(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”
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The Sword of the Spirit – Armed with Truth
(Part 6 of the Armor of God series) There’s something powerful about the image of a sword. It’s not defensive like a shield or protective like armor-it’s an offensive weapon. In Ephesians 6:17, Paul tells us to “take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” This is the only piece ofContinue reading “The Sword of the Spirit – Armed with Truth”
The Helmet of Salvation – Protecting Your Mind
(Part 5 of the Armor of God series) When a soldier went into battle, the helmet was the last piece of armor he put on – but it was the one he never went without. It was non-negotiable. Without it, he was vulnerable to a fatal blow. Paul uses that same image when he saysContinue reading “The Helmet of Salvation – Protecting Your Mind”
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”
The Shoes of the Gospel of Peace – Ready to Move
(Part 3 of the Armor of God series) There’s a reason Paul mentions shoes when describing the armor of God. You can have all the armor in the world, but if you can’t move, you’re an easy target. The shoes aren’t glamorous, but they’re essential – they give us traction, balance, and direction. Walking barefootContinue reading “The Shoes of the Gospel of Peace – Ready to Move”
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: The Never-Ending Grind
Part 5 of the “What Men Carry and How God Lifts” Series Everywhere you turn, there’s pressure to do more. Work harder. Earn more. Climb higher. And while you’re at it, be the perfect husband, the intentional dad, the loyal friend, and the strong man of faith who has it all figured out. The worldContinue reading “Silent Struggles: The Never-Ending Grind”
Silent Struggles: Empty and Expected
Part 4 of the “What Men Carry and How God Lifts” Series You give. And then you give some more.Your time. Your energy. Your focus. Your strength. Day after day, you show up – for your job, your family, your commitments – because that’s what men do. And if you’re like most of us, youContinue reading “Silent Struggles: Empty and Expected”
Silent Struggles: Just the Provider
Part 2 of the “What Men Carry and How God Lifts” Series There’s a unique kind of emptiness that hits a man who feels like he’s only valued for what he brings – not for who he is. You go to work.You grind.You pay the bills, keep the lights on, fix the broken stuff, andContinue reading “Silent Struggles: Just the Provider”
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