The Anxiety of Hope

The key is to pray when feelings arise of concern for others. We may still worry, still feel anxious, but don’t lose sight of praying for that person.

What is Your Defensive Posture?

I have heard and read much about Ephesians 6:10:17 and putting on the full armor of God. Yet often the most important part of this passage is skipped to get to the descriptive visuals of suiting up to “to stand firm against the schemes of the devil (verse 11).” Yes, we need to be properly […]

Fighting Back with Prayer

As a follower of Jesus, we need to be aware that we are not just an enemy of Satan. Ephesians 6:10 reminds us that we are a target of the “schemes of the devil (NASB).” We are not just in a one-on-one sword fight with evil, but as believers in Jesus we are the target […]

Equipped for Offense, Not Just Defense

When we live out our faith and seek to follow Christ with righteous living based on God’s truth, we are prepared to defend ourselves against Satan’s attacks. But when we learn to rely on the Spirit of God, not the wisdom of the flesh, we are equipped for offensive measures against evil.