“Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” (1Corinthians 15:58 ESV) No one is perfectly steadfast except Jesus. However, may this be our goal as we press into Him and abide in His presence moment by moment. I confess […]
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“15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from […]
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“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33 ESV) A Christian disciple is much more than one who is saved, sins forgiven, and the glad recipient of eternal life. A disciple is one who has counted the cost. A disciple is a born again person […]
Continue reading...17. February 2020
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The final two pieces of God’s Armor are: -The Sword of the Spirit Which is the Word of God -Praying Always in the Spirit This first piece, the Sword, is essential. I have actually had beloved people from apostate churches try to use the Word of God to shame me or call me names. Gee. […]
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Next, you will want to: Take the Helmet of Salvation Those of us who have served in the Armed Forces know how important one’s helmet is. To go into conflict without your helmet would be like scuba diving 100 feet below the surface with no air in your tank! This really is the Lord’s helmet […]
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Take Up the Shield of Faith This God-given trust is brought to the Christian Warrior who yearns for Him, seeks Him, desires to be with Him, and who cries out to Him. It is a faith not in one’s own efforts. Rather, it is a humble confidence in who God is and what His Word […]
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It makes sense. The next pieces of God’s Armor that we must put on are: Shoes for your Feet, having put on the Readiness given by the Gospel of Peace At West Point, the United States Military Academy, we often wore rugged combat boots. Ah yes! If you’ve worn them in 90 degree humid weather […]
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28. May 2020
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