I found an interesting quote from Thomas A Kempis that intrigues me. He says, "Fire tests iron; temptation tests an honest person. Sometimes we don't know what we can do until temptation should us what we are."

This quote got me to thinking about the adult SS class I am teaching in the church I serve. We talked last Sunday about Proverbs 7 and being naive. I believe that all of us are naive in a way, and all of us are vulnerable to being tempted. So, how do we learn prudence without being cynical and believing no one? How can I foster the sense of prudence in myself? How can I learn to really listen to others so that I might be more prudent?

In my life, what area does God call me to be more prudent in? From this quote, it seems that it is really helpful at times TO be tempted, because temptation tests us and then we learn how strong we are?

How am I tempted and how might God strengthen me through temptation?

Having never created my own blog before, I am not sure where to start. I have wanted to blog for quite a while, but never thought I had the time! I think it is more accurate to say I never took the time.

I want to use this blog to deepen my relationship and passion with Jesus Christ, my Savior and my hope. I also hope that it will be a tool to develop and grow relationships with those who know Christ and those who haven't met him yet.

That said, I am just going to jump in and start blogging!