When the War Feels Too Long

1 week ago

Some battles are short. They arrive with intensity, they are engaged with everything you have, and within a season, they…

Prayer: The Battle Behind the Battle

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There was a season in my life when I was doing all the right things on the outside. Preaching. Leading.…

The Sword of the Spirit: Your Only Offensive Weapon

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I still remember the first fight I ever got into. It was middle school. I had no training and no…

The Helmet of Salvation: Protecting the Most Contested Ground

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Every experienced soldier knows: protect the head. No matter how comprehensive your armor, no matter how skilled your technique, a…

The Shield of Faith: Raised Against Flaming Arrows

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Roman archers had a tactic that was designed not just to wound but to cause chaos. They would dip their…

The Shoes of Peace: Stable Footing in a Shaking World

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I will never forget the first and last time I tried to walk barefoot on gravel. It was during a…

The Breastplate of Righteousness: The Heart Must Be Guarded

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I once sat next to a soldier on a plane who had served in multiple combat zones. When I asked…

The Belt of Truth: When Everything Needs Holding Together

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I want to tell you a story about a pair of jeans and a youth camp that I will never…

Why God Needs Smooth Stones

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David did not reach into the brook and grab the first stones his hand found. He selected them. Deliberately. Carefully.…

You Are the Weapon: Before God Gives You One

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We spend a great deal of time in spiritual warfare conversations talking about what God has given us. His armor.…