Fighting Back
To be behind enemy lines is a military term that means you are on their turf, but not on their side. This understanding makes our position as believers in this world very important. In other words, God wants [...]
Militarily Ready
The last prayer of Jesus before His crucifixion tells us a lot. It's recorded in John 17 and mentions our world nineteen times. It's obvious Jesus knew the world we live in is the seat of [...]
Behind Enemy Lines
I think I love teaching because I love to understand. 1 John 5:20 says, "And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, that we may know Him who is [...]
Armed & Ready
This article first appeared on The Christian Broadcasting Network When I was growing up, my stepdad was a plumber. It wasn’t unusual for him to have to crawl under houses or up into attics to work [...]
Life Happens
This article first appeared on The Christian Broadcasting Network There isn’t a human on earth who hasn’t at one time or another been discontented, distressed, or in debt. Even at an early age, children and teenagers [...]
As Simple as 1,2,3
Everything we’ve been learning is only knowledge unless we apply it. James 1:22-24 says, "Don’t fool yourself into thinking that you are a listener when you are anything but, letting the Word go in one ear [...]
Let’s Wake Up
Have you seen the movie Awakenings with Robin Williams? The movie came out in 1990 and is based on a true story about victims of an encephalitis epidemic that left people in a catatonic state. In [...]
Redeemed & Repurposed
Edith Wharton once said, “There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle OR the mirror that reflects it.” Her words remind me that before you can ever truly reflect Christ to others, you [...]
Get Up and Go Again
I've said it before: Salvation isn't a one-time event. Not only did God's mercy save us in the beginning, it daily saves us. The Bible says, "When the kindness and the love of God our Savior [...]
You Don’t Have to Perform
One of my favorite quotes ever is: “The wheel’s still spinning, but the hamster’s dead” (author unknown). I think it speaks to me because my early Christian life was a vicious cycle of trying to do [...]
True Identity
Does the Bible say we're just sinners saved by grace? No, it actually doesn’t. No-fault religion has taught men to say that. The Bible says, "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not [...]
A New Measuring Stick
I'm not much of a roller coaster gal, but I've been to plenty of amusement parks in my life (mostly for the food!) and I've noticed how many rides have a height requirement at the entrance. [...]
Learning To Receive
Victor Hugo said, “You can give without loving, but you can never LOVE without giving.” Isn't this so true? Giving can come in all forms: out of obligation, required (like a staff party), out of guilt, [...]
Cricket Mentalities
I recently told you righteousness is God’s RIGHT SYSTEM. The real definition of righteousness is right-standing with God; the ability to stand before Him without guilt or inferiority as if you had never sinned. What’s interesting [...]
A Mean Trick of the Enemy
So let’s talk about condemnation. Number one, it’s a mean trick of the devil. Number two, it’s a self-pronounced sentence of guilt (meaning, it's fed to you by the devil). And hopefully the obvious number three [...]
God’s Guidance System
If your car doesn't have a built-in GPS, your smart phone probably does. It’s your map or guidance system (to keep you on the right course). And now that paper maps are a thing of the [...]
A Great Trade
Beautiful GodLaying Your majesty asideYou reached out in love to show me lifeLifted from darkness into lightKing for a slaveTrading Your righteousness for shame These are the opening words of the song, Like An Avalanche by [...]
