The Spirit World

"Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came among them" (Job 1:6).

The spirit world is a plane of existence generally invisible to the human eye, with few exceptions throughout the course of history. It's typically from this realm that both angels and demons as well as God and Satan operate and interact with humanity, and we should take great care in how we approach it.

Little children dressed up in Halloween costumes trick or treating.
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Ghouls, Ghosts and Goblins

It seems like such harmless fun—children dressed as witches, skeletons or Darth Vader ringing the doorbell, enthusiastically announcing, "Trick or treat!" But is this preoccupation with the dead, witches and demons really harmless? And do you realize that Halloween was...
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Why Does Evil Exist?

In the wake of the New York and Washington, D.C., suicide bombings, we need to find a plain answer to this great question.
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Today's Family... The Bible and Harry Potter: Occult Fantasy in Perspective

A fictional boy named Harry Potter has taken the literary world by storm. Youngsters are reading his books by the millions. The fictional young wizard appears to have bewitched a generation. Do parents see the entire picture?
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Spiritual Warfare Behind the Scenes

Deeply entrenched religious issues are at the heart of the war on terrorism. They are inflamed by a power greater than either the worldwide terrorist network or the combined military might of the United States, Britain, the rest of NATO...
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The Bible and Harry Potter

Hollywood's latest offering breaks all attendance records. Is this just an innocent tale? Or can there be sinister consequences to public? See what the Bible clearly says about sorcery.
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The Battle for the Human Mind

The first line of defense is knowing the enemy and his tactics. How can we guard our minds from the pervasive influence of secular humanism?
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All Spiritual Experiences Are Not of God

Many people mistakenly assume that any supernatural experience is of God. This is simply not true. Some experiences may be self induced. Others may come from external influences, but even these are not all from God.
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Through Their Eyes

How can we escape Satan's negative mentality and become as little (as yet untainted) children? Children at play.
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In Brief... World News Review Wizard Boy Book Boom

Wizardry is big business. The latest boy-wizard Harry Potter book is assured of best-seller status before it even hits the bookstores July 8. If you haven't heard of Harry Potter, you will.
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Is Anybody Out There?

An atheist raises good questions. "Does God exist?" may well be life's ultimate question.
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Election Year Religion

God is "getting a lot of press" lately as the presidential candidates have brought religion into the campaign. Is the U.S. undergoing a significant change? Or are we witnessing politics as usual?
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The Quest for Immortality

In recent years major museums have played host to a special exhibition that spotlights pre-Christian Chinese civilization. The most spectacular facet of the exhibit features the concept of the afterlife and to what extent the ancient Chinese tried to ensure...
Magnifying glass over the words Holy Bible.
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What Does the Bible Say About the "Immortal Soul"?

Many people think the Bible says we have an immortal soul destined, at death, for heaven, hell or purgatory. What does the Bible say?
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The Real Star Wars

Discover a surprising truth that will affect your future.
Sing red rose on the snow - Reflections on the Dunblane Tragedy
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Reflections on the Dunblane Tragedy

Was the massacre of innocent schoolchildren in Scotland only an isolated incident, or is it an indicator of a much greater problem?
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