By Billy HallowellAn Arkansas woman with no history of mental illness said she suddenly found herself in deep emotional turmoil in 2006, with doctors unable to diagnose her rapidly deteriorating condition Within months, overtaken by suicidal thoughts, Amy plunged from a second-story window, was paralyzed and nearly died.Now, she’s speaking out, explaining that she believes she experienced a dramatic demonic possession — and healing. Her experience is told in detail in the new book, “Playing with Fire: A Modern Investigation into Demons, Exorcism, and Ghosts.” “I’ve never had any kind of mental problems, never been on medication for anything like…
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When you decide to follow the Lord I think you develop a preconceived notion of how you should do that. For most it’s “the law” part that gets us. We see a list of things we should do if we love Jesus, and more importantly a list of things we definitely should not do. When we inevitably fail at one list or the other, and most likely both, naturally we feel like we have failed the Savior of the world. You have this guy who gave up His life for you before you were even born, who suffered this horrific…
Political discussions have dominated social media for several years now and only seem to be getting more heated. With every executive order issued by President Biden or Trump or protest aimed at changing a current practice, social media will generate a plethora of links and opinions. These opinions often lead to debates in comment sections that generate way more heat than light. For the Christian, how we engage in political discussions on social media can be especially tricky. On the one hand, our faith touches every arena of life, so politics is important. On the other hand, we know that…
I was painting in the garage, and she was drawing a rainbow on the cement floor with chalk when she said, “I’m glad God gave you to me as my Mommy.” I wasn’t ready for it. “What?” I asked, making sure I heard her right. She tried to say it again, but her words came out a little more awkward this time, and she said something like, “I’m happy you’re my mommy from God.”Tears filled my eyes.Then she prayed: God, thank you for giving my mommy to me. And thank you (I couldn’t understand this part.) And thank you, she…
A court in Sudan dismissed apostasy charges against four Christians who were threatened with the death penalty unless they recanted, sources said. Judge Ibrahim Hamza dismissed the apostasy charges against the Christians in Central Darfur state, stating in the Sept. 8 ruling that apostasy is no longer a crime in Sudan, their attorney said. Initially arrested on June 24 in Zalingei, Central Darfur, the four converts from Islam had been subjected to degrading treatment while questioned, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW). They were released that day but re-arrested on June 28. “On July 3 the men were brought before…
A group of young hustlers have visited their pastor to seek prayers of success for their line of business.They young boys stormed the church with the phones they use to connect clients they are expecting payment from. In a video circulating online, they could be seen performing some spiritual fortification for the phones which was tied with palm frond.It was a white garment church and all the boys were dressed in the designated outfit while holding candle in one hand and their phones in the other during the prayer session. Watch the video below:
Singer and businesswoman, Dencia has called out Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle who she described as “fake”. Dencia claimed that Harry and Meghan are fake for going to Queen Elizabeth’s funeral and ”acting sad.” She stated that she would have banished them if she were the King. Dencia tweeted; Meghan Markle is actually hella fake for going to that funeral & acting all sad. Infact Harry Too. Infact I’d have banned & Banished them if I were the King. Y’all argue with your ancestors !! Let me stop minding racist slave master Caucasian peoples business anyways.
The protest was greeted by traffic gridlock amid the presence of a combined team of officers of the Lagos State Police Command, Rapid Response Squad, Lagos Airport Police Command, and other security agencies. NANS protest ASUU StrikeThe National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS has expressed its readiness to ground the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA and the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. In statement signed by its Chairman, NANS National Taskforce on #EndASUUStrikeNow, Ojo Raymond, on Monday, the student body said it is ready to go on a week-long protest till the Federal Government accedes to its demands on the resolution…
Nigerian singer, Timi Dakolo has shared his opinion concerning the controversial artiste, Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable Omolalomi after he previewed an incoming song titled ‘Aza Man’. The Zazu Zeh star in line with the feud between Carter Efe and Berri Tiga over ‘Machala’ hit track speedily borrowed a leaf from one of Asake’s hit tracks, Organise and is here with a jam which seems to be appealing in the ears of Nigerians. The likes of Davido, DJ Neptune and so on even left comments of accolades on the video he shared.Amid several applaud following this yet-to-be-released work of…
I am twenty-four and he is twenty-seven. We met in school. He was my senior but for some reason, he had to return to school and join my class when we got to SHS3. I was one of the few people who tried to get to know him when he joined us. And it didn’t take time for us to become good friends. We spent a lot of time together and it was always fun. As our friendship progressed, we got to a point where we developed feelings for each other. I didn’t say anything but it was very clear…