In the Valley of Elah, two armies faced one another. The ground between them was ruled by fear, silence, and the threat of war. This ancient battle helps us understand the giants looming over America …
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The Wilderness, Jesus, and Spiritual Warfare
“Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.”— Matthew 4:1 Sometimes the hardest seasons come right after moments of obedience. That is what we see with Jesus in …
The Kingdom of Heaven: Should Christians Pursue it with Violence?
What does Matthew 11:12 mean when it says, “The kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force”? Does Jesus call Christians to physical violence, or is He describing the urgency and …
Signs of the End Times: Deception and Warfare
Why Jesus Began With a Warning A Question About the Signs of the Last Days Imagine approaching the Lord Jesus Christ and asking, “Is the end of the world near?” You might expect Him to …
Weapon of Prayer
“Their prayer came up to His holy dwelling place, to heaven.”— 2 Chronicles 30:27 Prayer is the Christian’s resort that never fails. It works in any situation. No matter the circumstances, the weapon of prayer is always available. …
Outcasts
“And I will bring your health back and heal your wounds,” says the Lord,“because other people said you were outcasts. They said, ‘No one cares about Zion.’”—Jeremiah 30:17 ERV When we accept the cross of Christ, we …