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When our problems look enormous we may feel anxious and small. Suddenly we only see our inabilities, and the problems seem unconquerable. But if we look at our huge God, even in the midst of grief, sorrow or sheer terror we can stop feeling like grasshoppers, unlike ten of the Israelite spies. So, how can … Read more How Big is Your God When You Feel Small?
Some people demand answers for why they have been offended by Christians who mistreated them. Sometimes a Christian did not harm the offended person but wisely stood up to that person’s unreasonable demands. At other times, the victim mistook a fake Christian for a true believer. And sometimes a true believer did hurt the offended … Read more People Offended by Christians
Some people pretend to be true Christians, but they are not. Some know they are faking, while others mistakenly think their un-surrendered life fits on an alleged (false) spectrum of Christian faith. They claim going to church on occasion and having a general belief in God counts as Christian faith on the low end of … Read more Who are Fake Christians, and how do they fool us?
More about being an Ezer We need to recognize how well equipped we are for the spiritual battle, because the Lord is our strength and joy. In last week’s post, “Joy in spiritual Warfare,” I encouraged believers to find joy in the Lord, because this is part of our spiritual warfare. Although Spiritual warfare can … Read more Joy in Spiritual Warfare, part 2
The daily grind of spiritual warfare might weary us, but we can hold onto our joy, even when we are exhausted. And how exhausted we may become! Satan never lets up, so our battles last all day long, not just once in a while. We may pray fervently in the morning but by afternoon not … Read more Joy in Spiritual Warfare, not Weariness