The Prophetic Pitfall: Testing the Spirits in an Age of Celebrity

Discernment Over Prophetic Hype

I remember sitting in a room with a woman who was a psychic. She charged a lot of money for her sessions, and famous people would quietly come to her for readings. There wasn't a smell of incense, but there was a power—a spirit—that was just coursing through my soul. I was writhing. I couldn't... I don't know how to explain it, but there was this energy coming through my solar plexus. It was like she was sucking information out of my soul. She started rattling off names of my relatives and friends—names she couldn't possibly have known—and details about my past and about my friends that made the hair on my arms stand up. At the time, I thought it was a "gift." I thought I was touching the divine.

She told me things about my past that were so specific I felt naked before her. I remember the rush of adrenaline, that sense of being "known" by the universe. I was hooked. I wanted more of that feeling, more of that secret knowledge. But there was a coldness behind her eyes that I didn't notice until much later. There was no love there, only information. There was no life, only a ledger of facts.

But after I met Jesus, I realized I wasn't touching heaven; I was shaking hands with a familiar spirit. When the Holy Spirit entered my life, the atmosphere changed. It wasn't about "information" anymore; it was about transformation. The "knowing" wasn't a party trick; it was a piercing light that led to repentance and a deep, abiding peace that the New Age could never mimic.

That experience taught me a hard lesson that many in the church are still struggling to learn today: information is not the same as anointing. Just because someone knows your mother's maiden name or your street address doesn't mean they are hearing from the Holy Spirit.

Lately, the body of Christ has been rocked by the controversy surrounding Bethel and the allegations involving Shawn Bolz. I’ve had many of you reaching out to me at ConradRocks.net, wondering why I’ve been quiet. The truth is, I don’t like to dance in the graveyard of gossip. I’ve seen too many ministries destroyed by "he said, she said" drama that lacks substance. I waited for actionable facts. I waited for leadership to speak.

Now that Kris Vallotton has publicly addressed the four-hour confrontation and the ongoing investigation at Bethel, it’s time we have a serious talk about the state of the "prophetic" movement. We are seeing a mixture of the holy and the profane that would make the prophets of old weep. If we don't learn to discern the source, we will continue to be led astray by every wind of doctrine and every "prophetic" personality that hits the stage.

Introduction: The Seduction of the Stage and the Pain of Deception

The pain point in the church today is a desperate hunger for the supernatural that has bypassed a hunger for the Savior. We are living in a culture of "immediate gratification," and unfortunately, that has bled into our spirituality. We want a "word" but we don't want the Word. We want the shortcut to God's plan without the sacrifice of the secret place.

People are enamored with the prophetic stage, thinking it's a shortcut to influence or a way to get "lucky" with a prediction about their bank account. It's quite common to see people asking for a "word" as if seeking spiritual fortune-telling. They aren't looking for God; they are looking for a sign. They are looking for someone to tell them they are special without having to do the hard work of carrying their cross.

The agitation comes when the prophecy fails. When the "prophetic word" about that house, that spouse, or that check in the mail doesn't manifest, people don't just lose money—they lose faith. They feel betrayed by God because they couldn't tell the difference between a man's imagination and the Spirit's inspiration. They are left wandering in a desert of disillusionment because they were fed a diet of fluff instead of the meat of the Word.

The solution isn't to throw out prophecy—Paul told us to desire it—but to return to the biblical standard of what a prophet actually looks like. A real prophet isn't a psychic in a designer suit; a real prophet is a signpost pointing directly to the cross of Jesus Christ. We need to stop looking for a "word of the year" and start looking for the Word that was in the beginning with God. If the prophecy isn't the testimony of Jesus, you need to start asking questions.

The Pit, the Persecution, and the True Price of Prophecy

We have created a "prophetic" culture that looks more like a talent show than a tabernacle. Everyone wants the mantle, but nobody wants the furnace. You see someone catapulted onto a stage with lights and music, and you think, "I want that." But look at the biblical pattern.

In the scriptures, the prophetic office wasn't a career path; it was a death sentence. Do you want to go through the pit like Joseph? He had a dream from God, and it led him directly into a hole in the ground, sold out by his own brothers. The "word" didn't make his life easier; it made it harder. It tested him until the time that his word came.

Until the time that his word came: the word of the Lord tried him. (Psalm 105:19 KJV)

Are you ready to wear camel’s hair and eat locusts like Elijah? Are you prepared to be made a eunuch in a foreign land like Daniel, serving a pagan king while maintaining your holiness? True prophets in the Bible weren't celebrities; they were outcasts, martyrs, and men of sorrows who were intimately acquainted with grief. They didn't prophesy birthdays and addresses to get an offering; they prophesied repentance to a nation that wanted to kill them.

Familiar Spirits vs. The Holy Spirit: The Source Matters

The biggest deception happening right now involves "words of knowledge." Because I came out of the New Age, I have a different perspective on this than most. In the occult world, I saw mediums do the same things we see on some "prophetic" platforms today. They give addresses, birthdays, and personal details. They tell you things about your dead grandmother that make you weep.

But that isn't the Holy Spirit. The Bible warns us about "familiar spirits." The root word there is family. These spirits are assigned to families. They have been watching your bloodline for generations. They know your secrets, your sins, and your specific details.

If a "prophet" is giving you information that a demon could easily know, but there is no call to repentance, no exhortation to holiness, and no exaltation of Jesus, you are likely witnessing a psychic act dressed in "Christianese." A demon can tell you your social security number; only the Holy Spirit can tell you the condition of your soul and lead you to the feet of Jesus.

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. (1 John 4:1 KJV)

We have to ask ourselves: Why are we so impressed by data? If I walk into a room and tell you your phone number, does that make me holy? No. It makes me a person with access to information. But if I walk into a room and the presence of God falls so heavily that people begin to confess their sins and turn to Christ, that is the prophetic at work. This is exactly what Paul described when he wrote that if an unbeliever or unlearned person comes into the assembly and all prophesy, "the secrets of his heart [are] made manifest; and so falling down on his face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth" (1 Corinthians 14:24-25 KJV). The true prophetic doesn't just reveal information—it reveals the heart and brings people face-to-face with the living God.

The Spirit of Balaam and the Greed for Gold

Another red flag in this movement is the constant tie-in to money. Every time some of these "prophets" get on certain well-known platforms, they are selling something. It's always a $40 "prophetic activation kit" or a promise of a financial "breakthrough" if you sow a seed into their ministry right now.

I remember reading about Elisha and the Syrian general Naaman. Naaman was healed of leprosy, and he tried to give Elisha a massive gift of silver and gold. Elisha refused it. He knew it wasn't the time to receive money. But his servant, Gehazi, saw the gold and got greedy. He ran after Naaman, lied to him, and took the money.

What happened? The leprosy of Naaman cleaved to Gehazi and his children forever (2 Kings 5 KJV). God does not take it lightly when we merchandise the anointing. When we turn the house of God into a den of thieves, we are following the "way of Balaam," who loved the wages of unrighteousness.

Balaam was a man who could hear God, but his heart was for hire. He wanted the prestige and the payment. You’ll notice in the scriptures that God eventually had an angel standing in the way with a sword to stop him. If the "prophetic word" you receive is always followed by a sales pitch, you aren't in a holy service; you're in a marketplace. Jesus flipped the tables in the temple for a reason.

The Problem with Hearsay and the Need for Actionable Facts

Regarding the Shawn Bolz controversy, one thing that bothered me throughout this process was the amount of gossip. I've said it before: don't receive an accusation against an elder except on the testimony of two or three witnesses (1 Timothy 5:19 KJV). But let me be clear—this means credible, truthful witnesses, not false witnesses, hearsay, or gossip. There's a massive difference between someone with firsthand knowledge who can testify under scrutiny and someone who "heard from someone who heard from someone." The biblical standard isn't just about the number of witnesses; it's about the integrity of those witnesses and the veracity of their testimony.

When I first heard about it, everything I heard was emotional hearsay. People were mad, people were "feeling" things, but there were no concrete facts. If there is actual criminal behavior or systemic deception, that is a matter for the court system and church leadership, not the comment section of a YouTube video.

Gossip is a distraction from your calling. It keeps you focused on the speck in your brother's eye while you have a log in your own. However, now that Kris Vallotton has publicly acknowledged there was a four-hour confrontation and an ongoing investigation, we have leadership stepping forward to address the situation. While Kris has wisely kept specific details private—likely to protect victims and avoid further harm—and while Shawn has denied the allegations, the fact that leadership is taking this seriously and investigating is significant. This isn't about having all the details made public; it's about recognizing that leadership is engaged in a process of accountability. That is the time to speak—not to tear down, but to call for truth, transparency, and proper handling of serious matters.

The Danger of Gifts Without Character: My Journey

I haven't always had perfect discernment. I’ve missed it. I’ve been in meetings where I felt the "hype" and got swept up in the emotion, only to realize later that the spirit in the room wasn't the Holy Spirit.

In my book OPEN YOUR EYES, I share about my words of knowledge gifting. For about seven to ten years, my gifts were ramped up and it felt like the heavens were wide open. I was getting words of knowledge for people everywhere I went. I could walk up to a stranger and know what they were struggling with. It was an incredible season, but it was also a dangerous one.

I began to realize that people were starting to look to me instead of looking to God. I had to pull back. I had to realize that if my gift wasn't leading people to a deeper relationship with Jesus, it was just "clanging brass." After I left Florida in 2005, that specific "flow" of words of knowledge waned quite a bit. At first, I was upset. I thought I had lost something. But Jesus corrected me. He showed me that He wanted me to focus on the Giver, not the gift.

I've had open visions, and I've seen things in the spirit that would make your skin crawl and things that would make you weep for joy. But through all of it, the lesson remains: The spirit of prophecy is the testimony of Jesus Christ.

I've also dealt with the darker side. I've been demonically attacked. I've faced spiritual warfare that has tested my faith and discernment. I talk about this in Overcoming Night Terror: Making the Demons Leave. One of the ways you tell the difference between the Holy Spirit and a familiar spirit is the "aftertaste." The Holy Spirit leaves a spirit of peace and a desire for holiness. A familiar spirit leaves a spirit of pride, confusion, or a craving for more "information."

I've watched a famous televangelist—one that pretty much everyone knows—prophesy "words from the Lord" for decades that never came to pass. He'd say, "The Lord told me this will happen this year," and when it didn't, he'd just move on to the next one. Yet people still called him a prophet, and what's worse, they kept coming back year after year asking for more prophecies, even though they flat-out knew he had missed them repeatedly. We have become too tolerant of failure in the prophetic. If a man says "Thus saith the Lord" and it doesn't happen, we need to stop listening to that man until there is deep repentance.

Biblical References: The Jezebel Warning and the New Testament Standard

The Lord doesn't take mixture lightly. We see this most clearly in the letter to the church at Thyatira. Jesus was speaking to a real church with real leaders, and His words were chilling:

Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols. (Revelation 2:20 KJV)

Look at the characteristics of this spirit:

1. Self-Appointed: She calleth herself a prophetess. She didn't have the fruit; she just had the title.
2. Tolerated: The leadership suffered her. They let her stay because she likely brought "excitement" or "crowds" to the church.
3. Seductive: She led people into immorality and compromise.

We see this today. We see "prophets" who are living in fornication, who are greedy, or who are using their platforms to manipulate people, yet they are still given a stage because they "draw a crowd." This is the Jezebel spirit at work in the modern church. It wrecks lives, destroys marriages, and brings a reproach upon the name of Jesus.

And let's talk about what a "New Testament prophet" actually does. Many people today say, "Oh, New Testament prophets only edify, exhort, and comfort. They don't correct or predict." They point to 1 Corinthians 14:3 to limit the prophetic to "encouragement only."

But let's look at what that verse actually says:

But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. (1 Corinthians 14:3 KJV)

The Greek words here tell a different story:

• Edification (οἰκοδομή): "Building up"—strengthening believers in truth, not just making them feel good.
• Exhortation (παράκλησις): This includes urging, admonishing, and convicting—not just encouragement. It's the same root word used for the Holy Spirit as "Paraclete."
• Comfort (παραμυθία): Consolation through truth, not false reassurance.

Paul is describing the general function of prophecy in corporate worship, but read the rest of the chapter! In verses 24-25, prophecy convicts unbelievers of their sins and reveals "the secrets of their hearts." That's not a "feel-good" moment—that's conviction and correction.

Modern teachers have isolated verse 3 and created a "prophecy-lite" doctrine that avoids correction or prediction. But the full biblical picture—including New Testament prophets like Agabus—shows that true prophecy can include warning, correction, and prediction alongside encouragement. The Greek doesn't support a sanitized version of prophecy. It supports prophecy that builds up the body—sometimes by encouraging, sometimes by correcting, and sometimes by warning of what's to come.

But that’s not what the Bible shows us. Look at Agabus. He was a New Testament prophet. In Acts 11, he prophesied a great famine that would come upon the world—and it happened. In Acts 21, he found the Apostle Paul, took Paul’s girdle, bound his own hands and feet, and said:

Thus saith the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that oweth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles. (Acts 21:11 KJV)

That wasn't exactly a "positive, encouraging word." It was a warning of coming suffering. Agabus wasn't trying to make Paul feel good; he was telling Paul the truth. True prophecy often prepares us for the cross, not the couch. If the only prophets you listen to are the ones who tell you you’re going to be rich and famous, you are listening to a false gospel.

Key Takeaways for the Discerning Believer

• Prophecy must point to Jesus: The ultimate goal of any prophetic word is to reveal the heart and nature of Christ. (Revelation 19:10 KJV)
• Accuracy is non-negotiable: A prophet who is consistently wrong is not a prophet; they are a deceiver or someone speaking from their own soul.
• Character is the foundation: Miracles and "knowing things" are never an excuse for immorality, pride, or greed. God values your heart more than your "hits."
• Avoid the "Familiar" trap: Just because someone knows your past doesn't mean they are from God. Test the source. Does it lead to repentance?
• Facts over Gossip: Don't jump on every scandal bandwagon. Wait for witnesses and actionable evidence before you cast stones.

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Conclusion and Call to Action: Returning to the Source

The Shawn Bolz situation, the Bethel investigation, the Mike Bickle tragedy—these are all wake-up calls. They are "shakings" in the body of Christ. God is shaking everything that can be shaken so that only what is of Him will remain.

It’s a call to stop being "enamored" with celebrities and start being enamored with the Word of God. We’ve turned men into idols, and God is toppling the idols. We need accountability. We need leaders who aren't afraid to have those four-hour meetings, to bring things into the light, and to say, "We were wrong."

Don't let these controversies become a distraction from your individual calling. Don't spend your days scrolling through YouTube comment sections looking for the latest gossip or drama about a ministry. That's just gossip in a modern form. Instead, get into your prayer closet. Open your Bible. Learn to recognize the Voice for yourself.

If you are struggling to discern the voices you're hearing, I invite you to go back to the basics. I’ve written about this in my books and spoken about it in many podcasts. We have to know where the information is coming from.

What is your experience? Have you ever been "prophesied" to by someone who turned out to be off-track? How did you handle it? Let’s talk about it in the comments below.

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Action Items for Spiritual Discernment

• Audit your "Prophetic Diet": Look at the ministries and influencers you follow. Do they emphasize money and "fortune-telling," or do they emphasize the Lordship of Jesus and the need for holiness? If they don't produce the fruit of the Spirit, hit the "unfollow" button.
• Study the "Old Paths": Read the books of 1 & 2 Kings, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel. See what biblical prophets actually did. They didn't live in palaces; they often lived in caves. They didn't seek the favor of kings; they sought the favor of God.
• Pray for the Gift of Discernment: Explicitly ask the Holy Spirit to give you the gift of "discerning of spirits" (1 Corinthians 12:10 KJV). This isn't just "having a bad feeling"; it is a supernatural ability to see the source of a spirit.
• Verify before you Amplify: If you hear a rumor or a scandal, don't share it until you have seen evidence or a public statement from the leadership involved. Be a person of truth, not a person of gossip.
• Practice Contentment in Silence: Stop seeking a "word" from a person for one month. Instead, seek the Voice of God through the Scriptures alone. If you can't hear God without a middleman, you are in a dangerous place.
• Read the Canon: Pick up a copy of OPEN YOUR EYES or Overcoming Night Terror to learn more about the reality of the spiritual realm and how to protect yourself from deception.

Stay tuned, stay grounded, and keep your eyes on Jesus. He is the only One who will never let you down.

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Overcoming the Darkness With True Spiritual Warfare and Biblical Victory

 Spiritual Warfare, Biblical Victory

There is a war going on while most people sleep.

For many, “spiritual warfare” is Hollywood horror, superstition, or a metaphor preachers use for hard times. But for some of us, it has been as real as waking up paralyzed in the night, feeling hands around your throat, hearing voices in the room when no one is there, or watching objects move with no natural explanation. That’s not fantasy. That’s not “just a dream.” That’s a war.

The Bible is not silent about this realm. It calls it what it is: “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world…” (Ephesians 6:12, KJV). Scripture pulls back the curtain and tells us: there is an invisible kingdom of darkness, and an unshakable Kingdom of light—and you and I are in the middle of the conflict.

What I’m sharing in this post is not theory. It’s forged in personal experience, tested by Scripture, and confirmed by history. It’s a call to open your eyes, to stop treating the supernatural as the enemy’s playground, and to step into the kind of biblical, Jesus-centered authority that turns terror into testimony.

This is your invitation to dig deeper into truth, go higher in your walk with God, and overcome the darkness with real, biblical spiritual warfare.

The Reality of the Unseen

From my earliest days, the supernatural was not something I read about in a book—it was my normal.

I grew up seeing in the spirit, having out-of-body experiences, sensing presences in the room that others could not see, and feeling spiritual warfare manifest in very physical ways: sudden suffocation, terrifying paralysis, voices in the night, sinister shadows, and what most people would call “poltergeist activity.” Doors would open and shut, objects would move, atmospheres in rooms would shift from peaceful to oppressive in a moment.

At first, these things isolated me. When you start talking about demons, ghosts, leaving your body, or hearing voices, you quickly learn that even in the church, people can get uncomfortable. Some will label you as crazy. Others will quietly admit, “I’ve had things like that happen too… but I’ve never told anyone.”

That’s one reason I wrote “Open Your Eyes - My Supernatural Journey” and “Overcoming Night Terror—Making the Demons Leave.” I discovered that my story wasn’t rare; it was simply hidden. Many believers carry secret battles in the night, fights they can’t explain, manifestations they’re afraid to talk about. And yet, these very things are all over the Bible when you know where to look.

Everything changed when my focus shifted from studying the paranormal to pursuing the Person behind the supernatural—Jesus Christ. When I stopped chasing answers about the darkness and instead started running hard after the Light, the battle lines became clear, and the path to victory came into focus.

The point is not to become an expert in demons. The point is to become so anchored in Jesus and His word that the darkness loses its grip.

Night Terrors, Demonic Oppression, and the Roots of Bondage

If you’ve ever experienced night terrors, you know how real they feel:

• You wake up, but you can’t move.
• Something heavy sits on your chest.
• You try to say “Jesus,” but the words just won’t come out.
• The atmosphere in the room turns thick and evil.
• Sometimes you feel hands on your throat or hear mocking voices.

The world may call this “sleep paralysis,” but Scripture gives us a deeper language. These kinds of encounters line up with demonic oppression and spiritual attack. You can see echoes of it in the Bible—evil spirits tormenting Saul, the man in the tombs in Mark 5, the attacks on Job, and more.

Episodes like the famous Robbie Mannheim exorcism—the real case behind The Exorcist—draw headlines because of the dramatic manifestations: voices, levitation, physical attacks, violent resistance. But underneath the sensational surface, the roots of bondage are remarkably consistent with what the Bible has been saying for thousands of years.

Let’s lay out some of those roots plainly.

Open Doors

Demonic affliction rarely comes “out of nowhere.” The enemy looks for permission, for legal grounds, for open doors. These can include:

• Occult practices:

Things like Ouija boards, tarot cards, fortune-telling, “harmless” magic, witchcraft, New Age channeling, and psychic consultations. What the world markets as entertainment or “spiritual exploration” is, biblically, opening a door to the wrong kingdom.

• Cursed objects:

Items connected to idolatry, occult rituals, false religions, or explicitly dark themes can become spiritual access points into a home or life. In Scripture, God was very direct:

“Neither shalt thou bring an abomination into thine house, lest thou be a cursed thing like it…”

(Deuteronomy 7:26, KJV).

• Generational iniquity:

Scripture talks about the iniquity of the fathers affecting the children (Exodus 20:5). When parents, grandparents, or those in family authority walk in occult practices, idolatry, or deep rebellion, the enemy often claims a generational foothold—until it is exposed, renounced, and broken in Christ.

• Unconfessed sin and unforgiveness:

When we cling to sin and refuse repentance, we effectively give the enemy ground to harass us. Jesus’ parable of the unforgiving servant ends with the man being “delivered… to the tormentors”

(Matthew 18:34–35, KJV). Unforgiveness and rebellion are not “small things” in the spirit.

Authority Structure

The Bible shows that authority matters. The actions of those in positions of authority—parents, spiritual leaders, heads of households—can open or close doors in the spiritual realm.

• A father who invites occult practices into the home.
• A parent who knowingly keeps cursed objects.
• A family line steeped in idolatry or witchcraft.

All of these can create environments where demonic oppression becomes “normal” generation after generation, until someone stands up in the authority of Jesus and says, “It stops here.”

Temporary Relief vs. True Deliverance

There is a critical difference between using the name of Jesus as a formula and standing in the name of Jesus as a surrendered disciple.

In Acts 19, the sons of Sceva tried to cast out a demon by copying Paul’s words: “We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth.” The demon’s reply is chilling: “Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?” (Acts 19:13–16, KJV). They had the right “phrase,” but no relationship, no real authority.

Today, the same thing happens. People may say “In Jesus’ name” like a magic spell, but if they are not submitted to Jesus as Lord, if there is no repentance, no real relationship, they may get temporary relief at best. True deliverance comes when the roots are addressed: sin is confessed, doors are closed, cursed things are destroyed, and the person comes under the Lordship of Christ.

Night terrors and demonic oppression are not random. They are symptoms of a deeper conflict that Scripture not only describes but also answers.

The Biblical Blueprint for Breakthrough

The Bible does not just describe the problem; it gives a blueprint for victory. These principles echo across both the pages of Scripture and the testimonies of countless believers set free from night terrors, demonic oppression, and long-standing bondage.

Let’s walk through the pattern.

1. Submit to God (James 4:7)

The verse most people quote about spiritual warfare actually starts with a condition:

“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

We like the “resist the devil” part. But the power of resistance flows from the first command: submit yourselves therefore to God.

Submission means:

• Turning away from known sin.
• Making Jesus not just Savior, but Lord.
• Renouncing occult involvement, secret practices, and agreements with darkness.
• Saying, in your heart and your life, “Jesus, You get to be in charge now.”

True authority over demons is not earned by shouting louder; it flows from being under the authority of Christ.

A simple starting prayer could sound like this:

“Lord Jesus, I submit myself to You. I repent of my sins and of any way I have agreed with darkness. I renounce the works of the devil and every occult or unclean thing I have opened myself to. I ask You to be Lord over my life, my mind, my home, my sleep, and my future. I belong to You.”

2. Resist the Devil—In Christ’s Authority (Mark 16:17)

Jesus did not leave deliverance to a narrow group of religious specialists. He said:

“And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils…”

Casting out demons is part of the normal Christian life. It is not a show. It is not a ritual for an elite priesthood. It is a fruit of real faith in the real Jesus.

Resisting the devil looks like:

• Speaking directly to the spirit realm in the name of Jesus.
• Commanding demonic oppression to leave.
• Refusing to agree with lies, fear, or accusations.
• Declaring the truth of God’s word out loud.

There have been nights when the oppression was thick, when fear tried to choke out my faith. In those moments, the turning point came when I stopped being a victim and started standing in Christ’s authority:

“In the name of Jesus Christ, I command every unclean spirit harassing my sleep, my mind, and this room to leave right now. I belong to Jesus. My body and this house are under His blood. You have no more right here. Go, in Jesus’ name.”

The authority is not in the volume of your voice; it’s in the name and person of Jesus and your surrendered relationship to Him.

3. Seek Out and Destroy the Accursed Thing (Joshua 6–7; Acts 19:18–20)

In Joshua 7, Israel was defeated because of one man’s hidden disobedience. Achan took what God had called “accursed” and hid it in his tent. The result? Defeat, confusion, and loss—until the accursed thing was found and removed.

In the New Testament, when the gospel hit Ephesus, something powerful happened:

“Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men…”

They didn’t just “pray about it.” They burned the occult materials. They severed the ties. And “so mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.” (Acts 19:20, KJV)

Today, “accursed things” might look like:

• Ouija boards, tarot decks, spell books.
• Idols and artifacts linked to false gods.
• Media, music, or games explicitly built around occult themes.
• Objects used in actual rituals or consecrated to darkness.

The biblical pattern is not to store them in a box in the attic “just in case.” It is to destroy them and repent.

A practical step: Ask the Holy Spirit to show you anything in your life or home that grieves Him or gives the enemy ground. When He points something out, obey quickly. Remove it. Destroy it. And say: “Lord, I repent for allowing this in my life. I break agreement with anything connected to it, in Jesus’ name.”

4. Persistent Prayer and Fasting (Matthew 17:21; Mark 9:29)

Some battles go deeper than a quick prayer. Jesus told His disciples that there are certain kinds of demons that “goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.”* (Matthew 17:21, KJV).

Fasting is not a way to twist God’s arm. It’s a way of humbling yourself, sharpening your spiritual focus, and weakening the grip of the flesh so that faith can rise.

If you are in a prolonged battle with night terrors, oppression, or recurring attacks, consider:

• Fasting one meal a day for a set period and using that time for prayer.
• Doing a 1–3 day liquid or Daniel-type fast (according to your health and conviction).
• Setting aside time each day to read and pray through Scriptures like Psalm 91, Ephesians 6, and the gospels’ accounts of Jesus’ authority over demons.

Persistent prayer and fasting do not make God “more willing” to help; they make you more aligned with the help He is already offering.

5. Stay Vigilant—Maintaining Victory (Matthew 12:43–45)

Deliverance is not just about what leaves; it is about Who moves in.

Jesus warned that when an unclean spirit leaves a person, it may try to return. If it finds the “house” empty, “swept, and garnished,” it can bring seven more spirits with it (Matthew 12:43–45, KJV). The answer is not fear—it is filling.

Maintain victory by:

• Filling your mind with Scripture daily.
• Inviting the Holy Spirit to fill you and lead you.
• Staying in Christian fellowship and accountability.
• Guarding your eyes, ears, and heart from fresh open doors.
• Continually practicing forgiveness, repentance, and obedience.

The same Jesus who sets you free will also keep you free as you walk with Him.

6. Live in Forgiveness and Repentance (Matthew 18:34–35)

Unforgiveness is not just an emotional burden; it can become a legal ground for torment.

In Jesus’ parable of the unforgiving servant, the man who refused to forgive his fellow servant was handed over to the tormentors “till he should pay all that was due unto him.” Jesus ends by saying, “So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.” (Matthew 18:34–35, KJV)

If you are battling torment, part of your warfare may be as simple—and as hard—as forgiveness.

A practical way to start:

1. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you anyone you are holding in unforgiveness.
2. For each name, say out loud:

"Lord, I forgive [name] for [what they did]. I release them to You. I let go of my desire for revenge. I ask You to heal my heart. Any torment connected to this unforgiveness, leave now, in Jesus' name."

If the pain resurfaces, bring it back to the cross again. Forgiveness is sometimes a process, but every time you choose it, you close a door to the enemy.

Personal Reflections

There was a clear turning point for me: when I finally understood and believed the authority Jesus gives His followers, the battle shifted—fast. What had felt like surviving attack to attack became standing and seeing the enemy back down. Fear lost its grip the moment I stopped pleading as a victim and began commanding as a disciple under Jesus’ Lordship.

I remember the first night this clicked. Instead of straining to get the name "Jesus" out through terror, I spoke with settled conviction: “In the name of Jesus Christ, leave now.” The atmosphere changed. Peace replaced panic. That wasn’t wishful thinking; it was authority rightly applied under submission to Him (James 4:7). From then on, I wasn’t wondering if freedom would come—I was walking in it and enforcing it.

This didn't mean I never faced attempts at harassment again. The Bible tells us that after Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, "the devil departed from him for a season" (Luke 4:13, KJV)—the enemy looks for opportune times to return. But here's the difference: those attempts are no more troubling now than a barking chihuahua. I know I have authority in Christ, so I simply tell it to leave—and it absolutely has to go. The outcome is settled. No more spirals of dread, no more questioning whether God would show up. Jesus had already given the authority; I simply began to use it (Luke 10:19; Mark 16:17).

That realization forged a new rhythm: submit to God, stand in Christ’s authority, speak the Word, keep the doors closed, and move on in peace. Demons and night terrors are real, but they are not to be feared by the child of God. “Greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.” (1 John 4:4, KJV)

Biblical References

Here are some of the key Scriptures that form the backbone of everything we’ve been talking about:

• Spiritual Warfare Reality
  • Ephesians 6:12 – We wrestle not against flesh and blood.
  • 2 Corinthians 10:4–5 – Our weapons are mighty through God.
• Open Doors and Cursed Things
  • Deuteronomy 7:26 – Do not bring an abomination into your house lest you be a cursed thing like it.
  • Exodus 20:5 – The iniquity of the fathers upon the children.
  • Acts 19:18–20 – Believers burning occult books and “curious arts.”
• Authority and Deliverance
  • Mark 16:17 – “In my name shall they cast out devils…”
  • Luke 10:19 – Authority to tread on serpents and scorpions.
  • Acts 19:13–16 – The sons of Sceva and counterfeit authority.
• Submission, Resistance, and Vigilance
  • James 4:7 – Submit to God, resist the devil, and he will flee.
  • Matthew 12:43–45 – The unclean spirit returning to an empty house.
  • Matthew 17:21 / Mark 9:29 – This kind goes not out but by prayer and fasting.
• Forgiveness, Torment, and Freedom
  • Matthew 18:34–35 – The unforgiving servant and the tormentors.
  • 1 John 4:4 – Greater is He that is in you.

Each of these passages is not just theology; they are weapons in your hands when you believe them, speak them, and act on them.

Key Takeaways

• The supernatural is real, and it is biblical. Night terrors, demonic oppression, and spiritual warfare are not science-fiction—they line up with Scripture.
• Open doors matter. Occult involvement, cursed objects, generational iniquity, sin, and unforgiveness create legal grounds for torment. Close them through repentance and obedience.
• Authority comes from relationship, not ritual. Saying “in Jesus’ name” without submitting to Jesus as Lord is empty. True power flows from a surrendered, obedient life.
• Deliverance is both event and lifestyle. Casting out demons is real, but so is filling your life with the Holy Spirit, Scripture, prayer, and ongoing repentance and forgiveness.
• You do not have to live in fear. If you belong to Jesus, the One inside you is greater than any demonic force against you. You are called to live in victory, not terror.

Conclusion and Call to Action

You were not created to hide from the supernatural. You were created to walk in it—rightly, biblically, and victoriously—in Christ.

The enemy has worked hard to either normalize darkness (through media, games, and “harmless fun”) or to mock and silence those who encounter spiritual warfare, especially at night. But the word of God doesn’t mock this realm; it exposes it and then equips you to overcome.

If you are battling in the night, if your home feels spiritually heavy, if you have a history of occult involvement or generational patterns of oppression, you don’t have to stay there. Jesus has already paid the price for your freedom at the cross. His blood, His name, and His Spirit are more than enough.

This is your moment to dig deeper into truth, go higher into intimacy with Jesus, and step into the kind of spiritual warfare that is not rooted in fear, but in love, faith, and obedience.

Action Items

Here are some practical steps you can start today:

Surrender and Repent

• Pray: “Jesus, I submit myself to You as Lord. I repent of any sin, rebellion, or occult involvement. Forgive me, cleanse me, and take full Lordship over my life.”

Renounce and Remove Open Doors

• Ask the Holy Spirit to show you any occult objects, cursed items, or media in your life or home.
• Destroy them (don’t sell or give them away).
• Renounce any involvement connected to them in Jesus’ name.

Break Agreement and Command the Enemy to Leave

• Out loud, in your home and bedroom, say:

“In the name of Jesus Christ, I break every agreement I have made with darkness. I command every unclean spirit tormenting me or my family to leave now and never return. This house belongs to Jesus.”

Begin a Season of Focused Prayer and (If Possible) Fasting

• Set specific times each day to pray over your sleep, your home, and your family.
• Consider fasting a meal or a day each week and using that time for worship and Scripture.

Fill Your Nights With the Word and Worship

• Play audio Scripture or worship quietly in your room as you sleep.
• Read passages like Psalm 91 and Ephesians 6 before bed, declaring God’s promises over yourself.

Walk in Ongoing Forgiveness and Humility

• Make a list of anyone you need to forgive.
• Release them to God in prayer and ask Him to heal your heart.

Stay Connected and Share Your Story

• Don’t fight alone. Connect with solid, Bible-believing believers who understand spiritual warfare.
• As God delivers you and gives you victories, share your testimony—it will help set others free.

Your story is not meant to end in terror; it is meant to end in triumph.

Open your eyes. Burn the cursed thing. Close the door. Call on the name of Jesus. Be filled with the Holy Spirit. And then, having done all—stand.

Your victory is not based on your feelings. It is anchored in a Person: Jesus is Lord.

How Personal Prophecy Works: The Spiritual, Prophetic, and Supernatural Sequence

 How Personal Prophecy works! 

Are you hungry for real spiritual experiences—not just hollow religion, but the supernatural life that Jesus promised? Maybe you’ve encountered personal prophecy and wondered: What’s actually happening behind the scenes? Why do some prophetic words strike the bull’s eye, revealing what God’s already stirring? And why does confirmation seem so important in Scripture and in real life?

The pain point is real: too many believers have encountered fake prophecy, flattery, or error, and walked away discouraged, wounded, or doubting God’s supernatural power. Or maybe you’ve missed a genuine word from the Lord because you didn’t discern the process at work. Today, I want to walk you through the biblical dynamics of personal prophecy—step by step—so you can recognize God’s voice, obey, and experience real transformation.

Stick around, because we’re diving deep into prophetic foundations found in 1 Samuel, Ephesians, and what is lived out on the streets. By the end of this post, you’ll see how personal prophecy isn’t about hype or psychic tricks—it’s about God’s relentless pursuit, correction, and confirmation, setting you up for your upward call.

What Is Personal Prophecy? Not Just Feel-Good Encouragement

Let's be clear: biblical prophecy is more than a motivational speech. The Lord still speaks—He reveals His heart, His warnings, His plans for you. Ephesians 4:11–12 tells us why God gives apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers:

And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:11–12 KJV).

Notice that word ‘edifying.’ In the Greek, it’s oikodome—like building up a house. It’s about laying a spiritual foundation, not just tickling ears. Prophecy often addresses God’s plan for your life, not just your comfort.

This means when God delivers a personal word—whether through a preacher, a stranger, or a friend—it’s designed to put you (or get you back) on track with His purpose.

The Biblical Model: Prophecy Sequence in 1 Samuel

Let’s dig into 1 Samuel—a book sometimes called the “First Book of Kings”—to discover a real-world progression for how personal prophecy operates.

The Short Leash of Spiritual Responsibility

Eli the high priest is a perfect example. God holds those in spiritual authority to a higher standard. Think about Moses—one wrong move and he couldn’t enter the Promised Land (Numbers 20:12). Leaders are on a short leash because their choices ripple far and wide.

Eli’s sons, Hophni and Phinehas, were out of control—committing sin at the very door of the tabernacle.

And he said unto them, Why do ye such things?... Nay, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: ye make the Lord’s people to transgress (1 Samuel 2:23–24 KJV).

Eli gave his sons a verbal warning, but he didn’t enforce God’s standards with real action. According to the Torah, flagrant disobedience could’ve meant harsh discipline—even death. This is a hard pill to swallow, but God expects us to value His word above family ties (Deuteronomy 21:18–21).

When God Is Already Working: The Piercing of the Heart

Before a prophetic word arrives, God is already working on the recipient’s conscience. Eli was ‘pricked in his heart’ because he knew things weren’t right, yet didn’t take the necessary steps.

This is huge for street ministry and practical prophetic evangelism: the Holy Spirit often preps the ground before you arrive. Whether you’re sharing a word at Walmart, in your community, or behind the pulpit, God is already stirring up conviction and awareness in people’s hearts.

The Prophet from Afar: The First Witness

And there came a man of God unto Eli, and said unto him, Thus saith the Lord... (1 Samuel 2:27 KJV).

God sends a prophet—often someone unfamiliar, from outside your comfort zone. Notice that in this account, the first warning didn't come from a friend, but from an unnamed "man of God." Jesus affirmed this principle:

A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house (Mark 6:4 KJV).

You might be tempted to dismiss the messenger, especially if they don’t fit your expectations. But, in my experience, this is often when God hits the bullseye. Many times, when we give words of knowledge in public, the response is, ‘How did you know that?’ Why? Because the Lord has already been dealing with them on that very subject.

Familiarity can breed contempt. Paul warns about not discerning the Lord's body—sometimes the word you need comes from a vessel you'd never choose (1 Corinthians 11:29–30).

For example, imagine a homeless man who, after you offer to buy lunch, quietly says, “The Lord is telling you to reconcile with your sister today.” It lands on the very thing God pricked your heart about that morning. If you brush it off because of his appearance, you miss the grace in the message. The Lord can speak through "the least of these" to confirm what He’s already been saying to you.

The First Word: Opening the Space to Repent

The man of God's message to Eli detailed everything the Lord had been communicating to Eli's spirit. He covered their history, the blessings, and the current offense:

Wherefore kick ye at my sacrifice and at mine offering... (1 Samuel 2:29 KJV).

This phrase echoes what Jesus said to Paul: It is hard for thee to kick against the pricks (Acts 9:5 KJV). God had warned, disciplined, and pleaded—and now came the first prophetic witness.

Here's the critical timing: The first prophetic word opens the space to repent. God often provides this space before final judgment. Even in Revelation, God gives "Jezebel" time to turn around (Revelation 2:21).

The pattern is:

1. God convicts directly.
2. The first prophetic witness (often a stranger) opens a window for repentance.
3. If no repentance comes, the confirmation word establishes the result.

Confirmation: The Two or Three Witnesses Principle

God affirms His word with witnesses. The unnamed man of God was the first, and now Samuel—whom Eli is raising—becomes the second:

And the Lord said to Samuel, Behold, I will do a thing in Israel, at which both the ears of every one that heareth it shall tingle... I have told him that I will judge his house for ever... (1 Samuel 3:11–13 KJV).

This is the confirmation. Samuel repeats what the first prophet declared. Jesus said:

In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established (Matthew 18:16 KJV).

In my experience, and in Scripture, when a prophetic word comes twice—or when the same revelation repeats through two different people—it’s God making sure you can’t miss it.

The Role of Relationship and Relational Prophecy

Notice that Samuel is someone Eli knows, trusts, and has mentored. This relational dynamic matters.

Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed (James 5:16 KJV).

When someone who walks closely with you shares a prophetic confirmation, it’s powerful. It’s not just “sidewalk prophecy”—it’s the spiritual architecture (oikodome) that Ephesians 4 describes.

The Prophetic Process: How It Plays Out on the Streets

Let’s bring this biblical framework to street-level ministry, where I’ve spent years sharing words of knowledge and prophetic wisdom.

1. God Is Already at Work: When we share a word from God, almost always, He’s already dealing with the person about that very issue. The prophecy simply brings to light what’s already burning within.
2. External Confirmation: Someone outside their circle—maybe you, maybe a traveling preacher—delivers a word that ‘reads their mail.’ This gets their attention.
3. Relational Confirmation: God then brings further confirmation through someone they recognize and respect, or by repeating the message through their own prayer life. Like Samuel with Eli, this second witness seals the word.
4. The Space to Respond: At this point, the recipient has a choice: repent, align, respond—or harden their heart. God’s heart is always to restore, never to ambush.

The Hard Sayings: Why Eli Failed

Eli's story ends with tragedy—his sons die, and the glory departs from Israel. Why? Because Eli failed the "Hard Sayings" test.

Jesus made it clear that following Him requires prioritizing God's will above even our closest family ties:

If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple (Luke 14:26 KJV).

Eli honored his sons more than God (1 Samuel 2:29), refusing to execute the necessary discipline because it was too painful personally. Prophecy often demands we choose God over comfort or kin. Ultimately, the prophetic ministry isn’t about gaining wealth or popularity—it’s about aligning with God, no matter the personal cost.

Key Takeaways: How to Recognize and Respond to Prophecy

• God usually starts the process by dealing with your heart. When you feel conviction, don’t shrug it off.
• Prophets (sometimes strangers) provide confirmation—God’s way of saying, ‘Pay attention, this is Me still speaking.’
• Local or known leaders then often deliver a confirming word, solidifying the message.
• Confirmation is key. Like Joseph interpreting Pharaoh’s double dream: And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice; it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass (Genesis 41:32 KJV).
• There’s always a window to respond. Even when judgment is declared, God’s desire is repentance and restoration.

Conclusion and Call to Action

If your heart’s burning as you read this, it’s time to act. The supernatural life Jesus promised—prophecy, edification, transformation—is not just for ‘higher-ups’ but whosoever will. Do not ignore that tug in your spirit. Ask the Lord how you can align with His plan, and boldly move forward.

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Action Items

1. Silence: Spend fifteen minutes in silence this week, inviting God to highlight any area He’s already nudging you about.
2. Seek Confirmation: Ask the Holy Spirit to send confirmation—through Scripture, a trusted mentor, or even a stranger—about what He’s showing you.
3. Obey: Step out in obedience, even if it feels hard or costs you comfort.
4. Study: Read 1 Samuel chapters 2 and 3 in the KJV. Journal your lessons on spiritual authority.
5. Share: Post on social media or tell a trusted friend about a time God spoke prophetically to you.

Till we meet again, dig deeper and go higher!

Why I Don’t Get Excited About TV or Politics (And Neither Did Jesus)

Spoiler: It’s not apathy—it’s spiritual alignment.

The Great Confusion

People get genuinely confused when I don’t react to the latest late-night TV drama, the trending reality show fiasco, or the political circus dominating the 24-hour news cycle. The question always comes, full of incredulity: “Did you see what happened last night?”

My answer is usually a simple, slightly disarming, “Nope.”

I haven't even owned a television since the late 90s. This isn't a boast of spiritual superiority; it was a divine intervention, an honest correction from the Lord. I had to ditch the box when I woke up to a terrible truth: I could sing more commercial jingles than I could quote Scripture. That was an easy, necessary call. The choice was clear: I traded the endless static of commercials and sensationalism for the silent, nourishing communion with the Holy Spirit. And I have never once regretted it.

Think about the sheer volume of noise we invite into our spirits through that screen. It's not just the violence or the vanity; it's the mental real estate it occupies. Every jingle, every plot twist, every partisan talking point is a seed planted in the garden of your mind. How can we expect to hear the still, small voice of God when our spiritual antenna is constantly tuned to the world's deafening frequency?

The call is to have the mind of Christ. How do we get that mind? By meditating on His Word day and night, not on the latest drama. The world’s primary output is distraction—a highly effective spiritual anesthetic designed to keep us comfortable, entertained, and completely ineffective for the Kingdom.

The Political Obsession: Confusing the Capitol with the Kingdom

If TV is a major distraction, politics often becomes a full-blown spiritual substitute. I see Christians getting tangled up in political debates, campaigns, and partisan battles as if the outcome of the next election were the very Gospel itself. We pour our passion, our time, and our resources into earthly systems that are, by their very nature, temporary and flawed. We treat a political platform as if it were the bedrock of salvation.

Christians get tangled up in politics like it’s the Gospel. But Jesus didn’t campaign, endorse, or debate policy.

Let's be clear: Jesus didn’t campaign, endorse, or debate policy. He didn’t storm Rome to overthrow the occupation. He didn’t start a Political Action Committee (PAC) to fund a favored candidate. His entire ministry was focused on proclaiming one thing: the Kingdom of God. The power He wielded wasn't political; it was supernatural and spiritual. The change He sought wasn't legislative; it was transformational, beginning in the human heart.

Our mandate is not to save a political party; it is to save souls. Our loyalty is not to a flag or a platform; it is to the Cross. When the political obsession rises to the level of devotion, it becomes an idol, pulling our eyes off the King of kings and directing our energy toward temporary thrones.

What Did Jesus Say About Politics? 

If we want to know where to place our excitement and effort, we must look to our ultimate pattern. How much attention did Jesus give to the earthly rulers and the governmental debates of His day? The Bible, our infallible guide, gives us a very concise answer.

Let's meditate on the King James Version of these pivotal moments:

1. The Question of Taxes and Authority

When the Pharisees and scribes tried to trap Him with a question about paying tribute to the Roman Emperor, His answer settled the matter with divine clarity:

“Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar’s, and unto God the things which be God’s.” (Luke 20:25)

This is not a call to anarchy or revolution; it is a call to spiritual prioritization. Yes, we obey the laws of the land and pay our dues, but the core of our being, our heart, our worship—that belongs exclusively to God. Caesar gets the coin with his image; God gets the soul stamped with His image (Genesis 1:26).

2. The Assessment of King Herod

When warned that Herod Antipas, the tetrarch of Galilee, sought to kill Him, Jesus didn't flee or organize a counter-political movement. He simply sent a message:

“And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.” (Luke 13:32)

A "fox" (a term for cunning and deceit) is the most scathing personal political commentary we get. But notice the context: Jesus immediately pivots from the politician to His own divine mission. The political climate was irrelevant to His agenda. His focus remained on fulfilling the will of the Father: driving out devils and curing people.

3. The Declaration to Pilate

In His ultimate confrontation with the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate, Jesus defined the scope and source of His power:

“Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.” (John 18:36)

This is the definitive statement that grounds everything. Our King is not leading a revolution of armies or lobbyists. His Kingdom operates by different laws, is sustained by a different economy, and seeks a different victory. If our focus is to bring about change through earthly fighting—whether physical or political—we are operating outside of the model our King laid out for us.

Flip the Script: From Informing Jesus to Informing the World

The lesson from the "fox" encounter is perhaps the most profound in how we approach the political landscape. Herod was a constant, shifting danger, yet Jesus was not consumed with tracking his every move or legislative decree. He wasn't waiting for the news of what Herod was up to.

Jesus didn’t ask for updates on Herod. He sent Herod a message. We’re not called to inform Jesus about politicians. We’re called to inform politicians about Jesus.

He sent Herod a message. This is the crucial paradigm shift. We have become so consumed with being "informed" about the world that we have forgotten our actual mission: to inform the world about the transforming power of the Gospel. We’re not called to sit at the feet of the evening news to report back to God on how bad things are. God is already sovereign over the chaos.

Our calling is to be ambassadors of a superior Kingdom. We carry a message of reconciliation, not political critique. As the Apostle Paul wrote:

“Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.” (2 Corinthians 5:20 KJV)

Our job is to move with the authority of Jesus, who declared, “All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth,” (Matthew 28:18) and then commanded us to go and make disciples. Our true power lies in the spiritual realm, not the ballot box.

The Kingdom vs. The Chaos

We live in a world that thrives on drama and division. It wants to capture your attention and your energy. It wants you to believe that the fate of your faith depends on which talking head has the microphone or which party wins the majority. That is a lie designed to distract you from your true power and purpose.

If Jesus, the Messiah, the King of Glory, only mentioned politicians in passing—and usually to remind them (or us) who is really in charge and what His actual mission was—maybe we should adopt His economy of focus. Let's keep our eyes on the Kingdom, not the chaos.

Let us heed the timeless warning given in the KJV, a warning that applies perfectly to the distractions of the modern age:

“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Hebrews 12:2 KJV)

Our mandate is clear: Look unto Jesus. His Kingdom is not of this world, and neither should our primary passion be. Let the world have its dramas and its debates. We have a higher calling, a greater King, and a destiny that transcends the temporary troubles of this life. We're called to alignment, not apathy. We are called to the communion, not the commercials.

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What are you trading for communion today? The political noise? The TV drama? The choice is yours. Share your thoughts in the comments below, and consider subscribing to get more insights on living a truly aligned life!

The Good Decision That Cost Everything

My Theology Got Cooked: The High Cost of a 'Good' Detour

The Danger of 'Good' Decisions

I've got something burning on my heart today, something the Lord won't let me shake until I share it with you.

Lately, as many of you know, Susan and I have been running hard for the Lord. We've seen His faithfulness on the streets of Troy and Daleville, Alabama. We've ministered in nursing homes and seen the peace of Jesus touch people. I've even had the privilege of leading worship for a men's fellowship. God is moving, and we are seeing real, tangible fruit. It's a blessed season.

But as I was praying about what to share, the Holy Spirit didn't bring up these recent victories. Instead, He brought back a powerful, painful memory from a few years ago. It was a moment that didn't just teach me a lesson... it completely cooked my theology. It exposed a massive flaw in my walk, and the price for learning it was steep. I believe the Lord wants me to share this with you, not just as a testimony, but as a sober, prophetic warning for every believer who is walking closely with Him in this hour.

We all want to do good things, right? As Christians, we're taught to be helpful, to bear one another's burdens, to have a servant's heart. But what happens when a "good" thing, a "helpful" act, is actually a spiritual detour? What happens when that "yes" you give to a friend is a "no" you're giving to a divine assignment? I learned firsthand that the consequences aren't just missed opportunities... they can be catastrophic, opening the door to spiritual backlash, demonic attack, and the complete abortion of a ministry assignment.

The Indianapolis Incident: A Commitment Without Counsel

The story begins a few years ago in Indianapolis. Susan and I had committed to a ministry we'd never worked with before to do a homeless outreach. Our time was set apart. We were prayed up, focused, and ready to serve. This was our assignment. 

Then the phone rang. It was a friend.

"Hey Conrad, could you do me a huge favor? I really need some help moving furniture."

Without a second thought, without a moment of prayer, I said, "Yes."

Why wouldn't I? It's just helping a friend. It's a "good" thing to do. I figured it would be a quick detour, a simple act of service, and then we'd get right back to the "real" ministry of the homeless outreach. It seemed harmless. It seemed right. It was, in fact, a devastating mistake.

The 'Quick' Detour That Changed Everything

I want you to pause and think about how often we do this. We have our God-given assignment... raising our kids, working our job as unto the Lord, preparing for a ministry, or even just our committed time of prayer and study. And then the phone rings. An email pops up. A "quick" request comes in. It seems good. It seems helpful. And just like me, we say "yes" without ever consulting the One who gave us our primary assignment.

My "yes" was a prayerless decision. I had already committed my time, energy, and spiritual focus to the Lord for the homeless outreach. This new "yes" was a violation of that prior commitment. I had, in effect, made a new covenant with a "side event" without seeking the counsel of my King. And the spiritual world, which operates on legal principles we often ignore, took notice immediately.

The Immediate Spiritual Backlash

Within one minute of hanging up that phone, I was hit. It wasn't a subtle feeling. It was two distinct, intense, agonizing pains in my body. It was so severe I could barely walk. This was not a pulled muscle. This was not a random cramp. This was pointed. It was precise. It was an attack.

That debilitating pain lingered all day and all through the night. I was mystified, confused, and in agony. I was trying to figure out what I had done, what door I had opened. But the connection wasn't clicking.

The 3:30 AM Wake-Up Call

Then, at 3:30 in the morning, the Lord woke me up. It wasn't a gentle nudge; it was an alarm. And His voice was perfectly clear in my spirit: "You know those are demons, don't you?"

In that instant, it all made sense. The phone call. The prayerless "yes." The immediate pain. My theology, which had been a bit fuzzy on this, was suddenly "cooked" into sharp focus. I had stepped out from under the Psalm 91 covering of my divine assignment. My disobedience, my presumption, had given the enemy a legal right to "buffet" me. This supernatural Christian life we're called to is real. The authority is real, the assignments are real, and the spiritual backlash is also very, very real.

Biblical Precedent: The Gibeonite Deception

As I was processing this, the Lord immediately brought a story to my mind, one that perfectly mirrored my own failure: Joshua and the Gibeonites.

Remember the context. God had given Joshua a crystal-clear mission. He had just told them: "Pass through the camp and command the people, saying, 'Prepare provisions for yourselves, for within three days you will cross over this Jordan, to go in to possess the land which the Lord your God is giving you to possess.'" (Joshua 1:11 KJV). The assignment was clear. The command from God was even more specific: "Observe what I command you this day. Behold, I am driving out from before you the Amorite and the Canaanite and the Hittite and the Perizzite and the Hivite and the Jebusite. Take heed to yourself, lest you make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land where you are going, lest it be a snare in your midst." (Exodus 34:11-12 KJV).

No covenants. No side-deals. No mercy for the "inhabitants of the land." The mission was total possession.

Then, the Gibeonites show up. They're inhabitants of the land, but they're deceptive. They come with moldy bread, worn-out sacks, and old wine bottles. They look pitiful. They look harmless. They present a "good" reason to be spared. And what does Joshua do? Something along the lines of what I did.

"...and the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD. And Joshua made peace with them, and made a covenant with them, to let them live: and the princes of the congregation sware unto them." (Joshua 9:14-15 KJV).

They "asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD." That was the failure. They trusted their own eyes, their own logic, their own "good" intentions. And my "yes" to helping my friend move furniture? That was my Gibeonite deception. It was a "harmless" request that looked like the right thing to do. But I, too, "asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD." I made a covenant with a "side event," and in doing so, I had just allowed a "snare in the midst" of my primary, God-given mission.

Repentance, Warfare, and a Lingering Lesson

There at 3:30 in the morning, I repented. I got on my face and asked God to forgive me for my presumption, for my disobedience, for walking by my own "good" sense instead of by His Spirit. I confessed my sin of making a prayerless commitment that violated my assignment.

Then, I moved into authority. I wasn't just a victim; I was a disobedient son, but a son nonetheless, with the name of Jesus. I took authority over those two demonic spirits that were causing the pain, and I commanded them to leave. One left immediately. The other one, however, required me to stand firm. I had to press in, to stand on the word and the authority I have in Christ. Spiritual warfare isn't always a one-and-done "poof." Sometimes you have to stand your ground until the enemy fully yields. Finally, it too left.

I was reminded of Paul's words about his "thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure." (2 Corinthians 12:7 KJV). My prayerless pride, my "I got this" attitude, had invited a messenger of Satan to buffet me. But in my humility, as I repented, God's grace was right there. I was vividly reminded: "My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness." (2 Corinthians 12:9 KJV).

The Sobering Aftermath: When I Didn't Fully Learn

This is the part of the story that's hardest to tell. It's the most sobering part of all. You would think that after a night of demonic attack, divine correction, and spiritual warfare, I would have immediately called my friend and said, "I can't. I made a mistake. I have to stay on my assignment."

But I didn't. My flesh was still in the fight.

I still went to help move that furniture. I had repented for the disobedience that led to the attack, but I hadn't yet fully submitted to the original instruction. I still tried to do both. I tried to serve God and serve my "good intention."

And everything... everything... went wrong.

It was chaos. Absolute, complete chaos. We went to get food, and our bank cards wouldn't work. We tried to reach the person we were helping, and we couldn't get in touch with them on the phone. Every step was met with frustration and roadblocks. This wasn't just "one of those days." This was the hand of God not being upon our efforts. The hedge of protection was not on this activity. We were operating "outside the camp," and we were exposed.

Then the disaster hit. A super heavy piece of furniture we were moving fell. It didn't just tip over; it fell and completely crushed my friend's ankle.  

The True Cost of My 'Helpfulness'

In that moment, the full weight of my decision crashed down on me. But the crushed ankle and chaotic day weren't even the highest price. Here is the punchline, the part that should shake every one of us:

The entire homeless outreach was lost.

Because of my "quick detour," because of my prayerless "yes," the entire kingdom purpose for our trip in Indianapolis that day was aborted. We never made it. The ministry we were supposed to do, the people we were supposed to reach, the souls we were supposed to touch... it all evaporated. All because I thought I could fit in a "good" deed that God had not ordained.

Main Message: The Higher the Calling, the Stricter the Walk

This is the warning I feel so strongly for all of us. When we're casual believers, God's grace covers an amazing amount of our sloppy living. But when you press in, when you raise your hand and say, "Yes, Lord, use me. Send me. I'll go," the standard changes. The expectations are higher. The walk becomes stricter.

We are called to be living sacrifices. Paul begs us: "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." (Romans 12:1-2 KJV).

A sacrifice does not get to choose where it goes. A sacrifice stays on the altar it was assigned to. My "yes" to my friend was me, the living sacrifice, crawling off God's altar to go jump onto a different one that looked "good" to me. I was conforming to the world's pattern of "being helpful" instead of being transformed to prove God's "perfect will."

We are meant to be led by the Spirit. "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God." (Romans 8:14 KJV). I was led by my good intentions. I was led by my fleshly desire to be seen as reliable. I was not, in that moment, being led by the Spirit of God.

More Biblical Warnings on 'Side Quests'

This principle is all over scripture. My failure wasn't unique. One of my Inner Circle subscribers, responding to this story, pointed out another terrifying example from 1 Kings 13.

The Man of God and the Lying Prophet (1 Kings 13)

This story is one of the most sobering in the whole Bible. A man of God is given a direct, specific command from the Lord. He is to go to Bethel, prophesy against the altar, and then leave. God's instructions were explicit: "...for it was said to me by the word of the Lord, 'You shall neither eat bread nor drink water there, nor return by the way that you came.'" (1 Kings 13:17 KJV). The mission was clear. The boundaries were set.

The man of God does his job! He prophesies, the king's hand withers and is restored... it's a successful supernatural mission.

But then, the "side quest" is offered. An old prophet comes to him and says, "...I also am a prophet as you are, and an angel spoke to me by the word of the Lord, saying, 'Bring him back with you into your house that he may eat bread and drink water.' But he lied to him. So he went back with him and ate bread in his house and drank water." (1 Kings 13:18-19 KJV).

The man of God disobeyed the direct word of the Lord to follow a "word" from another man. It seemed spiritual. It came from another "prophet." It was a "good" offer of hospitality. But it was a lie, and it violated his primary command. The consequence? As he was leaving, a lion killed him on the road.

My friend's "harmless" request was my "lying prophet." in my particular scenario.  They are actually a good friend; I am just using this as an illustration.  It seemed like a good, godly thing to do. But it contradicted the mission God had already given me. I listened to it, and while a lion didn't eat me, my assignment was killed on the road.

The Internal Battle: Why Do We Still Do It?

It's easy to read this and think, "Conrad, how could you be so foolish? Especially after the demonic attack!" And that's a fair question. The answer is found in Romans 7, which another subscriber brought up.

We are still in this flesh. And the flesh is at war with the Spirit. Paul's struggle is our struggle.

"For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. ... For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out. For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing. Now if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells within me." (Romans 7:15, 18-20 KJV).

My spirit knew my assignment. But my flesh, my "good intentions," my desire to be helpful... that part of me that is sin that dwells within me... rose up and took the bait. The "good" I wanted to do (the outreach) was hijacked by the "evil" I didn't want to do (disobeying my assignment by taking a "good" detour).

This isn't an excuse for our sin, but it is a critical explanation of the battle. It's precisely why we cannot trust our "good intentions." We cannot trust our feelings. We cannot trust "what seems right." We MUST be Spirit-led. We must ask counsel at the mouth of the LORD.

Conclusion: A Call to Radical, Prayerful Obedience

My "yes" was a small word with massive, kingdom-altering consequences. The walk with Jesus is a supernatural one, and the stakes are higher than we think. The closer you get to Him and the more He entrusts you with, the more precise your obedience must be.

This isn't about legalism. This is about intimacy. This is about staying so close to the Shepherd that you hear His voice for every step. It's about recognizing that we are on a mission, in enemy territory, and detours are deadly. We are not our own; we were bought with a price.

The warning for the Church in this hour is this: Stop saying "yes" to things God hasn't told you to do. Stop letting "good" opportunities from men pull you away from the "God" assignment He has given you. Your time, your resources, and your "yes" belong to Him. Before you commit, before you take that "harmless" detour, before you agree to help move the furniture... ask counsel at the mouth of the LORD.

The cost of a prayerless "yes" is just too high.

We Want to Hear From You

What about you? Have you ever had a "Gibeonite" moment? Have you ever said "yes" to a "good" thing and watched it blow up in your face, only to realize you had stepped off your assignment? What has God taught you about this kind of obedience?

Please share your thoughts, stories, and any verses that have helped you in the comments below. We sharpen one another!

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Grace and peace, Team Jesus.

Conrad

From Pain to Platform: A Spiritual, Prophetic, Supernatural Move of Jesus in Daleville

Testimony Interview with Phil and Tina Ferger

Introduction

Recently on Coffee with Conrad, I sat down with Phil and Tina Fer—a married couple in Daleville, Alabama—whose testimony carries a prophetic edge and a supernatural invitation. Their story is raw, real, and rooted in Jesus. What the enemy meant for destruction over four decades, the Lord flipped into a living platform of freedom, healing, and deliverance through a simple tent outreach held twice a month in Daleville, Alabama.

This isn’t theory. This is the gospel on the ground—outside the walls, under a canopy, with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, prayer, worship, and the power of Jesus confronting the gates of hell. It’s spiritual. It’s prophetic. It’s supernatural. And it’s working.

How Jesus Turned Pain into a Platform

The Marriage—41 Years of Torment, One Encounter of Freedom

Phil and Tina have been married 42 years. For 41 of those years, the enemy ran roughshod through their home. Their words, not mine:

“For 41 years we were two broken people carrying pain from childhood... Without Jesus at the center, the enemy ran wild with our lives.”

On December 31, 2024, Tina made a simple, spiritual decision. She made an altar in front of her TV and surrendered everything—pain, control, and the impulse to fix her husband. That same month, at the River of Ozark Church, Phil had a radical encounter with God. He was slain in the Spirit twice, and in that moment Jesus delivered him from pornography, anger, addiction, shame—even the medicine he had been warned to depend on. Forty-one years of torment were broken by one supernatural encounter with the living God. As Scripture says, “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed” (John 8:36, KJV).

Listening to the Holy Spirit—Obedience That Defies Fear

The spiritual backbone of their story is simple obedience to Jesus. Phil describes the Lord leading him with a clarity that shifted his whole life:

“Trust in me, and I’ll make you free.”

Tina, driving one day, heard in her spirit, “Reverse the curse.” She prayed specifically over Phil’s medicine two weeks before he told her he had stopped everything cold turkey. I’m not giving medical advice—this is their testimony of hearing Jesus and following His voice. Their lives now model the prophetic lifestyle that is both spiritual and practical: hear God, obey God, and let the fruit speak for itself.

Why a Tent? Because Jesus Goes Where the Fish Are

Before Alabama, Phil and Tina had often served quietly—Thanksgiving dinners at missions, prayer in their shop, food and encouragement whenever they could. When they moved to Daleville, the Lord nudged them to start an outreach right where they live. They started with a 10x10 pop-up tent, a tailgate, peanut butter and jelly, chips, and water. That’s it. Rain or shine, they showed up.

“Everything we have now in this ministry is donated... the generator, tables, chairs, clothes—people just pull up and give.”

I’ve been there. I’ve watched the Holy Spirit draw people like a beacon. Some come for a sandwich and stay for prayer. Some come because “something” told them to turn around. We know who that “something” is. As Psalm 22:3 (KJV) says, “But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.” When worship rises, the presence of God draws the hungry and confronts the darkness.

Miracles at the Tent—Deliverance, Salvation, and New Life

We’ve seen powerful moments under that canvas. Consider Curtis, known around town for being a bully. He came under the tent for food, and the power of God met him.

“He buckled. He went to his knees. He left without eating because he couldn’t believe what the Lord did.”

He’s not the bully anymore. People say it all over town. Another time, a woman walked up barefoot, fleeing abuse. She had refused prayer several times before, but that day, under the tent, the Holy Spirit confronted her oppression. She manifested. We didn’t leave her there. In about ten minutes, the demon was cast out, she received Jesus, and said, “They’re gone.” That’s not a program. That’s Jesus keeping His word: “And these signs shall follow them that believe… they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover” (Mark 16:17–18, KJV).

There are countless stories: someone comes for lunch, leaves with salvation; another gets prayer and finds a job; a person in crisis receives peace; a man recognizes the call of God stirring inside him and the light turns on. These encounters are prophetic—targeted, Spirit-led words and prayers that bring people out of darkness and into the kingdom of Jesus.

Provision Follows Obedience—Don’t Put the Physical Cart Before the Spiritual Horse

People often ask how to fund an outreach. Here’s the spiritual key: obey first, and God provides. I’ve watched people drive up and donate money, food, clothes—even a generator. If you wait for every logistical duck to be in a row, you’ll never go. But if you go, you’ll see God show up. As Jesus said, “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you” (Matthew 6:33, KJV).

“If God says go do it… go do it and see how God shows up.”

Personal Reflections: What I’m Learning on the Streets

I’ve done street ministry long enough to know it’ll transform you before it transforms your city. The first battle is internal—overcoming fear, comfort, and the impulse to wait. But when you cross that threshold, the prophetic and supernatural life Jesus promised comes into view. You begin to see what Paul meant when he said, “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities… against spiritual wickedness in high places” (Ephesians 6:12, KJV). The person in front of you isn’t the enemy. The agenda behind the pain is.

I call it “catching the prophetic football.” You share a word of knowledge or a verse, and their eyes light up. The truth lands. The Holy Spirit connects the dots. That’s why I often reference Amos 9:11—the tabernacle of David—because there’s something about the tent, worship, and presence that opens people to the voice of God. Under that covering, with worship music flowing, Jesus does what He always does: He heals the brokenhearted, preaches deliverance to captives, and sets people free.

Honestly, the biggest tragedy isn’t that darkness is bold; it’s that believers hesitate. Romans 10 describes a world in which preachers should be on every corner. Phil and Tina are senior citizens (Phil is 71) and still hauling poles, tarps, tables, and coolers in the heat. If they can do that with joy, what excuse do the rest of us have?

Biblical Foundations: Why This Is Spiritual, Prophetic, and Supernatural

• Jesus promises an offensive church: “Upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18, KJV). Gates don’t attack—saints do. We go to the gates.
• The Great Commission requires going: Jesus never said “wait for them to come”; He said “go.” In practical, prophetic terms, that means taking the church to the streets.
• Deliverance and healing are normal Christianity: “And these signs shall follow them that believe… they shall cast out devils… they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover” (Mark 16:17–18, KJV).
• Testimony is a weapon: “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony” (Revelation 12:11, KJV). The Fergers’ story disarms shame and sparks faith.
• The enemy’s strategy is consistent: “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy” (John 10:10, KJV). He thrives in secrecy; testimony exposes and defeats him.
• Worship invites the King: “But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel” (Psalm 22:3, KJV). Where Jesus is enthroned, devils manifest and flee.
• Don’t conform—be transformed: “Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:2, KJV). This mindset shift—from spectator to sent one—is a spiritual, prophetic renewal.
• Freedom is in abiding: “If ye continue in my word… ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:31–32, KJV). The tent is a place where the Word is heard, believed, and obeyed.

For convenient study, here are KJV links to a few of the verses mentioned: John 8:36, Mark 16:17–18, Revelation 12:11, John 10:10, Psalm 22:3, Romans 12:1–2, Ephesians 6:12.

Field Notes: Practical Steps to Start Your Own Tent (or Pop-Up) Outreach

The spiritual principles are prophetic and supernatural, but the logistics are refreshingly simple. Here’s how Phil and Tina started—and how you can too:

1. Start small; start now. A 10x10 pop-up tent, a folding table, coolers, PB&J, chips, water. Don’t wait for perfect conditions.
2. Pray and worship first. Invite the Holy Spirit intentionally. Play worship music. Expect Jesus to move. “He inhabits the praises of His people” (Psalm 22:3, KJV).
3. Offer practical love. Food, clothing, toiletries—whatever you have. Ask what’s needed. If you can do it, do it.
4. Share the gospel clearly. Phil and Tina use a simple prayer card to lead people to Jesus. You can prepare a clear salvation script and carry copies. Keep bibles handy.
5. Pray with people, not just for them. Ask permission. Lay hands when appropriate. Expect healing and deliverance in Jesus’ name.
6. Expect manifestations—and be ready. Don’t be surprised when demons manifest. Stay calm, submit to Jesus, command them to go (Mark 16:17–18). Keep safety and dignity central.
7. Follow up and disciple. Get first names and contact info (with permission). Point them to a solid, Spirit-filled local fellowship. Share Scripture, pray during the week, and celebrate wins.
8. Trust God for provision. Testimonies draw generosity. People will give when they see fruit. Keep humble records. Be transparent. Give thanks publicly.
9. Consider permissions and partnerships. Check with local authorities for park/pavilion use. Build relationships with city leaders. Honor the community you serve.
10. Guard unity at home. The enemy will try to sow strife. Keep short accounts, pray together, share the load. Remember: “We overcome by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of our testimony” (Revelation 12:11, KJV).

If you feel that tug in your spirit, that’s your invitation. Don’t put the physical cart before the spiritual horse. Obey first, and watch the kingdom provision follow.

Why This Matters Now

We live in a noisy era—filled with digital, cultural, and spiritual distractions. People are desperate for authentic experiences, not staged performances, and they're finding that in a real relationship with Jesus. The true prophetic voice of the church isn't found in isolated groups but in active service on the front lines, where people are hurting, hungry, and in need of freedom. By reaching out to one community at a time, we demonstrate that the gospel still holds the power to save.

Phil and Tina’s story dismantles excuses. They are living proof that a spiritual, prophetic, supernatural life is available to “whosoever will.” If Jesus can redeem 41 years of torment and turn that pain into a platform for revival in Daleville, He can take your testimony and do the same in your city.

Conclusion and Call to Action

Friend, I want to invite you to take a step today. If your heart is burning, don’t ignore it. Ask Jesus how He wants you to serve your city. Pray for boldness and start where you are. If you’re in the Daleville area and want to help Phil and Tina, reach out to me and I’ll get you connected.

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Scripture quotations are from the King James Version (KJV). For quick reference: John 8:36, Mark 16:17–18, Revelation 12:11, John 10:10, Psalm 22:3, Romans 12:1–2, Ephesians 6:12.

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