To take the attitude that Christian teens in a dating relationship are not in a morally dangerous situation is to turn a blind eye to human nature and to do a disservice to those we are expected to teach and guide. Wrong Assumptions Attending church, reading the Bible, knowing the ...
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Alone, Yet Not Alone
While it may sound self-explanatory, loneliness is a complicated term. Physically, we may feel nauseated in the pit of our stomachs. Psychologically, we often feel isolated and disconnected. Our mental faculties store deep yearnings…to be wanted, loved, and known for who we really are. Even though we desire close relationships, ...
Read More »Christmas Incarcerated
In the summer of 2012, Iranian American pastor, Saeed Abedini, was imprisoned for refusing to forsake his Christian beliefs. A former Muslim, Saeed is now facing an eight-year prison sentence due to charges of undermining national security through private religious gatherings. During his imprisonment, he has been repeatedly beaten and ...
Read More »Are Newlyweds Doomed To Divorce?
I’m no expert. In fact, I’ve never been married. There. Now that the disclaimer is identified, let me also add, I’m not blind either. Base on researches done, it has been deduced that divorce is on the increase. Which makes me wonder… Is there any hope for newlyweds? Failed marriages ...
Read More »“Pull a Daniel” and Be Peculiar!
Oh no, she didn’t! She didn’t just say that, or he didn’t just do that. Suddenly, that six inch gap between you is not quite enough space, and you scoot just a little to the left. And then a little more and a little more until you are no longer ...
Read More »5 Important Facts About Satan
This is a season where many people focus on peace and good will to all men, but the reality is that we’re still on a spiritual battlefield dealing with a very dangerous enemy. All one needs to do is click on the news to hear about horrible atrocities going on ...
Read More »3 Signs of Demonic Influence
Over the last ten years, I have been involved in the ministry of deliverance. Deliverance ministry refers to setting people free from the influence of evil spirits, often by casting them out. In my book Can a Christian Have a Demon? I named three common signs of demonic influence. Though ...
Read More »10 Ways to Keep Christ in Christmas
So many of us can get lost in the hustle and bustle of buying gifts, attending parties, and preparing our homes for family that we forget to keep Christ at the center. We can easily lose sight of the true meaning of Christmas, and before long end up stressed and ...
Read More »2014 Faith-Based Films: A Year in Review
In 2014, faith-based films took to mainstream audiences like never before. From the controversial depiction of Paramount’s Noah to Mark Burnett and Roma Downey’s film Son of God, Hollywood has seen its fair share of biblical films hit the box office this year. So does Hollywood plan to promote Christian ...
Read More »God, Too, Delights In Precious Memories
When my daughter was between 9 and 12 years old, our nighttime routine was most always a joyful time. It usually included reading lots of her favorite books and discussing Jesus and Bible stories along with the high points of the day. We often talked about her dreams and wishes ...
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