Tag: captivity
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Where Would I Be Without Jesus? Rebellion and Stubbornness. Part 9.
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I was once told by a stranger that she had seen the spirit of witchcraft when viewing my online pictures. Needless to say, I was taken aback and wondered what she meant, as I had never delved into such things, nor had I been to a psychic, medium, or palm…
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Where Would I Be Without Jesus? Mental Fantasies. Part 8.
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In going more in-depth with my testimony, I had previously done segments on thoughts and actions – the power of words and how they affected and shaped my life. But I wanted to peel back yet another layer of my life on this subject, as while it is along the…
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Where Would I Be Without Jesus? Anger and Resentment. Part 7.
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Questions We Ask Ourselves Have you ever wondered to yourself, why do I still feel this way? Such and such happened a 100 years ago; shouldn’t I be over it by now? People change, so why is it that I see every life situation, individual, or relationship through the lens…
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Where Would I Be Without Jesus? Thoughts, Actions. Their Devastating Power. Part 6.
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“Watch your thoughts for they become words, watch your words for they become actions, watch your actions, for they become habits, watch your habits for they become your character, watch your character for it becomes your destiny.” – Lao Tzu We’ve all heard similar advice before; however, such wisdom did…
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Where Would I Be Without Jesus? Sexual Immorality and Suicide. Part 4.
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I’m not sure why I’m surprised to learn about studies done in relation to sexual immorality and suicide, and how there is a correlation between the two with those who are sexually active in their teens. Perhaps for some, this is not the most comfortable subject to talk about. Or…
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Where Would I Be Without Jesus? Unforgiveness. Part 3.
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A Desperate Cry for Help I hit many rock bottoms throughout my life. But I will focus on one instance here where God showed up. Being plagued with depression, thoughts of suicide, and never-ending insomnia, I sank to a new low in the spring of 2012. At my end, and…
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Jars of Clay – A Broken Vessel Restored in Christ Jesus
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The Potter’s Hand: Finding Restoration Through Brokenness “So I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was working at his wheel. And the vessel that he made of clay was broken in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the…
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Driving Out Giants: Overcoming Sin and Finding Freedom in God
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Understanding the Consequences of Sinful Choices “But what fruit were you getting at that time from the things of which you are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death. But now being made free from sin, and having become servants of God, you have your fruit of…
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Walking Out Of Prison: Spirit of Unforgiveness Cast Out.
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An Unexpected Message from God “I know how lonely your life has been and how you grew up without the love of your parents. I have been trying to get your attention for some time to draw you unto Myself.” Those words struck me to the core. And I’ll never…