Can you think of a victory in a game, a sport, or even a war that is owed to more to blunt force than to strategy? The weapons used, the position of troops, and the element of surprise are all vital to winning. Underdog teams win by crafty plans and perseverance, not force. Naturally, victories won by sheer force are rarely celebrated. What matters more is strategy and its effectiveness. Yet isn’t it by force that we often try to win or overcome in life? Knowing that “in all these Continue Reading
Spiritual Attacks Escalate with Trials (Here’s what YOU can do)
A friend fights for his life after a horrific motorcycle accident... One more acquaintance is diagnosed with frightening COVID-19... Riots and racial issues flood our country… Hurricane waters devastate cities in South Brazil - the images reminding me of the time my own hometown was destroyed by floodwaters twice during my youth. In each of these circumstances, it’s not difficult to lose hope and allow our hearts to believe that the worse is yet to come. “For our struggle is not Continue Reading
What You’ll Find in a Stronghold {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
A refuge, by itself, is a place that offers sanctuary and safety. It is a figurative expression in Scripture describing God as our security. He offers us a place that we can retreat to for peace, quiet, and renewal. God also says He is our stronghold. “THE LORD IS GOOD, A STRONGHOLD IN THE DAY OF TROUBLE, AND HE KNOWS THOSE WHO TAKE REFUGE IN HIM.” –NAHUM 1:7 A stronghold is a type of refuge, and it's designed for times of war. When we retreat to our stronghold, we go to this one true Continue Reading
When You Are Too Tired to Fight… Get Dressed & Stand
A friend’s husband fights for his life in a battle against an inoperable, malignant tumor… Another dear friend’s heart tires from a long drought of the soul... A neighbor loses her husband to a devastating type of cancer… Riots, hate and division flood our country… Hurricane waters devastate a thriving city… the images reminding me of the time my hometown in South Brazil was destroyed by flood waters twice during my youth. In each of these circumstances, it’s not difficult to lose Continue Reading
The Devil Is After Something Much Bigger than YOU
Click Here for PDF: The Devil Is After Something Bigger than YOU 05.27.15 Passage: Mark 5:1-20 Key Verse: “And he departed and began to proclaim in Decapolis all that Jesus had done for him; and all marveled.” The man foamed at the mouth. His eyes were evil, lost, afraid… all at the same time. The demons had taken over a long time ago. From within his battered body, his trapped spirit had long lost the strength to cry out for help. He cut himself day and night, and not even chains could Continue Reading
