As children, we developed defense mechanisms as we mentally processed the environment in which we were raised. We are not in bondage to traumatic experiences; we are in bondage to the lies we believed as a result of those experiences.

God is Gracious and Kind

God, being merciful, did not give us what we deserved, and He graciously took the next step and gave us what we didn’t deserve.

DiscipleshipNeil T. AndersonMarch 17, 2020Neil T. Anderson, Hebrews, Righteousness, Justice, Mercy, Love, Grace, Eternal Life, Jesus, Temptation, Rejection, Omniscient, HumanityComment

Christian Risk

What a great reward and free gift we have in salvation through Jesus Christ—but are we willing to share Him? Even if it means risking our comfort, health, finances, or lives?

Identity in ChristJonathan CarlMarch 16, 2020Bible, Children of God, Child of God, RiskComment

Temptation's Appetizing Hook

Temptation's hook is the devil's guarantee that what we think we need outside of God's will can satisfy us. We eat to live, but when we live to eat, food no longer satisfies. Instead,millions of people feel powerless to control their relationship with food.

Daily DevotionNeil T. AndersonMarch 13, 2020Neil T. Anderson, Food, Control, Self Control, Eating Disorders, SatisfactionComment

Step 3: Bitterness vs. Forgiveness

The only solution to bitterness is forgiveness. In forgiveness, you will experience the grace of God along with peace and holiness.

Daily DevotionDan StudtMarch 12, 2020Child of God, The Steps to Freedom in Christ, Reality, Truth, Deception, Bitterness, ForgivenessComment

The Reason for Satan's Fall

Lucifer was caught up with his own beauty and challenged the throne of God. Pride comes before a fall and rebellion is as the sin of divination.

Discipleship, Spiritual WarfareNeil T. AndersonMarch 11, 2020Neil T. Anderson, Ephesians, Lucifer, Satan, Pride, RebellionComment

The Divine Prerequisite

The one essential prerequisite to knowing God's will is for our will to be in line with His even before we know what His will is.

Daily DevotionNeil T. AndersonMarch 10, 2020Neil T. Anderson, Bondage Breaker, 2 CorinthiansComment

Step 2: Truth vs. Deception

By very nature of deception, we think that what we are believing is truth, but when we know God’s truth, we can recognize the deceptions of the world, the flesh and the devil.

Daily DevotionDan StudtMarch 9, 2020Child of God, The Steps to Freedom in Christ, Reality, Truth, DeceptionComment

Questions About the Bible

Reading the Bible is how we hear God’s voice most clearly and distinguish truth from error, but it can be daunting to know where to start.

DiscipleshipJonathan CarlMarch 6, 2020BibleComment

Step 1: Counterfeit vs. Real

Counterfeit is the imitation of something with the intent to deceive. If we pursue counterfeits, not only is that an actual offense to God, but it also gives the enemy a foothold into our lives through which he can continue to influence us.

Daily DevotionDan StudtMarch 5, 2020Child of God, The Steps to Freedom in Christ, RealityComment

Anger and the Holy Spirit

Join Neil Anderson as he and his friend Matt discuss the issue of anger. They'll talk about the Holy Spirit's role in helping mature and grow us in resisting temptation.

DiscipleshipNeil T. AndersonMarch 4, 2020Neil T. Anderson, AngerComment

Self Centered vs. God Centered

We can be deceived into believing that serving our self is the primary purpose of our lives—more money, more status, more self-care to free up our minds. The apostle Peter is a glaring example of the struggle between self and Christ-centred living.

Daily DevotionNeil T. AndersonMarch 3, 2020Neil T. Anderson, Peter, Jesus, Satan, DeceptionComment

Led Astray by a False Spirit

Many cults and New Age mediums introduce Jesus as a man with obtainable, crave-able, supernatural powers. If what we have received is not the Holy Spirit, it can only be an evil spirit.

The Benefits of Emotional Honesty

We need to be real about our emotional condition if we want to be right with God.

DiscipleshipNeil T. AndersonFebruary 28, 2020Neil T. Anderson, Ephesians, Anger, Emotions, David, Saul, Bitterness, ForgivenessComment

Flesh Patterns of Anger

Have you struggled with cycles of anger? Do you want to find victory? Join Dr. Neil Anderson as he talks with his friend Matt on an important and common struggle—anger.

DiscipleshipNeil T. AndersonFebruary 27, 2020Neil T. Anderson, AngerComment

The Nature of God

God has revealed Himself as an integral part of our lives. Throughout Scripture, we find that He continues to reveal Himself in three primary ways: through general revelation, special revelation, and through Christ.

DiscipleshipNeil T. AndersonFebruary 26, 2020Neil T. Anderson, Romans, Creation, Genesis, JesusComment

Where to Find Full Acceptance Now

Do you ever feel rejected and alone? Unwanted or unloved? Discover, believe, and live with an understanding of Jesus' unconditional acceptance of His children.

Identity in ChristNeil T. AndersonFebruary 25, 2020Neil T. Anderson, Acceptance, Child of God, GraceComment

The Path to Happiness

Happiness can be so fleeting, because it is dependent on the circumstances of life. But we can always be joyful in our spirit when we know that the joy of the Lord is our strength

Daily Devotion, DiscipleshipNeil T. AndersonFebruary 24, 2020Neil T. Anderson, Solomon, Happiness, Joy, Fruit of the SpiritComment