Freedom is never free; blood, it seems, is always shed.

The only true freedom, and that forever, is in Jesus.

The helmet of Salvation.

Yes, you can be sure of your future home

The fourth piece of the Armor of God.

With the shield of faith, we deflect that which could take us down.

You did for a long time, your faith was strong; actually, your faith is still strong! But your emotional state? Well, honestly--you struggle a little with being down, with wonder of how long this will continue... peace? hmmm.

Because the struggle is real, we have to do what we can to protect our hearts, to grab ahold of the righteousness of God and hold it close.

'One thing to consider thoughts and combatting them with the armor of God, but perhaps some things are pulling you down that you need to strip off...?

Paul watched, Paul knew how the Roman soldier got ready for battle and he wants us to be clad the same way. Ephesians 6.10

This guy put on a hazmat suit to fly from Seattle to San Diego; what should you put on before you leave home?

You do not have to be held captive to thoughts of fear, worry, guilt or condemnation. Choose otherwise.

The quality of your thinking determines your course;

your thoughts, up to you.