Can you resist temptation? This is something that happens to anyone.

In 1 Corinthians 10:13, we find “there hath no temptation taken you but such is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also may a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.”

God will help you resist temptation by helping you:

1) Look at the people and situations that will lead you in the wrong direction.

2) When something is wrong run.

3) Purpose in your heart to only do what’s right.

4) Pray for God’s help. Ask him to help you travel in the way you need to go.

5) Ask fellow Christians for help when you’re tempted. Surround yourself with people who will be encouraging.

Christian love and sympathy is extended to Pat Kingsbury and children Rick, Tim and Tammy and their families in the loss of their husband, dad and papa, Brad Kingsbury. His funeral was Sat., Aug. 16, at Peck Funeral Home Chapel.

Christian love and sympathy is extended to the families of Kenneth Chaffin, Austin Taylor and John Speegle.

Congratulations to Kayla Widener and Ryan Kretzer who were married Sat., Aug. 16, at an evening ceremony at Creekside Plantation in Mooresville. Best wishes to you both for a long and happy life. The Kretzers will make their home in St. Louis.

Happy birthday to Landon Robinson on Aug. 21, Larry Kirkpatrick on Aug. 22, Stephanie Cowan on Aug. 23, Jenna Hillis and Greg Spicer, both on Aug. 24, Austin Borden, Hollie Parker, Trevor Shadden, Von Keeling and Larry Swearengin, all on Aug. 25 and Logan Ferguson, Susan Hogan and Susan Thomason, all on Aug. 26

Happy anniversary to Steve and Gina Aguado on Aug. 21, Pastor Josh and Kim Grubbs on Aug. 22 and Carl and Sherry Wells on Aug. 23.