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6 Items You Won’t Find on a Supply List, Pt. 2
In college, I was the girl who set two alarm clocks and chose outfits the night before. I stressed over syllabi more times than I care to admit. Sometimes, I focused so closely on the tangible details that I overlooked the spiritual equipment needed to get through the day. Ephesians 6 outlines the ultimate Every Day Carry (EDC) list we can’t do without—whether we’re in high school, college, or beyond. Last week, we saw the first three, and today, we’ll examine the final ones. Item #4: The Shield of Faith The Apostle Paul underscores the importance of a soldier’s shield. Most of us don’t sling medieval metal over our shoulders,…
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6 Items You Won’t Find on a Supply List
This time of year, stores greet you with shelves of back-to-school supplies, an ominous reminder that summer is almost over. Soon, students and teachers will be saying goodbye to lazy summer days and the snooze button. Sure, scissors and number two pencils have their place, but students won’t find what they need most on a supply list. If you’re a student, whether new to high school or finishing college, your biggest hurdles this year won’t be mental or physical. They’ll be spiritual, so you can’t afford not to have these items. Ephesians 6:14-17 provides the list of essentials to start the year right. Item #1: The Belt of Truth Growing…