How to be Good at Both Offense and Defense in Spiritual Battle
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How to be Good at Both Offense and Defense in Spiritual Battle

An army has two essential functions… offense and defense. Militaries are called to defend when an attacking army is trying to take ground. (I don’t know about you, but I am so incredibly thankful that we have our troops to defend us if threatened!) Yet there have been times throughout history when a military’s offense…

Are You Walking in the Victory Jesus Gained on the Cross?
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Are You Walking in the Victory Jesus Gained on the Cross?

There have been many times in my life when I have felt defeated. Beaten up. Broken down. Overcome with pain or grief. These feelings come with the territory when it comes to being human. We all know what it’s like to feel like you’ve lost. But there’s a difference between feeling defeated and actually being defeated….

It’s Time to Fight for Our Rights on the Real Battlefield
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It’s Time to Fight for Our Rights on the Real Battlefield

Our battle is not against flesh and blood… Our culture seems to be at war. We fight. We protest. And we march for our rights. No one can seem to agree on anything, and even within the four walls of the church, we find hateful speech and disunity. If you’re anything like me, you’re probably asking…

Identity Theft: 3 More Reasons to Guard Your Identity in Christ
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Identity Theft: 3 More Reasons to Guard Your Identity in Christ

There’s nothing more important than our identity. Understanding who we are is crucial to comprehending who God is and what He ultimately did for us on the cross. In a previous post, we addressed two very important reasons to guard your identity against the enemy – the ultimate identity thief. The Bible tells us that he…

10 Bible Verses to Help You Overcome Sin and Temptation
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10 Bible Verses to Help You Overcome Sin and Temptation

Do you ever feel like you’ll never overcome sin and temptation in your life? Sin is something we all have in common. All have sinned. All face temptation. The Bible tells us that apart from Jesus, we are actually slaves to sin. In other words, it controls our lives and holds a great deal of power….

Spiritual Battles: More Common Lies of the Enemy
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Spiritual Battles: More Common Lies of the Enemy

The enemy is called the Father of Lies, and as I pointed out in a previous post, one of his favorite tactics to use in spiritual battles is to take the truth and distort it. Why? Because half-truths sound like the truth. They seem like truth on the surface so we buy into them easily…