For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places....
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New Testament
I’ve been thinking about the blessing of boredom…
We take every thought captive to obey Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5 (ESV) Studies have shown that an overwhelming majority of us are extremely uncomfortable sitting alone with only our thoughts to entertain us. “Most people seem to prefer to be doing something rather...
I’ve been thinking about miracles…
“Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through Him in your midst…” Acts 2:22 (ESV) Miracle, a noun meaning “amazing or wonderful occurrence," comes...
I’ve been thinking about connecting with my values…
And Jesus said, “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” Luke 19:10 (ESV) Jesus explained why He came to earth very clearly and succinctly. It is deeply comforting to understand His heart regarding me and those I hold dear—which is all of you! As you...
I’ve been thinking about blue zones…
Jesus said, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”John 10:10 (ESV) Did you know that what began as a National Geographic expedition led by Dan Buettner to uncover the secrets of longevity, evolved...