When people think of temptation, they immediately think about falling into sin. However, what if I mentioned that the greatest temptation that I believe younger people face is actually intimidation? The enemy will try many things to stop your calling: trauma, temptations, and distractions. If none of those work, he will attempt to intimidate you. Questions like, “What will people.. read more

*Excerpt by Lana Savchuk There are two sides to freedom–deliverance and the demolishing of strongholds. In fact, for many people, such as myself, the journey toward freedom has not been immediate and required faith, trust, and a constant reliance on the Holy Spirit over time. John 8:36 promises, “Whom the Son sets free is free indeed,” but that doesn’t mean.. read more

In the Bible we see that deliverance from demonic powers happens through the name of Jesus, the blood of Jesus, the word of God and the power of the Holy Spirit. These mighty weapons are available to all believers (Rev 12:1). Now, I want to make a disclaimer that there isn’t a precedent in Scripture we don’t actually see this particular act of “self-deliverance” happening without the.. read more

The Bible often speaks to us in ways that may seem subtle, but understanding the differences between conviction and condemnation can drastically change our spiritual walk. One important distinction that you’ll learn is that the Holy Spirit convicts us, helping to guide us towards righteousness, while the devil condemns, pushing us towards feelings of worthlessness and shame. The Differences 1... read more

Have you ever taken time to notice your most common and dominating thoughts? After deliverance, it is common for many to feel as though nothing happened, or that their case was unsuccessful because they still have the temptation or the thoughts they did prior to their deliverance. More often than not, however, the demon did in fact leave, but its.. read more

Do you find that you often get offended by things people have said or done to you? What do you do with your hurt feelings? How long does it take you to get over those negative thoughts and self-pity? An offense can take root when what you perceive to be an insult or disregard turns into resentment. In the Bible,.. read more

Comparison is something we all struggle with to a certain degree – even in Christian circles. You may find yourself battling with thoughts of comparison when seeing others who seem “more gifted” than you, or maybe you compare aspects of your marriage, your church, or your life to others around you. Doing this can leave you questioning why you don’t.. read more

Have you tried to stop drinking, gambling, watching porn, and been unable to have long-lasting success? Maybe you’re able to stop for a few weeks or months but for some reason, it seems like no matter what, you eventually fall back into the same cycle? Jesus said that if a person continues to live in sin they are slaves to.. read more

Regardless of race, demographic, or job title, most people silently battle against the same issue – insecurity. This hurts many people’s identity and self-esteem, and in turn, hinders them from fully walking in God’s calling for their lives. Oftentimes, people have this idea that if they ignore their insecurities they will just disappear with time. However, the opposite is true. It’s.. read more

Every Christian is involved in a battle where the enemy seeks to intimidate, frighten, and limit them in their pursuit of Christ. Every believer is called to fight against these demons and forces of darkness. However, more often than not, I find that Christians lack the proper understanding of their enemy’s scheme. The Bible perfectly depicts in the book of.. read more