Blog — God

Contend for the Faith

March 11, 2023 • believe • christian • discernment • discipleship • encourage • encouragement • enemy • faith • faithful • God • grace • guidance • power • pray • salvation • Savior • sin • truth • values

But what did Jude mean by exhorting readers “to contend for the faith”? It certainly was not a call to use physical force or violence. Jude was referring to a spiritual battle, one requiring spiritual weapons (2 Corinthians 10:3-5). Jude exhorted followers of Christ to contend for the truth. As his letter explained, deceptive men were creeping into the church and perverting Christian doctrine with heresies that denied the truth.

I Call to God

March 8, 2023 • 2 Peter • 9/11 • actions • christian • encouragement • faith • fear • future • God

Do you question that you have enough faith when you pray? Listen to these words from Jesus to His followers: “The apostles said to the Lord, ‘Increase our faith!’ He replied, ‘If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, “Be uprooted and planted in the sea,” and it will obey you’” (Luke 17:5-6).

Listen to me, my friends. There is absolutely no reason why you can’t become powerful in prayer. The Lord has given every one of us a measure of faith. Take that faith and apply it when you pray. You’ll see—the Lord will not only hear your prayer. He will answer!

ALWAYS ROOM FOR MORE PATIENCE

January 31, 2023 • actions • adult • anxious • attitude • battle • believe • better • Bible • biblical • boundaries • character • choices • christ • christian • christian living • conversation • cope • cross • daily • difficult • discipleship • encourage • faith • God • godly • grace • heart

Would you agree that patience seems to be lacking in our society these days? So how can I become a more patient person—at home, at work, among friends, and even while I'm driving? Willpower alone can produce some level of patience, but our Creator made provision for us to be patient at those moments when willpower falls short.

INFORMED VOTERS, EFFECTIVE VOTES

July 28, 2022 • abortion • action • america • anxiety • believe • Bible • character • christian • christian living • country • faith • family • fear • future • God

On November 8, 2022, national, state, and local elections will chart the direction of our nation for years to come, and the Democratic and Republican parties’ platforms point to very different directions. Determine that you will become as informed as possible about the issues and will pray for God’s guidance as you exercise your right and privilege to vote.

The Ultimate Shield

April 6, 2022 • battle • Christ • cross • faith • God • Jesus • life • lifestyle • shield • soldier • spiritual • warefare

“And in addition to all this, take up the shield of faith.” (Ephesians 6:16, NIV) The Apostle Paul likens faith to a shield. In ancient warfare, soldiers carried rectangular oblong shields about the size of a door. A combatant could crouch behind it and gain protection for all parts of the body. The shield was a mission-essential piece of armor. In the spiritual realm, faith serves this function—faith activates the power and protection of God in all areas of our lives. Faith is belief and trust in God. It is by faith that you believe Jesus Christ died for your...