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Category Archives: Devil
America – a place to live or to die?
It seems like all our public places are vulnerable. Grade schools, universities, theaters, malls, workplaces, churches, grocery stores… Many foreigners have begun to view America, not as a place to live, but a place to die. Continue reading
10 common satanic behaviors
Look closely at ten specific references to Satanic characteristics. Continue reading
Posted in Devil, Evil in the world, Evil One, Satan
Tagged Satan, the evil one, what is the devil like
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10 common satanic behaviors
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
Posted in Deception, Demons, Devil, Evil in the world, Evil One, Satan
Tagged Devil, Evil One, Satan
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An Assault on God’s Care
An explicit effort on the part of the evil one to assault the truth that God cares for His own. Continue reading
The history of Envy and how it spreads
Envy is a predatory and lethal motive. But what is the history of envy and how does it spread? Is there a cure for envy? Continue reading
Posted in Cain, Death, Death of Christ, Devil, envy, Evil in the world, Evil One, Murder, Satan
Tagged Devil, Envy, first homicide, History of envy, murder, Satan
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What we must know about Satan
The great mystery of tension between the activity of Satan and the sovereignty of God is found in the trials of Job. Continue reading
Posted in Anthropology, Devil, Evil in the world, Evil One, God's control, God's power, God's Protection, God's Will, Satan, Sovereignty, Theodicy, Theology
Tagged Conceit, Evil in the world, Satan, The Devil, Trials of Job
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The pathetic idea of flesh trying to be holy
The devil loves to invert truth and turn it into a lie, and probably what he has been saying to you is this: “Try not to fulfill the lusts of the flesh, and then you will walk in the Spirit,” as though the latter were a reward for the former. He knows that in this way, he will keep you preoccupied with yourself, instead of being preoccupied with Christ. Victory over the flesh is not to be attained — it is to be received. Continue reading
Posted in Behavior, Christian Counselor, Church Leadership, Conflict, Counseling, Death of Christ, Devil, Encouragement, Following Christ, God's power, Gospel-centered, Grace, Guidelines for living, Holy Spirit, Legalism, New Christian, Regeneration, Repentance, Restoration, Salvation, Sanctification, Sin, Spirit filled, Spiritual Detox, Spiritual disciplines, Spiritual growth, Spiritual transformation, Walking with God
Tagged Christian life, Flesh and Spirit, obedience, struggle, victory as a Christian, Walk by the Spirit
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Resolve anxiety through worship
Overcoming anxiety through worship is found in a very significant connection between I Peter 5:6 and 5:7. In our battle against anxiety, we are called to be worshipful and watchful — resting confidently in the transcending and protective peace of God. Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Christian Counselor, Contentment, Counseling, Depression, Despair, Devil, Discouragement, Evil One, Faith, God, God as Potter, God's control, God's Heart, God's Will, Gratitude, Parenting, Parenting teens, Peace, Praise, Prayer, Worry, Worship
Tagged Anxiety, Worry, Worship
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Sin is wrong and dumb – a form of self-abuse
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
What do we know about satan?
“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
Posted in Deception, Devil, Satan, Wisdom
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