All things move from order into chaos if left alone. Chaos does not and cannot produce order. We are able to see that creation went from perfection to a fallen state; and only because of outside influence can that fallen state be reversed or adjusted. Due to the fall of the human race through the introduction of sin, we are all now doomed to live and exist in chaos, which only becomes greater and more. Things that do not move us from chaos to order: Thinking Wishing Passivity

There is a favorite portion of scripture found in Romans that Christians often use to excuse their sinful actions. However, one should be careful how he or she is thinking about this tension or war that resides within us – trying to do what is right, but end up doing what is evil. What is Paul truly saying, and what is he not saying? Unfortunately, people take this portion of scripture out of context and use these verses to excuse their sinful behavior. First and foremost, on

Order of Content: The Psychology of Lying The Impact of Lying in Relationships Lying as Stronghold Building the Skill of Honesty Healing and Rebuilding Trust in Relationships A Godly Sorrow Response to Being a Liar Thy Psychology of Lying Some people lie out of a need for approval or fear of rejection. They might try to create a more attractive image of themselves to compensate for low understanding of their identity and faith. In this case, lying might give them a temporary

Empowered with Trust, Authority, and Vision Overview This episode outlines a progressive process of transformation from addiction, shame, and instability into mature leadership, trust, and spiritual authority. The emphasis is on sequence: each stage builds on the previous one and cannot be skipped without weakening long-term change. 1. Face Reality Core Principle: Transformation begins with honesty. Change starts by clearly acknowledging current behavior and condition Denial

Why do we have emotions? We have emotions because we are created in the image and likeness of God. What is the purpose of emotions? Emotions and feelings are what make us individuals. It would seem that before sin the expression of these emotions and feelings would have been a venue for humanity to understand the diversity and spectrum of God’s great emotions. While this is still true in a very limited sense, i.e. our emotions are a venue for understanding and relating to God

Daniel 5:20 But when his heart became arrogant and hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne and stripped of his glory. NIV Unrepentant sin will always produce arrogance and pride. In addition sin will always harden the heart making it unresponsive to God and others. Romans 7:11 For sin, seizing the opportunity afforded by the commandment, deceived me, and through the commandment put me to death. NIV Sin is always looking for a way in which to seize the indivi

Have you ever struggled with a problem or a sin for a long time...years? We all have, but this may be because we have believed a set of lies and as a result have come to believe it is something that will always be, or perhaps we are enjoying our sin too much to do anything about it. In the quest to understand one’s personal relationship with sin, it was this discovery that led to a major change in thinking and ultimately in action. What does this mean for me? What should one

Engaging in fantasy gives a false sense of reality on several points. People engaged in sexual immorality are all about control (this is especially true of those who participate in pornography). In fantasy the one who is fantasizing is in complete control. He or she is controlling the behavior of others, controlling their desires and attitudes, as well as controlling all that is being said. The problem with this type of thinking is that there is no facet of life in which this

How does immorality destroy contentment and satisfaction? The very nature of immorality is that it is always looking for the next attempt at being satisfied. The basic problem with lust of any nature, but especially sensual and sexual lust is that this lust can never be satisfied. Lust is insatiable. Ironically, sexual immorality also destroys appropriate ambition, initiative and creativity. This means that the gap between contentment and satisfaction and initiative is ever g

Introduction Every story has a beginning, and the greatest story ever told begins in the very first pages of Scripture. Genesis chapters 1–3 reveal the foundations of a Theistic Worldview, a way of seeing life through the truth that God is Creator, Sustainer, and Redeemer of all things. These chapters are not just ancient history; they are the foundation for how we understand life, purpose, and relationship with God. When individuals and societies begin to live by the truths

What is The Law of Attraction/Manifesting? What does it mean I do? How would I practice the law of attraction/manifesting? Is it right or is it wrong? And why? How should we think about it? What is law of attraction and manifesting? Law of Attraction / Manifesting is apart of the “High Thought” movement. Originated in 1806 by a man named Phineas Quimby. Who was a mesmerist. The name mesmerist was given to people in the early 1800’s who believe a power force flowed through al

Diagram 1 Giving, sacrificial, liberal and sees needs and takes initiative In this diagram we find the ideal situation within this principle of capacity and margin. This person has learned well the principles that allow healthy relationships to develop. Capacity Capacity is the maximum weight of responsibility that a person can manage or carry. This capacity can be grown and increased over time. However, to grow capacity one needs to be willing to undergo difficulty and troub

Most Western Christians have a very poor theology of suffering, which works against them since life is filled with suffering that cannot be avoided. Having a biblical understanding of this particular concept is quite freeing and actually creates an environment that allows one to be in suffering and do well. Some of the concepts are listed below. What does this mean for me? 1. The importance of having an eternal perspective. 2. The resurrection of Christ is proof that sufferin

Pamela Meyer on a TED Talk talks about the idea of lies, lying and believing lies. She has some very interesting thoughts on this topic. Lying is a cooperative act: a lie has no power by its mere utterance, but only when the other person agrees to believe the lie. If you got lied to, it is because you agreed to be lied to. Henry Oberlander (a legendary conman) made a very interesting statement: people are willing to give anything for something they are hungry for. So the crux

Psalms 121:1-8 1 I lift up my eyes to the hills — where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot slip — He who watches over you will not slumber; 4 indeed, He who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. 5 The Lord watches over you — the Lord is your shade at your right hand; 6 the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. 7 The Lord will keep you from all harm — He will watch over