We are called to get rid of bitterness, rage, anger and all forms of malice. We are called to be kind, compassionate, forgiving, to be imitators of God.

Spiritual conflict is everywhere. We are given spiritual tools to use to fight the battle against Satan. We are given the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness and the shoes of peace to stand firm in the Lord.

We are given more tools in the battle for Christ, the Shield of Faith, the Helmet of Salvation and the Sword of the Spirit. We have everything we need and nothing to fear because God has already won.

God invites us to get to know him in an intimate way. One of the greatest ways we can honor him is to share a meal with others and be in communion with others. The table that Jesus sets is one of reconciliation and one of vindication. God want's us to love our enemies and forgive them just as David won over his enemies. He wants God to be vindicated.

Pete Larson shares tips to keep your marriage strong and fun.

What we believe about God doesn’t determine who he is, but what we believe about God determines who we are.

Insecurity is our desire/need for approval from others. Byron shows how Saul's insecurity shows up in three stages as told in 1st Samuel. Without Christ as our identity, we do whatever it takes to get others to approve of us which can lead us to believe in Satan's lies. By getting to know Jesus better every day we can overcome our insecurities and use our gifts to bring God glory.

We wonder what God wants us to do in service but it starts with the question – Who does God want us to be?  God wants us to serve others as a way to show love for Jesus and to highlight Christ's love for us. 

God wants us to have a great marriage. For a married couple to remain in love for a lifetime we must have a close relationship with Jesus, be selfless and be intentional.

Ephesians 5:21 – Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.