Paul exhorts the Ephesian believers to pray and to pray often. This is nothing new. What strikes me today is his additional caution to “be alert.” For what? There must be potential danger in the prayers of the spirit, those deeper prayers, the ones that emanate from the union of Holy Spirit and true me. [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Ephesians’
How the Armor Works
Posted in Ordinary Time, tagged armor of God, authenticity, breastplate, Ephesians, faith, God, gospel, heart, Holy Spirit, Jesus, open heart, Paul, salvation, sword, truth, way of Jesus, Word of God on November 22, 2010 | 1 Comment »
The full armor of God is a metaphor. And we must remember it’s for standing (like a palm tree), not advancing into battle. And, in my mind, it works from the inside out. And for the armor to work 100%, it requires me to embrace the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 6:14-17 Stand firm then, with the [...]
Stand Against the Dark World
Posted in Ordinary Time, tagged armor of God, dark world, Ephesians, God, holiness, Holy Spirit, Jesus, light, light of the world, mystery of God, Paul, Suzanne Collins, way of Jesus on November 21, 2010 | 5 Comments »
We are asked to put on God’s armor in order to stand against spiritual forces from the dark world. Sounds like fantasy but there is a decision to be made here: truth or fiction? I’m leaning toward the truth side. And if true, the real battle has been waging on without me. Ephesians 6:12 For [...]
Full Armor of God
Posted in Ordinary Time, tagged armor of God, Ephesians, God, Holy Spirit, inner being, inner self, knowledge, outer self, Paul, persistence, revelation of God, way of Christ, way of Jesus on November 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I have always thought of the armor as something from the outside in, as though I pick it up somewhere along the way and put it on like a coat. But now, I think the armor comes from within because it is built on and out of faith and trust. Ephesians 6:10-11 Finally, be strong [...]
Husband as Sacred Other
Posted in Ordinary Time, tagged body of Christ, culture, Ephesians, Ephesians 5:22, grieving the holy spirit, Holy Spirit, inner being, inner life, love, marriage, outer self, Paul, sacred other, sin, submission, submit, vows, way of Jesus on November 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
If love is a type of submission, as I believe it is, then that is the best place to start with this controversial passage about wifely submission. You see, if ALL are to submit to one another, why must the “wife to husband” submission be “greater” or more submissive as some people imply? Ephesians 5:22, [...]
Reverence out of Submission
Posted in Ordinary Time, tagged Ephesians, Holy Spirit, Jesus, love, Paul, reverence, submission, submit, way of Christ on November 13, 2010 | 1 Comment »
This verse precedes several verses that have been held in great controversy, particularly by women. I am no different. But before I get there, I think I have slid over this first verse that actually stands alone: submit to one another and why . . . Ephesians 5:21 Submit to one another out of reverence [...]
For Everything
Posted in Ordinary Time, tagged Christ, Ephesians, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Paul, submission, thanks, thanksgiving, trust, way of Jesus on November 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This is pretty straightforward: give thanks for everything. But, over the years, I have lost the context of this phrase and as a result, it has become cliche. Why do I give thanks? To be filled with the Holy Spirit–to experience relationship with the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 5:20 . . . always giving thanks to [...]
My personal mission is to inspire meaningful change, build faith in God and connect people with resources that make a difference in their lives. Librarian, Writer, Blogger, Follower of Christ.
Share this Blog
-
Recent Posts
Archives
- May 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
- December 2010
- November 2010
- October 2010
- September 2010
- August 2010
- July 2010
- June 2010
- May 2010
- April 2010
- March 2010
- February 2010
- January 2010
- December 2009
- November 2009
- October 2009
- September 2009
- August 2009
- July 2009
- June 2009
- May 2009
- April 2009
- March 2009
- February 2009
- November 2008
- October 2008
- March 2008
- February 2008
- January 2008
- July 2007
- May 2007
- April 2007
- March 2007
Pages
Meta
Tags I’ve Used
