War is a big part of the Christian life. We don’t fight against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces. The armor of God in Ephesians 6 protects us, and the sword of the Word of God is the offensive weapon we may wield. But what happens when the enemy we’re fighting isn’t “out there”?… Continue reading In the War Between Flesh and Spirit, 7 Reasons Romans 8 Changes Everything
As Christians, we love the truth. We know that Satan isn’t called the Father of Lies for nothing. Deception is his m.o. He wants us to believe untruths that pull us away from God and His light and deeper into the dark where he can work. But what happens when the “truth” of a situation… Continue reading When Christians Complain, They Lie
It all happened so fast. One moment, the district computer tech was fixing an annoying problem that wouldn’t let my laptop access the web. The next, thousands of hours of work on my school device were gone. Things I had collected. Things I had created, tweaked, and perfected. All gone. It was my own fault… Continue reading Bible Verses About the Temporal Versus the Eternal
The Old Testament is a spiritual gold mine filled with types and shadows, prophecies, and glimpses into the character of our great God who never changes. He is a God of covenants, which are binding and sacred agreements between God and His people. In the Old Testament, the Mosaic Covenant promised God’s blessings for obedience… Continue reading A Powerful Declaration of Faith from Micah 7:7-8
“God always has a ram in the bush.” A sister in Christ said that to me recently, reaffirming her trust in the Lord. It’s a funny phrase that means nothing to those outside the faith but communicates a great deal to those who understand both the story behind it and the implications of it. In… Continue reading God Always Has a Ram in the Bush
This week, I was driving and lamenting to the Lord about this or that problem in my life. In every situation, I felt like I had done everything I could do on my own and had prayed for the Lord’s help for the things I couldn’t. Why weren’t things getting FIXED already? Then the words… Continue reading James 1:2: “Embrace the Suck”
“Lord, apart from You, I can do NOTHING.” I have probably said this part of John 15:5 at least five or more times this last week. See, lately I have felt like the Lord was calling me forward past a roadblock that I have no power over or knowledge of how to move. It’s a… Continue reading The Two “Nothings” of God
The “trust fall” was all the rage when I was young. It’s an exercise in which people stand straight up, close their eyes, and fall backwards, trusting that others will catch them before they hit the ground. It was supposed to be a team building activity, but it showed up in friend circles too. From… Continue reading Life With Jesus Is a Trust Fall
“What is the purpose of prayer?” That question popped into my mind this week, and I knew it was from the Lord. As I contemplated, it occurred to me that if we want to know anything about prayer, the best place to start looking is the Lord Jesus Himself. He gave His disciples the "Lord’s… Continue reading The 7 Purposes of Prayer
The “providence" of God means that God takes care of His people. He watches over us, provides for us, is with us, and guides us along our journey through this world to the next. But what happens when the child of God is faced with the Enemy’s suggestion that God isn’t doing a good job… Continue reading How to Combat the Temptation of Discontentment
