Category: A Living Testimony
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The Whole Armor of God – 2
Belt of Truth 13Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of…
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The Whole Armor of God – 1
Know Your Enemy 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in…
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The Greatest Commandment
Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Matthew 22:37-39 In Christ’s time, the Hebrew people had 10 Commandments and over 600 statutes to live by.…
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God’s Refining Power
We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 What a powerful reminder of the refining power of God! Many of the finest things in life require time under pressure. For example, consider the immense heat and…
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A Lesson in Waiting
I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:13-14 My ladies group has been studying “Detours: Lessons from Joseph” by Dr. Tony Evans and, while it has been filled…
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The Whole Armor of God – 13
The Sword of the Spirit In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. Ephesians 6:16-18 We’re nearing the end of our…
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The Whole Armor of God – 12
The Helmet of Salvation In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. Ephesians 6:16-18 In our examination of the whole armor…
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Happy Mother’s Day
Strength and honor are her clothing,and she can laugh at the days to come.She opens her mouth with wisdom,and faithful instruction is on her tongue.She watches over the affairs of her householdand does not eat the bread of idleness.Her children rise up and call her blessed;her husband praises her as well:“Many daughters have done noble…
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The Whole Armor of God – 9
Shoes – Gospel of Peace Part 4 13Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given…
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The Whole Armor of God – 8
Shoes – Gospel of Peace Part 3 13Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given…
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