The bad choices we make concerning companionship bring us into bondage through the soul ties that form through agreement. Jesus came to set us free, but the bonds formed by ungodly associations take us captive. However, when we know how the devil works to enslave us, we can more effectively resist his wiles: “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour” (1 Peter 5:8).
Spiritual Growth
Not everyone who is bound wants to break chains of addiction off their life until they finally come to terms…
Someone I know was given the “Wonder Bible” (As Seen On TV). This battery-operated device reads God’s Word to you;…
Boldness for Realignment I heard the Lord say, “I am bringing great realignment to My Church and to the nations….
Did you know that prayer and fasting can facilitate a powerful spiritual detox?
We all go through periods where we feel we need a reset. In the natural that may translate into trying to get back into shape by joining a gym or trying out a new diet. There are of course 101 diets, but even more effective for the believer is making the decision to have a spiritual reset through prayer and fasting.
Once a gang leader and murderer who lived a life of violence and chaos, Casey Diaz is now a pastor who is submitted to God. It was only when he encountered a message of hope from the Bible that his life radically changed.
“The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are,…
Have you ever asked the question, “Why do we spend so much time in our services on worship?” What is the reason for all the present emphasis on worship? It is insufficient to think of our worship services as merely ‘the preliminaries,’ something to ‘condition’ the congregation in preparation for the truly important part of the service: the sermon. It is essential that every pastor and church answer this question for themselves. It is no…
We have all heard the term, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” This can also be true about reading scripture: “A Bible verse of the day helps keep our troubles at bay.” Having a habit of devotional time can breathe life into your weary soul. Missing even one day can throw you off course. If you notice your day begin to veer off-track, stop and look back – did you miss your morning dose of scripture?
Iused to tell my wife and friends that I needed a “non-small-group small group.” Then I began to wonder if…