Simony: A Dangerous Trap the Church Must Avoid
What Is Simony? Simony is the buying or selling of spiritual things like church offices, sacraments, or sacred roles for money or personal gain. The term comes from Simon Magus, a…
What Is Simony? Simony is the buying or selling of spiritual things like church offices, sacraments, or sacred roles for money or personal gain. The term comes from Simon Magus, a…
The phrase "baptism of fire" can sound intimidating, but for the believer, it is a promise of profound spiritual empowerment. John the Baptist said of Jesus, "I baptize you with water…
God's silence can be one of the most difficult and disorienting experiences in the life of a believer or what we can call 'The Hiddeness of God'. You pray, you…
It is a painful reality that sometimes our greatest opposition comes from within our own family. These "family enemies" may criticize your faith, sabotage your growth, or even actively persecute…
Anger is a powerful emotion that the Bible doesn't simply forbid, but carefully instructs us on. There is a place for righteous anger a holy frustration with sin and injustice,…
In moments of doubt or desperation, the question "Does God even hear me?" can feel overwhelming. The enemy loves to whisper this lie to make us feel alone and abandoned.…
What Is the Prosperity Gospel? The prosperity gospel (also called the "health and wealth gospel," "Word of Faith," or "name it and claim it" theology) teaches that God guarantees financial success, physical health,…
You see, Satan is not a cartoon character with a pitchfork; he is much more than that; he is a cunning deceiver whose primary weapon is lies. Jesus called him…
Are You Slowly Drifting from God? Spiritual laziness isn't about being busy; it's about letting your relationship with God become passive. It's when prayer feels like a chore, reading the…
The fruit of the Spirit is the beautiful evidence of a life lived in union with Jesus Christ. It's not a list of qualities we strive to manufacture on our…