For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables. -2 Timothy 4:3-4 An appalling and horrible thing has happened in the land: the prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule on their own authority; and My people love it this way! But what will you do when the end comes? Continue Reading
Top Ten Reasons To Run From The Enneagram
Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. (Colossians 2:8) Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. (1 John 4:1) Examining The Enneagram For the past few years, the Enneagram has been steadily increasing in popularity, including within the Continue Reading
True Joy and Peace
Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls. [ 1 Peter 1:8-9 ] What is joy? While every single human being wants joy, few seem to have it. So what are the right and wrong understandings of joy, and how can we get true joy? Furthermore, how can we know this joy while avoiding the counterfeits our flesh and the world’s wisdom have to offer? While joy is a supremely desired Continue Reading
Reasoning With The Unreasonable
“Come now, and let us reason together,” says the Lord. [ Isaiah 1:18 ] Have you noticed how increasingly difficult it has become to have a reasonable and reasoned discussion with others, at least with certain individuals? Do you have people in your life with whom it is essentially impossible to have a respectful and objective conversation (especially about religion and politics)? Have you lost friends, either by having to cut them off, or by being cut off yourself? Are there some people who now Continue Reading