Just as the armor protected the body of a soldier, the breastplate of righteousness works to protect us in this spiritual battle, keeping us from opening ourselves up to attacks from the enemy and falling further into sin. A soldier on the battlefield wouldn’t be able to effectively fight without his breastplate in place for fear of being mortally wounded. So we too need to be armed with God’s righteousness covering our hearts to fight the enemy effectively.
A belt for an old cowboy is important to keep his pants cinched tight, a belt for a Roman soldier is important to keep his tunic gathered, and his sword close by, and the belt of truth is of utmost importance in the armor of the Christian Believer.
Battle weary from constant conflict in our society, how are we to respond? God’s Word tells us how & points us to the real enemy.
What is one secret to a marriage that lasts? Be on guard for little foxes! Taking care of small sins before they destroy your marriage.
See what books are on my ranch table this month.
Guest Post by Theresa Miller Rounding a corner, I anticipated the finish just ahead. Picking up my pace, joy welled within my chest and caught my throat. I could hardly breathe through the emotion. As I zeroed in on that banner before me, the tears welling knew...
Judgment of others and circumstances is an often misunderstood idea from a biblical perspective. What is God’s precepts according to His Word?
August Ranch Table Books: These are the books that I’ve been reading through July and August, and to be honest with you, I’m only partway done with them! But isn’t that the way summer is? We are outside until late, and by the time we get dinner eaten and cleaned up I...
Six years later, what grief has given me.
In a time of drought, and selling off some of our herd of cattle, I’ve learned the lesson of where my identity comes from.