Satan is a fallen angel who is now considered the Deceiver and our enemy (Isaiah 14:12-15). While our own sinful nature can sabotage us just fine, Satan and his demons are on the prowl, trying to get us to doubt and turn away from God (1 Peter 5:8). Thankfully, Satan has already been defeated by Jesus on the cross (John 12:31) and his ultimate defe

The metaverse is a virtual reality (VR) world, a digital "space," where people can interact through avatars, exploring digital realms, participating in commerce, work, learn, and socialize. If you've seen the film Ready Player One (2018), then you're familiar with the possibilities of VR environments. There's a lot to do in the metaverse! But is th

Sometimes it's really hard to know which way God wants us to go, isn't it? Does God want me to date this person or stay single? Does God want me to try out for the basketball team or not? Does God want me to apply for this college or that one? So many questions! It can be exhausting! So how do we know what He wants? How do we know which is the "rig

Forgiving those who have harmed or wronged us is definitely not easy. Don't feel like you are the only one struggling with forgiveness. All of us have been wronged at some time or another, and if we're honest, we've wronged others too. Everybody will be faced with the question of "How can I ever forgive that person for ____________?" But the Bible

The Mayo Clinic describes mental illness, also called mental health disorders, this way: "a wide range of mental health conditions—disorders that affect your mood, thinking and behavior. Examples of mental illness include depression , anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and addictive behaviors. Many people have mental health concern

Pop culture has created a variety of “witches.” There’s Sabrina the Teenage Witch, (rebooted in 2018); the Wizard of Oz included a classic green-faced crone; and Hermione Granger and her peers are “witches” in the Harry Potter universe. Movies like Hocus Pocus, The Craft, and The Blair Witch Project present us with alternatively goofy, angsty, or c

"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18Have you ever had a beloved pet pass away? Or gone through a difficult break up? Or experienced a traumatic event? Was there a time when your emotions plunged you into a deep sorrow? It is completely human to feel sadness after these kinds of events (Psalm 90:10). W

Do you believe you're a “good” person? Do you think there's anyone who is truly "good"? How does God define "goodness"? Many believe people are inherently “good,” but the truth is that people are inherently inclined toward disobedience. Just take a look at any baby or toddler. Did someone have to te

The question as to whether or not Christians should watch, let alone own, a television doesn't have a direct Biblical answer. Obviously there were no TVs back when the Bible was written. While many Christian households don't have a problem owning and using a television, there are just as many who pr

God's will for everyone, male or female, is to be saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, first and foremost. Then our goal should be to seek Christlikeness all throughout our lives. However, th