The longing to know God more sometimes causes us to scrutinize His Word in a way that blocks us from His presence. That which we intend for good becomes a wall keeping us from the Father. It is easy to see it in the nation of Israel; they added hundreds ...
Read More »Things Jesus Didn’t Say
It’s easy to get confused concerning what Jesus said to us in His Word. Everything from “old sayings” that circulate, to misinterpretations of God’s Word, to false teachings from spiritual leaders, can bring confusion to the most sincere follower. Here is a look at a few things that Jesus didn’t say ...
Read More »The Connection between Idols and Demons
Since the fall of mankind in the Garden of Eden, there has been a battle raging for the souls of mankind. Much of this battle has to do with worship. Everyone worships something or someone. The question is, will we worship the living God or put something else in His ...
Read More »Is It Addiction or Idolatry?
As much as we don’t want to admit it, addiction is nothing short of idolatry. We can sugar-coat it or treat it as a predator, but when all is said and done, addiction is a choice—the choice of putting something or someone above God. Now, please don’t misunderstand me. Addiction ...
Read More »Sex and other spiritual unions: understanding soul ties
Understanding sex primarily as a spiritual union is imperative for Christians to walk in freedom, and especially crucial for teens and young adults coming into knowledge of sexual integrity. In a previous post, I discussed the lack of instruction in the mainstream church on the spiritual nature of sex. “My ...
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