Tag Archives: Idolatry

In my last article, I described the two sources of supernatural power: God and Satan. Supernatural activity must not automatically be rejected or accepted, but must be tested to determine whether or not it is from God. We must embrace the Holy Spirit in all of His supernatural gifts, but we must not ...

If you’re a teen or young adult who has grown up in the church, you’ve probably been warned at some point not to get romantically involved with an unbeliever. A Bible teacher once illustrated such a mismatched union like this: “A believer is someone who has been brought back from ...

Spring is when many people give their homes a deep clean: corners are dusted, surfaces are scrubbed, and windows are opened to allow fresh breezes to air out rooms. Have you ever given your home a spiritual “housecleaning,” though? One morning when I was unable to go to church with ...

The longing to know God more sometimes causes us to scrutinize His Word in a way that blocks us from His presence.  That which we intend for good becomes a wall keeping us from the Father.  It is easy to see it in the nation of Israel; they added hundreds ...

It’s easy to get confused concerning what Jesus said to us in His Word. Everything from “old sayings” that circulate, to misinterpretations of God’s Word,  to false teachings from spiritual leaders, can bring confusion to the most sincere follower. Here is a look at a few things that Jesus didn’t say ...