There is a quiet, steady truth about drawing closer to the Lord: as your light shines brighter, the shadows try harder to intrude. Lately, it has felt as though the enemy is working overtime, rattling doors and trying every subtle trick to get me to bite the hook. When I choose to stand still and … Continue reading Standing in the Midst
Spiritual Warfare
The Vine That Chokes the Light
"I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." — John 15:5If you’ve spent any time driving down a Southern road, you know kudzu. You see it smothering telephone poles, draping over entire groves of … Continue reading The Vine That Chokes the Light
Recognizing The Storm
"For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." - Ephesians 6:12 The Reflection Some days just carry an undeniable weight to them. Sometimes it's the heavy, humid pressure in … Continue reading Recognizing The Storm
Unseen Resistance: Guarding Your Heart in Growing Seasons
Scripture Anchor"For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world..." ~ Ephesians 6:12"Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." ~ Romans 12:21Devotional ThoughtIf you look up at the sky during a summer storm, you can feel the … Continue reading Unseen Resistance: Guarding Your Heart in Growing Seasons