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Spiritual Warfare XVI: Perseverance and Watchfulness

We need to keep our spiritual eyes open, watching to discern the spiritual climate. Where is God moving in our lives and our world? Where is Satan seeking to interrupt God’s will? What are the great needs to advance God’s kingdom right now?

December 12, 2018

Spiritual Warfare XV: Thanksgiving, Prayer, and Spiritual Warfare

All prayer, especially spiritual warfare, should include thanksgiving. We should thank God for what He has already done in the past, who His is, what He is able to accomplish, and His promises. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

December 9, 2018

Spiritual Warfare VII: The Shield of Faith

Faith is the shield that protects us. It is more than the gateway to salvation. It is also much more than knowledge about the Bible or correct beliefs [even the demons believe, but they tremble in fear (James 2:19)]. Faith is the spiritual power within us that continually brings us under God’s covering protection. Faith draws…

October 21, 2018

Your Best Life, NOT Now—Second Corinthians 4:16–18

God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life, but it is not necessarily your plan, and it does not guarantee “your best life now.”

September 2, 2018

Choosing Life, Good, and Blessing—Deuteronomy 30:15-20

God calls us to bring His light, life, and love to the world.

July 8, 2018

Walking in Faith or Reacting in Fear—Numbers 20:10–13

You would think the Israelites had learned by this time. God had parted the waters of the Red Sea to guide them safely out of Egypt. He had miraculously provided food and water before. Somehow, with each crisis, God met their need. After a few difficult situations, the Israelites should have realized that they merely…

July 1, 2018

The Annunciation: Saying “Yes” to God

In speaking to the angel, Mary speaks FOR all true disciples of Jesus: “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” Let this be our prayer: That we can be faithful to God, obeying Him and doing His will regardless the circumstances and risk, trusting Him…

April 8, 2018

Of Trees and Tumbleweeds: Rooted in and Nourished by God’s Word

A plant that remains grounded with its roots can produce its life-imparting fruit while providing beauty and security. It is no accident that Psalms 1 and Jeremiah 17 compares blessed godly people with trees planted by the water. Securely rooted and grounded in a life-giving source, they impart life and fruit to others. Separated from…

March 4, 2018

Man Does Not Live by Bread Alone

Those who fast during Lent reflect on Jesus’ fasting and temptation in the wilderness for 40 days after His baptism in the Jordan River. As Jesus prepared to begin His public ministry, He was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil, and ate nothing for 40 days.

February 25, 2018

Light of the World: Exposing the Deeds of Darkness

All of these forms of “Christian advertising” are great ways to begin a conversation about the Gospel and what Jesus has done in one’s life. However, when there is a conflict between our bumper stickers or Facebook statuses and our lifestyles, the answer is not to hide the light. The answer is to tap more…

January 21, 2018

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