When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray, one of the things he told them to pray for was deliverance from evil (Matt. 6:13). This was important because sooner or later, all Christians learn that alone they Read more…

Over the years, various surveys have generally shown that fewer American Christians believe in the existence or influence of “the devil” in human matters. This is notable because Jesus Christ believed in the existence of an evil spiritual enemy, an Read more…

Evil is a rather unpleasant topic. Although we see it all around us and experience its ubiquitous presence in our world daily as victims, observers, or perpetrators, it is still unnerving and hard to talk about. This may be because Read more…

We’ve all seen the picture of an elite athlete straining to cross the finish line. Eyes may be wide open and breathing labored as they try to push ahead of the competition. We admire their determination and cheer when they Read more…

Christmas means different things to different people. If I drew a word bubble, it would include words like gifts, lights, stress, debt, fuzzy feelings, depression, joy, family, family drama, Die Hard, loneliness, Hallmark movies, and, of course, Jesus. It’s a Read more…