Tag Archives: temptation

What if everybody does it?

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Jonna Hawker Turek

I have a confession to make. For years I’ve admired a particular perennial flower growing in the landscaping beds of a local store. These flowers flourish with little care, thriving in our local conditions, and I’ve looked for them in … Continue reading →

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I was born this way

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Jonna Hawker Turek

“Oh, well, that’s just the way I am.” I think we’ve all heard people excuse themselves with some variation on that phrase, as they let others know they are comfortable with their own particular failings and don’t plan to try to … Continue reading →

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Foolishness or Faith?

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Jonna Hawker Turek

A big part of the aging adventure is learning to accept new personal limits. This is a tricky process in light of God’s limitless ability to use our weaknesses for His glory.  While it is important to know when not attempting something is the better option, … Continue reading →

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Faith of Our Fathers

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Jonna Hawker Turek

The carillon in the Baptist church bell tower was playing that great old hymn, Faith of our Fathers, while I walked to work one morning and when it came to the phrase, “in spite of dungeon, fire and sword,” I … Continue reading →

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Defensible Space

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Jonna Hawker Turek

Living in Northern California, especially during a summertime drought, wildfires are a hot topic. I recently picked up a brochure produced by CalFire [ReadyForWildfire.org] with the title Wildfire is Coming: Is your home ready? The main theme of the pamphlet … Continue reading →

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Good for Nothing

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Jonna Hawker Turek

The cartoons I watched as a little girl sometimes illustrated the struggle with temptation by using a tiny angel or an imp sitting on the character’s shoulder urging him on to goodness or mischief. I’ve never had that particular experience, … Continue reading →

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