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If you are like me, you enjoy watching a great war movie. I imagine what it must have been like to be behind enemy lines – fighting to survive, accomplish the mission, and return home to loved ones. Movies may capture the sights and sounds of battle, but when you speak with someone who has experienced war, they often say the reality is far beyond anything a film can portray. Every believer is enlisted in the Lord’s army. Live the Christian life long enough, and you become a v

The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the defense of my life; Whom shall I dread? When evildoers came upon me to devour my flesh, My adversaries and my enemies, they stumbled and fell.Though a host encamp against me, My heart will not fear; Though war arise against me, In spite of this I shall be confident. – Psalm 27:1-3 NASB One of the mysteries of Christianity is that it is a journey filled with paradox. For example: If you want to be great

“The Lord God who goes before you will himself fight for you, just as he did for you in Egypt before your eyes.” – Deuteronomy 1:30 ESV Throughout Scripture, the wilderness wanderings of Israel (from Exodus to Deuteronomy) symbolize the believer’s journey from salvation to spiritual maturity. We may view the process as Egypt representing slavery to sin, and the Passover recorded in Exodus 12-14 as salvation through the blood of the lamb. The wilderness wanderings also represe

“It’s not the word of God I don’t understand that bothers me; it’s the part I do understand that concerns me.” – Mark Twain When you become a believer, you are not exempt from trials and temptations. In fact, trials often take on greater meaning because they uncover questions about your faith and about the faithfulness of God. Years ago, I encouraged a couple who were struggling in their faith to join me in church. After several months of inviting them, I was thrilled when th