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Category Archives: other
Perp-Walk False Precepts
2 Corinthians 10:5 (ESV) We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ. Imagine taking your own ungodly thoughts, along with those of our culture, and perp-walking … Continue reading
Weapons at Work
“Anticipate your battles; fight them on your knees before temptation comes, and you will always have victory.” R. A. Torrey (1856-1928) Cut the enemy off . . . at your knees.
Weaponizing Words
2 Corinthians 10:4 (NLT) We use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments. My best weapons? Prayer and the Bible. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is … Continue reading
Simply Divine
2 Corinthians 10:4 (NIV) The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world . . . they have divine power. Divine power–God’s weapons win the battle. If we fight simply in our own strength, we fall short.
Destructive Thoughts
2 Corinthians 10:4 (ESV) For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. What are the strongholds of our era? We don’t need God We know it all We … Continue reading
Fake Safe Space
There is a movement, especially in schools and colleges, to create a place where someone can be protected from emotional discomfort. This “safe space” is free from criticism, contradictory points of view and offensive comments. Some folks embrace these … Continue reading
Short and Simple: Fear Not
Fear not. Don’t be afraid. It’s in the Bible, over and over. God is so powerful, He could zap us away in a blink. Why doesn’t He? Because He loves us. John 3:16 (NIRV) God so loved the … Continue reading
Fear’s Cure
“We fear men so much, because we fear God so little. One fear cures another. When man’s terror scares you, turn your thoughts to the wrath of God.” William Gurnall (1616-1679) A Puritan Golden Treasury
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Know Fear
We talk about the patience of Job. Check out Job 38-40. God has some fearsome words for our patient friend: Job 40:7, 9-12 (NIV) “Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me … Continue reading
No Fear
Do you fear God? Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Wise up! No fear of the Lord = no wisdom.