Several years ago, I remembered hearing the concept of ‘Standing Firm in Faith’ related through a story concerning American Indigenous people. It was said that when they went out onto the battlefield, the warriors would often take a stake and a length of leather cord with them. They would drive the stake into the ground, at[...]
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Ephesians 6:13 ESV. Paul calls us to take up the spiritual armor God has given us for a spiritual battle, we are to use every piece of God’s armor to resist the enemy in the time of evil, so t[...]
There is a term used in the military arena called “The Commander’s Intent,” which simply refers to leadership that has soldiers focus on a mission’s objective without providing all the specific details on how to accomplish it. Its design is to harness the creativity of the soldier to accomplish a very specific objective.[...]
"Since we have such hope, we are very bold:" 2 Corinthians 3:12 (ESV) "Therefore, my brothers, whom i love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the LORD, my beloved:" Philippians. 4:1 (ESV) "….in the call of GOD in CHRIST JESUS:" Philippians 3:14b and 12-17 (ESV) Also, based on the story of Ananias, a[...]
“So be made strong even in your weakness by lifting up your tired hands in prayer and worship.” (Hebrews 12:12 The Passion Translation) I know you’re tired, child. I see that you’re weary. You look down at your weathered hands, but they’re nothing compared to the worn-out heart that I see in you. A heart that is afra[...]
She had heard the reports about Jesus and came up behind him in the crowd and touched his garment. For she said, ‘If I touch even his garments, I will be made well.’ And immediately, the flow of blood dried up, and she felt in her body that she was healed of her disease. Mark 5:27-29 ESV. Dear Friend, You are sick; you hav[...]
On the day I called, You answered me; You made me bold with strength in my soul. Psalm 138:3 NASB Over the last three months, we have been encouraged time and again to be BOLD. Bold in approaching our Abba father, bold in sharing our faith, bold and confident in our identity in Christ. I am sure we all can say Amen! It is ho[...]
“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all we can ask or think, according to the power at work within us” Ephesians 3:20 Beautiful Younger Soul, May you know that God’s plan for your life is beyond what you could even dream, wish or hope for! Ephesians 3:20 states, “Now to him who is able to do far mo[...]
Recently, I’ve been reading Ecclesiastes. At first, it seems a bit depressing, and I began to wonder why God would see fit to have it become part of the Canon (the books or writings that made it into the Bible). Ecclesiastes was written by King Solomon, King David’s son. Solomon was responsible for building the glorious temp[...]
Fear and tribulation have awakened me from our nocturnal tryst. Another day has dawned. Sadness clangs its cymbals urging me to rise—it reverberates hopelessness throughout the day. My heart is ripped open, laid bare for what feels like a final viewing. The constant trickle of tears erodes my faith. Pain has seared me. I sear[...]
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