Pray then speak boldly God has given us a complete suit of armor to wear as we engage in spiritual battle. We should never go in to battle without praying, and we should pray first that the Lord would grant us the ability to speak boldly in His name. But be careful… speaking boldly doesn’t…
Category: Grace for Living
Grace for everyday living. Embracing a Christ-centered faith in the midst of a self-centered culture.
The Sword of the Spirit
Sword of the Spirit We are engaged in a spiritual battle and we need to be equipped. God has not left us defenseless nor in the dark about the armor we need. One of the most vital pieces of this armor is the sword of the Spirit; the very word of God itself. It can…
The Whole Armour of God
The Whole Armour of God The Apostle Paul exhorts us in Ephesian 6 to take unto ourselves the whole armour of God and then put it on. It is a complete set of arms intended to defend and to be used on the offensive. It is designed for protection and for gaining ground. But we…
Continue in Those Things
Continue in Those Things “But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to…
Responding to Perilous Times
Responding to Perilous Times Paul affirms that perilous times will come. Times that are so difficult, so troubling, so harsh, so dangerous that our faith will be sorely tried. But God’s word doesn’t leave us in the dark as to how to respond to such times. We will be surprised, though, and perhaps disappointed if…
Living a Redeemed Life, Seth Kelly
Living a Redeemed Life As the redeemed of the Lord, there is a way and there is the need for us to redeem back those good gifts that God has given us; gifts that we have so carelessly abused and misused. Listen in as Brother Seth Kelly teaches us how. “See then that ye walk…
A Prayer of Praise
Paul’s Prayer of Praise In Ephesians Chapter 1, and throughout his epistle to the church at Ephesus, Paul expresses his praise and thanksgiving through prayer. Paul was a praying man, no doubt, and he never failed to let others know that he was praying for them, that he had prayed for them, and the specifics…
Living a Resurrected Life
A Resurrected Life Our belief in and expectation of the resurrection should be a guiding force in our lives. Paul wanted to know the power of the resurrection, and he wanted to experience that power in his Christian walk. Think about it. As children of God, we have been bought with the blood of Jesus…
Planning for the Future
Planning for the Future Can we imagine learning things so practical and so relevant from the experiences of a man who lived thousands of years ago? Planning for the future is always needful. Joseph teaches us how to plan God’s way. Along with his experience, the Book of James provides great wisdom for the child of God…
It is Not in Me
It is Not in Me In spite of being hated, being forsaken, being falsely accused, and being forgotten, Joseph was continually reminded that God was with him. And Joseph was continually faithful to praise God for every good gift given to him. Joseph was quick to say, it is not in me; it is not…
