“Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.” Ephesians 6:11, NASB December is a crazy busy month in my household. We celebrate two birthdays along with Christmas. And this year, we have the additional joys of my daughter’s sweet 16th along with […]
Spiritual Battle
Dressing Up: Waking Up the Soldier in Me
“Therefore, take up the full armor of God, that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm.” Ephesians 6:13, Nasb Last time we ventured into the wardrobe of God’s armor, we considered “Who’s Our Enemy?” and determined the following: Scripture describes our struggle as that which involves […]
Dressing Up: Who’s Our Enemy?
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12, Nasb A friend of mine used to talk about the “unseen real”–a place that’s oh-so-real even though we can’t see it […]
God of Life
Saturday–my day set to minister outside the abortion clinic–quickly approaches. I’m somewhat nervous. Slightly afraid. And feeling unprepared. But how does one prepare to stand and interact with those intent on destroying life within the womb? A daughter’s womb … girlfriend’s womb … her own womb? The atrocity of what takes place day after […]
Silent No More
“for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses.” – 2 Corinthians 10:4 Etched in my memory, the sight of her replays in my mind. She arrived at the abortion clinic with her mother. Evidently tears coursed down her cheeks as a woman representing Cities4Life […]
Remember Him … and Fight
Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net … in Judah it was said, ‘The strength of the burden bearers is failing, Yet there is much rubbish; And we ourselves are unable to rebuild the wall.’ … When I saw their fear, I rose and spoke … ‘Do not be afraid of them; remember the Lord who is great and awesome, […]