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Shield of Faith

Flaming Arrows The Roman shield consisted of two layers of wood glued together, covered with linen and hide, and bound with iron. The shield of faith is distinctive in comparison to our previous pieces of armor. It specifically tells what the effect will be when the shield is used -…

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Firm Footing

Firm Footing The third piece of armor is having your "feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace." What does this piece of armor provide? Athletes wear cleats to guarantee firm footing when they compete. The Roman soldiers of old were no different. Bits of nails…

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Breastplate of Righteousness

Good Soldier Every believer can identify with these words of the Apostle Paul: "Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus." 2 Tim. 2:3 Life is a battle and God has provided all that we need to navigate it victoriously. In our last post, we began…

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Armor of God – Belt of Truth

The Full Armor of God “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities,…

Posted on December 17, 2018January 4, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Couples “In Tune”

Couples "In Tune." I love the illustration by A.W.Tozer, contained in his book The Pursuit of God. He says that "one hundred pianos all tuned to the same fork are automatically tuned to each other. They are of one accord by being tuned, not to each other, but to another standard…

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Abiding Affection

The God of all affection abides in me, without interruption. The question is, What is the measure to which I am emitting His manifest presence? To be more specific, Does my wife sense an abiding affection coming from my heart to hers? Affection certainly has a physical expression, but in the Biblical…

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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A Wife’s Influence

Influence proceeds from identity. A wife's influence may have many expressions in a marriage and family, but I believe that one stands out. In his book, Sacred Influence, Gary Thomas states that the place to begin releasing influence in your husband’s life is to first ask who or what defines who you are.…

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Ultimate Fulfillment

Marriage is the most affirming relationship on the planet. Just to think that someone loves me to the extent that they want to spend the rest of their earthly life with me, feels like the ultimate fulfillment, and the most tremendous affirmation one can garner. But it's a glorious shadow,…

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Husband: Protector – Provider

Let’s state the obvious in regards to the husband's role as protector. If a burglar is in my house, I will never say to my wife, “Honey, you wanna get up and check the house; I heard a noise.” I am the man and I will protect my family no…

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Husband: Servant-Leader

What should every husband aspire to be for his wife and family? Here's a no frills description: servant-leader. How much simpler can it be guys? At least on paper. First off, every Christ-like husband (or wife for that matter) begins as a diamond in the rough - a very carefully chosen…

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo