Learning To Put On the Armor: Part 4

Paul has outlined for us the enormous power and resource at our disposal in our battle against the evil one. So far, we have learned about our foe. Unless we know who the enemy is, where he is, and what he can do, we have a difficult time defeating him. Not only here in Ephesians …

Learning To Deal With Death

There is a normal sorrow that accompanies the passing of a loved one, caused by the pain of separation and loneliness. Death has such finality to it. We don't know how to deal with it. It is the only certainty we have in life. Everybody experiences death. The rain falls on the just and the …

Learning to Put on the Armor: Part 3

We are in the middle of spiritual warfare. We are looking at verses 10 through 17 on the theme of the believer’s armor in the book of Ephesians. Last time, I talked to you about our enemy Satan. In the battle, it is vital, we know our adversary, and the tactics used to defeat us. …

Learning To Put On The Armor: Part 2

. Last time we started looking at why we need to put on the Armor. We talked about the Christian war. We are in a spiritual battle with an unseen enemy and we need to be strong in Lord. Today, I want to talk to you about the enemy we face.  I love to watch …

Learning To Put On The Armor Part one

For the last few months, I am writing a series called "learning to be victorious Christian". If you are walking with Christ and in obedience to Christ, an attack from Satan is inevitable. Peter tells us, he is roaring like a lion, ready to devour us. Therefore, no matter how long you have been a …

Genesis 44: The Test of Unselfish Love

As we ended the last chapter, Joseph's brother passed the test of jealousy with flying colors. The joy of brothers must have been great. This Egyptian, whom they feared not only not cast them into prison but instead turned out to be a kind host. Now, They would be able to return home with ample …

Learning To Be Humble

He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justly, To love [a]mercy, And to walk humbly with your God. Micah6:8 Pride: a feeling or deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, First, let me say that we live in a very …

Genesis 43: The Test Of Jealousy

As the last chapter ended, we saw Joseph moaning and groaning about his life and how hard he has it. Joseph's brothers' guilt was exposed to a certain extent, and there was remorse, but there was still much to be finished in their hearts by God's spirit before they would be truly prepared to serve …

Learning To Take a Stand

11 And after him was Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. The Philistines had gathered together into a troop where there was a piece of ground full of lentils. So the people fled from the Philistines. 12 But he stationed himself in the middle of the field, defended it, and killed the Philistines. So the Lord …

Preparation or Isolation?

"You shall be holy to me, for I the Lord am holy and have separated you from the peoples, that you should be mine." Leviticus 20:26 How are you doing? Most of us have unanticipated extra time for the past month. I believe being "Busy" or not having "Time" is probably the number one excuse …