Inadequate – But Not Inactive

But when Sanballat and Tobiah and the Arabs and the Ammonites and the Ashdodites heard that the repairing of the walls of Jerusalem was going forward and the gaps were beginning to be closed, they were very angry, and all plotted together to come and fight against Jerusalem and to cause confusion in it. So [...]

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Theology of the Body – The Task Given to Us

The Creator has assigned the body and the gift of sexuality to man as a task. It is the task of discovering the truth of our humanity and the dignity of the person. It is the task of embracing our redemption and growing in purity so that we can fulfill ourselves and bring [...]

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Call to Battle: It’s Time!

God is waiting to bless you.

Your wife needs you to step up.

Your kids need you to break generational sin.

Your church needs you to serve.

Do you agree it’s time?
Good. Let’s put together a battle plan. The landing-craft ramps are falling open, and it’s time to hit the beach.
+ Every Man’s Battle, 101

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No Demon Like Control

INSULT LIKE THE TRUTH
(Charlie Peacock)

I’ve run my ship aground
… on the rocks of the soul
There’s no lie like independence
there’s no demon like control

- Charlie Peacock, “Insult Like the Truth” (Everything That’s On My Mind – 1995)

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We Battle Against Deception

Satan’s greatest weapon against you is … deception. He knows Jesus has already purchased your freedom. He also knows that once you see the simplicity of this battle, you’ll win in short order, so he deceives and confuses. He tricks you into thinking you are a helpless victim, someone who’ll need years [...]

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Theology of the Body – Avoid the Interpretation of Suspicion

For those who desire purity, the sexual body is not the evil with which we must contend. Far from being evil or even tainted, the body, and sexual union itself, contain a value and dignity that we can barely fathom. But we must fathom this value and dignity if we are to live [...]

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No Insult Like the Truth

INSULT LIKE THE TRUTH
(Charlie Peacock)

There’s no gunshot like conviction
There’s no conscience bulletproof
There’s no strength like utter weakness
There’s no insult like the truth

- Charlie Peacock, “Insult Like the Truth” (Everything That’s On My Mind – 1995)

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Word from the Battle – Clean Hands and Pure Hearts

Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place?
Those who have clean hands and pure hearts, who do not lift up their souls to what is false, and do not swear deceitfully.
+ Psalm 24:3-4
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Theology of the Body – The New Ethos

Christ begins his teaching about lust with a reference to the law of Moses: “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’” As Christ indicates, all those gathered on the mount to hear his words were certainly familiar with this norm. However, Christ’s further words, “But I say [...]

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The Batlle – What We Hope to Gain

What can you expect to gain by choosing manhood and the purity that goes with it?
By winning this war, your life will be blessed in tremendous ways. Your victory will recover what was lost through sin. Victory will help you …

regain and revitalize your relationship with God
regain and revitalize your relationship with your [...]

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