Before you answer this question, you probably should ask me: What type of peace am I referring to? Did you know that there are four different types of peace referenced in the bible? Yet the majority of Christians are only aware of one type, and that is Spiritual Peace—which we more commonly refer to as being born again. There are three other types of peace referenced in the bible: There is Obedience Peace, which deals with the peace that is associated with complying with God’s commandments. Simply put: It is impossible to be a successful sinner in God’s Economy. There is also Personal Peace, often referred to as the “peace of God.” This is the type of peace that helps us in our decision-making process. Lastly, there is Peace with Others: This deals with having harmonious relationships with those in close proximity. God desires that we have the all-encompassing peace that is composed of all four. If you only have the first type of peace, you can be on your way to Heaven with hell kicking your butt every step of the way. Unfortunately, far too many Christians stop at Spiritual Peace—many unaware of the three remaining types of peace so critical to their walk with Christian walk.

Before you answer this question, you probably should ask me: What type of peace am I referring to? Did you know that there are four different types of peace referenced in the bible? Yet the majority of Christians are only aware of one type, and that is Spiritual Peace—which we more commonly refer to as being born again. There are three other types of peace referenced in the bible: There is Obedience Peace, which deals with the peace that is associated with complying with God’s commandments. Simply put: It is impossible to be a successful sinner in God’s Economy. There is also Personal Peace, often referred to as the “peace of God.” This is the type of peace that helps us in our decision-making process. Lastly, there is Peace with Others: This deals with having harmonious relationships with those in close proximity. God desires that we have the all-encompassing peace that is composed of all four. If you only have the first type of peace, you can be on your way to Heaven with hell kicking your butt every step of the way. Unfortunately, far too many Christians stop at Spiritual Peace—many unaware of the three remaining types of peace so critical to their walk with Christian walk.

Before you answer this question, you probably should ask me: What type of peace am I referring to? Did you know that there are four different types of peace referenced in the bible? Yet the majority of Christians are only aware of one type, and that is Spiritual Peace—which we more commonly refer to as being born again. There are three other types of peace referenced in the bible: There is Obedience Peace, which deals with the peace that is associated with complying with God’s commandments. Simply put: It is impossible to be a successful sinner in God’s Economy. There is also Personal Peace, often referred to as the “peace of God.” This is the type of peace that helps us in our decision-making process. Lastly, there is Peace with Others: This deals with having harmonious relationships with those in close proximity. God desires that we have the all-encompassing peace that is composed of all four. If you only have the first type of peace, you can be on your way to Heaven with hell kicking your butt every step of the way. Unfortunately, far too many Christians stop at Spiritual Peace—many unaware of the three remaining types of peace so critical to their walk with Christian walk.

Before you answer this question, you probably should ask me: What type of peace am I referring to? Did you know that there are four different types of peace referenced in the bible? Yet the majority of Christians are only aware of one type, and that is Spiritual Peace—which we more commonly refer to as being born again. There are three other types of peace referenced in the bible: There is Obedience Peace, which deals with the peace that is associated with complying with God’s commandments. Simply put: It is impossible to be a successful sinner in God’s Economy. There is also Personal Peace, often referred to as the “peace of God.” This is the type of peace that helps us in our decision-making process. Lastly, there is Peace with Others: This deals with having harmonious relationships with those in close proximity. God desires that we have the all-encompassing peace that is composed of all four. If you only have the first type of peace, you can be on your way to Heaven with hell kicking your butt every step of the way. Unfortunately, far too many Christians stop at Spiritual Peace—many unaware of the three remaining types of peace so critical to their walk with Christian walk.

A stronghold is a negative, destructive pattern of thought that satan has built into our minds either through repetition, traumatic experiences, or other circumstances. The enemy wants to create a partition in your mind that separates the truth that you have heard from what you act upon. He wants you to think that there is no use trying to change, or that the situation that you are in is permanent. In short, the strength of every stronghold is hopelessness. The key to living the victorious Christian life is to demolish the partition and allow what you know to translate into how you conduct your life.

A stronghold is a negative, destructive pattern of thought that satan has built into our minds either through repetition, traumatic experiences, or other circumstances. The enemy wants to create a partition in your mind that separates the truth that you have heard from what you act upon. He wants you to think that there is no use trying to change, or that the situation that you are in is permanent. In short, the strength of every stronghold is hopelessness. The key to living the victorious Christian life is to demolish the partition and allow what you know to translate into how you conduct your life.

As I study the bible, one of the things that is crystal clear is that God wants us to have healthy relationships. I'm very concerned when I encounter Christians who have a “me and my bible doctrine.” In other words, they think that the only thing they need to live the victorious Christian life is their bible and the notes that they've taken in church. In my judgment, this is very dangerous and is counter to how God designed us to live the Christian life. God uses other believers in a variety of ways to help us mature. One of my favorite stories is found in Luke 1:41. When Elizabeth hears Mary's greeting, the babe in Elizabeth's womb leaps! Elizabeth was literally pregnant with a baby, but figuratively, you may be pregnant with a dream or an idea. Here's the million dollar question: who makes what you're pregnant with "leap"? That's who you want to surround yourself with, people who encourage you so that you can become all that God called you to be!

As I study the bible, one of the things that is crystal clear is that God wants us to have healthy relationships. I'm very concerned when I encounter Christians who have a “me and my bible doctrine.” In other words, they think that the only thing they need to live the victorious Christian life is their bible and the notes that they've taken in church. In my judgment, this is very dangerous and is counter to how God designed us to live the Christian life. God uses other believers in a variety of ways to help us mature. One of my favorite stories is found in Luke 1:41. When Elizabeth hears Mary's greeting, the babe in Elizabeth's womb leaps! Elizabeth was literally pregnant with a baby, but figuratively, you may be pregnant with a dream or an idea. Here's the million dollar question: who makes what you're pregnant with "leap"? That's who you want to surround yourself with, people who encourage you so that you can become all that God called you to be!

As I study the bible, one of the things that is crystal clear is that God wants us to have healthy relationships. I'm very concerned when I encounter Christians who have a “me and my bible doctrine.” In other words, they think that the only thing they need to live the victorious Christian life is their bible and the notes that they've taken in church. In my judgment, this is very dangerous and is counter to how God designed us to live the Christian life. God uses other believers in a variety of ways to help us mature. One of my favorite stories is found in Luke 1:41. When Elizabeth hears Mary's greeting, the babe in Elizabeth's womb leaps! Elizabeth was literally pregnant with a baby, but figuratively, you may be pregnant with a dream or an idea. Here's the million dollar question: who makes what you're pregnant with "leap"? That's who you want to surround yourself with, people who encourage you so that you can become all that God called you to be!