Dakota Lynch

"And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." (Ephesians 6:17) Before the days of armored tanks and automatic weapons, the sword was the primary offensive tool used in battle. It was much more than a decorative relic that could be found hanging over a ...

"Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." (Hebrews 12:2) The two most common misconceptions I seem to encounter when discussing Scripture ...

“Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life." (Proverbs 4:23) The condition of your heart will influence every decision you make in life. Whether you're deciding who to marry, what career to pursue, or where to spend your Friday nights, a dirty heart will ...

"For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it?" (Luke 14:28) I'm often accused of being overly analytical. Whether you share this quality with me to the same extent or not, chances are you've learned to count the ...

"Unless Your law had been my delight, I would then have perished in my affliction." (Psalm 119:92) Knowing the impact it has had on my own life, Scripture memorization is something I'm always eager to recommend. Due in part to my recently-expanded role in the ministry of SMF, I often find myself ...

"Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You." (Psalm 119:11) As someone who is passionate about memorizing Scripture, this is one verse I tend to quote especially often. Not only does it beautifully reflect David's own love for the Word of God, but it sets an example ...

"And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown." (1 Corinthians 9:25) One of the most common obstacles in the way of potential memorizers seems to be a general uncertainty of where to begin. Aside ...

"A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, and a word spoken in due season, how good it is!" (Proverbs 15:23) Chances are, at some point in each of our lives, we've been on the receiving end of "a word spoken in due season." Whether you were encouraged by the faithfulness of a friend who had ...

“But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:6) Faith is unarguably one of the most crucial aspects of one’s walk with God. As we see in today’s Scripture, ...

"For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence toward God." (1 John 3:20-21) The longer I live for God, the more aware I become of the value of having a pure conscience before my heavenly Father. ...