The first piece of armour for the Christian warrior is the belt of truth. Since Satan's primary weapon is the lie, your belt of truth is continually being attacked. If he can disable you in the area of truth, you become as easy target for his other attacks.
Read MoreIn the New Testament, Paul referred to the believer's body as a tent—the temporary dwelling place of the soul. In order to fulfil your purpose for being here, you need to manage your body well through exercise, balanced diet and adequate rest.
Read MoreThe temptation to have power and influence apart from God has destroyed many ministries. We have to build God’s kingdom, not ours. We have to glorify the Lord and not seek glory for ourselves. We have to find our worth in our relationship with God and not in human accomplishments.
Read MoreChrist has not only provided protection from and authority over Satan, but He has equipped us with the Sprit of truth, the indwelling Holy Spirit, to guide us into all truth and help us discern the evil one's schemes.
Read MoreSince you are with Christ in the light, you never again need to live in the shadows. You must choose the truth and assume your responsibility to exercise your authority and resist the devil.
Read MoreFaulty communication doesn't necessarily cause spiritual problems in your child, but it can certainly block or delay the resolution of those problems.
Read MoreBefore we come to Christ, mental strongholds, flesh patterns, and defense mechanisms are developed in our minds. Let’s consider the second half of 2 Corinthians 10:5 and learn how we can combat Satan’s schemes with biblical truths.
Read MoreThe lust of the eyes subtly draws us away from the Word of God and eats away at our confidence in Him. We see what the world has to offer and desire it above our relationship with God.
Read MoreThis world and the challenges we face can be wearisome, emotionally taxing, or even downright painful. But the solution is not to escape reality; it’s to connect with our Father. Are you confident that Jesus will meet you in facing that reality?
Read MoreWe all have residual flesh patterns that become points of vulnerability, and Satan seems to know just what buttons to push. What could be tempting to one person may not be at all tempting to another. It is important that we recognize our weaknesses and not subject ourselves to unnecessary temptation.
Read MoreColossians 2:6-10 reveals three levels in our relationship with Christ. If we are going to present every believer complete in Christ, our discipleship must acknowledge the following order.
Read MoreBeing a saint doesn’t mean you are perfect. It doesn’t mean you have lived such a good life that you get categorized in a different level of humanity—or that you have to live by a strict set of rules set by God Himself. Being a saint means that Christ has effected such a tremendous salvation that, we are changed and ‘set apart’ through Him.
Read MoreHave you ever had the joy of a missions trip? Every time I get the joy of serving the Lord on mission God teaches me and reminds me of so many life-transforming truths. Here are a few of the ways Jesus grew me on a recent mission trip!
Read MoreAre there situations in your past that have caused you to believe lies about yourself? If so, acknowledging them is the first step to being free from them. Until you deal with what is keeping you from believing God’s truth about yourself, you will stay stuck in the pit.
Read MoreMost of us won't often be tempted to commit obvious sins. Satan's tack is to entice us to push something good beyond the boundary of the will of God until it becomes sin. The following list reveals how we can wrongly take good things beyond the boundary of God's will.
Read MoreAs many believers prepare to take mission trips throughout the summer, let’s begin to cover them with prayer now as they begin preparations for spreading the Gospel.
Read More“Moles” in the mind take us to shame, anxiety, the sad and the mad—and away from the nourishing presence of Jesus. Let’s use our spiritual weapons that Christ gave us and fight back.
Read MoreWe deceive ourselves when we think we will not reap what we sow. Your life may be measured by what you reap, but it is determined by what you sow.
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