Let’s Get Ready to Rumble – Recognize the Enemy Tactics

As a math teacher, I find my students are most successful when they are able to recognize patterns. If information is presented in a slightly different manner, yet they recognize as it a known topic, then they are more likely to get an A. I find this to be true with Christians as well. If we can identify the patterns of the enemy, we are more likely to be successful...

Let’s Get Ready to Rumble – Pray in the Spirit

We often say that we only have one offensive weapon in our arsenals. But I think that’s inaccurate. We have a weapon that is so strong, so powerful and so advanced, Paul could not find anything similar to it in the Roman’s armor. Perhaps, if Paul were writing today, he would have encouraged us to strap into our stealth bomber and unleash bombs by praying in the Spirit. The stealth...

Let’s Get Ready to Rumble – Shield of Faith

Have you ever blown it? Yelled at your children, argued with your spouse, had a public temper tantrum? Have you, since you’ve been a Christian, behave badly? At those moments did you feel as if you were holy and blameless in His eyes? The Roman army carried a rectangular shield larger than their enemies. It protected them from arrows and spears and could be knelt behind during an arrow barrage....

Let’s Get Ready to Rumble

The doctor recently told me to wear only running shoes for about 12 weeks because I have plantar fasciitis. I’ve been good but Wednesday I wore this cute red blouse that looked so cute with my red Chuck’s that I thought “What’s one day?” I quickly realized how important the right pair of shoes are when you are in battle. The Roman’s knew this. Their shoes were credited as one...

Lets Get Ready to Rumble – Breastplate of Righteousness

Anchored to our Belt of Truth is another important piece of our spiritual armor, the Breastplate of Righteousness. For the Roman soldier, this piece was designed to protect their hearts. Similarly, we allow our righteousness to protect our hearts. The bible declares, “we are the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus” (II Corinthians 5:21). Our righteousness is a gift from God. It is not based on our behavior; it’s not...

Let’s Get Ready To Rumble – The Belt of Truth

Did you know the Romans soldiers were known for their armor in battle and their armor was credited for their success? As Paul encourages us to put on the whole armor of God, he makes parallels between what made the Romans successful warriors and us successful warriors. Paul begins by encouraging us to put on our belt of truth. Now a belt may seem insignificant but it was quite necessary...

Be Strong

I have prayed “Lord, Give me strength” many a time (it’s a standard prayer for teachers and parents). But as I’m reading this morning, I’m questioning that prayer. God does not tell us to ask for strength but to “Be Strong!” It’s a command. He would not call us to do something He has not equipped us to do. Fortunately, He does not just say “Be strong!” and not tell...