Ephesians 6:10-12 & Revelation 9When Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, America could not focus all of our efforts on fighting them. We first had to defeat the Nazis on the eastern front, to have any hope of ultimate victory over their alliance. The devil is a formidable adversary – powerful, relentless,

Ephesians 6:10-12 & Ezekiel 28Many people in our so-called enlightened modern society mock the idea that there is a real, literal devil. But the reality of Satan is affirmed throughout the Word of God, and by the words of Jesus Himself. Simply put, if you deny the existence of Satan, then you are ca

Colossians 2:18-23For many of us DQ means a trip to Dairy Queen, while for athletes a DQ means a disqualification that puts you out of the competition. Join Dr. Harry Reeder on InPerspective as he warns us about the dangers of spiritual disqualification.

Ephesians 6:10-12 & Ezekiel 28Know Your Enemy is a military concept from Sun Tzu's The Art of War – and it applies to every Christian. Satan wants us to picture him as a cartoonish horned figure with a red suit, tail, pitchfork – or ascribe to him so much power and influence that he controls our liv

Ephesians 6:10-12Do you see spiritual warfare as some exotic, unusual power encounter with the demonic realm, that only a few believers will face in extreme circumstances, in some other place and time? Well, that is exactly what Satan wants every Christian to believe – but actually, spiritual warfar

Ephesians 6:10-12Some people see spiritual warfare as a remarkable encounter like Jesus casting demons from a possessed man into a herd of swine, while others might think of movies like “The Exorcist.” But spiritual warfare is not primarily rare unusual instances of direct conflict with the forces o

Exodus 15:19-21Biblical biographies honestly record personal flaws and failures as well as strengths and triumphs – and Miriam is no exception. She was a great example of Godly female leadership, a proactive problem solver always seeking solutions – but Miriam was also a sinner saved by grace, for a

Exodus 15:19-21The life of Moses may have turned out very differently were it not for his sister Miriam. Her quick thinking and decisive leadership as a godly woman not only helped preserve his survival, but ensured that he would enjoy the godly influence of his mother as he grew up in the household

Colossians 2:16-17Walking through a minefield will kill you without a map showing where the landmines are. Join Dr. Harry Reeder on InPerspective as he reveals the Apostle Paul's warning map to the Colossians that exposed a deadly spiritual minefield

Hebrews 11:32-40 & Judges 13-17Samson was a man of perplexing spiritual extremes. From birth, the Lord set Him aside as Israel's deliverer, and he performed remarkable feats of strength through the power of the Holy Spirit. And yet, he demonstrated a shocking propensity for immorality, disobedience,

Hebrews 11:32-40 & Judges 13-17Samson sometimes makes you wonder why he is listed among the great heroes of faith in Hebrews, chapter 11. His example offers a window of insight on the spiritual extremes, pitfalls, peaks, and valleys that we all experience, and reinforces the vital truth that salvati

Judges 6-8It is possible to achieve great victory in our spiritual lives – and yet, at the same time, lay the groundwork for devastating failure and loss down the road. God worked powerfully in and through Gideon – and yet, he faltered and did not finish well in his walk with the Lord. How can we pr

Judges 6-8God gave Gideon a rather unorthodox battle plan – take an army of 300 against over 200,000 Midianites, with weapons of jars, torches, and trumpets. This would appear to be an easy victory for the Midianites, but the Israelites had one huge advantage that made all the difference – they had

Judges 4 & 5Mary the mother of Jesus, as well as Ruth, Esther, Sarah, and Rahab are a few examples of women in Scripture noteworthy for their faithfulness and commitment to the Lord – and Deborah is no exception. God raised up this mighty woman of faith and courage to inspire Barak to deliver the Is

Colossians 2:6-15A pack of cigarettes comes with a warning label – but heresy and false teaching don't. Join Dr. Harry Reeder on InPerspective as he exposes the false teaching and deceptive human philosophies that threatened the ancient Colossian church.

Judges 4 & 5There is a cycle that is repeated throughout the book of Judges – God's people wander away to serve idols and false gods, God allows them to be punitively oppressed by their enemies, they cry out to the Lord, and God sends a judge to deliver them and bring peace to Israel. Today we exami

Many people constantly look back on their past mistakes and failures, and become paralyzed with regrets, guilt, and crippling fear of failure. John Mark stumbled in his walk with Christ but two factors got him back on the right track – the influence of godly mentors like Barnabas, Paul, and Peter co

Paul and Barnabas made quite a team – but there arose such a sharp disagreement between the two, that they actually separated and went their own ways. They disagreed over John Mark's continuing role in their ministry as Paul's uncompromising passion for truth and the mission of the Gospel came into

Acts 15:22-41The New Testament mentions Silas several times but does not really single him out for special attention – and you get the sense that Silas would not have it any other way. Silas was not a troublemaker or a magnet for conflict, nor a man seeking his own recognition or benefit. He was a b

Acts 15:22-41We all know fictional heroes and their loyal sidekicks – Batman and Robin, the Lone Ranger and Tonto, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. But a real-life biblical hero, the Apostle Paul, had a faithful faithful sidekick who is often overlooked. Yet one might wonder if Paul's ministry would

Colossians 2:6-7A pack of cigarettes comes with a warning label – but heresy and false teaching don't. Join Dr. Harry Reeder on InPerspective as he exposes the false teaching and deceptive human philosophies that threatened the ancient Colossian church.

2 Samuel 7:4-17What would you do if someone boldly confronted you about your sin? Many of us might instinctively try to defend ourselves or justify our behavior. But when Nathan rebuked King David for his iniquity, David repented and turned his heart again to the Lord. We need preachers in our day w

2 Samuel 7:4-17Nathan was not only a prophet-preacher but a prophet-pastor and prophet-advisor who played a valuable role in the life of King David. As God worked in David's life through Nathan, He was also working in Nathan's life at the same time. Nathan was a prophet called by God who was not per

Genesis 5:18-24It is said that there are only two certainties in life – death and taxes – and yet, in the pages of Genesis we meet a remarkable exception to this popular saying. Enoch walked closely with the Lord, spoke out against the ungodliness of his day, and pleased God with His life of faithfu