Watch the Words You Release

As human beings and the image of God in the earth, we must be SO careful of the words we release from our mouth. Last night several people got into a debate with me over a sensitive post I made. One young lady in particular hopped on board saying all manner of things as she, unfortunately, frequently does. (Hopefully, she'll stop now since I finally unfriended her.) After logging off last night, I felt SO ICKY because of the things she's said to me: like someone had literally opened me up and dumped trash and waste into my body, soul, and spirit. And by the time I woke up the next morning, there was a definite atmosphere of "ickiness" in my room. It hung over me like a cloud as I went about my business and when I heard some things loved ones had to say about a completely unrelated topic, the mixture was complete: depression. 

Don't Become Who Hurt You

When someone hurts you, that person is responsible for what they did to you. HOWEVER, when you then use that consciously or subconsciously as a reason to hurt someone else, then you become just as guilty as the person who hurt you. They say hurt people hurt people. I'd like to change this statement: 

Hurt people who choose to not forgive and receive healing from God hurt people. 

Witches & Witch Covens...in Church

You may be thinking a lot about witches right now. Hocus Pocus, Harry Potter, and all that jazz. I mean, Halloween is less than a week away.

Some of you may not believe in actual witches. (Even though they really do exist.)

Some of you may not believe in the power actual witches utilize. (Even though it’s very real.)

Some of you may believe that the power actual witches utilize can’t affect you because you’re a child of God. (In which case, you are more than likely very arrogantly, ignorantly wrong.)

And some of you may actually know the truth of these matters.

Wrestling With Wicked Witchcraft—and Winning

The following is a wonderful, timely article my friend, Jennifer LeClaire, from her Charisma column, The Plumb Line. Jennifer is news editor of Charisma. She is also director of Awakening House of Prayer in Fort Lauderdale and author of several books, including Satan's Deadly Trio: Defeating the Deceptions of Jezebel, Religion and Witchcraftand The Spiritual Warrior's Guide to Defeating JezebelYou can visit her website here. You can also join Jennifer on Facebook or follow her on Twitter.

It started a little later than usual, but spiritual witchcraft is rising—and rising rapidly—in South Florida this October. My community is home to a large population of witches, pagans, Wiccans and other heathens who practice one form of witchcraft or another. Your community may not have palm trees and beaches, but it's likely got a few witches, pagans, Wiccans and heathens practicing witchcraft.

Satan’s Deadly Trio [Review]

“I could hear bells of freedom ringing as I read every page.” That is how Pastor Ron Phillips, senior pastor of Abba House, described Jennifer LeClaire’s brand new book, Satan's Deadly Trio: Defeating the Deceptions of Jezebel, Religion and WitchcraftYou may be familiar with Jennifer’s other “Jezebel book,” The Spiritual Warrior's Guide to Defeating Jezebel which is truly phenomenal, but this project, with a foreword by Apostle John Eckhardt, will enable you to take your spiritual discernment to another dimension!

Would the Real Church in Houston Please Stand Up??

Chances are in our community, when you think of Houston you think of two things: mega-churches and sangers (“sangers,” because they can sang!). Off the top of my head, I can think of a few mega-pastors and several Gospel singers who dwell in the area. This would logically lead to there being a large Christian populace there. Apparently, 53.79 percent of Houston identifies as Christian so why then, does the city have an openly lesbian mayor who is turning her sights to attacking the Church? Mayor Annise Parker has subpoenaed a group of ministers hand over their sermons that reference “homosexuality, gender identity or Annise Parker.” All who refuse to comply could be held in contempt of court (TPNN).

I guess that argument “what people do in their bedrooms is their business” just got thrown out the window right about now.

The Plan to Discredit the Bible

Today, we find ourselves in the midst of a not so subtle plan to discredit the Scripture. Perhaps you've encountered it from co-workers, online, or even from unsaved family members or those who think they know the Bible better than God themselves. There are always those out to discredit the Word of God. And it goes something like this...

The Spiritual Warrior’s Guide to Defeating Jezebel [Review]

Defeating Jezebel confirmed some things I already knew, connected some things I had not been previously able to, articulated some things I knew, yet could not express, and yes, taught me things I never knew before about this crafty spirit. I’m convinced most people don’t really understand the depth, layers, levels, intricacy, power, and meditated end of this spirit. Jennifer articulates Defeating Jezebel with wonderful prophetic accuracy and divine revelation.

Witchcraft & Deliverance Chronicles: The Truth About Halloween [VIDEO]

Well, it's that time of year again: my most favourite season of the year, paired with the most hateful day of the year: HALLOWEEN. I was going to put this post off until later in the year, but based on some recent Facebook discussions, I figured it was best to start now--before you go out and buy your innocent children their costumes. I'll do a separate written post soon, but I think this series of videos and documentaries will help to prime you for the forthcoming post(s).

The Big 3: Jezebel’s Agenda & Defining Our Faith in the 21st Century

This month, we’ve been dealing with some hard issues that define our present faith. You may have read my recent review on Dr. Michael Brown’s new book Can You Be Gay and Christian? But LGBQT issues are not the only issues we have on our plate as the Body of Christ. Jesus is coming back for a Bride without spot and we will find ourselves everlastingly tainted if we do not deal with these “big three” issues in a godly manner: 1) abortion, 2) gay marriage, and 3) human/child/sex trafficking.

The Single Woman’s Never Been to Vegas [Review]

I’ve Never Been to Vegas But My Luggage Has: Mishaps and Miracles on the Road to Happily Ever After, published by Thomas Nelson, is a fabulous new book by The Single Woman a.k.a. Mandy Hale! You may recall my recent interview with her as we sat down to talk singleness, sass, and salvation on Valentine’s Day. She told me all about Never Been to Vegas so I was particularly excited about reading it, yet I wasn’t prepared for how wonderful the book truly was! I laughed, cried, sighed, feared, and laughed some more with Mandy as I read through the book in four days! Ladies (and gents), if you want a lovely, worthwhile read to add to your personal library that can lift your spirits in more way than one way, then Never Been to Vegas is a must-read! 

REVIEW: Lost & Found by Sarah Jakes

I had no idea what I was in for when I picked up Lost and Found: Finding Hope in the Detours of Life. The sophomore book project of Sarah Jakes, the younger daughter of Bishop T.D. and First Lady Serita Jakes, this tasteful tell-all is not an airing of dirty laundry so popular in a day of social media call-outs, social media blasts, and general overexposure, but rather a true tale of woe and recovery thanks to the ever-astounding grace of God.

BARRENNESS: The Gift of God

My awesome big bro, Sean Smith shared a recent sermon of his with me entitled "Your Spark is Coming Back!" that he preached at the SHE Women's Conference at The Rock Family Worship Center. In it, he reminded me of something I'm very familiar with: barrenness. And it also reminded me of a Note I posted on Facebook a while back. It resonated so well that I wanted to re-share it with you all here. So, enjoy and be encouraged!