The Plumb Line
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Are You Willing to Wrestle Principalities and Powers for Jesus?
After more than a decade of watching the war on Christmas rage—we’ve seen everything from battles over “Xmas versus Christmas” to a ban on nativity scenes and beyond—I’ve concluded that we have to keep fighting. The war on Christmas is, after all, a war on Christ. Jesus advocates for us before the Father (1 John…
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A Humble Warning to the Spiritually Proud Preacher
The first and worst cause of error that prevails in our day is spiritual pride. So said Jonathan Edwards, a preacher, theologian and missionary to Native Americans who lived in the 1700s. Edwards went on to say that spiritual pride is the main door by which the devil comes into the hearts of those who…
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Are You Reasoning Yourself Out of Prophetic Wisdom?
God has given us the ability to reason—but too much mental reasoning blocks spiritual discernment and breeds plenty of confusion. With that in mind, is it possible that you are reasoning yourself out of prophetic wisdom that could be blocking your spiritual growth, your blessings, and even the full manifestation of your destiny?I’ll admit it.…
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Breaking the Power of Vicious Circles and Demonic Cycles
Have you ever felt like you are living in a vicious circle? Even now you may be trying your best to solve a problem only to discover that every step you take is making the problem worse—or even creating new problems. If that’s you, stop and ask yourself—is this a vicious circle or a demonic…
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Discerning the Call to Prophetic Intercession
There’s plenty of talk about prayer, prophetic intercession, standing in the gap, making up the hedge, prayer burdens, and, of course, spiritual warfare. But how do we discern the call to prayer? How do we recognize a proverbial prayer burden? These questions may seem simple, but far too many saints have come to me carrying…
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Spiritual Abuse, Christian Cults and Controlling Ministries
It’s irresponsible to loosely toss around emotionally charged accusations. Phrases like “spiritual abuse,” “Christian cults” and “controlling ministries” can be very harmful. I wouldn’t want to stand before Jesus and give account for misspoken words that carry the potential to tear down what He is building. On the other hand, it’s also irresponsible to turn…
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Waging Spiritual Warfare on Carnal Lusts
You know all too well that you are in a spiritual war against principalities, powers, rulers of the darkness of this world and spiritual wickedness in high places. But have you ever considered that you are also in a spiritual war against your own carnal lusts?When Paul said we don’t wrestle against flesh and blood…
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Opening Your Eyes to Spiritual Deception
Medical doctors call it Usher syndrome. It’s a disorder that causes deafness and gradual loss of sight.You may have heard about it in the news in recent years. Jacob, the 9-year-old son of star horse jockey Kent Desormeaux, is suffering from the disease. Jacob is progressively going blind, and more quickly than anticipated. Doctors say…
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How to Get Revenge on Your Enemies
Throughout history, people have quipped about revenge. Filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock liked to say, “Revenge is sweet and not fattening.” Edward Gibbon believed, “Revenge is profitable, gratitude is expensive.” And you’ve probably heard it said, “I’m back with a vengeance.”· I have to admit it. I’ve been tempted to take vengeance on those who have wronged…
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Unlock Increase in Your Life With the Key of Finishing
Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end, the Author and Finisher of our faith. Notice that Jesus is the Finisher. He always finishes what He starts—and He wants us to finish the God-inspired initiatives we start, too. To be sure, one of the keys of the kingdom is the “key…
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Dealing With Demons From Your Past
Don’t look back—unless you need to deal with demons from your past that continue to pull you out of God’s will and into sin. Some of us have dramatic testimonies of how God delivered us from dark places into which even your typical sinner doesn’t venture. But if we aren’t truly free from the demonic…
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When People You Love Become Stumbling Blocks
Stumbling blocks. You don’t want to be one. And you don’t want them in your life, either. But what do you do when the stumbling block comes from someone you love dearly, or from someone with whom you know you are called to labor in God’s Kingdom? In order to avoid stumbling blocks, we need…
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Looking Into the Supernatural Mirror for Prophetic Revelation of Christ
Did you know that about 17 percent of Americans believe the Bible is full of man-written fables and fairy tales? Only 30 percent believe the Word of God is the literal Word of God. So says a recent Gallup poll.Although fairy tale writers draw inspiration from the Bible, I’m here to tell you that the…
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Can You Really Buy a Spiritual Breakthrough?
A newspaper reporter called me the other day to solicit my opinion on an elderly woman’s so-called “divinely inspired concoctions.” Her little shop of mystic wonderments peddles oils, herbs, sprays and candles that claim to bring love into your life, and even get others to obey your every command.As the reporter described the woman’s mixtures,…
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Three Wise Words From A Prophetic Granny That Saved My Life
Some say you can smell the spirit of death. I wasn’t born again when my great-grandmother was on her death bed—discerning of spirits wasn’t in operation—but I somehow still knew it was the last time I would see her. And she had something important she wanted to tell me. I want to share those same…
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