“In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one;” Ephesians 6:16 October 12, 2023 The current war between Israel and Hamas, among other things, should give us a heightened awareness of what is at stake in the invisible war in which we […]
“And, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.” Ephesians 6:15 October 11, 2023 If your feet slip in a fight for your life you are in serious trouble. The “caliga” was a half-boot with soles approximately 1/2” thick heavily studded with nail-like studs for foot stability
“Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness.” Ephesians 6:14 October 10, 2023 With much attention being drawn toward the war in Israel we are reminded that proper equipment for battle is a must. There has to be protection for the mid-section. For the Roman soldier
“Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,” Eph. 6:14 October 9, 2033 “You can’t handle the truth.” The iconic line from the movie, “A Few Good Men,” uttered by Col. Jessup may very well be the epitaph of the unregenerate human heart. It has been
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“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. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth….” Ephesians 6:13-14 October 6, 2023 Mary is overwhelmed. Three small children to tend to, a part-time job in a local
“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12 October 5, 2023 As Christians we must never underestimate the strength of the enemy. Indeed, we were formerly in
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.” Ephesians 6:10 October 4, 2023 Power is the ability to do and act. As has been noted, we as Christians have been given our call to arms (“Put on the full armor of God”). Satan’s evil schemes are built around stealth and
“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” Ephesians 6:11 October 3, 2023 The Christian life is a battlefield. If we belong to Christ we must be prepared for the inevitable encounter with evil. The apostle Paul’s Roman imprisonment, while writing to the
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“Yet it was the will of the LORD to crush him; he has put him to grief; when his soul makes an offering for guilt, he shall see his offspring; he shall prolong his days; the will of the LORD shall prosper in his hand.” Isaiah 53:10 October 2, 2023 Your favorite football team, one
“He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he opened not his mouth.” Isaiah 53:7 September 29, 2023 Pain and suffering can easily draw us to complaints, self-pity, and fear.
