Battling the devil (1) Warfare
Rev. Ryan Barnhill challenges readers to recognize the reality of spiritual warfare in the Christian life, drawing a parallel between physical warfare in conflict zones and the daily spiritual battle believers face against spiritual adversaries. The article calls Christians to understand their identity as spiritual soldiers engaged in an ongoing conflict that demands awareness and active resistance throughout their lives.
Rev. Ryan Barnhill, pastor of Heritage Protestant Reformed Church in Sioux Falls, South Dakota A little boy, eyes wide, body shaking, and hands perspiring, tucks himself even deeper under his bedsheets. His young mind spins: perhaps if he can cover his whole body and close his eyes, he can disappear from it all. He hears the distant sound of footsteps, shouting, and even the sudden burst of gunfire. If he gathers the courage to peek out his bedroom window, he sees masked men in the distance,...
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