"Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil." – Ephesians 6:11Have you ever played paintball? It’s a game where you shoot each other with paintballs flying over 100 mph. They leave welts and bruises, and if you get hit, you’re out. It’s simple, but it’s also a great lesson about staying covered.I remember playing paintball at a student conference....  Read More

"Be sober-minded; be watchful, your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour." – 1 Peter 5:8Back in the day, I used to hoop. I know some people question whether I was ever really an athlete, but there was a time when I lived and breathed basketball. My high school coach had a way of motivating me that stuck with me. He’d say, “Newton.” “Yes, sir?” “When you ...  Read More

"Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness." – James 1:2-3The moment you begin stepping into who God has called you to be, it’s going to come with opposition. When you choose to live fully surrendered to Jesus, you become a target. The enemy sees a life on fire for God and wants to put it out. And when t...  Read More

"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places." – Ephesians 6:12The battle you’re facing isn’t just physical. It’s spiritual. And it’s happening in the heavenly places. The devil is fine with you coming to church, singing the songs, an...  Read More

"Be sober-minded, be watchful, your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour." – 1 Peter 5:8Have you ever made the decision to go all in for Jesus, to fully surrender and walk in His purpose, only to find yourself facing more opposition than ever before? You decide to lay down the things that aren’t good for you, the habits and distractions pulling you away ...  Read More

"For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God's law, indeed, it cannot." – Romans 8:7Every single day, you’re faced with a choice. And it’s a choice that shapes everything about your life. Will you please God, or will you please yourself? That’s it. Those are the only two options.If you’re honest, living for yourself sounds like freedom. You get to do what...  Read More