One of my favorite stories in the Bible is the story about the prophet Elisha and one of his servants when they were facing capture by an opposing army. (2 Kings 6:13-17) As soon as they received word that a strong force had surrounded the city, the servant panicked. “Oh,…
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Palm Sunday … Victory Parade
It’s March and March Madness is in full effect. Whole communities will be celebrating with their teams as each victory brings them closer to the ultimate prize. No doubt there will be victory parades in the streets as ecstatic fans welcome the players home. And those closest to the players…
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God’s power, my victory
…growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience… – Colossians 1:11 Paul began his prayer for the Colossians by asking God to fill them with the knowledge of his will. As he continues,…
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Victory
Sometimes I feel like I’m walking through my days as though I am defeated. As though I’ve lost the race but I still need to get to the finish line so I drag myself along, tired and without much joy or motivation. Repeating to myself my sad little mantra; “That’s…
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More Than Conquerors
In all things we are more than conquerors through [Christ] who loved us. – Romans 8:37 “More than conquerors!” Let that thought soak in. When I think of the word “conqueror”, I think of the ultimate destroyer. The mighty leader that overtakes all of their enemies without compare. The one…