“Although we have responsibilities to others, we are primarily accountable to God. It is before him that we stand, and to him that one day we must give an account.” John R. W. Stott. Ezekiel 18:20 NLT “The person who sins is the one who will die. The child will not be punished for the … Continue reading Called to Accountability
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Be Careful on Whom You Lean!
Life teaches us that we were never meant to do everything alone. From childhood, we have been inspired by partnerships—Batman had Robin, and Bert had Ernie. As we grew older, we recognized the same truth in other places: Michael Jordan had Scottie Pippen, and Paul had Silas. God often places people in our lives to … Continue reading Be Careful on Whom You Lean!
Stop Making Excuses
"The person who really wants to do something finds a way; the others find an excuse." - John Mason. Genesis 3:12-13 AMP And the man said, “The woman whom You gave to be with me—she gave me [fruit] from the tree, and I ate it.” Then the Lord God said to the woman, “What is … Continue reading Stop Making Excuses
Standing Firm Against The Enemy Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0UQhPBmAhOHRiu2SaxPftq?si=mvcjUGtmRbO1CIdH36N_qQ&utm_source=copy-link Pip: The devil, apparently, has a full-time job — and Claudette Glaude-Scott has been reading his job description very carefully. Mara: That's actually a fair summary. Today we're covering spiritual warfare — who the enemy is, how he operates, and what it looks like to actually fight back. Let's start with exposing the enemy … Continue reading Standing Firm Against The Enemy Podcast
Fighting the Enemy
“You cannot fight God’s battles with the devil’s weapons.” Charles Spurgeon. Ephesians 6:11-12 NCV Put on the full armor of God so that you can fight against the devil’s evil tricks. Our fight is not against people on earth but against the rulers and authorities and the powers of this world’s darkness, against the spiritual … Continue reading Fighting the Enemy
The Problem with the Wicked
“The descent to hell is easy and those who begin by worshipping power, soon worship evil.” C. S. Lewis. John 8:44 AMP You are of your father the devil, and it is your will to practice the desires [which are characteristic] of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand … Continue reading The Problem with the Wicked
God’s Sovereignty
"To say that God is sovereign is to declare that He is the Almighty, the Possessor of all power in Heaven and earth, so that none can defeat His counsels, thwart His purpose, or resist His will." Arthur W. Pink.Ephesians 1:11 NLT Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from … Continue reading God’s Sovereignty
Let’s Put God First!
When we put God first, all other things fall into their proper place or drop out of our lives. Our love of the Lord will govern the claims for our affection, the demands on our time, the interests we pursue, and the order of our priorities. Ezra Taft Benson. Colossians 3:1-3 NKJV If then you … Continue reading Let’s Put God First!
Identifying Caring Shepherds
The only safe place for a sheep is by the side of his shepherd, because the devil does not fear sheep; he just fears the Shepherd. A. W. Tozer. Jeremiah 3:15 NLT And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will guide you with knowledge and understanding. Ezekiel 34:23 AMP Then I will … Continue reading Identifying Caring Shepherds
Identifying False Shepherds
"And false shepherds abound who deny the danger and laugh at the perils which surround Thy flock. The sheep are deceived by these hirelings and follow them with touching loyalty while the wolf closes in to kill and destroy." A.W. Tozer. John 10:12 AMP But the hired man [who merely serves for wages], who is neither the … Continue reading Identifying False Shepherds
