2 Corinthians 4:1-18 (NKJV) The final challenge of recruit training in the Marines is known as the Crucible. It’s called the Crucible after a hardened vessel that can withstand extreme heat that is so hot, it melts metal. The Marine’s Crucible is a 54-hour training exercise that validates the physical, mental and moral training they’ve endured throughout […]
Our Commission
Matthew 28:18-20 (NKJV) Today we are looking at Matthew 28:18-20, which is considered the Great Commission given by Jesus to His disciples and still the same commission to us as well. To understand how important this commission is, we have to be reminded that these are some of Jesus’ last words before He ascended to […]
Regula Fidei: “Rule of Faith”
John 13:34-35 (NKJV) In the military, there are rules of combat and rules of engagement along with other rules that govern the actions of the soldiers as one. In the early times of Christianity, the phrase Regula Fidei was used to represent the basic beliefs that united them as one. The phrase is Latin for […]
But Satan Blocked Me
1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 (NIV) In this series on “Back To Basics – Basic Training For Christians”, we’ve been looking at some basics things that we need to know as Christians. We’ve been looking at it from a military viewpoint of getting our basic training. Since today is Super Bowl Sunday, I want to add a […]
Full Armor
Ephesians 6:10-20 (NKJV) There have been some changes for 2019 to the body armor that soldiers wear in the military. Over the years there have been a lot of changes to the body armor to give the soldiers the best chance to stay alive and to win the battle. In Eph. 6, the Bible tells […]