In Ephesians 6:11-13 the apostle Paul gives us this exhortation: “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness ...
Read More »To Sue or Not to Sue?
Earlier this week, news broke of a lawsuit between two Christian parties. A few more headlines come to mind, each involving devout Christians and lawsuits. All were—are—valid cases. Each deserves justice. Each voice needs to be heard. But is a lawsuit the answer? 1 Corinthians 6:1-6 says, “If any of ...
Read More »Is Your Heart’s Door Open to Christ?
“Light of The World,” the iconic picture of Christ at the garden door, was first painted in the mid-1800s by William Holman Hunt. The poignant imagery helps us ask ourselves the vital question: Is my heart open to Christ? Based on the words of Christ to the Laodicean Church, the ...
Read More »Oh, the Joys of Trials and Temptations!
Imagine there was a line you could get in to receive something you really wanted–a line that offered all the money you would ever need, or that trip to a faraway place you’ve dreamed of, or even the perfect spouse you’ve longed for! Who wouldn’t run to that line? Most ...
Read More »Did You Walk Away From God?
People walk away from God, and the Bible says if you reject such a great salvation, there is no longer any hope of salvation for you. “For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted the heavenly gift, and have become partakers of the Holy Spirit, ...
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