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Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel… (Ephesians 6:19) I like this so very much. I like that Paul has … Continue reading
Category Archives: Ephesians
With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints (Ephesians 6:18). Today I have the day off from my teaching gig. I complaineth not. Perhaps you also have a holiday. I hope that you … Continue reading
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions, with all kinds of prayers and requests (Ephesians 6:18). Have you ever known a compulsive prayer warrior? I am blessed to have one in my life. These are glorious people to whom … Continue reading
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions… (Ephesians 6:18). Good days and bad days and in between days Every day and All the time because you need it and he wants it so that settles it. Happy Thursday, Beloved … Continue reading
And pray in the Spirit… (Ephesians 6:18). Hey, Michael–what does it mean to pray “in the Spirit?” Look at you, going straight to the tough question. That’s why I like you. Beloved, I’ve wondered about this quite a little bit, … Continue reading
…and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. (Ephesians 6:17b) You know the power of words. You’ve felt it. Words can bruise, they can cut, they can crush, they can soothe, they can comfort, they can … Continue reading
Take the helmet of salvation…(Ephesians 6:17a) When I was a kid, you didn’t have to wear a helmet. Bicycle, motorcycle, pogo stick—you were free to ride with the wind in your hair and the bugs in your teeth. It was … Continue reading
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. (Ephesians 6:16) I don’t want to be struck with a flaming arrow. No, not even one. … Continue reading
…and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. (Ephesians 6:15c). You know how you get when you’re on your feet all day. Tired, sore, cranky—if you don’t have decent shoes, it’s even worse. … Continue reading
…with the breastplate of righteousness in place, (Eph. 6:14b) The breastplate is essential protective gear. Cops wear a Kevlar vest. Baseball catchers wear a chest protector. Even Batman has anatomically correct upper body armor. Why is it so important to … Continue reading