Fleshly Desires James 4:1-3 ESV “What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not ask. You … Continue reading Passions at War
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Standing Against the Enemy
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this … Continue reading Standing Against the Enemy
His Angry Whacks
His Angry Whacks An Original Work / December 31, 2019 When Satan throws his angry whacks Against our Lord, he does attack Against His servants, His Word, too; We trust our Lord and His will do. We put on Armor; fight with Sword; We trust His Word, obey our Lord. When battle’s fierce and fraught … Continue reading His Angry Whacks
An Enemy of God
“What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, … Continue reading An Enemy of God
His Promises Won’t Break
Ephesians 6:10-12 ESV “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic … Continue reading His Promises Won’t Break
Defeating our Giants
This morning the Lord has led me to read the story of David and Goliath from 1 Samuel 17. It is too long a passage to quote the whole story, so I will summarize some and quote some, but you can read it for yourself here: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Samuel+17&version=NIV A Summary Basically, the Philistines and the Israelites … Continue reading Defeating our Giants
Battles of the Mind
My Enemies Trample Psalm 56:1-4 ESV Be gracious to me, O God, for man tramples on me; all day long an attacker oppresses me; my enemies trample on me all day long, for many attack me proudly. When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God … Continue reading Battles of the Mind
Fearlessly Make Known
Be Strong Ephesians 6:10-12 NIV Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this … Continue reading Fearlessly Make Known
Hope and Future
Is there such a thing as absolute truth? Are there definite rights and wrongs? Or, is morality completely subjective? Are we to show tolerance (acceptance) of all beliefs and practices? Should we make allowances for sin – sin as defined by God? Or for different religions? And, should we entertain the thinking that there are … Continue reading Hope and Future
Calm Reassurance
Have you ever gone through something that you felt was just too overwhelming for you, and you didn’t know how you would survive? Something, perhaps so devastating, that you just didn’t know which way to turn next? You wondered how you would make it. Perhaps you even wondered if God was with you, and if … Continue reading Calm Reassurance
Run With It 