Dependence on God: Fueling Effective Prayer

Continuing with the modern rephrasing of “The Christian in Complete Armor” by William Gurnell, with some additions from me. Paul encourages the Ephesians in holy resolution and courage in their spiritual warfare. However, he tempers this encouragement with a sober warning against relying on their own strength for the fight. He reminds us all toContinue reading “Dependence on God: Fueling Effective Prayer”

Strengthening Christian Faith Through Trials

We continue with the modern rephrasing (with some input from me, too) of William Gurnell’s “The Christian in Complete Armor”. Now we find out how we can have a nation where the majority of people identify as Christian but there are so few people who have a relationship with Christ. So many go into battleContinue reading “Strengthening Christian Faith Through Trials”

Steadfast Faith: Overcoming Challenges as a Christian

We continue with the rephrased and (some of my thoughts added) “The Christian in Complete Armor” by William Gurnell. Another battle Christians face daily is walking with our “eyes fixed on Christ, the author and perfecter of our faith”, and “to be no longer conformed to the patterns of this world, but be transformed byContinue reading “Steadfast Faith: Overcoming Challenges as a Christian”

Finding Courage in Christian Faith: A Modern Perspective

I recently received a book recommendation from a friend: “The Christian in Complete Armor” by William Gurnall. Published in 1862, it is a lengthly and dense book, chock-full of encouragement in our walk with the Lord. It is basically a treatise on Ephesians. However, it is also in (older) English and a bit clunky toContinue reading “Finding Courage in Christian Faith: A Modern Perspective”