” Be well balanced and always alert, because your enemy, the devil, roams around incessantly, like a roaring lion looking for its prey to devour. Take a decisive stand against him and resist his every attack with strong, vigorous faith (1Peter5:8-9 tPt). To overcome the schemes of Satan, we must first learn to recognize the strategies that he repeatedly uses against mankind. In general, his scheme is a repeat performance-not a new strategy. Even still, while living on fallen planet…..

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Job, whom God called a righteous man, was sick and tired of it all! In various ways, he and his family had been persistently attacked by the Enemy-to the point where Job believed the lie that God wanted to tear him down and leave him there. In addition to grueling circumstances, three of Job’s so-called friends came to heap their religious judgments onto Job’s broken body, heart, and soul. Job fought his friends’ efforts with the truth, but to no…..

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One steppingstone, which leads us into the Presence and overcoming Power of God is praise! “I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth” (Psalm34:1Amp). We are to “bless the Lord at ALL times”- through difficulties, pressures, and the challenging times. Even when we are tempted to run away from God, when we are afraid, when we feel overwhelmed, and when it feels too hard to wait on God- we do not wait…..

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The purpose and power of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ is shaking the world, while His unshakeable and lasting Kingdom is rising! “Once and for all I will not only shake the systems of the world (finance, military, governments, religious, etc.), but also the unseen powers in the heavenly realm!” It is not God’s power or throne being shaken, but invisible forces of darkness in the heavenly realm. “Now this phrase “once and for all” clearly indicates the…..

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As God’s blood bought children, the Holy Spirit invites us to be transformed by the Light that flows from Jesus Christ, to be set apart for the Master’s high calling of love and service.  God has blessed his children with the Holy Spirit to equip, empower, and move us forward into our assigned destiny.  Yet, as we aspire to press on in our calling of faith, hope, and love, we soon discover that our spiritual Enemy, and the weakness of…..

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Many times, we make important decisions and plans for the future based on our fears of what might possibly happen, or what might not happen. Our anxiety drives us into figuring mode, as we charge ahead with our self-motivated plans- then we ask God’s blessing. We make decisions like blind guides rushing forward, and ultimately falling into a ditch. But God always has a better way and a better plan for our lives and future! His motivation is love, and…..

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Many people believe the physical world is the only reality, and the spiritual world is “far-fetched fiction”, and not actually real or influential in mankind’s history or future. Yet, at times, even the most hardened skeptic must partially recognize the existence of a spiritual Enemy in this world that seeks to defeat God’s plans and people. The simple synopsis of what Satan uses to defeat God’s people and circumstances is lies (he is the father of lies) and fear, which…..

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“In the multitude of my [anxious] thoughts within me, Your comforts cheer and delight my soul!” (Psalm 94:19). Time and again, we are bombarded by anxious thoughts. These negative thoughts attack our faith, hopes and dreams; then attempt to steal our contentment and send us spiraling into restlessness and fear. Even though there are many legitimate sources that create anxiety in this world, such as: children, family, finances, politics, friends, enemies, health- and the list can go on and on-…..

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The Blood of the Lamb We are entering the season of Passover and Easter- the celebrations will soon begin! It is recorded in the Old Testament book of Exodus, that the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob heard the cries of His Hebrew children for deliverance from slavery. God raised up Moses and Aaron to go to the Egyptian Pharoah and demand, “let my people go”. To summarize the events, Pharoah resisted, but Lord Yahweh fought for His peoples’ freedom,…..

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The greatest power is Love! God is Love!  Yahweh’s powerful love sent His Son Jesus Christ, or some call Him Yeshua, to be the Messiah and Savior of the world. While walking the earth in flesh, the Son of Man revealed Truth, loved many, healed the sick, raised the dead, calmed the storm, chastised the religious, and became the most influential person in history! Yet, He humbled Himself and suffered, bled, and died for mankind’s sin, while defeating Satan in…..

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