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Should Christians Get Tattoos?

October 11, 2022

The cultural tattoo fad shows no signs of slowing down. If anything, tattoos are becoming more popular each year. I’m pushing up against forty, which means I remember when tattoos were rare in law-abiding circles. Most Christians were united in their stance against tattoos. It certainly wasn’t a controversial subject or a topic of hot debate among professing Christians. I don’t claim to understand exactly when, why, or how the shift towards accepting tats began. I have a specific memory of seeing a reasonably well-known “prophet” on YouTube with tattoo sleeves coiling down his arms and ringing up his neck…

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Three Trees

September 22, 2022

The Beauty of Biblical Symbolism One of the many things I love about Scripture is the symbolism stretched across its pages. It’s everywhere. Of course, it’s all meant to conjure imagery and teach lessons within lessons. Almost every story in the Bible contains a message within a lesson within another moral. I realize we can get carried away and start imagining things that aren’t actually there. We might extract beliefs that aren’t divinely intended without careful consideration, which can be dangerous. And many of my friends are understandably wary of focusing too much on biblical symbolism. I get that. However,…

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A Universal Problem the Invasion of Ukraine Exposes

March 1, 2022

If you are blissfully unaware of the atrocities taking place in Ukraine at the hands of Russia’s totalitarian president, Vladimir Putin, it’s past time to start paying attention. Why? Well, as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes would put it, “Something sinister is afoot.” Empires of evil are on the move. Or rather, they’ve always been on the move, but now they are out in the open. Even as I type these words, bombs are falling on innocent children, and bullets are raining down on civilians who once thought themselves insusceptible to such violence. As I watch and read news…

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Why I’m Against Halloween (It’s Not What You Think)

October 30, 2021

Noteworthy, Episode 47 My brother Nathan has outlined terrific historical reasons Christians should avoid Halloween on his Noteworthy podcast (episode 47). Everything he points out is relevant, valid, and (I can’t resist) noteworthy. I recommend you listen because it’s a great discussion. But honestly, I’ve never needed historical context to dislike Halloween celebrations. My main reason for abstaining from Halloween festivities is different from the average objection others give. My concerns stem from a unique perspective after observing many enthusiastic Halloween celebrators over the years. Typical Christian Objections to Halloween Many Christian concerns about Halloween have focused on how people…

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Daemonium Avi (Narratio Carmine) – Demonic Bird (A Narrative Poem)

October 25, 2021

A Brief Introduction Daemonium Avi is a narrative poem based on an actual event that took place in the parking lot of my church. Daemonium is the Latin word for demonic, and avi is the Latin word for bird. I believe the title accurately describes the subject of the poem. Demonic Bird seemed to carry more gravitas in Latin. Plus, what is poetry without a little dramatic flair? However, the contents of this poem are true, and no dramatization could adequately capture the intensity of the spiritual encounter. Hopefully, poetically sharing this moment will remind others that the supernatural invades…

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Did the Devil Trick You? – Poem & Podcast

July 28, 2021

The Drink Will Get You The Thief Will Steal You The Needle Will Stick You Did the Devil Trick You? The Heart Betrays You The Body Fails You The Mind Unveils You Did the Devil Trick You? Pride Will Break You Bitterness Slays You Love Can Breakthrough Did the Devil Trick You? Stuff Will Own You Hate Will Take You Forgiveness Heals You Did the Devil Trick You? Doctrine Does Matter Demons Still Patter Lier's Still Flatter Did the Devil Trick You? To Die Is to Live To Live Is to Die Death Is Not Goodbye Did the Devil Trick…

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Been Hurt By A Pastor? (8 Reasons You Should Stop Talking About It) – Article + Podcast

May 16, 2021

Have you been hurt, disenchanted, disappointed, or even harmed by a spiritual leader? If so, you're in good company; Jesus was crucified because of the influence of religious leaders. And yet, it was Jesus who admonished us to forgive and move on.

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15 Ways to Win the Battle Within (Article + Podcast)

January 4, 2021

I like statistics. But I know from the glazed looks people give me when I bring them up that most people aren’t like me. So, rather than bore you with the minutia of details, let’s just say folks are battling depression on an epic scale. Indeed, in general, temptation is an ever-present problem, and even Christians seem to be struggling with feelings of despair. Not to mention other emotional issues like fear, anger, bitterness, unforgiveness, lust (including pornography), greed, envy, jealousy, and the list goes on. And those are just the natural issues that human beings face; demonic attacks are…

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10 Signs You Might Be Guilty of Self-Idolatry

March 5, 2019

Becoming a god unto ourselves has always been the greatest temptation that Satan lays before humankind. He subtly emboldens us to take authority that belongs to God into our own hands.

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Spiritual Stockholm Syndrome

June 19, 2015

Are you free or a happy hostage?

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