Let us describe the method for a woman to function consistently as who she is in Christ, negotiating life’s challenges, adjusting, and living resurrection life to live Ephesians. Basically, it is knowing, dwelling, and imple-menting the sanctification process of Romans 6-8 to be holy unto God and acceptable. Then we are to walk by faith... Continue Reading →
How does it help us to keep our focus on the blessings we have, such as those listed in Ephesians 1: 1-14? If we continually exalt and ‘mind’ the problems or calamities around us, we will become overwhelmed, but also anxious, irritable, lose hope, and take our eyes off the answer… the Lord Jesus Christ.... Continue Reading →
1. As a wife and Mom, how can I pray for my family? Pauline prayer teaches us that when we earnestly pray for any dear one, God will NOT zap the problems away, nor will He send money to lighten someone’s load. Oh, but in our heart we all so want this to be how... Continue Reading →
In our spiritual battle, we are not wrestling “against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” (Eph. 6:12) It is impossible you say, well yes, it is if we attempt this in our own efforts and power. We learned... Continue Reading →
Dear ladies, we have been fully equipped, yet it often feels like we are lost in a jungle of high weeds, dangers, and sometimes grievous obstacles all around. Our spiritual armor is our protection; it is specific teaching from the Father to be built in our soul. It is to be our guide. Phil. 3:16:... Continue Reading →
Women, Ephesians 6:12 teaches us that in any situation we find ourselves we have been mightily enabled and empowered to stand faithful against Satan’s devices and spiritual wickedness: “Put on the whole amour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” (Eph. 6:11) Our responsibility is to yield,... Continue Reading →
As we read through Ephesians, we gain a clearer sense of the eternal realm, our heavenly calling or vocation, who we serve, and who we are in Christ. “I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called.” (Eph. 4:1) We do not belong to... Continue Reading →
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.” (Eph. 6:10) This is NOT saying that YOU dear sisters are to try hard to be strong. In the past I have thought this verse was encouraging me to ‘hang in there’ through difficulties or just ‘hold it together’ until... Continue Reading →
How does it help us to keep our focus on the blessings we have, such as those listed in Ephesians 1: 1-14? If we continually exalt and ‘mind’ the problems or calamities around us, we will become overwhelmed, but also anxious, irritable, lose hope, and take our eyes off the answer… the Lord Jesus Christ.... Continue Reading →
1. Is God really with me as I go through difficult situations? “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.” (Rom. 8:14) Absolutely! Romans 6-8 teaches us the process of how Christ the Word by the Spirit dwells in us. To access His power and wisdom,... Continue Reading →
Submission is defined as yielding or being in subjection to a superior, authority, or another person’s will; to comply, surrender, or humble oneself unto another. The most powerful example of submission is our dear Lord Jesus Christ. (Take a brief pause here to read Philippians 2:5-8) Though fully God, Christ chose in love to humble... Continue Reading →
Ephesians 5:1-21 provides general admonitions and warnings to each of us as members of the Body of Christ. Interestingly, the last direction given in this section is to be humble in relationships: “Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.” (vs 21) Verses 1-21 were built upon Paul’s prior instruction, where we were... Continue Reading →
The Body of Christ is given an admonition in Ephesians 5:17-20, which enables each of us in the roles we have as women to live God’s will and walk in love. (vs.1-2) Instructions are found in Ephesians 5:14-17 teaching us to a) Wake up, b) Attain the light Christ has to offer, c) Walk circumspectly... Continue Reading →
1. How can we be truly thankful? Thankfulness is mood altering, and I have personally found it to be a kind of spiritual medication to the soul. God can use it as a powerful method to turn even the most negative of attitudes. Start each day with prayer. Write three things you are thankful for, including... Continue Reading →
“Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.” Ephesians 5:1-2 uses the term “therefore” indicating a conclusion given so far in this letter and relays how to... Continue Reading →
Ephesians 5:1-21 provides general admonitions and warnings to us on how to walk out (apply) sound doctrine given so far in Romans-Ephesians 4. What would it look like? We would be “followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love.” (Eph. 5:1) This section is a mix of instructions and warnings. Let us take... Continue Reading →
What have we learned so far in Ephesians 4? “This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,”(vs17) Paul goes on to say they are alienated, ignorant, and blind in heart. (Eph. 4:18) This is NOT what we’ve learned. Instead,... Continue Reading →
Immediately after the instruction to “walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,” Paul relays ‘how’ it is to be done. “But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.” (Eph. 4:7) Many may wonder what this “grace” is exactly. It is to be our... Continue Reading →
Many can tend to dismiss Romans 7 being unto the Body, to be doctrine to Israel. Why? Romans 7:1 says, “Know ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that know the law.) how that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth?” Below see why Romans 7 is highly important... Continue Reading →
How can I deal with anxiety and worry as a wife and Mom? Self-care is important in these roles as women, as we affect so much being centerstage in the home. Some verses that can help as we dwell on them, thinking how they relate: Confidence: In Romans 8:31-39, we see that God has provided... Continue Reading →
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