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For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.   Ephesians 6:12-13 (NIV) Paul emphasizes that our battle is not against a physical enemy but a spiritual one. He highlights three key Read more

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.  Ephesians 6:10-11 (NIV) Paul’s message to the believers in the Lord Jesus Christ reminds us of the infinite power available to us as His children. We are called to rely Read more

Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.    Psalm 37:4 ESV God promises to give us our heart’s desire, but He knows that only He can satisfy the deep longings within us.  Do you have times of restlessness? Searching? Lack of peace?   As Christ followers, we know that the desires of Read more

Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the scriptures daily to see if these things were so.    Acts 17:11 ESV Are you feeling overwhelmed at the amount of information coming at us every day?  We can wonder what is truth and what is propaganda.  Jesus warned that Read more

Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you.  Hold them in highest regard in love because of their work.  Live in peace with each other.     1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 NIV How often do I take the time to show appreciation to Read more

“But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.”    Luke 6:27-28 ESV When God instructs me to have ears to hear, I know that I must take some time to really listen to what follows.  His instructions in Read more

 But now, O LORD, you are our Father;   we are the clay and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand.     Isaiah 64:8 ESV Do you ever feel tossed about by unexpected circumstances and wonder why God is allowing this?  We may not understand the reasons behind every trial, but we can trust Read more

And the Lord is the One who goes ahead of you; He will be with you; He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear, or be dismayed.   Deuteronomy 31:8  NAS Teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.   Matthew 28:20 Read more

Behold, God is my helper; The Lord is the sustainer of my soul.   Psalm 54:4 NAS What an amazing verse! God- the omnipotent God of all creation- tells us in His Word that He is our helper! Do you see how much He loves us? And He not only helps us in every aspect of our Read more

Let me hear Thy lovingkindness in the morning; For I trust in Thee; Teach me the way in which I should walk; For to Thee I lift up my soul.  Psalm 143:8  NAS New morning mercies- every day that we awaken is brand new.  Yesterday’s mistakes are behind us. Our Lord is present and He desires our complete Read more