While idols may be nothing, the rituals and sacrifices offered to them aren’t just empty religious exercises. Paul reveals that behind every idol is a very real, very dark spiritual reality—demons. Even if the idol itself is powerless, the worship associated with it is anything but harmless. An empty ritual can become a dangerous doorway.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered why certain negative patterns seem to follow your family from one generation to the next? Maybe it's a struggle with addiction, financial hardship, broken relationships, or chronic illness. It feels like no matter how hard you try, these issues persist, casting a shadow over your family’s legacy. If this sounds familiar, you might be dealing with what we call generational curses.
Read MoreWokeness: the buzzword that’s everywhere, yet nowhere all at once. It started with good intentions but has morphed into a tangled web of ideologies. But where did this all begin, what has it grown into, and how is it sneaking into our lives with a twist that would make a contortionist jealous?
Read MoreYou know that feeling when you hang out with a friend and leave thinking, “Was that really worth my time?” If your answer is often "no," it might be time to reevaluate who your friends are.
Read MoreSome of you like the hype, but you don't like the hunger. And because of that, you will encounter the praise, but you don't experience the presence.
Read MoreRejection is a powerful stronghold that can shape our perceptions, behaviors, and relationships. It’s a deep-rooted issue that affects many, often without them even realizing it. Rejection involves feeling unwanted, unloved, or unworthy.
Read MoreIn this passage, Paul contrasts two ways of living: according to the flesh and according to the Spirit. He emphasizes that our mindset significantly influences our actions and our relationship with God.
Read MorePaul gets real in this passage, talking about a struggle that we all know too well: wanting to do good but finding ourselves doing the opposite.
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