After witnessing Jesus miracles of healing, casting out demons, preaching with great authority, the disciples ask Jesus to teach them how to pray. Perhaps it is because they saw him in constant prayer and realized that the source for the other things was from His closeness to God the Father in prayer. If we want…
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…
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…
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…
We are not ready to leave the house until we put our shoes on. And we can’t just put on any footwear, we must put on the right footwear for the elements and conditions. You wouldn’t wear sandals out in a snow storm. You wouldn’t want to wear your favorite sneakers on a rainy and…
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…
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…
As the Church we are called to be salt and light to the world. This indicates that we must be distinctly different. But Jesus warns that we can have our light hidden and our saltiness lost. This happens as a result of sin and being just like the world. So Paul echoes the same command…
I know a guy in his late 30’s that still lives at home with his mom. He does not have a job though he is physically and mentally capable, he eats her food, lives in her house, and does nothing but play video games. He is what is called a Man-Child. Paul does not want…
Although there is ONE Body, it is made up of many parts. Christ has gifted each and every Christian to carry out the work of Ministry. Christianity is not a spectator sport. What is your gift? How are you using it?