Category Archives: Deception

It’s not the way you think it is

Posted on August 9, 2018 by

Delusional self-confidence based on self-accomplishment is not far removed from self-righteousness. It’s an insidiously deadly poison that can be… Continue reading →

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Advice I need to hear

Posted on April 10, 2018 by

A friend told me about a list a man keeps with him to help him keep perspective. check it out. Continue reading →

Posted in Attitude, Change, Coaching, Comfort, Complaining, Counseling, Deception, Defeat?, Despair, discouraged, Discouragement, Encouragement, Victory, Wisdom | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

10 common satanic behaviors

Posted on December 10, 2014 by

How do we explain the truth that, “the whole world is under the control of the evil one” (I John 5:19)? It seems likely that his ways would be pervasively noticed throughout the world. And, in fact, we find this to be the case when we consider how common these ten characteristics are to human history. Continue reading →

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Sexual preference or Sexual orientation?

Posted on December 30, 2013 by

Homosexuals once used “sexual preference” to talk about their sexual lifestyle. The term “preference” was later rejected and replaced with “orientation” in an effort to remove homosexuality from a category of choice. Continue reading →

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Sin is wrong and dumb – a form of self-abuse

Posted on August 30, 2013 by

Here is a deeply insightful reflection from one of my favorite authors, Cornelius Plantinga, Jr. It’s a bit long but well worth reading and discussing.   “The shortest and clearest way to state the relation between sin and foolishness is … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiction, Alcohol addiction, Blessed by God, Deception, Devil, Drug addiction, Envy and Jealousy, Fools, Humanism, Lust, Origin of Sin, Pride, Problem of evil, Self esteem, Self love, Self-deception, Selfishness, Sin | 1 Comment

What do we know about satan?

Posted on June 24, 2013 by

“Men don’t believe in a devil now, As their fathers used to do; They reject one creed because it’s old For another because it’s new. If the devil is voted not to be, Is the verdict, therefore, true? Someone is surely doing the work The devil … Continue reading →

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Struggle Theology

Posted on June 3, 2013 by

While reading some feedback on Tim Challies’ post “Desecration and Titillation,” I recalled a quote from a series of messages I gave many years ago. It came from the book, “Flirting with the Devil,” by Bill Pride and has to … Continue reading →

Posted in Assurance, Christian life, Confession, Conflict, Counseling, Deception, Devil, Doubt, Mind Renewal, Pornography, Regeneration, Repentance, Resurrection, Salvation, Sanctification, Spiritual growth, Spiritual inventory, Spiritual transformation, Victory | 11 Comments