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Tearing Down Walls and Starting New

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One of the hardest things to come to grips with before I’d truly turned my life over to God is that God was really capable of changing me. I lacked the faith He would because I’d cried out to Him and didn’t initially see anything great take place. Perhaps the reason I wasn’t seeing change in my life was because I wasn’t ready. I wasn’t ready to let go of my old life. Once I was ready, I was at a point where I wanted to throw everything down. This is exactly what God wanted and needed from me. Because … Continue reading →

Should Christians Get Tattoos or Piercing?

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In addition to the question of whether Christians are justified in getting tattoos and piercing, I’d like also to keep in mind other types of permanent procedures that some would go as far to suggest is mutilation. Appearances have evolved even in many Christian churches as they have in secular society. It’s not for me to suggest what is right or wrong when the apparel remains modest and gender specific as the Bible states. But what about fashion that is relatively permanent like tattoos and piercing along with more severe disfigurements? Some argue that our flesh will perish anyway and … Continue reading →

Taking Your Thoughts Into Captivity

“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought to the obedience of Christ.” (2 Corinthians 10:4-5) Other translations say, “bringing every thought into captivity”. This scripture is so awesome. Within, I gather our weapons of battle are eternal in God and with them we can take captive even our thoughts that are not in line with Christ’s will. There are lying and deceiving spirits out there. I don’t believe even the most righteous … Continue reading →

Yes, I Believe in Demons

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Twenty of my fellow classmates and I sat attentively as our professor spoke. I was in a missions class listening to my teacher, who was a veteran missionary. For thirty years he had served in the country of Kenya in Africa. One day, while he was living in Kenya, several men from his village came to the door of his home. They told him that there was a woman in a neighboring village who was having some kind of breakdown. They asked if he would be able to go and look at the woman to see if there was anything … Continue reading →

Coming Out and Being Honest

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I’ve spent the last 15 years underestimating a problem I have. Rather than confronting it, I believed ignoring it as in issue would make it go way. I struggle with obesity; I have an eating disorder. Unlike many other issues people struggle with, mine stands out obvious to anyone who sees me. It’s not that I’ve denied being overweight, it’s that I refused to make it an issue or define who I am. Instead I’ve tried to overcompensate, hoping to shine what’s inside me, that it might radiate and people wouldn’t notice my weight. I fear I’ve reached a point … Continue reading →

When to Say Enough is Enough

Being the loving Christian that you are, you take concern for an acquaintance or loved one. They are going through a dark time in their life and it looks like they really could use some help. As you put aside your own needs to help this other out, you become flustered from within. Though this person really appreciates your help and says they’re doing better since you came, they are still extremely needy of you. You are feeling drained, depleted. Your own chores and pleasures are on the back burner and all of the sudden you realize you need a … Continue reading →

Medicine or Faith?

For some proclaimed Christians, seeking certain types of medical treatment and using various types of medicines can be viewed as a lack in faith or believed to be against God’s plan. There are people who prefer to avoid many medications because of the unknown future complications that could arise. The Bible show us some medications used during its history: Wine used to numb pain (Proverbs 23:35) Ointment to sooth (Isaiah 1:6, Luke 10:34) Figs to treat a boil (2 Kings 20:7, Isaiah 38:21) Leaves used for medicine (Ezekiel 47:12) Jesus recognized physicians (Matthew 9:11) Wine with myrrh for pain (Mark … Continue reading →

Cutting Behaviors and Self-Destructive Thoughts

Up until a few years ago I wasn’t aware that there were other people who would cut themselves like I used to. It’s been almost 13 years now since I last did it. As a Christian in limbo, I knew God had more for me and didn’t want me to hurt myself. He was gracious to bring to mind scripture from John 10:10 where Jesus tells us, “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life and that they may have it more abundantly.” (NKJV) I was … Continue reading →

Depression

For those who have never struggled with depression, it may be difficult to fully understand how debilitating it can be. Depression is more than just a long time of sadness; it can take over every aspect of a person’s daily life. For me, depression felt like a prison. I felt alone in my own world like there were no windows and only stagnant air. Within this prison, I felt the presence of spirits of hopelessness, despair and sadness. I longed to sleep the day away knowing it would only make me feel worse. I would cry out to God and … Continue reading →

God Cares about Your Mental Health

I’m beginning a new series on mental, emotional and spiritual health. It’s not something that is always looked at from a spiritual standpoint though for us as believers, it should be. We know from reading Ephesians chapter 6 that there is a spirit realm and an enemy of our soul. It is Satan who hates us and wants destruction in our lives. He mission is to rob, kill and destroy us. Though God is gracious and merciful to help us, the choice of who we are to serve is up to us. Satan is crafty and does not tempt everyone … Continue reading →