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The Armor of God

The Armor of God

The words “spiritual warfare” mean many things to many people. But what does the Bible actually teach?

Laurie MathersLiving HopeMay 10, 2021Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Spiritual Warfare, Ephesians 6, Ephesians, Holy Spirit, Gospel, Context, Bible Study

The Spirit-filled Church

The Spirit-filled Church

What does it mean to be Spirit-filled?

Laurie MathersLiving HopeMay 4, 2021Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Holy Spirit, Spirit-filled, Spirit-filled church, Ephesians, Ephesians 5:18, Church, Salvatioin, God's Love, Predestination, God's Will, God's Plan, Wisdom, Unity

Would You Want to be Alice?

Would You Want to be Alice?

How on earth could Alice be so happy?

Laurie MathersLiving HopeApril 26, 2021Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Matthew 20:25-28, Matthew 20, Service, Servanthood, Ministry, Joy

Personality or Person?

Personality or Person?

Have you ever noticed that the Bible says next to nothing about personality?

Laurie MathersLiving HopeMarch 30, 2021Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Personality, Personality tests, Scripture, Sufficiency of Scripture, Sanctification, Sin, New Creation, Ephesians 4, Psalm 1, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Ephesians v:22-24, Glory of God, Self-Help Religion

Who Are You In the Bible?

Who Are You In the Bible?

Who do you identify with when you hear the Bible stories?

Laurie MathersLiving HopeMarch 17, 2021Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, OLD TESTAMENT, Rahab, Joshua, Ephesians 2, Gentiles, Salvation by Faith, Hope, Jericho, Peace, Salvation, Biblical Theology

Adrift

Adrift

God is not a trickster.

Laurie MathersLiving HopeMarch 8, 2021Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Voice of God, Scripture, Lost, Unbelief, False Teaching, Heresy, Ephesians, Ephesians 4:13-14, Ephesians 4, 1 Corinthians 13:4, Galatians 5:22

The Line of Promise

The Line of Promise

Abraham to Solomon - at a glance

Laurie MathersLiving HopeMarch 2, 2021Bible Graphic, Biblical Theology, Genealogy of Christ, Bible Timeline, Old Testament, Old Testament Graphic, Abraham, God's Promises

Sorting out the Story

Sorting out the Story

Does your spiritual life feel like a house without closets, cupboards, shelves, or furniture?

Laurie MathersLiving HopeFebruary 23, 2021Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Biblical Theology, Story of Scripture, Bible Timeline, Plan of Redemption, Redemption, Bible Study

Conspiring to Love

Conspiring to Love

What if the conspiracy is real?

Laurie MathersLiving HopeFebruary 16, 2021Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Judah, Genesis 45, Sovereignty of God, Faithfulness, conspiracy, Love, Love your enemies, Joseph, God's Plan

The Wrestler

The Wrestler

Does your life feel like a wrestling match?

Laurie MathersLiving HopeFebruary 2, 2021Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, Jacob, Israel, Biblical Theology, Stress, Relationship, Genesis 25, Genesis 32, Spiritual Warfare, Blessing, God's Promises

King of Kings

King of Kings

One of the first things scripture does to its readers is kick them off the throne.

Travelers

Travelers

What does the Bible mean to you?

Laurie MathersLiving HopeJanuary 19, 2021Christianity, Living Hope Chico, Chico Living Hope, J.I. Packer, Sanctification, Holiness, Scripture, Understanding Scripture, 1 Peter 2:11, Conversion, Repentance, Salvation, New Birth, Faith