BEWARE OF CRAVINGS Wednesday - October 12, 2005
“Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For everything in the world--the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does--comes not from the Father but from the world.” – 1 John 2:15-16
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources reports that more than 17,000 deer die each year after being struck by motorists on state highways. The accidents claimed five human lives in 1994, and a total of 18 in the five years preceding that. In addition to the human equation, insurance companies report the average insurance claim for deer-vehicle collisions is about $1,600.
Paul Shelton, forest wildlife program manager for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, says several factors come into play in assessing the numbers.
"Illinois' deer population continues to increase in certain parts of the state, although the rate of increase has declined substantially within the last several years," Shelton says. "In addition, urban and suburban areas are encroaching into areas used by deer, resulting in more conflicts as deer move from one habitat area to another in the course of their day."
Department of Transportation data show that more than a fourth of all accidents typically occur in November. The three-month span of October, November and December usually accounts for about half of the yearly deer-vehicle accident total and corresponds with the whitetails' annual breeding season or "rut." During this time, bucks are preoccupied with pursuing does and may be oblivious to vehicles. "They're concentrating almost exclusively on reproductive activities," he said, "and are a lot less wary than they normally would be."
Deer aren't the only ones destroyed by preoccupation with sex. An unhealthy view of sex can lead to our own destruction. Today in prayer, thank the Lord for creating sex and pray that all of you would be surrendered to the lordship of Christ.
“We ought not trust our nature, our flesh, no matter how spiritual we think we are.” – Jim Smith
God’s Word: “but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed.” – James 1:14
By Peter Kennedy, Copyright 2005, Devotional E-Mail
DEVOTIONS IN THE LETTERS OF JOHN
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources reports that more than 17,000 deer die each year after being struck by motorists on state highways. The accidents claimed five human lives in 1994, and a total of 18 in the five years preceding that. In addition to the human equation, insurance companies report the average insurance claim for deer-vehicle collisions is about $1,600.
Paul Shelton, forest wildlife program manager for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, says several factors come into play in assessing the numbers.
"Illinois' deer population continues to increase in certain parts of the state, although the rate of increase has declined substantially within the last several years," Shelton says. "In addition, urban and suburban areas are encroaching into areas used by deer, resulting in more conflicts as deer move from one habitat area to another in the course of their day."
Department of Transportation data show that more than a fourth of all accidents typically occur in November. The three-month span of October, November and December usually accounts for about half of the yearly deer-vehicle accident total and corresponds with the whitetails' annual breeding season or "rut." During this time, bucks are preoccupied with pursuing does and may be oblivious to vehicles. "They're concentrating almost exclusively on reproductive activities," he said, "and are a lot less wary than they normally would be."
Deer aren't the only ones destroyed by preoccupation with sex. An unhealthy view of sex can lead to our own destruction. Today in prayer, thank the Lord for creating sex and pray that all of you would be surrendered to the lordship of Christ.
“We ought not trust our nature, our flesh, no matter how spiritual we think we are.” – Jim Smith
God’s Word: “but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed.” – James 1:14
By Peter Kennedy, Copyright 2005, Devotional E-Mail
DEVOTIONS IN THE LETTERS OF JOHN
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