(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”
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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 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”
The Breastplate of Righteousness: Guarding the Heart
(Part 2 of the Armor of God series) If the belt of truth holds everything together, the breastplate of righteousness protects what’s most vital – your heart. In battle, a Roman soldier’s breastplate covered the chest and abdomen, shielding the organs that, if struck, meant certain death. Spiritually, righteousness serves the same purpose. It guardsContinue reading “The Breastplate of Righteousness: Guarding the Heart”
Mountain Moments: Worship on the Mountain
There’s something about reaching the mountaintop – even just a glimpse – that naturally turns our hearts toward worship. When we pause and see how far God has brought us, when we look back at the valleys and the climbs, we can’t help but lift our voices in gratitude. Psalm 121 reminds us: “I liftContinue reading “Mountain Moments: Worship on the Mountain”
Mountain Moments: Anchored in Hope
Climbing toward the mountaintop can feel uncertain at times. The path isn’t always clear, the footing isn’t always steady, and the horizon can feel impossibly far away. But there’s something that keeps us steady when everything else feels shaky: hope. As Paul wrote, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peaceContinue reading “Mountain Moments: Anchored in Hope”
Mountain Moments: The Power of Perspective
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how much our perspective shapes our experience of life. Two people can be standing in the same valley, looking at the same struggles, and feel completely different. One sees despair. One sees an opportunity to grow. One sees limitation. One sees God’s provision. Perspective changes everything. Paul understoodContinue reading “Mountain Moments: The Power of Perspective”
Mountain Moments: Living from Victory, Not for Victory
One of the traps I’ve fallen into more times than I can count is believing I need to fight my way to victory. If I just worked harder, prayed longer, or tried to be a better man, maybe then I’d finally “win” at this Christian life. But the more I’ve wrestled with that idea, theContinue reading “Mountain Moments: Living from Victory, Not for Victory”
Mountain Moments: Joy in the Climb
If the valley teaches us gratitude and contentment, the climb reminds us that joy isn’t just found at the top. Sometimes, the most important growth happens while we’re still on the way up. Climbing isn’t easy. The air gets thinner, the path feels steep, and there are moments when it would be simpler to turnContinue reading “Mountain Moments: Joy in the Climb”
Mountain Moments: Gratitude in the Valley
Contentment as Perspective In my last series, Silent Struggles, we spent time down in the valley – exploring the quiet battles of the mind and heart that so many of us fight every day. Those struggles are real, and they matter. But the story doesn’t end in the valley. God doesn’t leave us there. HeContinue reading “Mountain Moments: Gratitude in the Valley”
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