God's Plan

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Chapter 9:  Faith

Ephesians 2:8–10 (NLT) says, “God saved you by his grace when you believed.  And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God.  Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.  For we are God’s masterpiece.  He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”  Take a moment to pause right now and look back on your life.  Identify the times, even though you weren’t being faithful, trusting, or dependent on God, He had you anyway.  God truly is in all things, at all times, according to His plan. But in a world so overrun by evil and corruption, we can easily find ourselves losing faith and trust in God.  Consequently, it causes us to lose faith and trust in mankind.  This lack of faith leaves us more vulnerable to the spiritual attacks of Satan, and we become a part of the evil and cor­ruption.  Our only hope of rising above our circumstances is to develop the faith and trust to turn back to God.  We must learn to rely on the strength of the Spirit to be more successful in battling Satan and finding true peace.  Although we will still face daily challenges, the stress will no longer domi­nate our mind.  We’ll have the faith to trust that everything will work out according to God’s plan.  

Author’s comments:  Don’t you want to be a part of the good things God planned for you? Taking a leap of faith can be very challenging.  It requires we do things we’re not used to.  It requires we give up control of our life.  Instead of doing everything our way, we need to do it His Way.  His Way requires we obey the Word of God.  It requires we follow the Spirit’s lead instead of following our sinful desires and Satan’s influences.  So go ahead, take a leap of faith and watch what hap­pens. What do you have to lose?  What do you have to gain?  You would gain the opportunity to experience a loving rela­tionship with God.  More importantly, you would gain the opportunity to have all your relationships impacted by the same grace and forgiveness God freely offers you.

If you would like help with your spiritual journey, especially as it relates to relationships, don’t hesitate to reach out.  Simply go to the website battlecrygoodvsevil.com and hit the contact Bruce tab and he will personally respond to your thoughts or questions.  Bruce is a Christian counselor by degree but more importantly, a spiritual counselor by God.

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Love Is the Answer

Are you tired of all the hatred, discourse, and division?  Love is the answer.  But love is difficult because our sinful nature gets in the way.  How many relationships are severed because someone is not willing to tolerate another’s personal choice?  How many mothers and daughters, fathers and sons, siblings, family members, friends, and neighbors, have lost loving relationships because of their refusal to offer love, grace and forgiveness?  Why are we so quick to throw love away?  Severed relationships are the result of appointing ourselves judge and jury.  When we judge oth­ers, what standard are we using?  As we look at our own lives, should we be judging others?  Is it sinful pride and arrogance?  Do we forget we are all sinners, none worthy of God’s love?  In Matthew 7:1–2 (NLT) Jesus says, “Do not judge others, and you will not be judged.  For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged.”  How plain and sim­ple is this to understand?  This should make us think long and hard about how we judge and treat one another.  Do you want to be judged as harshly as you judge, or do you want the grace and forgiveness God offers?  You can’t have it both ways.  Colossians 3:13–14 (NLT) says, “Make allowances for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.  Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.”

Author’s comments:  Emotions associated with hate, leads to a life of bit­terness and resentment, because hateful emotions are con­tradictory to everything God.  When we withhold love, we are sinning against God by not obeying what He com­mands us to do.  In John 13:34–35 (NLT) Jesus says, “So now I am giving you a new commandment:  Love each other.  Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.  Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disci­ples.”  A commandment by definition is a command.  It’s not optional.  When we go against what God commands, our disobedience has a negative effect on our spiritual growth and strength. 

If you would like help with your spiritual growth and strength, don’t hesitate to reach out.  If you don’t have someone you can ask, or don’t feel comfortable asking, feel free to ask Bruce.  Not only was Bruce spiritually inspired to write Battle Cry, but he is also spiritually inspired to help anyone who asks.  Simply go to the website battlecrygoodvsevil.com and hit the contact Bruce tab and he will personally respond to your thoughts or questions.  Bruce is a Christian counselor by degree, but more importantly, a spiritual counselor by God. 

Battle Cry Good vs. Evil is available in paperback or eBook through the website, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iTunes, and Walmart.com.  To get future blogs, be sure to “like” and “follow” Battle Cry on Facebook.

Mental and Spiritual Health

During this very challenging time in our lives, while being attacked by an invisible enemy, the virus, the focus of our government, state, and local leaders has been predominantly about our physical health.  At times, they have mandated we wear masks, stay at home, and quarantine.  But what about the collateral damage associated with these mandates?  While stressed with where all of this will take us, we’re being attacked by another invisible enemy that directly affects our mental and spiritual health.  The scriptures below shed Light on this spiritual enemy! 

Ephesians 6:10-18 (NLT) says, “A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.  For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in heavenly places.  Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil.  Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.  Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness.  For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.  In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.  Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.  Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion.  Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.”  First Peter 5:8 (NLT) says, “Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil.  He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.”  

Author’s comments:  These scriptures sound unreal, not of this world, right?  Wrong!  It’s real. The word devour is specifically used to help us get a mental picture of a ruthless and brutal enemy.  Take a moment to envision a ferocious lion attacking its prey with precision, to overwhelm, con­quer, and devour.  Now envision Satan attacking us with such precision.  Not a pretty sight.  He has one mission, and that is to get between us and God.  You want proof?  Just look around at what’s unfolding before your very eyes.  To turn it around, we must make the effort to do what the scriptures say. We must put on every piece of God’s armor. We must make God our number one priority.

If you would like help in fighting your spiritual battles, don’t hesitate to reach out.  If you don’t have someone you can ask, or don’t feel comfortable asking, feel free to ask Bruce.  Not only was Bruce spiritually inspired to write Battle Cry, but he is also spiritually inspired to help anyone who asks.  Simply go to the website battlecrygoodvsevil.com and hit the contact Bruce tab and he will personally respond to your thoughts or questions.  Bruce is a Christian counselor by degree but more importantly, a spiritual counselor by God. 

Battle Cry Good vs. Evil is available in paperback or eBook through the website, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iTunes, and Walmart.com.  To get future blogs, be sure to “like” and “follow” Battle Cry on Facebook.

Pain and Suffering

One of the reasons God allows us to experience pain and suffering, is to keep us mindful that it was our sin that caused Christ to endure such pain and suffering.  Christ suffered not because He deserved it, but because we deserve it.  If God were to take away all our pain and suffering asso­ciated with living in this fallen world, would we take Him for granted?  Sure we would.  Even knowing He sent His Son to shed His blood to pay for our sin, we still take Him for granted.  God allows suffering because it leads us to depend on Him.  Think about it, when do we tend to reach out to God?  Is it when our lives are going great and we’re as happy as can be?  Or is it when our lives aren’t going so well?

Author’s comments:  First Thessalonians 5:18 (NLT) says, “Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”  Romans 8:16–18 (NLT) says, “For his Spirit joins with our spirit to affirm that we are God’s children.  And since we are his children, we are his heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God’s glory.  But if we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering.  Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later.”  What a promise, right?

Bruce is a Christian counselor by degree and a spiritual counselor by God. If you have questions about how you can become spiritually stronger and don’t have someone you can ask, or don’t feel comfortable asking, feel free to ask Bruce.  Not only was Bruce spiritually inspired to write Battle Cry, but he is also spiritually inspired to help anyone who asks.  What are you waiting for?  Simply go to the website battlecrygoodvsevil.com and hit the contact Bruce tab and he will personally respond to your questions.  

Battle Cry Good vs. Evil is available in paperback or eBook through the website, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iTunes, and Walmart.com.  To get future blogs, be sure to “like” and “follow” Battle Cry on Facebook.

Uncertain and Overwhelmed

As we emotionally deal with the social and economic impact of the pandemic, the social unrest and the political division, we can find ourselves uncertain and overwhelmed, losing faith, and feeling like everything’s out of control.  No matter what we see happening, we must never stop believing our God is bigger than everything and everyone.  We can’t control everything that impacts our lives.  We’re overwhelmed enough controlling what we actually can con­trol.  Identify the things you try to control, but can’t and shouldn’t.  Give that control to God.  Let Him take away some of the stress. Just give it away. After all, He’s God.  So let God be God! 

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Chapter 3:  Satan, the Enemy

Giving up control and learning to rely on the strength of the Holy Spirit can be very difficult.  It’s difficult, because the mind is the spiritual battlefield and Satan has inside knowledge.  He knows when you are most vulnerable.  He knows when and how to precisely attack.  He gets into your psyche where he attempts to influence your choices.  He’ll have you going down dark paths that contradict everything you’ve ever wanted.  Before you know what happened, you lose sight of everything most important. Satan’s ability to influence your mind, ultimately affects your heart. Once he affects your heart, he has penetrated the fort.

Author’s comments:  In Acts 26:18 (NLT) Jesus says, “To open their eyes, so they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God.  Then they will receive forgiveness for their sins and be given a place among God’s people, who are set apart by faith in me.”  To turn away from darkness and the power of Satan, we must rely on the power of God, through the strength of the Holy Spirit.

If you have questions about how you can become spiritually stronger and you don’t have someone you can ask, or don’t feel comfortable asking, feel free to ask Bruce.  Not only was Bruce spiritually inspired to write Battle Cry, but he is also spiritually inspired to help anyone who asks.  What are you waiting for?  Simply go to the website battlecrygoodvsevil.com and hit the contact Bruce tab and he will personally respond to your questions.  Bruce is a Christian counselor by degree and a spiritual counselor by God. 

Battle Cry Good vs. Evil is available in paperback or eBook through the website, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iTunes, and Walmart.com.  To get future blogs, be sure to “like” and “follow” Battle Cry on Facebook.

The Way and the Truth

In this difficult time of a pandemic, compounded with the rise of social and political division, the only Way, the only Truth, is to turn our full attention to God.  Jesus says in John 14:6 (NLT) says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.”  In John 10:10 (NLT) Jesus says, “The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satis­fying life.”

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Chapter 4:  The Mind Is the Battlefield, the Heart Is the Fort

As we examine the condition of the world and what we continue to witness, can we deny the devil has a foot­hold on the hearts of many?  Can we deny the evil associated with the hatred and rage in response to religion, skin color, sexual preference, and politics?  Watch the news, surf the inter­net, or simply observe other people and the choices being made.  Do we see the love of God, or the hate of Satan?  God is love, the devil is hate.  Labeling by skin color is a lie.  Satan is the Father of Lies, so who do you think is behind our ungodly obsession with skin color?

Author’s comments:  When you see all the hateful rhetoric, this is not who we are together in Christ.  When under the influence of the evil one, we are divided.  God does not want us to be divided; He wants us to come together.

In John 8:44 Jesus says, “For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does.  He was a murderer from the beginning.  He has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him.  When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies.”  First Peter 5:8–9 says, “Stay alert!  Watch out for your great enemy, the devil.  He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.  Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith.  Remember that your family of believers all over the world is going through the same kind of suffering you are.”  He’s the enemy.  He wants to devour.  He’s spiritually attacking our family of believers all over the world.  Doesn’t this shed Light on why there’s so much darkness and suffering?

Author’s comments:  Our differences should never be justification for division and hate.  If you find yourself judging or hating because someone doesn’t look like you, or think like you, do you think this represents godly behavior?  Our differences don’t make anyone inferior or superior.  Besides, who died and left you in charge?  Jesus died, He’s in charge.

Bruce is a Christian counselor by degree and a spiritual counselor by God.  If you would like to communicate directly with Bruce, simply go to the website: battlecrygoodvsevil.com and hit the contact Bruce tab.  Battle Cry Good vs. Evil is available in paperback or eBook through the website, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iTunes, and Walmart.com.  To get future blogs, be sure to “like” and “follow” Battle Cry on Facebook.

Wisdom

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Chapter 13:  Knowing God

Proverbs 3:13–18 (NLT) says, “Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding. For wisdom is more profitable than silver, and her wages are better than gold. Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.  She offers you long life in her right hand, and riches and honor in her left.  She will guide you down delightful paths; all her ways are satisfying.  Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her; happy are those who hold her tightly.”

Author’s comments:  Do you want to be joyful and happy?  Do you want something more profitable and precious than silver, gold, or rubies?  Do you want long life, riches, and honor? Do you want guidance and satisfaction?  This wisdom and understanding can only be obtained by pursing the knowledge readily available from God’s Word.

Chapter 12:  God Is Real, God Is Alive

If we want to turn thoughtful doubt into heartfelt belief, we must spend more time in God’s Word. His Word answers questions that enable the Spirit to stir our heart.  It develops spiritual strength beyond what we thought capable.  This is why it’s vital we not simply read the Bible, but study God’s Word.  

Author’s comments:  We need to acquire as much knowledge, understanding, and wisdom, as possible.  It’s what develops faith.  Faith is what we need to stop overthinking, giving way to the heart and what we spiritually feel.

Chapter 18:  Fear of the Lord

Proverbs 1:7 (NLT) says, “Fear of the LORD is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.”  Proverbs 3:7 (NLT) says, “Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the LORD and turn away from evil.” If we don’t fear the Lord, it shows we lack the wisdom to respect Him and His authority.  With no fear, no wisdom, and no respect for God, we are on a path to even more sinful and prideful behavior. 

Author’s comments:  As we become more mature and look back on our lives, was anyone as wise as they thought they were at the time?

If you would like help on your spiritual journey, please don’t hesitate to contact Bruce personally by simply going to the website: battlecrygoodvsevil.com.  If interested, Battle Cry Good vs. Evil is available in paperback or eBook through the website, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iTunes, and Walmart.  To get the weekly blogs, be sure to “like” and “follow” Battle Cry on Facebook.

Who’s Influencing You?

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Chapter 4:  The Mind Is the Battlefield, the Heart Is the Fort

Every day we are challenged by a multitude of spiritually influenced choices that profoundly affect our lives.  Good and evil, positive and negative, any way you want to frame it, there are unseen spiritual forces vying for our attention.  The spiritual conflict that takes place in the brain during the decision-making process is what makes the mind the battlefield.  The decisions we make and the action we take ultimately affect the heart.  As we examine the condition of the world and what we continue to witness, can we deny the devil has a foothold on the hearts of many?

Author’s comments:  Once he penetrates the fort and gets a foothold, he’ll successfully influence you for as long as you allow.

Chapter 3:  Satan, the Enemy

If you find yourself becoming someone you don’t recognize, there’s a good chance, Satan is successfully influencing you.  He knows when you are most vulnerable.  He knows when and how to precisely attack.  He gets into your psyche where he attempts to influence your choices.  He’ll have you going down dark paths that contradict everything you’ve ever wanted.  Before you know what happened, you lose sight of everything most important.  First Peter 5:8–9 (NLT) says, “Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil.  He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.  Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith.  Remember that your family of believers all over the world is going through the same kind of suffering you are.”  

Author’s comments:  He’s the enemy.  He wants to devour.  He’s spiritually attacking our family of believers all over the world.  Doesn’t this shed Light on why there’s so much darkness and suffering?

If you would like help on your spiritual journey, please don’t hesitate to contact Bruce personally by simply going to the website: battlecrygoodvsevil.com.  If interested, Battle Cry Good vs. Evil is available in paperback or eBook through the website, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iTunes, and Walmart.com.  To get the weekly blogs, be sure to “like” and “follow” Battle Cry on Facebook.

God's Gifts and God's Calling

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Chapter 15:  God’s Gifts and God’s Calling

God’s gifts are the abilities, skills, and talents we use in all aspects of our lives.  God’s calling is revealed by our willingness to use our gifts to further the Kingdom of God.  Whether we are called to minister, teach, mentor, witness, or serve, when we answer God’s calling, it leads to a more meaningful and fulfilling life.  His purpose for our life can also be revealed.  Are you living a meaningful and fulfilling life? Do you feel good about what you’re doing?  Do you feel like God is blessing it?  Are you blessing others? If you’re being honest with yourself and God, you’ll know if you’re on the right path.  If you’re not where you want to be in life, then it’s possible you’re not using God’s gifts the way God intended.  Or you’re not answering God’s calling, according to His plan.

Author’s comments:  If our faith is weak, we are more likely to ignore the Spirit’s guidance and follow Satan’s lead.  This leads to a prideful demeanor and sinful behavior.  We will fail to understand and apply God’s Word to our life.  We will not follow God’s plan.  It will lead to calamity and everyone out for themselves. Doesn’t this look and sound familiar today?  Aren’t we seeing more selfish, prideful, and sinful behavior?

In Romans 12:7–8 (NLT) Paul says, “If your gift is serving others, serve them well.  If you are a teacher, teach well.  If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging.  If it is giving, give generously.  If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously.  And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.”  We must not only identify our gifts, we must use them well.  Since we don’t always know what God’s plan is, we must remain faithful to follow the Spirit’s lead, and trust God is in control.

Author’s comments:  We need to dig deep to feel the Spirit within us.  The Spirit will encourage and motivate us to acknowledge, God is indeed the provider of all things.  He gives us the ability to be who He wants us to be.  He has given us specific gifts enabling us to achieve everything through Him, as determined by Him.  Yes, determined by Him.  We are all a part of His plan, and how we respond to His plan determines how well we use our gifts.  

If you would like help on your spiritual journey, please don’t hesitate to contact Bruce personally by simply going to the website: battlecrygoodvsevil.com.  If interested, Battle Cry Good vs. Evil is available in paperback or eBook through the website, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and iTunes.  To get the weekly blogs, be sure to “like” and “follow” Battle Cry on Facebook.

Ongoing Transformation

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Chapter 1:  Spirituality

Spirituality is an ongoing, life-changing transformation.  We must transform from less of who we are to more of who God wants us to be.  Paul says in Ephesians 4:22–23 (NLT), “Throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception.  Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.”  

Author’s comments:  Paul is teaching us, the Spirit has the ability to actively renew our thoughts and attitude, inspiring us to make more good choices.  It will give us the courage to make fewer bad choices, influenced by our own personal desires, and the desires of Satan.

Chapter 8:  War Wounds and Battle Scars

Galatians 5:17 (NLT) says, “The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants.  And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires.  These two forces are constantly fighting each other, so you are not free to carry out your good intentions.”  

Author’s comments:  Spiritual warfare is about fighting for the freedom to carry out our good intentions.  

Galatians 5:19–26 (NLT) says, “When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division, envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God. But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.  There is no law against these things!  Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there.  Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives.  Let us not become conceited, or provoke one another, or be jealous of one another.”

Author’s comments:  Go back and review the results of following the desires of our sinful nature, and Satan’s lead.  Now, review the results when we don’t follow the desires of our sinful nature, and instead follow the Spirit’s lead.  When considering the spiritual condition of the world, whose lead are we following?  Considering the spiritual condition of your life, whose lead are you following?  If you’re not sure what the answer is, then consider this.  Is your sinful nature and evil ways being camouflaged and concealed by what has become the accepted and normal behavior of the world today?

If you would like help on your spiritual journey, please don’t hesitate to reach out.  To contact Bruce personally, go to the website: battlecrygoodvsevil.com.  To get the weekly blogs, be sure to “like” and “follow” Battle Cry on Facebook. Battle Cry Good vs. Evil is available in paperback or eBook through the website, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and iTunes. 

Love Is the Only Answer

Can we deny the evil associated with the hatred and rage in response to religion, skin color, sexual preference, and politics?  Watch the news, surf the internet, or simply observe other people and the choices being made.  Do we see the love of God, or the hate of Satan?  God is love, the devil is hate. The only answer to hate is love. God insists on it! In John 13:34–35 (NLT) Jesus says, “So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.  Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.”  A commandment by definition is a command.  It’s not optional. When we go against what God commands, our disobedience has a negative effect on our spiritual growth and strength. We must dig deep to replace hate with love.

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Chapter 3:  Satan, the Enemy

Satan’s hate is revealed in his relentless campaign of evil and darkness.  He hates that we have the opportunity to be in a loving relationship with God, and he wants us to miss it.  He wants us to fail, and fail miserably.  He wants to foster hate within each one of us.  He wants us to hate ourselves and he wants us to hate one another.  The evidence of Satan’s influence is witnessed by all the hate and evil in the world. To combat this, we must rely on the strength of the Holy Spirit, sent to help us make better choices, to serve, love, and care for one another, and to love and serve God.

Author’s comments:  In John 14:15–17 (NLT), Jesus promises the Holy Spirit by saying, “If you love me, obey my commandments.  And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you.  He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth.  The world cannot receive him, because it isn’t looking for him and doesn’t recognize him.  But you know him, because he lives with you now and later will be in you.”  Do you love Jesus?  Do you obey His commandments?  Are you looking for the Holy Spirit?  Do you recognize Him?  Do you believe the Holy Spirit is in you? 

Emotions associated with hate, leads to a life of bitterness and resentment, because hateful emotions are contradictory to everything God. When we withhold love, we are sinning against God by not obeying what He commands us to do.  

Chapter 5:  The Fiery Arrows of the Devil

There are the fiery arrows of hate.  God is love, and Satan opposes God’s love with hate. Because of our sinful nature, we are easily influenced to hate.  Love is difficult, because it requires more effort. Relationships fail because it’s easier to walk away from them than it is to work on them.  The reality of this can be found in how many severed relationships there are within the family, and how many failed marriages.  How about your relationship with Christ?  Do you blame Him for everything that goes wrong in your life?  Do you find it easy to cuss God, and use His name in vain?  How many times a day do you use the word hate?  I hate him.  I hate her.  I hate them.  I hate this.  I hate that. I hate what they said.  I hate what they did.  How many fiery arrows of hate is the devil shooting at you?  How many are successfully landing?

Author’s comments:  If we look at the world around us, it’s no wonder we struggle with worry. We worry about our health, our job, our family, our children, our schools, our government, and our country.   We worry about the uprising of hate all around the world.  We worry about so many things we absolutely have no direct control over.

If you would like help on your spiritual journey, please don’t hesitate to reach out.  To contact Bruce personally, go to the website: battlecrygoodvsevil.com.  Battle Cry Good vs. Evil is available in paperback or eBook through the website, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and iTunes.  To get the weekly blogs, be sure to “like” and “follow” Battle Cry on Facebook.

The Real Enemy

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Chapter 3:  Satan, the Enemy

The continued existence of Satan and evil is evident by what we experience in our personal lives, by what we observe in the lives of those closest to us, and by what we witness going on all over the world.  One of our biggest mistakes is we marginalize Satan by lightheartedly visualizing this little figure with a pitch fork and a tail.  This depiction is false.  There’s nothing at all lighthearted about Satan.  He’s foul, cruel, and heartless.  His spiritual presence is so massive he can patrol the earth and watch everything that’s going on.  Job 1:6–7 (NLT) says, “One day the members of the heavenly court came to present themselves before the LORD, and the Accuser, Satan, came with them. ‘Where have you come from?’ the LORD asked Satan.  Satan answered the LORD, ‘I have been patrolling the earth, watching everything that’s going on.’” With this kind of presence, is there any wonder why he is successful at spiritually attacking and keeping us separated from God?  He wants to foster hate within each one of us.  He wants us to hate ourselves and he wants us to hate one another.  The Good News is, God created everything, including Satan.  This means God is greater and more powerful than Satan.  Since God allows Satan to spiritually attack us, God provides the spiritual strength we need to defend ourselves.  In Acts 26:18 (NLT) Jesus says, “To open their eyes, so they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God.  Then they will receive forgiveness for their sins and be given a place among God’s people, who are set apart by faith in me.” To have an impact our current situation, we must turn away from darkness and the power of Satan and rely on the power of God, through the strength of the Holy Spirit.

Author’s comments:  Where do you draw the line when it comes to your belief of Satan?  Do you believe the biblical documentation of Satan is true?  Do you believe Satan was once an angel who rebelled against God?  Do you believe Satan tempted Eve in the garden?  Do you believe God allowed Satan to test Job?  Do you believe Satan tempted Jesus?  If you believe Satan was present in the past, then why would you not believe he is present today?  What do you think happened to him?  Where does the Bible tell us he no longer exists?  The Truth is he still exists.

Chapter 4:  The Mind Is the Battlefield, the Heart Is the Fort

Our history reminds us of the days when it was conquer or be conquered, and only the strong survived. But thanks to God’s love, grace, mercy, and forgiveness, we evolved into God-fearing people.  But even as God-fearing people, Satan still successfully influences many of us to act on our desires to conquer. We take things that don’t belong to us.  We harm others.

Author’s comments:  Our history reveals we have come such a long way.  But, if you believe the lies, we haven’t made any progress at all.  Who do you think is behind the lies?  The Father of Lies!   In John 8:44 (NLT) Jesus says, “For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does.  He was a murderer from the beginning.  He has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him.  When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies.”

If interested, please don’t hesitate to reach out; Bruce would love to help you grow in your spiritual journey!  To contact Bruce, go to the website: battlecrygoodvsevil.com.  Battle Cry Good vs. Evil is available in paperback or eBook through the website, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and iTunes.  To get the weekly blogs, be sure to “like” and “follow” Battle Cry on Facebook.

The Church of Here and Now

The other day, after working out at the gym, while walking to the truck, two men asked me if I knew where they could take a shower.  I walked with them into the gym and the person at the front said they could take showers there.  I asked them if they needed toiletries such as toothbrush, toothpaste, razors, etc., and they said they could use some.  We gave each of them a gallon zip lock bags full of toiletries, socks, snacks and water.  They were grateful.  We went home to make lunch and decided to take the two men lunches.  We hurriedly put together sandwiches, chips, snacks, and drinks and arrived back at the gym just as they were leaving.  I walked up and handed them the lunches and one of them asked, “What church are you from?”  Without thinking or hesitating, I replied, “The Church of Here and Now.”  They both smiled.

We have been reaching out to those in need for over seven years.  When reaching out to people in need, offering supplies such as toiletries, food, water, etc., we do it for the glory of God, not for the glory of people.  Matthew 6:2 (NLT) says, “When you give to someone in need, don’t do as they hypocrites do ─ blowing trumpets in the synagogues and streets to call attention to their acts of charity!  I tell you the truth, they have received all the reward they will ever get.  But, when you give to someone in need, don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.  Give you gifts in private, and your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.”  I’m sharing this particular encounter as an encouragement to become the Church of Here and Now by reaching out in kindness, compassion, and love during this time when we need it more than ever.

We are The Church of Here and Now!  We need to step out in faith and represent who we are in Christ.  So many people need us now more than ever.  Love is not just an emotion; it is “the answer” to all the problems we face today.  First Corinthians 13:4–7 (NLT) says, “Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude.  It does not demand its own way.  It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged.  It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out.  Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.” 

Today, we are seeing more hate and darkness than we could have thought possible. What are you doing about it? Are you stepping out in faith and letting your Love Light shine?

To contact Bruce personally, go to the website: battlecrygoodvsevil.com.  Battle Cry Good vs. Evil is available in paperback or eBook through the website, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and iTunes.  To get the weekly blogs, be sure to “like” and “follow” Battle Cry on Facebook.

A Nation in Turmoil

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Chapter 4:  The Mind Is the Battlefield, the Heart Is the Fort

Every day we are challenged by a multitude of spiritually influenced choices that profoundly affect our lives.  Good and evil, positive and negative, any way you want to frame it, there are unseen spiritual forces vying for our attention.  The spiritual conflict that takes place in the brain during the decision-making process is what makes the mind the battlefield.  If our focus becomes about immediate gratification, usually tied to earthly pleasures, Satan will win that battle.  If our focus becomes about the Spirit and what God wants for our lives, we will win that battle.   

Author’s comments:  Who do you think is winning when we decide to steal and kill and destroy?  In John 10:10 (NLT) Jesus says, “The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy.  My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.”     

Chapter 9:  Faith

Life can feel like a roller-coaster ride.  At times it can be very scary, at other times it can be fun. When we get scared it’s very important to not lose faith.  We must keep the faith to remain spiritually strong.  It helps us rise above adversity by knowing in our heart, better times will come. Faith is what we need to stop overthinking, giving way to the heart and what we spiritually feel.   

Author’s comments:  Stay strong in Spirit, don’t lose heart, God is still on the throne.  Have the faith to trust God.

Chapter 12:  God Is Real, God Is Alive

We will continue to struggle with our personal thoughts, desires, and feelings.  We will continue to fight spiritual battles, as the evil one tries to stifle what we hear from the Holy Spirit.  It’s how we respond to these struggles and battles that define who we are in Christ.  As followers of Christ, we know God is alive, because the Spirit of God lives in us.  We can feel His presence as He influences our mind, touches our heart, and affects our actions.

Author’s comments:  Make all decisions based on the influence of the Spirit, not personal feelings. It’s the only path to success. Proverbs 3:5–6 (NLT) says, “Trust the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.  Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out; Bruce would love to hear your thoughts and help you grow in your spiritual journey!  To contact Bruce personally, go to the website: battlecrygoodvsevil.com.  Battle Cry Good vs. Evil is available in paperback or eBook through the website, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and iTunes.  To get the weekly blogs, be sure to “like” and “follow” Battle Cry on Facebook.

God Is Love

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Chapter 4:  The Mind Is the Battlefield, the Heart Is the Fort

As we examine the condition of the world and what we continue to witness, can we deny the devil has a foothold on the hearts of many?  Can we deny the evil associated with the hatred and rage in response to religion, skin color, sexual preference, and politics?  Watch the news, surf the internet, or simply observe other people and the choices being made.  Do we see the love of God, or the hate of Satan?  God is love, the devil is hate.  So when an individual embraces evil, and their actions affect innocent bystanders, it exposes the devil.  Evil creates consequences for others who had no idea that something was about to happen. In an instant, innocent lives can be changed forever.

Author’s comments:  Isn’t it obvious what’s going on?  What’s it going to take to turn things around?  As a nation, we need to turn back to God.  

As we examine the condition of the family, our inner circle of friends, neighbors, acquaintances, our towns and cities, we can see the devil has a foothold.  We can see how Satan is influencing the decisions of individuals within those factions.  Although we are personally responsible for every decision we make in our lives, how quick we are to blame everyone else.  It wasn’t my fault.  Another person influenced me. I was in the wrong place at the wrong time.  I’m a product of my upbringing.  The drugs made me do it. The alcohol made me do it.  The devil made me do it.  The devil can’t make you do anything.  He can only attempt to influence behavior.  How about friends who lead others astray by influencing them to make a bad decision?  There are so many life-changing decisions, made in a split-second, resulting in horrific life-changing consequences.

Author’s comments:  Because God is love; His design of the family is an extension of His love. If the love of God is present in the family, the love we receive from our mother, father, and extended family, will shine the Light of God’s love.  This gives us insight and understanding into God’s love.  If the love of God is absent in the family, the family will struggle.  Based on how many families struggle, how present is God’s love in the family today? Overall, we are a Good people, but we’ve been influenced by evil and darkness for way too long.  Now is the time to rise up (Battle Cry) and make a stand for God., our family, and our nation.   

Please don’t hesitate to reach out; Bruce would love to help you grow in your spiritual journey!  To contact Bruce personally, go to the website: battlecrygoodvsevil.com.  Battle Cry Good vs. Evil is available in paperback or eBook through the website, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and iTunes.  To get the weekly blogs, be sure to “like” and “follow” Battle Cry on Facebook.

Freedumb

The word dumb is defined as a lack of intelligence.  To refer to someone as dumb is judgmental and offensive.  But, the word dumb is also defined as lacking good judgment.  Freedumb is the destruction of property in an effort to eradicate history.  Freedumb is the destruction of buildings, businesses and homes, physical and verbal attacks, in response to injustice.  Freedumb is disrespecting the countless brave people of all colors, creeds, and national origins, individually and collectively, who fought and died for our freedom.  We obviously have more work to do and most people sincerely recognize the need for continued change.  So, let’s come together in peace and solidarity.

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Introduction

We’re evolving into something more difficult to recognize as “Godly.”  It’s become a common occurrence for many in positions of authority to be accused of unscrupulous behavior.  Even something as precious as freedom, has become more about self and less about God and country. Hate and violence have become the common response to the major issues facing society today.

Author’s comments:  As a nation, we have distanced ourselves from God.  The most important thing we can do now is move closer to God.  It’s our only saving grace!

Chapter 4:  The Mind Is the Battlefield, the Heart Is the Fort

The evidence of Satan’s influence is witnessed by all the hate and evil in the world.  To combat this, we must rely on the strength of the Holy Spirit, sent to help us make better choices, to serve, love, and care for one another, and to love and serve God.  We also have the freedom to make choices despite how the Spirit moves in us.  Even though we know deep down that something doesn’t feel right, we can ignore the feeling, do what we want anyway, and suffer the consequences.  

Author’s comments:  The consequences of ignoring the Spirit is witnessed in what we see going on all over the world.  Paul says in Ephesians 2:1–2 (NLT), “Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins.  You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers of the unseen world.  He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God.”  

Chapter 18:  Fear of the Lord

Some people have the attitude that nobody should be telling us what to do, or dictate how we live.  Some confuse freedom with the right to act the way they want.  With respect to governing authorities, the structure of society in which we live, is founded on God.  In Mark 12:17 (NLT) Jesus said, “Well then, give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give to God what belongs to God.”  Rules and regulations are set forth to keep us safe and help us prosper.  Without rules or regulations, social and civil order would be at risk.  To maintain order, people in positions of authority are responsible to hold us accountable for our actions. Romans 13:1–2 (NLT) says, “Everyone must submit to governing authorities.  For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God.  So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished.”  

Author’s comments:  How often do we stop and think about what God is trying to accomplish through those in positions of authority?  How often do those in positions of authority think about what God is trying to accomplish through them?  All the physical and emotional evidence indicates we are losing in spiritual warfare, but there’s Good News.  It’s never too late.  At any time, we have the freedom to stop following our sinful desires and Satan’s lead.  We can start following the Spirit’s lead.  We can learn to rely on the Holy Spirit for the spiritual strength we need to not only change ourselves, but to change the nation.

Questions or comments? Bruce would love to hear from you. Go to the website: battlecrygoodvsevil.com.  Bruce will personally respond to you. Battle Cry Good vs. Evil is available in paperback or eBook through the website, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and iTunes.  To get weekly blogs, be sure to “like” and “follow” the Battle Cry Facebook page.

Father

I want to start out by saying; I don’t know how it feels to be loved by an earthly father.  At the age of four, my birth father abandoned us.  At the age of seven, my brother and I were adopted by the man who married our mother.  Unfortunately, he too never showed us how it feels to be loved by an earthly father.  I can’t remember him ever saying “I love you.”  To my knowledge, he never stepped foot in a church, he was an alcoholic, and a heavy handed disciplinarian.  Not a good mix!  On a positive note, he did marry a woman with two young children.  He did serve his country and participated in three wars.  For that, I do respect him.  But here’s some irony for you.  Before dying, my mother asked me to look after him.  As the Lord directed, I stood by him until the day he died by supporting him through his transition to assisted living.  And then about a year before he died, he was crying and I asked him why. He balanced his hands in the air like a scale and said he wasn’t sure about the good outweighing the bad in his life.  On that day, I shared the unconditional love and forgiveness of our Lord and Savior.  On his knees, he declared Jesus Christ as his personal savior and accepted the forgiveness of the Lord.  For that, I am truly grateful. 

I want to end this somewhat disheartening story on a positive note.  I do know what it feels like to be loved by my heavenly Father!     

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Chapter 18:  Fear of the Lord

John 1:12–13 (NLT) says, “But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. They are reborn—not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God.”  No matter our age, we will never outgrow our need to depend on our heavenly Father.  We will always need His guidance, wisdom, and correction.  He will never leave us.  He will always be there for us.  Deuteronomy 31:8 (NLT) says, “Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD will personally go ahead of you.  He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.”  

Author’s comments:  How many of us know what it feels like to be physically or emotionally abandoned? Isn’t it great to know our heavenly Father promises to never abandon us?

Chapter 14:  God Is Love

In John 3:16–17 (NLT) Jesus says, “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.  God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him.”  

Author’s comments:  Thanks to God’s love, and His design of the family, we can feel the emotion of a Father giving His one and only Son as a sacrifice. 

I know there are a lot of similar stories out there.  If you’re willing to share, I’d love to hear yours.

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Faith and Trust

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Chapter 9:  Faith

In a world so overrun by evil and corruption, we can easily find ourselves losing faith and trust in mankind.  Consequently, it causes us to lose faith and trust in God.  This lack of faith leaves us more vulnerable to the spiritual attacks of Satan, and we become a part of the evil and corruption.  Our only hope of rising above our circumstances is to develop the faith to turn back to God.  We must learn to rely on the strength of the Spirit to be more successful in battling Satan and finding true peace.  We’ll have the faith to trust that everything will work out according to God’s plan.  Take a moment to pause right now and look back on your life.  Identify the times, even though you weren’t being faithful, trusting, or dependent on God, He had you anyway.  God truly is in all things, at all times, according to His plan.

Author’s comments:  If you think you’ve fallen short and you don’t have a chance, you’re dead wrong. Matter of fact, the more broken you can admit you are, the more likely you are to realize how much you need God.  To begin experiencing a relationship with God, declare you accept His gift of grace and forgiveness.  Ephesians 2:4-5 (NLT) says, “But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead.  (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!)”  This same Good News applies to us today, as it did when originally written.

Chapter 15:  God’s Gifts and God’s Calling

If our faith is weak, we are more likely to ignore the Spirit’s guidance and follow Satan’s lead. This leads to a prideful demeanor and sinful behavior.  We will fail to understand and apply God’s Word to our life. We will not follow God’s plan.  It will lead to calamity and everyone out for themselves.  Doesn’t this look and sound familiar today?  Aren’t we seeing more selfish, prideful, and sinful behavior?

Author’s comments:  We need to dig deep to feel the Spirit within us.  He gives us the ability to be who He wants us to be.  He has given us specific gifts enabling us to achieve everything through Him, as determined by Him.  Yes, determined by Him.  We are all a part of His plan, and how we respond to His plan determines how well we use our gifts.  In Romans 12:7–8 (NLT) Paul says, “If your gift is serving others, serve them well.  If you are a teacher, teach well. If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging.  If it is giving, give generously.  If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously.  And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.”  We must not only identify our gifts, we must use them well. Since we don’t always know what God’s plan is, we must remain faithful to follow the Spirit’s lead, and trust God is in control.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out; Bruce would love to help you grow in your spiritual journey!  To contact Bruce personally, go to the website: battlecrygoodvsevil.com.  Battle Cry Good vs. Evil is available in paperback or eBook through the website, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and iTunes.  To get the weekly blogs, be sure to “like” and “follow” Battle Cry on Facebook.

Influence and Result

In 2014, I was spiritually motivated (influenced) to write about spiritual warfare.  Although I had no clue what God was asking me to do, I knew I was being called.  I answered the call and began to write.  The result was the writing of Battle Cry Good vs Evil with the stated mission, “to shine the Light into the darkness.”  Although it took me four years to write and one year to publish, I think it most interesting that the mission “to shine the Light” is clearer today than it was when I was called to write it.  God goes before us; we just need to recognize His influence on us.  Deuteronomy 31:8 (NLT) says “Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD will personally go ahead of you.  He will be with you; he will neither fail your nor abandon you.”  God is with us.  How will you spiritually respond during this frightening and discouraging time?  How will we spiritually respond as a nation?

Author’s comments:  We can see the evil and darkness of those in power taking advantage of those they govern.  We can also see the evil and darkness of hatred in response to the obvious injustice.  The influence of evil and darkness is resulting in ungodly decisions from all sides.  We must rise up (Battle Cry) and take a stand for Good.  Sure there’s evil in the world.  There always has been.  There always will be.  Overall, we are a Good people, but we’ve been influenced by evil and darkness for way too long.  Now is the time to take a stand for God.   

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Chapter 10:  Grace and Forgiveness

When we go against what God commands, our disobedience has a negative effect on our spiritual growth and strength.

Author’s comments:  We’ve been going against what God commands for so long, it has become our new normal.  There’s nothing normal about what’s going on today.  If we don’t immediately turn back to God, our spiritual growth and strength will continue to deteriorate.  I don’t know about you, but I’m concerned about what our nation looks like around the next corner if we don’t make a stand now.

Chapter 2:  Spiritual Warfare

We must start by acknowledging the existence of spiritual warfare and its effect on us.

Author’s comments:   We are spiritual beings.  We can’t deny the effects of spiritual warfare on our mental and physical health.  We can see the evil influence, and the results are unfolding before our very eyes.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out; Bruce would love to help you grow in your spiritual journey!  To contact Bruce personally, go to the website: battlecrygoodvsevil.com.  Battle Cry Good vs. Evil is available in paperback or eBook through the website, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and iTunes.  To get the weekly blogs, be sure to “like” and “follow” Battle Cry on Facebook.

God Fearing

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Chapter 8:  Fear of the Lord

There’s a concerning problem facing society today.  When people exercise their right to peacefully assemble, to draw attention to a problem, it’s not remaining peaceful. Some people have the attitude that nobody should be telling us what to do, or dictate how we live.  Some confuse freedom with the right to act the way they want.  Protests are turning violent, which distracts from the reason they came together in the first place.  Instead of the focus being on the cause, it becomes about the violence.  We do have the right to peacefully assemble, but we don’t have the right to break the law.  When violence is evident, we should be evaluating the motives of the organizers, and the individuals involved.  We should never compromise our personal integrity, the integrity of the organizers, or the mission of the organization..

With respect to governing authorities, the structure of society in which we live, is founded on God. Romans 13:1–2 (NLT) says, “Everyone must submit to governing authorities.  For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God.  So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished.”   Let’s get real.  There are some people in positions of authority who do not act like God’s servants.  They abuse their authority and do not deserve respect.  But even if we don’t respect the person in the position of authority, we must maintain respect for the position.  Why? Because people in positions of authority, have the power to negatively affect the lives of the people they govern.  We need to remain humble, yet at the same time, hold those in positions of authority accountable for their actions. We need to work the processes in place, to address problems with those who abuse their authority.  But no matter what, we must maintain respect for the position.

As a God-fearing nation, we should act less like barbarians and more like God-fearing people.  Do the decisions and choices you make as an individual reveal you are God-fearing?  Do our choices and decisions as a society, a nation, or the world, reveal we are God-fearing?  Does what we see covered in the news today reveal we are God-fearing?  Proverbs 19:23 (NLT) says, “Fear of the LORD leads to life, bringing security and protection from harm.”  Luke 1:50 (NLT) says, “He shows mercy from generation to generation to all who fear him.”

Author’s comments:  The evil in the world is being revealed for all to see.  From pandemic to riots, how much more evil can society withstand?  The answers are found in God’s Word.  Humbly and reverently turn back to God.  Respect God and His authority.  He is the only One who can provide the healing we so desperately need.   Psalm 37:28 (NLT) says, “For the LORD loves justice, and he will never abandon the godly.  He will keep them safe forever, but the children of the wicked will die.”   

Please don’t hesitate to reach out; Bruce would love to help you grow in your spiritual journey!  To contact Bruce personally, go to the website: battlecrygoodvsevil.com.  Battle Cry Good vs. Evil is available in paperback or eBook through the website, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and iTunes.  To get the weekly blogs, be sure to “like” and “follow” Battle Cry on Facebook.