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Spiritual Warfare

The Most Insidious Warfare: The War of the World

December 20, 2023 by Sam Williamson

For two thousand years, believers have prioritized the importance of “spiritual warfare” for Christian health. (Heck, I was raised Presbyterian, and …

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Thriving in (Not Merely Survival from) Past Sufferings

February 22, 2023 by Sam Williamson

I reached the high-water mark of my physical fitness at the age of twenty-four. Back then, I ran thirty miles a week, sweated three hundred pushups a …

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When Two Parties Claim the Same Throne

April 20, 2022 by Sam Williamson

I vividly remember my introduction to spiritual warfare. I was in my Detroit high school prayer group, the New Vine, when someone got a hold of some …

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Invaded

October 24, 2018 by Sam Williamson

Growing up, I had two close friends: one came from a devout, Christian family, and the other came from a devout, atheist family. One family went to …

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Spiritual Warfare: The Real Battlefield

November 21, 2017 by Sam Williamson

Two friends and I host a weekly podcast on various spiritual topics. Last month we planned to discuss (I kid you not), How to Recognize Spiritual …

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The Curse of Conformity

March 14, 2017 by Sam Williamson

In 1983 I landed my first job in the computer industry. I applied for an open position, sent in my resume, endured a few interviews, and attended one …

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Spiritual Judo

March 15, 2016 by Sam Williamson

I reached my fitness high water mark at the age of twenty-four. I ran thirty miles a week, sweated three hundred pushups a day, and I brawled each …

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The Heart of Spiritual Warfare

September 15, 2015 by Sam Williamson

Plato urges us: “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle.” If you are breathing, you are under a spiritual assault. The question we …

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Should We Ever Wrestle with God?

April 29, 2014 by Sam Williamson

In the movie The Princess Bride, the evil genius Vizzini repeatedly (and inappropriately) exclaims, “Inconceivable.” His partner Inigo Montoyo finally …

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The Cyber-Nature of Spiritual Attacks

cyber attack
November 25, 2013 by Sam Williamson

My brother-in-law Dan Lohrmann is the State of Michigan’s Chief Security Officer (CSO) and Deputy Directory for Cybersecurity. His job is to protect …

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Should We Ever Wrestle With God?

January 22, 2013 by Sam Williamson

In The Princess Bride, the criminal genius Vizzini repeatedly and inappropriately exclaims, “Inconceivable.” His partner Inigo Montoyo finally …

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Where Is The Battlefield in Spiritual Warfare?

September 25, 2012 by Sam Williamson

I love having a new laptop but I hate getting a new laptop. It takes me a couple days to transfer my old data, reinstall the applications, and setup …

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I write Beliefs of the Heart to grow our intimacy with God, to help us all examine our deepest heart-beliefs. I am an orthodox believer, meaning my theology is consistent with Christian beliefs through the centuries. In fact, I believe that our current cultural moment clouds our beliefs, so we must continually examine our current,

 fashionable beliefs–which are often unquestioned–in light of scriptural truth. I live in Brooklyn, MI, USA, with my wife. We have four grown children and an ever increasing number of grandchildren.

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