For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood. Ephesians 6:12 ESV Our hand-to-hand combat is not with human beings. Ephesians 6:12 ESV Experts in spiritual Mixed Martial Arts – demons – attack us daily. Ephesians 6:12 OGV It is hard to stay alert constantly. Yet Ephesians 6:12 teaches that demonic forces with great expertise and […]
Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. Nevertheless, I will argue my ways before Him. Job 13:15 The sufferings of Job. For thousands of years, have a discussion on suffering, and sooner or later, someone will bring up Job. Job was a prosperous man. Reading Job 1, we find that he possessed: Seven sons
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There arose a great storm on the sea so that the boat was being covered with the waves, but Jesus Himself was asleep. And they came to Him and woke Him, saying, “Save us, Lord; we are perishing!” He said to them, “Why are you afraid, you men of little faith?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it became
Paul writes often about his personal concerns at the end of his letters. I love reading his conversation with the Romans in chapter 16, his love of the Philippians in chapter 4, and 2 Timothy 4 – the literal last chapter he both wrote and lived of his life. What courage! The Lord will rescue
If you ask anything in my name, I will do it. John 14:14 The only way to increase effectiveness in praying is to ask. The best way to receive more answers to your prayers is to ask specifically. Very simple – ask specifically! Remember 14:14 and say it out loud, “14:14.” Easy to understand words
Jesus said, “You can do nothing without me.” John 15:5 OGV There are two styles of leadership – Me or Jesus. When you are in charge, your leadership efforts must be about control. When Jesus is in charge, you serve Him and then you serve others. “Me” leaders plan, list goals, and encourage or enforce
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So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32 Does this teaching set me free? Or does it cause doubt? As you listen to a preacher, read a book, look at
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Will not God give justice to his elect, who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long over them? I tell you, he will give justice to them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth? Luke 18:7-8 You have been given a life prayer. What is one concern, one focus, a desire
What is America’s favorite prayer? Your answer: The Lord’s Prayer! You are right. What is America’s second favorite prayer? The Serenity Prayer (short version): God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference. Popularized by Alcoholics Anonymous and used
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It’s summer and time for a reading list. At least that is what I do. Below is a list of the five most influential books in my early years as a follower of Jesus. They helped me live Christianity as a relationship and not a religion. These books taught that faith can be easily defended
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