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this morning in church, we talked about temptation, which of course is something everyone can relate to. i say that as if there were any other topics that the gospel address that aren't of particular relevance to any one individual, but in this case Jesus is not the exception. even Jesus was tempted at all points, just as we are. pastor taylor emphasized the fact that there is still a tempter, the devil is real and he's not a cartoon character. God is not the one who tempts; satan is the tempter but we can resist his temptation if we are in Christ. those who are not are simply drawn to sin.

be still, my soul: your God will undertake

to guide the future as He has the past.

your hope, your confidence let nothing shake;

all now mysterious shall be bright at last.

be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know

His voice who ruled them while He dwelt below.

we sang that hymn today [trinity hymnal #689] and the second verse stuck out for me for some particular reason. it's wonderful. after church, we went to have lunch with the fields' and i sat and talked shop with ken, who is one of the elders of our church. we went from federal vision to kline to homeschooling to excommunication and everywhere in-between. it was a good time. ;-D then we came home and relaxed and played games together. i had a good raid. and now it's time for bed! tomorrow, i've got a ton to do.