Tag Archives: spiritual warfare

Masquerading

This is the time of year when young people try to figure out what they want to pretend to be for Halloween. They will wear a mask that makes them look like something that they are not—like a monster or … Continue reading

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Facing Our Giants

1 Samuel 17 records the famous encounter that David had with Goliath. The battle lines were drawn between the Philistine and Israelite armies. Goliath, a well-armed and experienced soldier who was nearly ten feet tall, was the Philistine champion. He … Continue reading

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Feeling Like a Threat

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is known for being outspoken. In his rookie season in the NFL, Mayfield told reporters before a late-season win, “When I woke up this morning, I was feeling pretty dangerous.” How often do you wake … Continue reading

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Stockholm Syndrome

The Stockholm Syndrome is a reaction that people sometimes have in a frightening situation such as being held hostage or experiencing abuse. It involves a paradoxical emotional bond that develops between the victims and the one holding them hostage or … Continue reading

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Snipers

I have read that when snipers are in training for warfare they are instructed to be discriminant about who they shoot. They are trained to discern who the leader is of the enemy group that they have in their sights. … Continue reading

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Protecting the Weak

I just saw a video of a coyote attacking a small dog. The predator appeared to be in the process of successfully taking away some family’s beloved pet. All of a sudden, a much larger dog came charging into the … Continue reading

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Training Is Hard!

Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald of the Arizona Cardinals is not a big fan of pre-season workouts. When the NFL All-Star retires, one thing he will not miss about the sport is training camp. The rigors of the grueling workouts are … Continue reading

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Veterans of Spiritual Warfare

It is good to see so many people making statements about their appreciation for veterans. We must always be thankful for those who gave so much of themselves in order for us to gain and maintain the freedom in which … Continue reading

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War on Culture

A proposed piece of legislation called the “Heartbeat Bill” awaits action in the Ohio Statehouse. The bill would ban abortions after the detection of the first heartbeat, which occurs just a few weeks after conception. Supporters of the bill are … Continue reading

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Time to Rally!

Yesterday I went to Grayson, Kentucky for a rally in support of Kim Davis, the Rowan County clerk who was jailed for her Christian beliefs. I didn’t know what to expect as I prepared to go to the rally. Would … Continue reading

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