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SPIRITUAL WARFARE: Developing a Battle Strategy
Let’s face it. We all need a plan of action when it comes to tackling a difficult task. No army takes the field to fight without “counting the cost” as Jesus said, or without having a plan to execute, a … Continue reading
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SPIRITUAL WARFARE: Working with the War-Worn, Weary Warrior
Galatians 6:9 ESV And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Casualties of War. The worst thing about fighting a war is the huge loss sustained … Continue reading
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SPIRITUAL WARFARE: Suiting Up for Battle
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, and having put on the … Continue reading
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SPIRITUAL WARFARE: Basic Training
2 Peter 3:17-18 ESV You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, take care that you are not carried away with the error of lawless people and lose your own stability. (18) But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord … Continue reading
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SPIRITUAL WARFARE: Enlisting in the Lord’s Army
The posts this week will focus on the theme for this year’s VBS: The Armor of God. I never served in the armed services. The draft ended just before I turned 18 and I never had to even sign up. … Continue reading
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FAITH-FILLED LIVING: Speed Up and Slow Down
James 1:19-20 ESV Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Okay, I’ll admit it (reluctantly). I’m … Continue reading
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FAITH-FILLED LIVING: The Worst Form of Deception
James 1:16-18 ESV Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Of … Continue reading
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FAITH-FILLED LIVING: When Trials Turn into Temptation
James 1:13-15 ESV Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by … Continue reading
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FAITH-FILLED LIVING: Receiving the Award
James 1:12 ESV Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. My son-in-law recently posted … Continue reading
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FAITH-FILLED LIVING: Reversal of Fortune
James 1:9-11 ESV Let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation, and the rich in his humiliation, because like a flower of the grass he will pass away. For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the … Continue reading
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