Christian Discipleship: Living Faithfully Under Christ’s Reign

The Armor of God: Living Faithfully Under Christ’s Victory

January 22, 2026May 16, 2023 by Duane White

A lone person walking along a quiet path through open fields under soft morning light, symbolizing steady faithfulness and trust under Christ’s reign.

The armor of God is one of the most well-known images in Scripture—and one of the most misunderstood. In Ephesians 6, the apostle Paul does not describe spiritual warfare as aggressive combat, but as learning to stand firm under Christ’s reign. This article offers a deep, pastoral look at each piece of the armor as a shared life received in Christ, showing how truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, God’s word, and prayer shape faithful living for citizens of Heaven under a victory already secured.

Living Holy in the Last Days

January 20, 2026May 14, 2023 by Duane White

A person walking along a quiet path through open hills at sunset, symbolizing steady faithfulness and Christian discipleship.

Holy means to be set apart, to be different than the world we are living in. The people around you should notice that there is something different about you that makes them wonder what it is.

How to Pray – A Guide

January 16, 2026March 5, 2023 by Duane White

How to pray: A pair of hands clasped together in prayer against a black background, illuminated by soft light.

If you are like me, you have been around prayer all your life but have never been taught how to pray. There is no simple how-to or structured process taught by any of the institutions where it is beneficial to hold such a training course. Prayer is our most potent weapon, after all. Amazingly, so few know how to use it.

Jesus gives us precise instructions on how to pray. Let’s review them.

Be Grateful

January 17, 2026January 2, 2023 by Duane White

What is one of the hallmarks of a well-grounded Christian? A grateful heart.

According to Meriam-Webster, grateful means: appreciative of benefits received or, put another way, pleasing by reason of comfort supplied or discomfort alleviated.

What does it mean to be grateful?

How Should Christians Respond to a World That Loves Evil?

January 20, 2026May 9, 2022 by Duane White

Overcome evil with good. The world loves evil, but we are called to be holy.

How are we, as Christians, supposed to approach people that want nothing but what is evil? The world seems to become more and more evil by the hour.

Standing Firm in Christ During Uncertain Times

January 16, 2026February 25, 2021 by Duane White

So, what is a Christian supposed to do in these strange times? It is still legal to be a Christian, obviously, but it will become tougher and tougher as God’s outlined plan for the last days gets closer. What will that look like? The Bible is the best source for this type of information:

Determining God’s Will

January 16, 2026February 7, 2021 by Duane White

If you have become a Christian (a follower of Christ) in the last half century, there is a little phrase that we are taught when being told to pray that can be a little confusing: “Make sure you are praying for things that are in God’s will!”

The power and Purpose of the Holy Spirit

January 16, 2026May 18, 2020 by Duane White

A glowing dove descends from the heavens, radiating light onto a group of believers praying in unity. Tongues of fire rest on their heads, symbolizing power of the Holy Spirit, while a stormy sky looms in the background, representing spiritual warfare.

The power of the Holy Spirit is put on display throughout the Bible – both Old and New Testaments. What do you believe about him? That he comes and dwells inside you? What is his role? What is your role? Let’s explore.