HAPPY NEW YEAR to you!! :) So, as you live out the last week of 2009 and get ready to enter 2010, here's one more thought I have for you about putting on the whole armor of God ... this one has to do with the Sword of the Spirit. First, let's read together, one [...]
As we live out this last week before Christmas, here's something to ponder: What has scuffed the inside of your shield of faith? I say "the inside" because this is the part that's facing us as we hold up our shield of faith against the evil one. Different things have affected us and done a number [...]
Greetings to you and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! I know we've read these words several times already, but please read them again with me so we're on the same page: Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s [...]
Well, as most of you are well aware, the Christmas Season is in full-swing! Cars fill the parking lots of stores during the weekend, as shoppers run in to get that "perfect" gift at the "perfect" price! But as all of this happens, don't forget the Christ of Christmas...He wants us to remember Him (Nehemiah [...]
Our heart is affected by so much, whether it's emotionally, physically, or spiritually. The heart plays a major role in our lives. Think about this part of God's Whole Armor: the breastplate of righteousness. The breastplate of righteousness covers our vital organs, among them the heart. Take a Calgon Moment in this question and see what [...]
Did you put on your helmet of salvation this morning? Hmmm, I wondering...what's filling your head today? The helmet of salvation covers your mind, head, brain, thoughts, understanding, perspective, etc. So, what about you - what fills your head? The Apostle Paul said, Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on [...]
Prepare thyself!...for the next 6 weeks, we're going to dive in to God's Whole Armor and have a look at each piece...some probing questions will arise... and we'll see how each piece fits. Get ready for Ephesians 6:10-18! See ya in the morning! ~Patti :)
When a problem finds its way into your life, how do you deal with it? What do you do? Here's something to think about from Sarah Young's book, Jesus Calling. Hear the Lord Jesus speaking this to you: Approach problems with a light touch. When your mind moves toward a problem area, you tend to focus on [...]
What do you find yourself thinking about? How much of an impact do your thoughts have on your life and what you do? Listen to this from Todays' Character Calendar: Your thought life can be established in Christ. The Bible states that every thought should be brought into subjection to Jesus. Commit thy works unto [...]
What is it like for you to be different, to not always fit into the norm' of what's happening around you? Here's a thought (featured on a desk calendar) about the character of AUTHENTICITY: Many are afraid of individuality, of being different. God did not create any two of us alike. The truth is that [...]
