(Armor of God Series – Final Post) Over these past weeks, we’ve walked piece by piece through the armor of God – the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, the sword of the Spirit, and finally, the power of prayer that bringsContinue reading “Standing Firm: Living Fully Armored”
Category Archives: Praying
Prayer – The Power Behind the Armor
(Part 7 of the Armor of God series) You can have the finest armor in the world-but without power, it’s just decoration.Paul closes his teaching on the Armor of God with a vital reminder: “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alertContinue reading “Prayer – The Power Behind the Armor”
The Shield of Faith – Defending Against Doubt
(Part 4 of the Armor of God series) When Paul describes the armor of God, he doesn’t talk about if we’ll face attacks – he assumes we will. Faith, he says, is what protects us when those attacks come. Ephesians 6:16 says, “In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with whichContinue reading “The Shield of Faith – Defending Against Doubt”
Armor of God: Why We Need It
(Series Intro) There are moments when you just can’t ignore the way God lines things up. About two weeks ago, I set a goal to read one chapter a day from a list of books I’d been meaning to get through. I started with John Eldredge’s Wild at Heart. Seven straight days – a fullContinue reading “Armor of God: Why We Need It”
The End of the Series – But Not the End of the Journey
We’ve come to the end of the Silent Struggles series, but not the end of the story – because the silent struggles of men don’t disappear overnight. They’re real. They’re heavy. And they often show up when no one else sees. But here’s what I hope you’ve discovered: you’re not alone in those battles. You’reContinue reading “The End of the Series – But Not the End of the Journey”
Silent Struggles: Where Are My Brothers?
Part 7 of the “What Men Carry and How God Lifts” Series No one tells you how lonely manhood can feel. You can be surrounded by people – at work, at home, even at church – and still feel like you’re walking through life on your own. We were made for connection, yet many ofContinue reading “Silent Struggles: Where Are My Brothers?”
Isolation
I am no stranger to spending time alone. For years I have traveled for work and often spend time in hotel rooms lost in a book, movie, podcast, or wasting time on social media. I have no problem sitting alone with my own thoughts. But in those cases, there was always the option to haveContinue reading “Isolation”
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