Conrad Rocks | Spiritual Warfare, Supernatural Faith & Kingdom Living

There have been many times in my life where fear crept in.   When I was a child, I was tormented by demons.  I have been in car accidents and perils at sea.  I have been carjacked and mugged at gunpoint. While these experiences did have a certain level of fear they  were quite minor to the time I experienced panic attacks. On June 1st 1999 a strange man was telling me that my Dad had four and a half months to live.  I was in Michigan. I will never forget that day.  I flew to Texas to take care of Dad as he was dying of a cancerous brain tumor. Toward the end of his days after much fasting and prayer, I woke up in sheer panic in the late hours of the night.  I had to run outside.  I thought I was going to die.  During these episodes my heart would pound at 140-170 beats per minute for long periods of time.  I didn't know the human body could endure so much. I was experiencing fear in a big way. What was the root of that terror? ...

Find Your Way Through Hard Times with "The Wilderness Companion" by Glynda Lomax Are you feeling lost and alone, like you're wandering through a cracked desert with no water in sight? If so, then Glynda Lomax's book, " The Wilderness Companion ," might be the perfect guide for you.  Lomax, a popular YouTuber and Christian author, knows what it's like to be in the wilderness. In this book, she shares her own experiences of overcoming challenges and finding faith during difficult times.  The book's cover itself is symbolic. The cracked desert landscape represents the feeling of isolation and hardship that many of us face at some point in our lives. The cross in the foreground serves as a reminder of Jesus's own 40 days of temptation in the wilderness, and the hope that He offers us. Even if you've been following Glynda Lomax for years on her YouTube channel, "Texas Author One," or her prophetic blog "Wings of Prophecy,"  ...

Calling on Your Faith Today, I want to talk about something that's been on my heart for a while now – a teaching that's been around for a while but can sometimes cause confusion: "calling those things that be not as though they were."  Seeking Clarity and Avoiding Misunderstandings As many of you know, I love diving deep into scripture and ensuring we grasp its true meaning. This concept can get misinterpreted, and I want to offer some insights from my own journey to help us navigate it together.  Faith Rooted in Relationship Listen, there's no doubt that faith is powerful. But here's something I believe strongly: true faith isn't just about saying the right words. It's about a deep, personal connection with God. We can't just throw out phrases "in Jesus' name" and expect things to happen. Genuine faith comes from a place of understanding and a two-way conversation with God through prayer.  Understanding Scripture in Context Sometimes...

  The Hidden Idolatry of Busyness—and God’s Invitation to Rest Do you ever feel like you're constantly playing catch-up? I know I have. More times than I care to count, I've found myself running on empty — chasing the next post, the next idea, the next tool that's finally going to get me organized, all while the to-do list only grows longer the harder I work it. I remember one season in particular. I was pouring myself into content for Conrad Rocks — writing, editing, lining up articles, cleaning up old links, tinkering with one more app that promised to make it all run smoother. On top of that I was answering skeptics and atheists online, trading verse for verse, determined to make the case. All good things. But somewhere in the middle of all that output, my own prayer life had shrunk down to quick drive-by conversations with God: "Lord, get me through this. Bless this. Help me not lose my patience." I was working for Him, sure — but I wasn't with Him. Th...

Sharing a video of my busted camping trip! I had too many distractions in the wilderness. Seeking God in the Wilderness: Lessons From a Camping Mishap Hey everyone, guess who's back from a not-so-successful camping trip? Yep, it's me! Remember back in January of 2012 when I mentioned wanting to do a "seeking the Lord" camping trip? Well, let's just say things didn't quite go as planned.  The idea was simple: unplug from the world and focus on God.  Between the hustle and bustle of life, seeking God's guidance felt important.  Inspired by the verse "seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness" (Matthew 6:33), I packed my bags and headed out. But as soon as I arrived, reality hit.  The weather was freezing, my fancy new "shed" wasn't quite as warm as advertised, and of course, Murphy's Law decided to show up - air mattresses deflated, chairs broke, the whole nine yards.  Suddenly, "seeking the Lord" fe...

New Year, New Wine: Prophetic Encouragement  Hey everyone, Conrad here. As many of you know, I don't typically share prophetic words around New Year's. But this year, something different stirred in my spirit. I felt compelled to share what the Holy Spirit has been revealing.   For those searching for prophetic words, keywords like "new wine and old wineskins," "taking new territory," and a call to reach the "lukewarm" might have drawn you here.  Let's dive into what this might mean for you in the coming year.  New Wine, New Wineskins First and foremost, the Holy Spirit is emphasizing a shift. We're entering a season of "new wine," a fresh move of God. But here's the catch: to receive this new wine, we need to shed the "old wineskins," the outdated methods and mindsets that have held us back.  Are you ready to trade in those old wineskins for something fresh? This might involve letting go of religious structures that ...

I woke up this morning and while I was still in la-la land I had some bad memories from my past dance in my mind's vision. Once my conscious mind realized this was happening I quickly took the thought captive. Thoughts can be inspired by God and His team, Satan’s team, the world, our flesh, and ourselves. We are to hear the voice of God and obey (Hebrews 12:25). We are to ignore the enemy (John 10:5) and the world, and our fleshly lusts (Romans 8:13). When our thoughts get off track we are to meditate on the good things. The battle takes place in the mind: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds;) (5) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; We are to focus our thought life upon good things. Philippians 4:6-8 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supp...