Soldier of Faith Ministries

I will build my life upon JESUS—not on emotion, not on culture, not on comfort. Every other foundation promises stability but collapses when truth confronts it. If my life is truly built on JESUS, obedience cannot be optional and surrender cannot be partial. Storms do not expose the strength of the storm; they reveal the weakness of the foundation.

Saying I believe is not the same as living submitted. A life built on JESUS listens, obeys, and remains unmoved when everything else falls. Anything less is self-deception, not faith.

Matthew 7:24–27

24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.

26 And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:

27 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.

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When the Word of GOD carries more weight in your heart than the voices around you, growth becomes unavoidable. People will praise you one day and misunderstand you the next, but the Word of GOD remains steady, true, and life-giving.

If your obedience rises and falls based on human approval, your faith will stay shallow. But when the Word of GOD becomes your final authority—above opinions, trends, and even your own feelings—it corrects you, humbles you, strengthens you, and transforms you.

Maturity is not found in being well-liked; it is found in being well-submitted to the truth of GOD.

“For do I now persuade men, or GOD? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a servant of Christ.” — Galatians 1:10

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Your joy is not anchored to comfort, success, or ease. It is not sustained by answered prayers, good news, or favorable outcomes. If your joy rises and falls with your circumstances, then your circumstances have become your savior.

True joy is found in your Savior. It flows from knowing GOD has already secured your eternity, forgiven your sin, and holds your life in His hands.

Situations change.
Feelings fade.
Seasons shift.
But GOD remains faithful, unshaken, and present.

When everything around you feels uncertain, your joy is a declaration of trust that says: GOD is enough, even here.
Remember that today. Don’t let temporary trouble steal eternal joy.

“Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines… yet I will rejoice in the LORD; I will take joy in the GOD of my salvation.” — Habakkuk 3:17–18

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Men who fear hell seek religion.

They look for rules to soothe guilt,
rituals to quiet conscience,
and distance from judgment without surrender of the heart.

But men who have been there—
broken by sin, emptied by self,
crushed under the weight of their own rebellion—
they do not seek religion.

They seek JESUS.

Because when you’ve stood in the ashes of your pride,
when you’ve tasted the death your sin brings,
you don’t ask for a system—
you cry out for a SAVIOR.
Religion teaches you how to avoid punishment.

JESUS rescues you from yourself.
Fear of hell may drive a man to the altar,
but love for GOD—and the mercy found in CHRIST—
is what keeps him at the cross.

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.”
— Proverbs 9:10

“Come unto ME, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
— Matthew 11:28

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So many roads promise freedom, yet quietly lead us farther from truth.
So many detours feel right in the moment, but cost us our soul in the end.
So many choices compete for our devotion, demanding what only GOD deserves.
Broad paths celebrate comfort, applause, and self—but they cannot save.
There is only one narrow way that leads to life, and it calls for surrender, repentance, and faith.
Not a philosophy. Not a feeling. Not a system.
Only JESUS.

John 14:6 — “JESUS said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.’”

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Dad is tired.
Dad is stressed.
Dad is carrying weight no one applauds and fighting battles no one sees.
Dad is trying—not perfectly, but faithfully.
He shows up when quitting would be easier.
He keeps going when strength feels spent.
This isn’t about being a superhero.
It’s about being steadfast.
It’s about fearing GOD more than failure, and loving his family more than comfort.
The world may never notice the sacrifices, the late nights, the silent prayers—but GOD does.
And a Dad who refuses to give up leaves a legacy that outlives him.
Shoutout to the Dads who stay.
Who stand.
Who keep pressing forward when everything in them wants to stop.

“Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”
Galatians 6:9

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Hate is easy. It flows naturally from wounded pride, fear, and selfish desire. It asks nothing of us but permission to harden our hearts. Love, however, exposes us. To love like Jesus is to lay down our right to be offended, to bless those who wound us, and to carry truth without cruelty.

This kind of love costs us reputation, comfort, and control. Yet it is the very love GOD displayed when He reached for us while we were still far off. If our faith never pushes us beyond easy anger into courageous compassion, we must ask whether we are following Christ or merely defending ourselves.

GOD does not call us to mirror the world’s hate, but to reveal His love—even when it hurts.

“But GOD demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” — Romans 5:8

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Salt stings when it touches a wound, but it also preserves what would otherwise rot. Light exposes what hides in the dark, even when that exposure is uncomfortable. Sugar soothes but never heals, and shade may offer relief while leaving darkness untouched. Too often we trade truth for approval, conviction for comfort, and holiness for harmony. But GOD did not save us to blend in—GOD saved us to stand out.

CHRIST did not call His followers to make the world feel better in its sin, but to call the world out of it in love. When we soften the truth to avoid offense, we lose our saltiness. When we hide our faith to avoid conflict, we dim the light. The world does not need sweeter Christians; it needs sanctified ones—men and women so rooted in GOD’s truth that their lives confront darkness simply by being lived in obedience to JESUS.

If our faith never challenges anyone—including ourselves—we must ask whether we are truly walking in the light of CHRIST or merely standing in the shade of compromise.

Matthew 5:13–16

13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet.

14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

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Our best deeds cannot erase our guilt, and our moral efforts cannot bridge the gap sin created. Good behavior may impress people, but it cannot satisfy a holy GOD.

If goodness were enough, the cross would be unnecessary. Salvation is not a reward for the disciplined; it is a rescue for the desperate.

The only way we are saved is by grace, through faith, because JESUS did what we never could. Until we stop trusting our goodness and start trusting GOD’s mercy, we remain lost.

Ephesians 2:8–9

8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast.

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Holiness is not produced by white-knuckled discipline or endless self-denial. It is born in affection. You can cut off behaviors and still cling to idols in your heart. You can silence actions while the desire still whispers.

But when your heart is truly captured by GOD, sin loses its appeal. What once felt irresistible begins to feel empty, even offensive, because it competes with Someone you love.

The Christian life is not behavior modification; it is heart transformation. The more you behold the beauty, goodness, and faithfulness of GOD, the less attractive sin becomes. Love does what law never could. Grace accomplishes what guilt never will.

When GOD becomes your greatest treasure, lesser pleasures naturally fall away—not because you fear punishment, but because you refuse to grieve the One you adore.

This is maturity: not asking, “How close can I get to sin?” but declaring, “Nothing is worth distancing my heart from GOD.”

“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” — John 14:15

“Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.” — Galatians 5:24

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Don’t Be Fooled

Satan is real. He is not a metaphor, not a costume, not a joke. He hates you—not because of who you were, but because of who you could become in Christ. His mission is simple: distract you, deceive you, delay you, and ultimately destroy what GOD is trying to form in you.

He doesn’t always come with chaos. Sometimes he comes with comfort. Sometimes with compromise. Sometimes with religion without repentance. He will whisper that tomorrow is a better day to obey, that sin isn’t that serious, that grace means you don’t have to change. And if he can’t make you deny GOD, he will settle for making you distracted, prayerless, and numb.

Make no mistake—this is war for your soul. Neutrality is an illusion. If you are not actively following Jesus, you are already drifting. But here is the truth Satan hates most: he is defeated, and his power ends where obedience begins. When you submit to GOD, resist the devil, and walk in the light, his lies lose their grip.

Wake up.
Be sober-minded.
Eternity is at stake.

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” — 1 Peter 5:8
“Submit yourselves therefore to GOD. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” — James 4:7

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Knowing the Bible can fill your mind, but knowing the Author must transform your heart.
You can quote verses and still resist the voice of GOD.

You can master doctrine and yet remain unmoved by His holiness.
Scripture was never meant to be an end in itself, but a doorway—one that leads us into living fellowship with the One who breathed it.

If the Word does not lead you to repentance, obedience, and love for GOD, then you may know the text while missing the Truth standing before you.

John 5:39-40
“You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about Me, yet you refuse to come to Me that you may have life.”

I remember the darkness GOD pulled me out of—the chains I wore, the lies I believed, the pit I couldn’t climb out of on my own. I don’t glorify my past, but I refuse to forget it, because amnesia breeds pride and pride silences praise.

When I remember what GOD rescued me from, gratitude replaces shame and worship replaces fear. If HIS mercy wasn’t too embarrassing to reach me in my sin, then HIS name will never be too embarrassing to lift on my lips.

I am not ashamed to glorify HIM—because the darkness knows exactly who I would still be without HIS grace.

“He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of HIS beloved Son.” — Colossians 1:13

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Joy that depends on circumstances will always be fragile. When life is kind, it smiles back—but when trials come, it collapses. Yet the believer’s joy is not anchored in ease, comfort, or outcomes.

It is anchored in GOD Himself. When days are heavy, prayers feel weak, and answers seem delayed, GOD remains unchanged. He is still faithful. Still sovereign. Still good.

If your joy disappears when life gets hard, then life—not GOD—has become your source. But when your joy endures in suffering, it testifies that your confidence is not in what happens to you, but in Who holds you.

This kind of joy convicts the heart, because it demands surrender: surrender of control, expectations, and entitlement. It calls us to trust GOD not only for His blessings, but for His presence.

Habakkuk 3:17–18 — “Though the fig tree may not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines… yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the GOD of my salvation.”

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Lukewarm Christianity has become so accepted that wholehearted devotion now looks extreme. We live in an age where comfort is mistaken for faithfulness, silence for wisdom, and compromise for love. We say we believe, yet our lives rarely cost us anything. Our schedules are full, but our prayer closets are empty. We wear the name of Christ, yet resist the lordship of CHRIST. What once required surrender is now reduced to convenience.

Biblical Christianity has never been safe, trendy, or moderate. It calls for death to self, obedience over opinion, truth over tolerance, and holiness over popularity. When fire from GOD is absent, we learn to live with smoke and convince ourselves it is enough. But GOD has never asked for partial hearts. HE is not impressed by proximity without passion or confession without repentance.

The tragedy is not that the world rejects the gospel—it always has. The tragedy is that the church has learned to live comfortably in a state that makes GOD nauseous. What feels “normal” to us is exactly what CHRIST warned would be rejected by HIM.

Revelation 3:15–16 — “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.”

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