Posts with the tag “ephesians”

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Week 8: Suiting Up Every Day
June 7th, 2026
ut here's the thing about armor: It only works if you put it on. And according to Ephesians 6, that's not a one-time decision. It's a daily one. Every morning, whether we realize it or not, we step on...  Read More
by Kathleen Minkler
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Week 7: The Sword of the Spirit — Fighting Back with Truth
May 31st, 2026
Throughout this series, we've looked at pieces of armor designed to protect us. The belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shield of faith, and the helmet of salvation all help us stand ...  Read More
by K. Minkler
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Week 6: The Helmet of Salvation — Protecting Your Mind
May 24th, 2026
f there’s one place the battle feels the most relentless, it’s in our minds. The constant stream of thoughts. The overthinking at 2 a.m. The replaying of conversations you wish had gone differently. T...  Read More
by K. Minkler
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Week 5: The Shield of Faith — Deflecting the Lies
May 17th, 2026
Sometimes faith looks big and dramatic. But more often, it looks quiet. It looks like continuing to show up for your family when you feel exhausted. It looks like praying even when the answers seem de...  Read More
by K. Minkler
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Week 4: The Shoes of Peace — Standing Firm in the Chaos
May 10th, 2026
There’s a certain kind of chaos that comes with being over-scheduled—and this season seems to specialize in it. Practices, school events, church commitments, work responsibilities… it all stacks up. J...  Read More
by K. Minkler
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Week 3: The Breastplate of Righteousness — Guarding Your Heart
May 3rd, 2026
As we head into the final stretch of the school year, life doesn’t slow down—it tightens. Thirty days left. Thirty days of packed lunches, permission slips, track practices, meets, and end-of-year per...  Read More
by K. Minkler
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Week 2: The Belt of Truth — Holding Everything Together
April 26th, 2026
If you’ve ever tried to get two energetic boys out the door in the morning, you know chaos can unravel quickly. Shoes go missing. Someone can’t find their backpack. Someone else is suddenly starving r...  Read More
by K. Minkler
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The Armor of God: Part 1 — Recognizing the Battle
April 19th, 2026
There’s a truth we don’t often talk about out loud, but we all feel it. Life can feel heavy. Relationships strain. Anxiety creeps in. Temptation whispers. Discouragement settles deep in our hearts. An...  Read More
by K. Minkler