Thirty-one years since we said I do, We gazed at each other and vowed to be true, Your hands were shaky, but you made it through. We took off in my little red Stanza hatchback, We had a coupon for the hotel and our bags were packed, Money was tight, but love had no …
The Armor of God: Put on the Helmet of the Hope of Salvation!
The last piece of body armor that the soldier would take up would be his helmet, just before he would pick up his sword and go out to battle. The helmet protects the solder’s head, and thus his mind. All of his decisions come from the mind, which is why it is so important to …
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On Joy…and Grief…and Joy
Three days ago, my husband attended a memorial service for the father of our dear friend. Yesterday we attended a wedding for the daughter of dear friends. Today we will attend a memorial service for another dear friend. The human soul is capable of such things…a roller coaster of highs and lows, twists and curves, …
Keepin’ the faith in all the crazy!
Hebrews 11:1 – Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Just this past Easter Sunday there was another terrorist bombing; this time in Pakistan. It seems like every time I open up Yahoo to check my email, there’s a headline proclaiming another heinous act. What kind of …
The Armor of God: Hold Up Your Shield of Faith!
By studying Ephesians 6:10-20, we are becoming equipped for spiritual warfare, as we put on the full armor of God. Let’s review a few things from what we’ve learned so far. · We battle in God’s strength, not our own flesh, because this is a spiritual war. · We have an enemy who is smart, …
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The Way Of The Word 