During my 15 years in the Christian ministry, I have been frequently asked questions about the temptations we face and whether or not it is Satan who tempts us. Some people attribute temptations to the desire for worldly pleasures, while others see them as the handiwork of the devil. To gain a better understanding, I … Read more
As a Christian, I’ve often heard the phrase “Satan is the author of confusion” used in discussions about chaos and disorder in our world. But I’ve always wondered what this means exactly and how does this relate to our everyday lives? Therefore, in my previous Bible study, I brought up the question, “Is Satan the … Read more
As a born-again Christian, I sometimes find myself worrying. Despite reading the Bible and believing in God’s promises in my life, a few couples of times when I am in so much despair, worry takes the best of me. However, I have learned to take my thoughts captive and go down on my knees whenever … Read more
During last week’s Sunday service, I conducted a sermon on endurance. Often, I’ve connected deeply with the story of Job in the Bible, so it is what I based my sermon on. His endurance as he suffered and waited on God is what I encourage every believer to practice in their daily lives. As we … Read more
I was recently invited to a neighboring church to give a sermon on Satan’s fears. I was impressed by the congregants’ strong desire to know more about having victory over the devil. We had a life-changing prayerful Sunday, and our takeaway home that day was that the devil is afraid. So, what is Satan’s greatest … Read more
Sleep paralysis is one of the scariest experiences that a person can go through. I experienced sleep paralysis a few months ago, and as a Christian, I’ve always wondered if it has a spiritual meaning. After I shared my experience with my Bible Study group, I realized that I wasn’t the only one who asked … Read more
Being raised in a Christian background, I have been taught to walk a righteous walk in everything I do. And what that means to me is to do God’s will and resist the devil. I have learned over the years in my ministry that our fight is not physical, but it is against the devil … Read more
As a born-again Christian, I have dealt with the devil numerous times in my life. Sometimes it’s easy to rebuke and renounce him but other times, it becomes overwhelming and frightening. During my previous Bible study, we were pondering on this discussing how to navigate days when we’re dealing with the devil. If you’re wondering … Read more
Ever since I became a born-again Christian and enrolled in Bible school for my Theology degree, I have encountered many people who ask me about different spiritual beings. In particular, I noticed that many people use the words “demon” and “devil” to refer to the same thing – evil spirits. However, they are not the … Read more
As a Sunday School teacher and minister, I regularly give them homework to work on during the week. Well, recently, I noticed something interesting. So many kids don’t know if, when, or where to capitalize the word ‘devil.’ It’s not just the young ones, though. Even the older preteens improperly capitalize the word. When I … Read more