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Heaping Coals of Fire

In Romans 12:20, we see the apostle Paul referencing Proverbs 25:21-22. In a modern Western way of thinking, the term "heap coals of fire on his head" gives me the idea that I'm exacting some type of vengeance or convicting with shame by being kind to people I don't...

Jesus and Failure and Betrayal

At my church we've been going through the book of Mark, and in the past few weeks we've been coming closer and closer to the cross. Jesus has just had His last meal with His disciples (which was something very important to both them and Jesus, even though the...

A Bit on Biblical Context and My Opinions and Choices

Each verse in the Bible has a greater context around it. Each chapter in the Bible has a greater context around it. Each book in the Bible has a greater context around it. If you don't take the whole context into context, you're very likely to miss important truths...

Pick Up the Ball and Get Back on the Horse

It's past the time of year that people usually give up on their New Year's resolutions. But just because you give up on something doesn't mean that you can't ever pick it up again. Just because you failed or messed up doesn't mean that you can't try again. It may not...

We’ve Yet to See King and Country

Have you ever noticed how God does things in a different order than we do? For example, when a person believes in Jesus as Lord and the Son of God, God makes them a citizen of a place they've never been and a representative of a King they haven't physically seen! Do...

The Sword of the Spirit

Here we are on the last piece of the Armor of God. Let's jump right in. Paul stated very simply that the Sword of the Spirit is the Word of God. You use the Word of God to fight off Satan. Know your Bible. Study it. Then you can use it. The Holy Spirit equips you to...

Get It Through Your Head

When reading through some of the "homework" for the ladies' Bible study, I was reminded about how salvation is my new identity in Christ, and how it is my inheritance. When you believe in Jesus and are saved from your sin, you become a new person in Jesus. You also...

Helmet of Salvation

Let's start by remembering that salvation isn't just something you get and then get over. Yes, it is about a one time justification, but it is also about the process of becoming who you are in Christ. Salvation is being rescued from bondage to sin, and set free to...

Huddle Up with Your Faith Shield

In the ancient Roman army, the soldiers knew how to march in formation and use their shields together. They stood right next to each other and made a protective wall. When under fire from above, they would huddle up and create a turtle shell with their shields. Each...