Putting on the Armor: Don’t Just Own It—Wear It
“I still remember the first time I picked up my full battle kit on deployment… and almost dropped it.”
It weighed around 70 pounds, easy.
When it was packed in a big IPE bag and slung over one shoulder, it felt impossible to carry. But when I had it on—distributed across my body the way it was designed—it actually felt manageable. I could move. I could fight. I could stand.
That’s exactly what Paul is getting at in Ephesians 6.
We love talking about the Armor of God—the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shield of faith… But too many of us stop there. We admire the armor. We study the armor. We might even own the armor.
What we often forget is the two simple words right at the beginning: “Put on.”
Because armor doesn’t do you any good hanging in the closet...
When the Night Out Goes Perfectly Wrong (and Why That’s Actually Okay)
Ever seen this movie??
If you have, you already know why I couldn’t stop laughing while writing this week’s Mother’s Day devotional.
If you haven’t… well, you’re about to get a sneak peek into the beautiful chaos that is motherhood.
I wrote this one as a dad who’s lived the “left at home with the kids” side of the story — and it ends with a really encouraging word straight from God’s Word that every mom needs to hear.
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Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there!
Transformed by the Holy Spirit: The House That Changed
Ever driven past a house and thought, 'Wow… that place has completely transformed!'?
One powerful change made all the difference — and it’s exactly what the Holy Spirit wants to do in our lives.
New blog post is live: Transformed by the Holy Spirit: The House That Changed
Read the full encouragement below.
What’s one area of your life you’d love the Holy Spirit to renew? Drop a comment if you’re trusting Him for fresh life today!
Joy in the Journey
I thought I understood what I was seeing…
until God used one brief moment on a sidewalk to challenge my heart.
What does real joy on the journey look like?
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What Does a Confused Man, a Chainsaw, and the Holy Spirit have in Common?
You’re gonna laugh… but it might hit a little close to home.
Read the full story in this week’s bonus devotional!
Pour It Out First: The Risky Faith That Brings Living Water
“Pour it out first…”
A challenging and encouraging devotional this week about real biblical faith — the kind that doesn’t just believe… it acts.
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Christ Stood His Post. Can We?
When the world is shaking… will you stay at your post?
A Roman soldier in Pompeii stood firm while everyone else ran for safety.
As a retired military guy, this story hits me hard — and it points straight to Jesus.
Christ Stood His Post. Can We?
Read the full devotional here!