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“Deliver Us from Evil” (Matthew 6:13)

“And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil” (Matthew 6:13). All of the evils we face matter to God.
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The Words of Christ—Mark 2:5-12 (With Thoughts About the “He Gets Us” Ads)

Some thoughts on the words of Christ in Mark 2:5-12 and John 8:9-11 in response to the “He Gets Us” ad campaign. Jesus “gets” us, but He also saves and forgives us. He loves us too much to leave us as He finds us.
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The Words of Christ—Matthew 12:43-45

“Now when the unclean spirit goes out of a man, it passes through waterless places seeking rest, and does not find it. Then it says, ‘I will return to my house from which I came’; and when it comes, it finds it unoccupied, swept, and put in order. Then it goes and takes along with…
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Spiritual Warfare XVII: The Necessity of Faith

Spiritual warfare cannot be merely a pastime or activity. It must be a lifestyle. However, it is not a lifestyle of looking for demons lurking around every corner or hiding beneath every rock. It is about walking by faith moment by moment, ready to stand with Jesus against the wiles of Satan whenever necessary. The…
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The Soul Abhors a Vacuum—Matthew 12:43–45

Those in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction may understand this passage very well, along with others who have fought the battle against life-controlling issues. “Out with the old” is not enough: We have to welcome the new things God has for us.