The sorrows of those who have bartered for another god will be multiplied. Psalm 16:4 The word sorrows here is atstsebeth (Strongs 6094). It is a noun which means pain, hurt, injury, sorrow, wound. It is only used five times in the Old Testament. I found it interesting that the reference notes in my Bible refer …
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A Prayer For Wisdom
Image Source: http://pickenselections.org/2015/11/25/2016-presidential-preference-primary-election-notice/ Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. Proverbs 14:34 Today is the day to vote for our presidential candidate in North Carolina. I am thankful for a free country, where we actually get to vote and can be pretty confident that our votes will be counted fairly and accurately. I’m quite dismayed at …
The Armor of God: Breastplate of Righteousness
Image Source: http://www.moodymedia.org/sermons/invisible-war/breastplate-righteousness/#.VuVXY_krLIU The second piece of our spiritual armor is the breastplate of righteousness. Ephesians 6:14 – Stand firm therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness. The first thing we notice is the timing. In the first three pieces of the armor (belt of truth, …
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The Armor of God: The Belt of Truth
Have you ever been caught in a lie? If a person has any conscience at all, the act of lying brings inner conviction and feelings of guilt. But being caught in a lie is even worse! It’s humiliating. I remember as a child lying to my mother about something I broke. It probably was only …
The Armor of God: Stand Firm!
We’ve been studying spiritual strongholds – those places where our enemy gain an entry into our spiritual life of faith. It is a wrong thought or belief that allows him to influence us, and hold sway or power over us. As a reminder, Satan’s desire is not just to give us a “second option” on …
The Way Of The Word 