: Hard Core, Defeating Sexual Temptation with a Superior Satisfaction
Posted on February 18, 2010 at 12:41 am by Andy Sochor
Evil Ahab
Posted on January 21, 2010 at 11:40 pm by Andy Sochor
“Ahab the son of Omri did evil in the sight of the Lord more than all who were before him.” “Ahab did more to provoke the Lord God of Israel than all the kings of Israel who were before him” (1 Kings 16:30,33).
These statements are rather incredible. When we look back at the number of [...]
Submit to God, Resist the Devil
Posted on December 23, 2009 at 12:47 am by Andy Sochor
“Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you” (James 4:7).
The two words that James uses to admonish Christians in their walk — submit and resist — both involve action. This should not be surprising. Earlier James commended an active faith to us while condemning a passive faith.
Regarding the active faith, [...]
Contrasting the Righteous and the Wicked: A Brief Examination of Psalm 1
Posted on October 22, 2009 at 9:25 pm by Andy Sochor
In the first psalm, we are told of the sharp contrast between the righteous and the wicked. As we strive to be righteous and avoid wickedness, let us briefly consider the words of the psalmist.
“How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the path of [...]
Article from Jody Lusk
Posted on September 12, 2009 at 3:41 pm by Andy Sochor
***UPDATED 09.21.09***
I have decided to take down the article that Jody had written. When I first received it I thought it would be a good idea to post it here because I believed it had some value for those who might read it. But after a week or so, I decided it would be wise [...]
Tools to Help Us Overcome Temptation
Posted on January 1, 2009 at 12:02 am by Andy Sochor
There are certain things that every one of us will face in life. One of these things is the temptation to sin. The Bible teaches us that “each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust” (James 1:14). James goes on to show the end result of one succumbing [...]
Truths about Temptation
Posted on July 5, 2007 at 11:27 pm by Andy Sochor
“No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it” (1 Cor. 10:13).
It is inevitable that [...]
