The Shield

16 In every situation take up the shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.(Ephesians 6:16 CSB) The idea of a shield and flaming arrows can get pretty lost in the 21st century. They are, in this sense, archaic today in the world of weaponry. However, when it comes to … Read more

Plumbing

10 I have sought you with all my heart;don’t let me wander from your commands.11 I have treasured your word in my heartso that I may not sin against you. (Psalm 119:10-11 CSB) I got a new watch recently to replace one that was on its last leg. It is a similar make to the last … Read more

A Part or Apart

38 Establish Your word to Your servant, As that which produces reverence for You. (Psalm 119:38) To often we are focused on ourselves. We spend our waking hours considering how we are doing and maybe, just maybe, we spend a little time focused on what God is doing. And make no mistake, He is always doing … Read more

A Victorious Life

4 because everyone who has been born of God conquers the world. This is the victory that has conquered the world: our faith. (1 John 5:4-5 CSB) What has and will overcome this world; our faith. We are told this right here in scripture. But so often Christians go through life feeling defeated. I know how … Read more

Seeds of Success

6 In the morning sow your seed,and at evening do not let your hand rest,because you don’t know which will succeed,whether one or the other,or if both of them will be equally good. (Ecclesiastes 11:6 CSB) There are many ways to go about building success in life. However, especially today, a singular path may not … Read more