Most of the time I find it is easier to obtain something than it is to maintain something.  We tend to get laxer on things that we feel is a given.  That is why many marriages fail.  We do what it takes to get hitched but then fail to grow…

I remember back in the 80’s, after I first had gotten saved.  Whenever someone asked you how you were doing, you would respond “I am blessed”.  It didn’t matter if you didn’t feel that way or not.  It didn’t matter if had just lost your job, dog just died, and…

Spiritual warfare is something every believer should be proficient at.  Sticking your head in the sand until it is over is not a very good plan.  We need to be skillful in being able to handle whatever the devil shoots our way.  My job as a pastor is to take…