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Unlocking The Enemy’s Vice Grip On Our Souls

· Guest Post by Anne O'Donnell ·

Unlocking The Enemy’s Vice Grip On Our Souls

I have volunteered for many Christian organizations over the last thirty years, reaching out to individuals who are searching for answers to life’s most complex situations. Not that I have all their answers, but I do own a compass that points them in the right direction. What I find the most intriguing about my encounters…

Let’s Talk About Depression in the Church

· The Truth Can Set You Free ·

Let’s Talk About Depression in the Church

Anxiety and depression are on the rise. An estimated 40 million Americans suffer from one or both, that is about 18.1% of the US population alone! When I worked in healthcare, about 1 in 5 patients who came into the clinic had a history of anxiety. Little did these patients know that so did I….

Why are the Youth Falling Away from the Faith?

· A Call to Prayer for This Generation ·

Why are the Youth Falling Away from the Faith?

It doesn’t take much to notice that the great falling away Scripture talks about in 2 Thessalonians 2 is happening right now. The Bible speaks about an apostasy that will occur in the end times as we get closer to the Second Coming. This great falling away from the faith affects people of all ages…

Pride: The Sin That Destroys Everything

· A Brief Study on the Sin God Hates Most ·

Pride: The Sin That Destroys Everything

Pride is the mother of all sins, it is a sin which causes many other sins. It was because of pride that Satan led a celestial rebellion against God. Pride then became the fall of humanity in the Garden of Eden. It was pride which caused Cain to kill Abel and motivated the building of…

Overcome Perfectionism & Crush It With Scripture

· Is Perfectionism Sinful? Yes! Here's Why & What You Can Do About it ·

Overcome Perfectionism & Crush It With Scripture

I found fault in all my work, overlooking the good. Instead of feeling pleased with my finished work,  I immediately hunted every flaw and went over every tiny detail that could have been done better. No matter how hard I worked, it was never good enough for me. Still isn’t. I beat myself up for…

When God Gives by Taking Away

· Our Faith Cannot Grow Without Being Tried ·

When God Gives by Taking Away

Job was faced with the greatest hardship of his life. He had been a successful and wealthy man but then, from night to day all of his possessions were gone including his children and even his own health. His response? “Shall we receive good from God, and shall we not receive evil?” In all this…

Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

Since tomorrow is Halloween I decided to do some research and write a little about the origins and symbols of this holiday. I also wanted to pose the question, “Should Christians celebrate Halloween?” This may seem like a no-brainer to the average Christian, but more and more, the church is embracing the world and /or…

Psalm 53: The Folly of Godlessness

· Disease & Restoration of the Believer's Heart ·

Psalm 53: The Folly of Godlessness

Read today’s portion here…Psalm 53 See also Psalm 14 Godlessness: “The Song of Man’s Disease” Verse 1 The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, doing abominable inquity;  There is none who does good  Spurgeon’s commentary calls this Psalm, “The Song of Man’s Disease.” And with great truth. The…

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