The blog post dissects the concept of spiritual armor, particularly ‘shoes of peace’, as described in Ephesians 6:13-17. The peace from the Gospel, defined as a state of wholeness and rest, provides the potential to resist spiritual battles in an anxious world by fostering calmness, confidence, and readiness.
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Righteous Protection || Underneath the Armor || Week 2
The six-week series “Underneath the Armor” dissects the armor of God from Ephesians 6:13-17, focusing on the body armor of righteousness. It is God’s approval that protects our hearts when making decisions. References from Matthew, Philippians, Genesis, Romans, and James show how reliance on God’s righteousness, and embracing sacrifices for Christ, can protect from worldly values and temptations. The series also emphasizes the transformative power of faith, rebuking the concept of ‘faith without action.’ The narrative concludes by affirming God’s love and endorsement for individuals.
Truthful Protection || Underneath the Armor || Week 1
An upcoming six-week series titled “Underneath the Armor” will explore the armor of God as depicted in Ephesians 6:13-17, which has been often overlooked due to its war-like imagery. The series will break down each piece of the armor, interpreting its significance via the original Greek words used in the scripture. The first part examines the “belt of truth”—a concept translated from the Greek word ‘Alétheia’—which signifies divine truth revealed to man that cannot be refuted. This truth, represented by Jesus, provides spiritual protection and guidance to those committed to understanding it.
Your Name is Power || Rend Collective || Let’s Listen To #21
“When we’re broken and left without hope, God’s name is there for us to call to give us hope and courage to continue forward.”
Let’s Listen To “Your Name is Power” by Rend Collective.
When in Doubt, Pray! || Being Pulled Apart || Week 4 (FINALE!)
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference, living one day at a time; enjoying one moment at a time; taking this world as it is and not as I would have it; trusting that You will make all things right if I surrender to Your will; so that I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with You forever in the next. Amen.    Â
We Are Not Alone || Being Pulled Apart || Week 3
We talked about the different gifts the Spirit gives us and how God created each of us with these gifts. We discussed ways the community we’re involved with should help, honor, and love us with our gifts.
Overcoming Worries || Being Pulled Apart || Week 2
We learned that if we do that, then God will come and personally interact with us to supply our needs. Then we learned four ways to overcome worry: simply trust that God will care for us, get a new perspective on our problems, find a support team, and, if needed, seek professional help.
Trusting God With Our Worries || Being Pulled Apart || Week 1
We talked about worry, what it can do to our lives, and how to overcome it. We also discussed obeying God and trusting him in our planning and his plans.
Great is Your Faithfulness || TEMITOPE || Let’s Listen To #20
Let’s Listen To “Great Is Your Faithfulness” by TEMITOPE. Let me know what you think!
Faithful Blessings and Curses || Abrahamic Promises || Week 2 (FINALE)
Let’s talk about the difference between blessings and curses and how Paul references Abraham as a key example of our faith!