Winning the spiritual conflict around you begins by winning the battle within you. “Be of sober spirit; be on the alert.” 1 Peter 5:8 NAS. Life is not just a walk in the park. You and I are engaged in a cosmic struggle of good and evil. Paul described being […]
“My grace is all you need.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 TEV. God’s power increases in your life in proportion to your recognition of weakness. My thoughts and comments today are about a “thorn in the flesh.” While masquerading as strong, we secretly struggle with weakness. Our common humanity is not without […]
“Under pressure . . your faith . . shows.” James 1:3 The Message “Pressure, rightly responded to with grace and faith, produces valuable, spiritual qualities.” My thoughts today are about “pressures.” Pressure of one sort or another seems an unavoidable part of everyday life – whether financial, relational, occupational, emotional, […]
“Put on all the armor that God gives you.” Ephesians 6:11 Today’s English Version “Spiritual warfare, in which you are involved, is not a game and losing cannot be an option.” My thoughts today are that you “play to win.” There are some times that you play a game just […]
“Be strong in the Lord and the power of His might.” Ephesians 6:10 NIV “Recognizing your lack is the door to God’s supply; asking for help is the key to God’s power.” My thoughts today are about “the right tools for the right job.” I am really not a very […]