While the world sings sweet lullabies to try and destroy us, God calls us to joyful wakefulness. Our eternity hangs on how we respond.

7 Feb 1998 ... 1 Peter 5:8 ... Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about ... As well, Christians are to be dispassionate in adversity.

Since Satan's favorite weapon against us is deceit, the only way to counter him is with the truth. That is one reason why it is so important for us to be armed

Above all, Pauls instructions to Timothy in 2 Timothy 4:15 can be summed up in one word  consistency. Having reached the end of a lifetime of ministry (v. 6), the apostle knows ...

The two great enemies of our souls are sin and Satan. And sin is worse, because the only way that Satan destroys us is by getting us to sin.

Practically this means praying for daily supplies of grace to equip us to live intentional, disciplined Christians life.

When you're in a battle, before you can march out against the enemy, you have to know who he is. It's called

Mountain lions detect vulnerabilities in their prey and attack the weakest. The enemy of your hope and happiness hunts with that same instinct.

Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 ESV

1 Peter 5:8-9 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 Whom resist stedfast...

1 Peter 5:8-11 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your ...

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1 Peter 5:8 7Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. 8Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, ...