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The Bible is our ‘go-to’ weapon

By Steve Horn Ephesians 6:10-18 gives us rich theology as well as practical application for the spiritual battles that we face. There are 3 main imperatives in this text: Be strengthened by the LORD, put on the full armor of God, and stand. Having given these three imperatives, Paul underscored 7 spiritual weapons that we should avail ourselves to as we carry out these imperatives. Near the end, Paul gives us the offensive weapon of the sword of the spirit, which is the Word of God. Though every piece of the armor is important, I get the sense in this text that the sword of the spirit—that is the Word of God—is our “go to” resource. We all have our “go to” things and/or places. For example, pitchers speak of their “out” pitch. They have different kinds of pitches—fastball, curveball, slider, knuckle-ball. For those of you who don’t know what I’m talking about, just understand that this refers to different ways that the pitcher can make the ball move. The pitcher has all of these pitches, but he has his “out” pitch. When he needs most desperately to get a batter out, he goes to this pitch. Golfers have their favorite club. When all else is going wrong, the golfer pulls out his “go to” club. Fishermen have their “honey” … [Read more...]

Speaker challenges LC students to be part of the harvest

By Message Staff PINEVILLE – International Mission Board representative Janna Smith challenged students to live with a purpose and that purpose is for Jesus. Smith was speaking at Louisiana College’s weekly chapel which coincided with the opening day of the three-day “Live Out Loud” missions conference September 27. “Jesus said open your eyes to see the harvest,” Smith told the students. “He said the harvest is ready right now. “Others have done the hard work; we are invited to go and be part of the harvest,” she continued. “If you are a follower of Jesus and He has continued to let you live, the purpose of your life is to make Him known.” Smith is among several IMB, North American Mission Board and Louisiana Baptist missionaries who will share how to live on mission during the conference. Keith Manuel, director of evangelism for Louisiana Baptists, John Hebert, director of missions for Louisiana Baptists, George Ross, SEND North America New Orleans representative, and Brad Webb, pastor of Family of Grace Church in Alexandria will share their experiences with students during classes on Friday, September 28. The Love Out Loud conference culminates September 29 with hundreds of LC students mobilizing with four area … [Read more...]