According to Romans 7-8 and Galatians 5, within the Christian, there is a struggle of the flesh against the Spirit. What does it mean to walk in the Spirit? Everyone has a carnal (sinful) nature. This nature leads us to do things that we don’t want to do. These are…
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What is the Gospel?
All men are under sin (Romans 3:9-19) and need to be rescued. All the world is “guilty before God” (Romans 3:19). We are “dead in trespasses and sins” (Ephesians 2:1), following after Satan, the prince of the power of the air. All mankind is, by nature, “fulfilling the desires of…
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God Crushes the Devil
Romans 16:20 says, “The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet.” Think about that. What victory! What promise! What hope! Here’s a video I made recently after reflecting upon that verse in my quiet time. Hope it encourages you! Scroll down and leave a comment when you’re…
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A Difficult but Beautiful Season
On a recent walk through nature, I noticed how beautiful winter can be. While all the trees looked dead and lifeless, the scene and surroundings was one of beauty. It made me think about the seasons of our life. While you may be in a lifeless and depressing situation, it…