Loving God and Others by Making Disciples who Make Disciples

Ephesians 6:17 The Sword of the Spirit

As important as defense is, we must have offense if we are going to win. God has equipped us to not just survive but win; win against temptation, win against error and lies, and win souls. The sword of the spirit which is the word of God is the only offensive weapon we need in…

Ephesians 6:17 The Helmet of Salvation

It is vital to protect your head. But only certain helmets will do the job. It will not do you any good to wear a batting helmet while playing football. A plastic construction helmet will not save you in the trenches of war. We must not only have protective headwear, it must be the right…

Ephesians 6:16 Shield of Faith

Our advisory seeks to hinder our relationship and walk with God. Paul refers to this as shooting flaming arrows at us. These arrows are meant to pierce, enflame, and overwhelm us. But Paul tells us to pick up the Shield of Faith which will block and distinguish EVERY arrow. What is meant by that and…

Ephesians 6:10-14 Breastplate of Righteousness

Most will not argue about the definition of Righteousness. But where there is contention is the standard of Righteousness. Who and what is the standard? How do we measure it? Is it self? Government? Popular opinion? It is vital to get this right because putting on God’s Breastplate of Righteousness and being protected from our…

Ephesians 6:10-14 Belt of Truth

We are victorious in Christ. But are you experiencing that victory? So many Christians today struggle to live out the Walk Paul urges us to Walk in Ephesians. We struggle with the same divorce, false doctrine, and sin as the world. We may feel guilty and “Try Harder” but Paul tells us that we need…

New Year New Strength

As we enter into the new year, some of us are overwhelmed, exhausted, discouraged, or maybe even demoralized. We don’t have the strength to face another day. If we are not in that season of life currently, we have been or we know someone who is. A flip of the calendar and a new year…

The Heart of Christmas is Peace Luke 2:8-14

Peace is not usually associated with Christmas. It is usually a stressful time for adults with the travel. traffic, shopping, cooking, and In-laws. Or maybe it is a difficult time because you lost a loved one. It is easy to be distracted by the Holiday haunts and to do lists so I invite you to…