Quotes from Lisa Bevere

Satan attempts to twist the meaning and therefore the application of God's Word in the hope that we will misuse his promises for self-preservation

The power of the croisé, or the cross, comes from leverage. When executed with proper form and employed without hesitation, the opponent runs upon your blade. This is not a move that requires a heavy hand; in fact, it is best done with the gentlest of touches.

The saber we've been entrusted to bear is not lifted with our hands; it is raised by our words.

You were not created to be subservient; you are a joint heir. Women are God-answers. The addition of women's voices increases the educational opportunity for all children, stimulates the economy, and apparently decreases the risk of terrorism

For some of us, our feelings are an idol. If we feel beautiful, we believe we are beautiful. If we feel good, we believe we are good. If we live by our feelings alone, they will lie to us and it will not be long before we are led astray.

Judging is a defense mechanism. If anger in its purest form is temporary displeasure, then judgment is permanent rejection.

Rather than compete for what was never meant for you . . . you would have the energy to discover what is yours.

fail a stringent code of ethics and that none of us was capable of earning a place of honor.

For truly a dark and murderous enemy has already realized who you are. He knows your potential and is systematically trying to undermine your future. I believe that the attacks on your life have much more to do with who you might be in the future than who you have been in the past.

When swords appear, motives are revealed. Do

In a world gone harsh, you must have the courage to be tender as a blossom and tough as a diamond.

For an elder must be a man whose life cannot be spoken against. He must be faithful to his wife. He must exhibit self-control, live wisely, and have a good reputation. He must enjoy having guests in his home and must be able to teach. He must not be a heavy drinker or be violent. He must be gentle, peace loving, and not one who loves money. He must manage his own family well, with children who respect and obey him. (1 Timothy 3:2-4 NLT)