…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
Stand firm, then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist… (Ephesians 6:14a) If it isn’t true… If God didn’t send his only begotten son to Earth…if Jesus didn’t die for our sins…if he didn’t rise from the grave…if … Continue reading
Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand (Ephesians 6:13). Words that intrigue me in this verse … Continue reading
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. (Ephesians 6:12) Ever have that nightmare … Continue reading
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. (Ephesians 6:11). Last summer, my kids got their first taste of quadding. Their uncle, who was in charge of the outing, made … Continue reading
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. (Eph. 6:10) How many pushups can you do? How fast can you run? How far can you throw some heavy thing that needs throwing? Doesn’t matter. It’s not enough. … Continue reading
Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. (Ephesians 5:21) Submission is the essence of relationship. When we put ourselves first, we aren’t really capable of loving anyone. Our own desires blind us to what the other person needs … Continue reading
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 5:19-20) What’s … Continue reading
…making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. (Ephesians 5:16) Evil is. Make no mistake—there is evil in this world, no matter what the popular culture and the intellectual elite say. It surrounds us, and seems to … Continue reading