Paul discusses putting on the full Armor of God in Ephesians 6:10-17. These verses are so important because they hold God’s promises for our protection and victory. We have the Shield of Faith which is our first line of defense. We have the Belt of Truth which allows us to walk in our true identity in Christ. We have the Breastplate of Righteousness which protects our hearts … [Read more...] about The Protection of the Sword of the Spirit: Faith Soaking Season 3 Episode 8
Winning the Prize
“Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it” (1 Corinthians 9.24 NKJV). I won fifth place out of around seventeen ladies during my first bodybuilding competition in the Figure Division. I was so excited. Four women were already on stage, and there was room for only one more winner. When they … [Read more...] about Winning the Prize
The Protection of the Breastplate of Righteousness: Faith Soaking Season 3 Episode 7
Paul discusses putting on the full Armor of God in Ephesians 6:10-17. These verses are so important because they hold God’s promises for our protection and victory. We have the Shield of Faith which is our first line of defense. We have the Belt of Truth which allows us to walk in our true identity in Christ. We have the Breastplate of Righteousness which protects our hearts … [Read more...] about The Protection of the Breastplate of Righteousness: Faith Soaking Season 3 Episode 7
Dead Last: Part 2
“Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert” (Isaiah 43.19 NKJV). People stared at me as I sprinted past the running point, beginning my race twenty minutes late. I still had over five miles left to run and had already run over two miles to get there. My only … [Read more...] about Dead Last: Part 2
The Protection of the Gospel Shoes of Peace: Faith Soaking Season 3 Episode 6
Paul discusses putting on the full Armor of God in Ephesians 6:10-17. These verses are so important because they hold God’s promises for our protection and victory. We have the Shield of Faith which is our first line of defense. We have the Belt of Truth which allows us to walk in our true identity in Christ. We have the Breastplate of Righteousness which protects our hearts. … [Read more...] about The Protection of the Gospel Shoes of Peace: Faith Soaking Season 3 Episode 6
Dead Last Race: Part 1
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us” (Hebrews 21.1 NIV). My town of Corpus Christi held their 46th Annual Beach to Bay Relay Marathon. There were over 8,000 runners who participated … [Read more...] about Dead Last Race: Part 1
Police Pullover
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose” (Romans 8.28 KJV). I was driving in a small coastal city about 45 minutes from my house. I had to pick up my husband who dropped off our boat for maintenance. While driving, I stopped at a convenience store to get a drink and … [Read more...] about Police Pullover
Throwing Away Journals
“This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” (2 Corinthians 5.17 NLT). I’m very nostalgic. I still have every letter that my husband (then boyfriend) wrote me over thirty years ago. I also started journaling off and on again when I was fourteen. I kept every journal until around five … [Read more...] about Throwing Away Journals
