Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God
It’s evident that we engage in spiritual battles as Christians. Paul said in Ephesians 6:12 that we, “wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” For every battle, there must be preparation. In Luke 14:31-33, Jesus said, “Or what king, going to make war against another king,...
The Light and The Way
“Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about the neck; write them upon the table of thine heart.†(Proverbs 3:3) Father of mercy, Light of life, Help me to do always what’s right; Shine brighter each step along the way, That precious souls of others Through me might be saved. “There is a way that seemeth right unto a man; but the end thereof are the ways of death.†(Proverbs 14:12 & 16:25) Who is the Door? Who...
God Says I’m Lovable
Rejection, it seems, is one of the most powerful forces known to man. I recall several years ago how rejection affected me emotionally, and even physically. It was just after I purchased a shiny new diamond engagement ring for the love of my life (now my wife.) Adrenaline rushed through me every time I even thought about presenting it to her, and I grew increasingly anxious as the special day came closer. But the unimaginable happened...
Do You Have a Missionary Heart?
I recently had the opportunity to speak at a district prayer summit. The subject was “The Mandate of Praying for Missions.†Having been overseas and seeing first hand the need for prayer, I felt fairly qualified to speak. With my color-coded notes, PowerPoint presentation, Bible and love for missions, I made my way to pulpit. What happened next wasn’t quite what I expected. I did share my heart. I gave supporting facts and...
Couples Who Pray Together
You have probably heard the old adage, “couples who pray together stay together.†You may be pleased to discover that this expression is more than just popular wisdom. Research studies have verified what Bible believing, God fearing people have understood for ages. Married couples who pray, study scripture, attend church, and otherwise jointly participate in spiritual activities really do enjoy significantly higher levels of...
Do You Hear But Not Hear?
Hearing isn’t just hearing, It’s receiving it deep down inside. You can hear and remember, yet still be unproductive. Do you let the Word grow, Are you willing to let it produce? Remember, a plant doesn’t have fruit on it at the beginning, But it shouldn’t take years for it to start producing some. The Fruit of the Spirit produces things like love, joy and peace. What seeds are being planted in your heart and...
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