Reign of terror: Narcissism in Esther
Two people in power. One, highly offended. The other, easily exploited. Both, given over to evil. As in Esther, that can erupt into a reign of terror.
When evil seems invincible: Two surprising sources of hope
When two malignant narcissists ruled, evil seemed invincible. Yet Esther's story shows us two surprising sources of hope and life.
Mary Magdalene stuck her neck out
Mary Magdalene came to Jesus and took his yoke on her. Sticking her neck out that way, she found rest in serving the One who honored her.
Witchcraft in the church
When people manipulate, intimidate, dominate in the church – that’s witchcraft. See how it looks and how fully it can fool us.
Weary one, can we talk about the spirit realm?
When it comes to dealing with anything spirit, the church has a long history of ignoring, twisting, adding to and taking away from the truth that gives us rest.
I will fear no evil: Resting in God’s very present help
Even in darkness, David the shepherd-king sang, “I will fear no evil.” He confessed: “Evil is real, but God’s ever-present help is greater.”
