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Fight Against the Lie Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against…

Authority in Friendships Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Wounds from a friend can be trusted but an enemy multiplies kisses. Proverbs 27:5-6 The Bible says friendships without authority don’t get you to where you need to go. Do you see the picture; it’s a picture of someone leaving…

Strength and Impact   In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding. Ephesians 1:7-8   Paul had two goals for Timothy, and they are the same ones that…

Expect   But as for me, I will watch expectantly for the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me. Micah 7:7 Expecting is the very root of faith. This is a powerful and important word that gives power to our daily walk…

Live As a Son   “For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will.” Ephesians 1:4-5   Becoming like Christ means…

Time Sensitive   My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. John 15:12   When it comes to loving others, the Bible does not reveal an emotional love like we see in the movies or read about in novels. Biblical love usually speaks to the will.…

Boundaries   “Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:13-14   The well trained soldier during war time is fastidious about training, obeying the rules and…

Condition vs. Position   He predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will. Ephesians 1:5   You are already victorious over Satan through Christ. Not only has God said it, Christ has accomplished it; this is your position in Christ before, at…

Temptation   Temptation comes to every man. God is faithful to deliver you from every temptation, he will provide a way for your escape. I Corinthians 10:13   There is no escape from the testing ground of temptation.  God said it would come – and in fact, it’s necessary in…

A Divine Father   “You both precede and follow me and place your hand of blessing on my head. This is too glorious, too wonderful to believe! I can never be lost to your Spirit; I can never be separated from my God.” Psalm 139:5-6 TLB   All fathers have…