Then it says, “I will return to my house from which I came.” And when it comes, it finds the house empty, swept, and put in order. Then it goes and brings with it seven other spirits more evil than itself . . . . Matthew 12:44-45a (ESV) The older

Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ

If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. John 15:19 (ESV) Judas left the upper room to go to arrange the betrayal of

And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” Matthew 26:39 (ESV) The Bible records that from as early as the days of Seth in

Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. James 4:8 (ESV) Have I strayed too far? Is my pit too deep? Is my last bridge still burning? These are all questions that broken people ask when their walls begin to close in around them. Many of us

For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV) Various manifestations as evidence of the Spirit of God in the life of the believer have been the basis of theological discussion and church controversy since the days of the