"Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion."     Ephesians 6:18 NLTYour spiritual armor must be put on correctly so that all the pieces fit; otherwise, you're vulnerable to defeat at Satan...  Read More

"Then after the battle you will still be standing firm."     Ephesians 6:13 NLTLet's look at the next three pieces of spiritual armor God has provided for us to live victoriously: (1) "You will need f...  Read More

"Put on all of God's armor."     Ephesians 6:11 NLTEvery day you live, you will battle the world, the flesh, and the devil. In order to be armed for spiritual warfare, Paul gives us six specific piece...  Read More

"Everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."    John 13:35 NRSVHave you seen the poster depicting three men, each representing a different version of Jesus? The fi...  Read More

"Those who help others are helped."     Proverbs 11:25 MSGOne of the best ways to keep your life in balance and stay on track spiritually is to pass on what you know to others. The Bible says, "Those ...  Read More

"I too was once my father's son, tenderly loved as my mother's only child."    Proverbs 4:3 NLTIn order for your child to thrive physically and emotionally later in life, you must nurture them with lo...  Read More

"When people are tempted and still continue strong, they should be happy."    James 1:12 NCVBecause he was handsome, Joseph attracted the unwanted attentions of his boss's wife. Day after day, she tri...  Read More

"A principled life can stand up to the worst."    Proverbs 11:4 MSGAbraham Lincoln said, "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." It's easier to...  Read More

"Stir up the gift of God which is in you."    2 Timothy 1:6 NKJVPaul told Timothy, "Stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands." That Scripture means, even though you're...  Read More

"Cease from anger... it only causes harm."     Psalm 37:8 NKJVYour anger may or may not hurt the person toward whom it's directed, but it can definitely hurt you. Prolonged anger releases toxic chemic...  Read More

"Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry."    James 1:19 NLTThe Bible gives us three keys to handling our anger the right way. Let's look at each one and see what we can learn: (1) "B...  Read More

"I will be with you."    Joshua 1:5 NKJVBecause we are keenly aware of our limitations, we tend to limit our pursuits to our comfort zone. And that can lead to a life of mediocrity and unfulfilled dre...  Read More