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It’s a Demon!
One question I am asked fairly often is whether some of the magicians on TV use demonic power to accomplish their feats–particularly levitation. People also ask me whether demons enable psychics to know the future. So in this second post in my series on the occult and paranormal, I thought I’d briefly address the topic of demons. [...]
Christians and the Occult and Paranormal
Ever since we had a discussion about psychics on my page on Facebook, I’ve wanted to write a series of blog entries on this topic. It’s been a while, but I finally have some time to get started, so here goes: Our culture is extremely interested in the “paranormal.” As an example, consider all the [...]
Why I Won’t go to the Doctor
Every time I go to a doctor, he starts telling me things I need to change. I’m too fat, my blood pressure’s too high, and so on. Who is he to say what’s wrong with me!? Besides, isn’t it hypocritical of him to be pointing out my problems when I’m sure he’s not in perfect [...]
Taking Care of Our Own
Over the past few months, there has been a post making its way around Facebook decrying how much money we invest in other countries when we have so much need here at home. These posts always seem to get supportive replies of agreement. This breaks my heart and, frankly, makes me angry. I haven’t replied [...]
The Little Things Matter
There are several places throughout the New Testament that use the metaphor, “A little yeast works through the whole batch of dough.” It refers to something small growing to make a huge impact. Sometimes, like in Matthew 13, it refers to something growing to make a positive impact. Most of the time, however, it is [...]
It’s a Demon!
One question I am asked fairly often is whether some of the magicians on TV use demonic power to accomplish their feats–particularly levitation. People also ask me whether demons enable psychics to know the future. So in this second post in my series on the occult and paranormal, I thought I’d briefly address the topic of demons. [...]
Christians and the Occult and Paranormal
Ever since we had a discussion about psychics on my page on Facebook, I’ve wanted to write a series of blog entries on this topic. It’s been a while, but I finally have some time to get started, so here goes: Our culture is extremely interested in the “paranormal.” As an example, consider all the [...]
Why I Won’t go to the Doctor
Every time I go to a doctor, he starts telling me things I need to change. I’m too fat, my blood pressure’s too high, and so on. Who is he to say what’s wrong with me!? Besides, isn’t it hypocritical of him to be pointing out my problems when I’m sure he’s not in perfect [...]
Taking Care of Our Own
Over the past few months, there has been a post making its way around Facebook decrying how much money we invest in other countries when we have so much need here at home. These posts always seem to get supportive replies of agreement. This breaks my heart and, frankly, makes me angry. I haven’t replied [...]
The Little Things Matter
There are several places throughout the New Testament that use the metaphor, “A little yeast works through the whole batch of dough.” It refers to something small growing to make a huge impact. Sometimes, like in Matthew 13, it refers to something growing to make a positive impact. Most of the time, however, it is [...]
