The Belt of Truth is the piece that holds everything together, just as a Roman soldier’s belt secured his armor. Truth steadies the believer, anchors their convictions, and prepares them to stand firm in spiritual battles.

The breastplate of righteousness protects the heart, the place where spiritual battles often strike. Paul uses the image of a Roman breastplate to show how God guards our motives, desires, and inner life through the righteousness we receive in Christ.

In this 2nd post of the Whole Armour of God mini-series we explore how the helmet of salvation guards the most vulnerable part of the Christian life: the mind. Paul uses the imagery of a Roman helmet to show how salvation protects us from fear, doubt, and spiritual confusion, giving us the confidence to stand firm in every battle.

This first post of a mini-series looks at the “whole armour of God” from Ephesians 6:10–18, examining what Paul meant and why it still matters today. Written during his house arrest in Rome, Paul’s imagery of armor gives a clear picture of how God equips believers to stand firm in a spiritually hostile world.

When Israel stood at the Jordan with no way forward, God turned an impossible barrier into a pathway. Our own obstacles often work the same way—moments where faith meets the water’s edge and God steps in. This devotional encourages you to face challenges with confidence, knowing Christ has already overcome the world.

We can’t “not think” about something... our minds don’t work that way. That’s why the Christian life isn’t about avoiding sin but about filling our hearts and minds with Christ. When we focus on the things God tells us to think about: truth, purity, goodness, and praise; there’s less room for the world’s noise to take hold.

Freedom is one of our greatest blessings but it came at a cost. This Veterans Day, we remember those who sacrificed and stood up to defend our freedoms so we could live free, and we reflect on the even greater sacrifice that secured our eternal freedom through Christ. Both remind us that true freedom isn’t free—it’s bought with love, courage, and the blood of a Saviour.

Even when everything failed around him—when the fields were barren and the flocks gone—Habakkuk chose to rejoice in the Lord. “Yet I will joy in the God of my salvation.” This message reminds believers that true joy is not found in circumstances, but in trusting God’s unchanging goodness.

There is a lot of confusion about what salvation truly means. Many people believe it depends on what they do or don’t do. They attribute a series of actions or achievements they must complete to achieving salvation. This passage explores that misunderstanding and sets the record straight by returning to how the Bible describes salvation.

From brokenness to redemption, from rebellion to renewal. This is my story of how God’s plan changed everything. It’s not about perfection. It’s about persistence, peace, and a Savior who never gave up on me.

Most of us have moments where we wonder if God can really use someone like us. Maybe our past feels too messy, our faith too weak, or our skills too ordinary. But if we look closely at Scripture, we see a consistent pattern: God often chooses the least likely people to accomplish His greatest work.

In Ezekiel 14:14, God names three men—Noah, Daniel, and Job—whose lives still speak powerfully today. Each faced unique trials yet remained faithful to God. Noah shows us the message of Salvation, Daniel the message of Separation, and Job the message of Steadfastness. Together, their stories remind us that faith is personal, practical, and proven in how we live.

Salvation isn’t something you earn, it’s something you receive. Jesus said those who hear His Word and believe “have passed from death unto life.” This reflection explores what that truly means, both for eternity and for every day you live.

“Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people; and, behold, I, having examined him before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him.” (Luke 23:14)

Pilate’s words show both the vileness of man and the vindication of Christ. Mankind may call Him a perverter, but the facts call Him Wonderful.

“Take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.” (Luke 21:34)

Christ’s words in this passage carry a threefold warning — calling us to precaution, purity, and preparation. It’s a reminder to stay watchful over our character, guard against the pull of worldly cares, and live ready to meet the Lord at any moment.

“Men ought always to pray, and not to faint.” (Luke 18:1)

In this short but powerful verse, Jesus teaches three truths about prayer — that it is our duty, it requires dedication, and we must not discontinue it. Prayer isn’t optional or reserved for when life gets hard; it’s essential to our spiritual health and strength.

“Not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.” (Luke 15:13)

The story of the prodigal son is one of the most familiar in Scripture, yet it’s still painfully current. Butler points out the swiftness of the son’s fall, the distance of his separation, the corruption of his conduct, and the high cost of his sin. What begins as independence quickly turns into isolation and loss.