Recently I visited the Colosseum in Rome. This outdoor arena held 50,000 screaming spectators, and witnessed some of the most dramatic, traumatic and gruesome events in human history. Gladiators battled there. Criminals fought lions and other wild animals to the death. Christians were fed to the lions there. Life is a series of spiritual battles. We … Continue reading Legacy of a Warrior: The Sword of the Spirit
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Legacy of a Warrior: The Helmet of Salvation
A helmet protects your head. Whether it be an athlete, a motorcyclist or a soldier, or even a kid just learning to ride her bike, people know that helmets are important cranial protection. In chapter six verse seventeen of his letter to the Ephesians, Paul used the analogy of a warrior's helmet to describe how … Continue reading Legacy of a Warrior: The Helmet of Salvation
Legacy of a Warrior: Shoes Ready to Go Places to Share Good News
Warriors are usually shouting insults at their enemies. Or they are hidden in silence, waiting for just the right time to attack. But the way of Christ is not like that. Those who follow Jesus Christ have great news to share with all people, even those who might seem to be their enemies and even … Continue reading Legacy of a Warrior: Shoes Ready to Go Places to Share Good News
Legacy of a Warrior: The Way a Warrior Stands
Spiritual battles. Whether you realize it or not, you have them every day. For example, you may think that when you and your spouse are having a conflict that it is just a difference of opinions, ideas or personalities, or perhaps that one or both of you are having a bad day. But in reality … Continue reading Legacy of a Warrior: The Way a Warrior Stands