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What Is the Shield of Faith in the Armor of God?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

The shield of faith in the armor of God sounds easy to understand, but there's more to it than we may realize. Let's look at what the Bible tells us about the shield of faith and its connection to the...

What Is a 'Shield of Faith' and How Do I Wear Mine?

Hope Bolinger

Your faith is a metaphorical shield that truly works to defend you against enemy attack. Learn what the Bible says about how to take up and wear your shield of faith—and claim victory!...

Why 'the Lord Is My Strength and Shield' Is so Encouraging in Hard Times

Emma Danzey

Within this beautiful passage, David shares, “The Lord is my strength and shield.” Why is this so encouraging, especially in hard times?...

What Is the Sword of the Spirit in the Armor of God?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

The sword of the Spirit is the only offensive weapon we get in the armor of God, so you better learn how to use it and use it well. Here's how you can do that....

Why Does the Lord “Bless the Righteous” According to Psalm 5:12?

Jessica Brodie

It’s important to understand that blessings, that God’s favor, isn’t the shallow, superficial understanding many of us have of prosperity — things like money in the bank and a great marriage or career...

What Is the Star of David, and Is It Biblical?

Jessica Brodie

While the star of David doesn’t appear in the Bible nor is it advocated as an “official symbol” of Judaism, it is a meaningful representation of a faithful people and the oldest monotheistic religion ...

How to Pray Through the Armor of God

Pamela Palmer

When we are equipped with the armor of God, we can battle through prayer and by declaring Scripture over ourselves, our lives, and on behalf of our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. The Lord figh...

8 Ways God’s Gentleness Has a Huge Impact on Our Lives

Chad Napier

David in Psalm 18:35 wrote, “thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.” David had full recognition of the vast m...

How Psalm 91 Speaks to Your Coronavirus Fears

Lianna Davis

Psalm 91 bursts with assurances about the protection of God—replete with words like shelter, refuge, fortress, shield, deliver, rescue, and satisfy. At this time of global pandemic with the novel coro...

What Does 'Helpmate' Really Mean in Marriage?

Bethany Verrett

In the English translations of Genesis 2:18, the word used to describe Eve, the partner Adam needs, is typically translated three different ways. The original word in the Hebrew is the noun ezer, עֵזֶ...

10 Ways to Reach Out to Your Neighbors This Halloween

Allie Boman

A candle shines brightest when it’s dark in the room. Halloween is a strange mixture of fall festivities and seemingly harmless kids’ costumes, all mixed in with horror movies and the ce...

6 Prayers for God's Blessing

Heather Adams

“Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield” (Psalm 5:12).Most of us have been on the receiving end of God’s kindness at one time or another. And we can ...

8 Psalms to Claim When You Feel Like You Can’t Take One More Thing

Micah Maddox

Discouragement and frustration can mount to unexpected heights and faith can feel like it is falling apart. Life is just hard sometimes. But there is hope! And help! Life might be filled with chaos, h...

In Times of Trouble, Remember Where Your Help Comes From

Dawn Wilson

God is the believer’s protector, guarding day and night both now and into eternity. He grips the believer’s hand and says, “Do not fear, I will help you” (Isaiah 41:13). He knows everything and watche...

What Is the Horn of Salvation in the Bible?

Lianna Davis

When the Bible mentions God's horn of salvation, it means that He is not just our provider, but our defender. So what does this symbol tell us about God defending us?...

What is the Armor of God and How Can We Put it On Daily?

Heather Adams

Of all the images meant to encourage believers, one of the most vivid is found in "The Armor of God," a passage written by the Apostle Paul in his book of Ephesians. In it, he names pieces of the actu...

10 Prayers to Pray When You Just Don’t Know What to Say

Micah Maddox

It seems just when we least expect it - boom! Life hits. It feels like the wind has been knocked right out of your chest and there’s no breath to pray. No words to utter. Faith is on the edge of faili...

What Is the Purpose of the Breastplate of Righteousness?

Lisa Loraine Baker

Our hearts are of great importance regarding righteousness, for they are desperately wicked (Jeremiah 17:9), and we are prone to wander away from the Lord. And so, to make a solid, godly stand against...

How to Respond When People Say the Bible Is Metaphorical

Denise Kohlmeyer

How would you respond if someone said to you, “The Bible is only metaphorical. You can’t take it literally.” Chances are, you’d be stumped, tongue-tied, at a loss for how to answer. But the answer is ...

What Is a ‘Helmet of Salvation’ in Spiritual Armor?

Hope Bolinger

Head, symbolically in the Bible, tends to mean the whole person. Therefore, we must protect the head at all costs, putting on our helmet of salvation. Putting on Jesus. ...