Today I want to simply show how clearly God's Word talks about Jesus' complete authority over demons. Please take a moment and read these, especially if you have been experiencing any kind of demonic oppression lately. Truly, the key to deliverance from them is Jesus. Romans 8:38-39 (ESV)For I am sure that neither death nor … Continue reading Jesus VS Demons
The phrase "the sovereign Lord" occurs 282 times in the NIV translation of God's Word. Want to guess how many times the phrase is used in the book of Ezekiel? Two hundred and ten! Of course, for God to be sovereign means that He has supreme authority. He's the boss. Why this phrase so much … Continue reading The Sovereign Lord
"Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things," so says part of 1 Corinthians 13. Can I put the word "God's" before those phrases? I think I can, since God is love. Read it like this: "God's love bears all things. God's love believes all things. God's love hopes all … Continue reading Dear Central Oaks (Part 15)
If you have read every post in this series, thank you. If you identify as LGBT, I thank you especially. That means a lot to me that you'd spend time considering what I have to say when it's likely you disagree with me. I appreciate that and am grateful. As the title says, this is … Continue reading Is Christianity Harmful to LGBT People? (4 of 5)
Dr. Donald Whitney has been an asset to the Church for many years in his teaching, preaching, and writing. He is a wonderful source for anyone wanting to grow in personal spiritual disciplines. Below are his 10 questions to ask at the start of a new year. I have taken them from here. Check out … Continue reading 10 Questions to Ask at the Start of 2023 by Donald Whitney
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