I should have armored up right after class. This past Monday in my Biblical Theology class, we presented our final projects. I taught a 15 minute lesson on why we need to heed the Holy Spirit … because spiritual warfare is imminent. Several pastors and other ministry leaders were there to listen. I talked about … Continue reading When You Teach on Spiritual Warfare, The Devil Hears
It’s almost like all of life is the Saturday between His crucifixion and resurrection. We who love Jesus know He only died once to atone for our sins. You and I know He is our victory forever and ever. But every day is a struggle against rulers and principalities of the world. We grow weary … Continue reading Already but Not Yet
If we have ten thousand reasons to help someone, do we? Some of us are willing to donate things or money, but are we willing to share the gospel? Remember one day is like a thousand years for the Lord (2Peter 3:8). God is above time. He created it. For we earthly sons and daughters … Continue reading As we journey to the Cross
He who is in me is greater than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). Not just fun to say but TRUE. By the authority of God’s voice, we are one with His Spirit. The Spirit of life and breath. The Spirit of comfort and peace. The Spirit of truth and foreknowledge. The … Continue reading When Holy Spirit Moves
In the deadening corners of our homes, the devil prowls and seeks a weak link to devour. Even when we think we all worship the One true God, the devil can convince someone otherwise. The enemy’s breath can be a sweet aroma, tantalizing our senses. Nevertheless, his determination exists only to diminish the glory of … Continue reading In the Wee Dark Hour
I said to Jason the other day, “No wonder so many have mental health problems after the initial imposed quarantine when nobody WAS SICK. This week’s quarantine made perfect sense.” After a blessed hike and romantic night with Jason, fits of restlessness plagued my sleep last Saturday. We were away. I assumed the best: that … Continue reading From Behind the Mask
Pride is a liar. A) When you surrender to God each day to serve Him well B) When you open your heart to be filled with His love C) When ministry at home and at work approaches the tippy top Somewhere between A and C, I sunk into denial. The devil convinced me I was … Continue reading When You Don’t Realize You are Under Attack
Facing a new chapter in one’s life is like standing on a steep cliff. One step forward, one step taken in your own will … there you will crash and perish. Being still on the precipice, not moving your physical body, clearing your mind, laying your heart upon the altar … you will surely hear … Continue reading On the Precipice
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one Hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all in all (Ephesians 4:4-6). Tension followed us to the bedroom. The spirit of pride and frustration loomed … Continue reading Marriage Needs Time to Breathe
There was a time I lived in Connecticut. A pond near my grandparents’ home was often frozen solid during our Northern winters. My seven year old self wanted ice skates, but Santa didn’t bring those until I was older, when I wasn’t so near to frozen ponds anymore. Remember stuffing your body into a snow … Continue reading Frozen
Julie Dibble, Speaker and Author 