How can a pastor, friend, family member or anyone else know if a person needs deliverance? In previous articles, we have talked about the fact that deliverance ministry is real and is for today. It is not a “magic bullet” for everything wrong in a person’s life. Put simply, deliverance involves driving/calling demonic spirits out of people just as Jesus did and as He commanded the church to do (Mark 16:17). [Read more…]
Unforgiveness and Judgment: Tag Team Jailers
Forgiveness and releasing judgment against those who have wronged us are important teachings as we counsel and prepare people for deliverance ministry.
Jesus makes it clear that unforgiveness gives the demonic kingdom a legal right to torment us. In Matthew 18:34, He states that unless we forgive with our whole heart, we will be turned over to the jailers/tormentors to be tortured, until we should pay back all that we owe. [Read more…]
What Is the Meaning of Christian Deliverance?
When you hear the word Christian deliverance of just deliverance, what do you think of? (Try googling it!) The word is used liberally in the Old Testament. Depending upon your translation, the word appears only one or two times in the new testament and in all instances it is generally interpreted in the context of physical release from captivity or bondage. [Read more…]
Battlefield Statistics From the War on our Children
If you are prone to being depressed after reading casualty statistics, then turn away now. The demonic kingdom seeks to kill, steal and destroy our youth and families by seducing them away from their parents and from God. The statistics are in, and they are alarming. We see the fruit of this on the front lines as we counsel with individuals and families who are under attack. [Read more…]
Spiritual Training For Your Child: Jesus or Harry Potter?
Are your children getting educated on the spirit realm by Jesus or Harry Potter? Where are they getting their most effective spiritual training?
I always find it interesting when parents bring their teenagers into our counseling office and those young people have an interest in learning about spiritual warfare and deliverance. Their parents have typically brought them in for help because of some deep issues in their lives and they are seeking professional help for them. [Read more…]