Whether it is the air needed to fan the flame of God’s gifts, or the strength needed to guard the good deposit of God’s gospel, it will only be accomplished through the abundant blessing of God’s mercy.
Read MoreThis enemy is the most powerful enemy we face. He’s an enemy that the Bible calls the false god of this world and the prince of the power of the air (2 Cor 4:4; Eph 2:2). He’s the enemy that is the evil master and slave driver of every person living on planet earth who is not believing in Jesus Christ for salvation. This enemy is known as the devil.
Read MoreWith a sobering warning, the Apostle Paul explains that there is a fallen faculty within us all known as the flesh. For genuine believers, then, there is a constant tension that takes place within us, because the flesh desires to please self, while our new heart, born of the Spirit, desires to please God.
Read MoreAs followers of Christ, it’s vitally important for us, and our believing children, to recognize that we have spiritual enemies—enemies who want nothing more than to steal our joy in the Lord, stunt our growth in Christ, and squander our testimony of faith.
Read MoreIn short, the writer of Hebrews compares the Christian life to a race. And in this passage, we find four features of this race of faith that are applicable and relevant to every believer.
Read MoreTherefore, if we truly want to defend our families from the attacks that are taking place all around us, it must start by going back to the beginning.
Read MoreSo instead of seeds, Jesus explains that this story is really about someone speaking the word. It’s about someone sharing the gospel.
Read MoreThe next time you try to wake someone up in the morning with the words, “Rise and shine!”, you should think of the gospel
Read MoreAs the God-ordained leader of your home, husband of your wife, and father of your children, you will be held accountable by God for how well you lead, protect, and provide for your family. So may we take that responsibility seriously, and by God’s grace, take up our sword and lead well.
Read MoreIn writing down the acrostic poem that his mother taught him, King Lemuel—a student of wisdom who knew the one true God Yahweh—gave a wonderful description of a wife who glorifies God as a homemaker: she’s one who is blameless with finances, busy at home, benevolent toward others, beautiful inside and out, and blessed for her godliness.
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