ephesians 6.10-18 (the voice) “Finally, brothers and sisters, draw your strength and might from God. Put on the full armor of God to protect yourselves from the devil and his evil schemes. We’re not waging war against enemies of flesh and blood alone. No, this fight is against tyrants, against authorities, against supernatural powers and demon princes that slither in the darkness of […]
vulnerability
I wrote this earlier this spring, in my personal devotion time. The story at the onset of John 8 has been in my mind this week, so I read it this morning and decided to look up where I had studied and journaled on it. Just knew I needed to share it. Thanks for reading! […]
when the enemy doesn’t seem disarmed.
There is this verse that I quote a lot. Colossians 2.15: “He [Jesus] disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them by it [the cross]. ” I quoted it last night for a friend. Texted it to her as soon as it came to mind. Claimed it over her […]
when adversity arises
Doesn’t it always seem to be the case that when the work finally gets going and the sovereign hand of God finally gets moving–to our tiny and doubtful perspectives, at least–that then comes the opposition. then comes the enemies. then comes the road blocks that make you question absolutely every single move and decision you are trying to […]
john 15: abide (restful surrender)
This whole chapter is so full of rich promises stemming from challenges Jesus is giving to his disciples. It’s not “don’t do this or that”, or “do this because I said so”–it’s “Do this, know this, react in this way, because it is the way of the father, it is what I myself have followed […]
some stories
Today I read a job posting that said, “Applicant must love telling stories.” YES. I wish could have immediately applied; however, I am still finishing school and looking at moving overseas as immediately as possible, provided the Lord not only opens the door, but pays for it to be opened. I can’t doubt that He […]