16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. (Ephesians 6:16 CSB) Flaming arrows may come at us from many directions. Not literally, but very definitely figuratively. As such, we are often broken down...

2 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior. We have...

8 And not be like their fathers, A stubborn and rebellious generation, A generation that did not prepare its heart And whose spirit was not faithful to God. (Psalm 78:8) We typically try to approach life prepared. We like to know what we will need for taking a trip, or...

11 Now faith is the reality[a] of what is hoped for, the proof[b] of what is not seen. (Hebrews 11:1 CSB) When we live by faith, it may go unseen by others. Yes, others should see Christ in us, through our actions and reactions. Thus, not then is most often...

16 For everything was created by him, in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities— all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and by him all things hold together. (Colossians 1:16-17...