If you follow national news at all, you’ve probably heard about the “No Kings” protests. The participants are voicing their disapproval of the way the president is running the country. But when I see signs that read “No Kings,” I think of another issue—a much deeper, spiritual problem. We humans don’t really want any kind … Read more
The Thanksgiving season beckons us into a spirit of praise, worship, and thanksgiving. God yearns for His people to cultivate these habits, but often we’re so focused on our hurt and difficult circumstances that we don’t use these soul-healing tools. You may be thinking, She must be kidding. What is there to be thankful for … Read more
Words wound. We know that. Someone’s words have probably hurt you recently, and you’ve probably hurt someone with your words too. Word wounds are often the product of a critical spirit—in you or the other person. Those who give free rein to a critical spirit tear down other people rather than build them up. Over … Read more
Family members usually struggle to set boundaries for their LGBT loved ones. We don’t want to ostracize our loved one, but when that person pursues destructive behaviors or creates conflict in our family, we can set limits to prevent the Enemy from taking us down and to allow God space to bring healing. What should … Read more
On June 27, the Supreme Court handed down a decision that parents do have rights when it comes to their children’s education. In a 6–3 vote, the Justices sided with a group of Maryland parents who wanted their children to opt out of lessons containing LGBT themes that conflict with their religious convictions. Accusations from … Read more
According to Merriam-Webster freedom is “the absence of necessity, coercion, or constraint in choice or action” and “unrestricted use.” Many people take the idea of “unrestricted use” to extremes, believing they can do whatever they want to do if they feel it’s in their best interest. This mindset has led to a rampant rise in … Read more
Make Pride Month Prayer Month In June, nations around the world celebrate Pride Month with parades, special events, and programs. Everyone is supposed to join the LGBT community in exalting a lifestyle and belief system that is diametrically opposed to scientific fact and biblical morality. The LGBT community and its supporters want us to believe … Read more
One effective way Satan gains power over us and our loved ones is through minimizing sin. He takes advantage of our human tendency to justify our thoughts, behaviors, and actions. I don’t want to think of myself as a sinner, and Satan is eager to reinforce these thoughts in my head: “I’m a good person,” … Read more
When you think of a cross, you may envision a gold necklace or a white fixture atop a church steeple. But when first-century Jews heard the word, they saw a torture device their Roman oppressors invented to execute criminals in the most excruciating way possible. So, the crowd who followed Jesus must have been shocked … Read more
In my journey toward healing, I often played a game of tug-of-war with God. I told Him I was handing the situation with my gender-confused dad over to Him, but I kept pulling it back toward me—trying one more solution on my own. I lived a long time under the “no one else” mentality: “If … Read more