“He has been looking forward to this party all week. We told him he could stay up late and eat with the adults. That’s a big deal when you are four.” Issac’s dad was right, and as the night progressed, we discovered that this particular preschooler had a definite bent toward the theatrical. At first, he mingled with each guest, …
Julia sent a quick text message to indicate that she would be arriving shortly. A busy woman with lots of plates spinning, Julia is a master at multitasking. Such a skill, however, has its drawbacks. Instead of texting to say she would “pick me up,” her phone autocorrected before she caught it. When she hit send, the text arrived stating …
Holy Father, As I bring (Name) before You today, I am aware there is evil that wants to kill, steal and destroy their family (John 10:10). This is always the mode of the devil. Sometimes he looks like a roaring lion (1 Peter 5:8), sometimes like an angel (2 Corinthians 11:14), but his essence never changes. He is always …
“The prince of the power of the air.” My eyes stopped. Why had I never noticed that before? I read it again. “The prince of the power of the air.” The air? How could anyone have power over air? And in a moment, new revelation rushed upon my understanding. Airwaves….. The internet, videos, Pandora, television, …
Holy Father, Thank You for being My Lamp this past year. As I look back, I see that You were always there, shining Light on every dark situation (2 Samuel 22:29). I have to admit that there were times that I felt quite blinded, like someone was holding their hand in front of my face. But, thank You that …
Remember that image of the shield of faith knocking the enemy off balance? (If you missed it, check out that video here). Well, the cool thing about our shield of faith is that it can be used collectively. Just check this out: The testudo. Now, that’s a way to approach enemy lines. And just think, …
Holy Father, How suitable it is that You should include the shield of Faith in our spiritual gear – because without faith it is impossible to please You (Hebrews 11:6). I believe that faith is Your gift, measured out to all that will receive (Ephesians 2:7-8; Romans 12:3) I pick up the spiritual shield of Faith as a barrier …
I was brushing my teeth when I heard them. Now, I’m not a morning person and don’t wake up easily, but these noises I recognized. My young daughters were in the kitchen together, “secretly” making us breakfast. “Don’t start the shower,” I told Mark. “We have to get back in bed and act surprised.” It took a while. …
Gym class has always been a place of dread to me. I think it dates back to the one in fifth grade when I realized that all other girls 1) could dribble and 2) were wearing a bra. With the deductive powers of an eleven-year-old, I figured these two must be related and went home begging my mother for …
Today, we shift our attention to one of the most interesting and possibly surprising pieces of Spiritual Armor: the shield of faith. It is one heavy-duty item. Check out this informational video describing the Roman shield: Now, we learned that the first three, Truth, Righteousness and the Preparation of Peace, were all standard defensive equipment. And, I have …
