THE GIRDLE OF TRUTH (Ephesians 6:14). Most denominations assert that this is just a very wide belt, such as the Roman soldier's of Paul's day wore. But I do not hold to this; translated from Hebrew and Greek words "girdle" m
KNOW YOUR WEAPON
When the HOLY SPIRIT inspired Paul to describe our heavenly armor, he listed only one common weapon--the Sword, identified as the Word of GOD. Other defensive means are revealed as well, but they are all dependent on the Word, and t
You may be asking yourself why do Christians need training? The answer, of course, is we are not born-again knowing everything. JESUS' disciples knew this, for they said to Him: "Teach us to pray..." ~Luke 11:1
Again we go to our Manual of Arms, the
Words of Wisdom:
Make up your mind you're going to make a difference to somebody else. You can be a blessing, you can say something positive to somebody else, and you can focus on making the most out of every moment.
James 2:17
So also fait
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Ecclesiastes 11 (New International Version)
Ecclesiastes 11
Invest in Many Ventures
1 Ship your grain across the sea;
after many days you may receive a return.
2 Invest in seven ventures, yes, in eight;
you do not know what disaster may come upon th
Ecclesiastes 11 (New International Version)
Ecclesiastes 11
Invest in Many Ventures
1 Ship your grain across the sea;
after many days you may receive a return.
2 Invest in seven ventures, yes, in eight;
you do not know what disaster may come upon th
Proverbs 11 (New International Version)
Proverbs 11
1 The LORD detests dishonest scales,
but accurate weights find favor with him.
2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace,
but with humility comes wisdom.
3 The integrity of the upright guides them,
Psalm 11 (New International Version)
Psalm 11
For the director of music. Of David.
1 In the LORD I take refuge.
How then can you say to me:
“Flee like a bird to your mountain.
2 For look, the wicked bend their bows;
they set their arrows against the
Is not My word like fire," declares the Lord, "and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?" (Jeremiah 23:29) NIV
A few of these prayers ARE for more effective praying.
Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me: fight against those who fi
Promises for when You Doubt God
Mark 11:22 (KJS) And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.
23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt i
It's quiet. It's early. My coffee is hot. The sky is still dark. The
world is asleep. The day is coming.
In a few moments, the day will arrive. It will roar down the track
with the rising of the sun. The stillness of the dawn will be exchanged for t
2 Corinthians 13:7-9 "...there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. And He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most
I know He is the beginning, so why do I worry about the end.
I know He is the creator, so why do I wonder who will destroy.
I know He has forgiven me, so why can't I forgive myself.
I know He is a healer, so why do I speak of sickness.
I know He can
What is Love?
The American Heritage Dictionary says that love is:
A deep, tender, ineffable feeling of affection and solicitude toward a person, such as that arising from kinship, recognition of attractive qualities, or a sense of underlying onen
Promises for when You Have Physical Sickness
3Joh 1:2 (KJS) Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
Matt 9:35 (KJS) And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their
Psalm 8 (New International Version)
Psalm 8
Psalm 8[a]
For the director of music. According to gittith.[b] A psalm of David.
1 LORD, our Lord,
how majestic is your name in all the earth!
You have set your glory
in the heavens.
2 Through the praise
Proverbs 8 (New International Version)
Proverbs 8
Wisdom’s Call
1 Does not wisdom call out?
Does not understanding raise her voice?
2 At the highest point along the way,
where the paths meet, she takes her stand;
3 beside the gate leading into the c
Luke 11:1 (NIV) One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples."
The Lord's Example Prayer
In this study we discuss insights into the pray