27 July, 2025
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The Slow Work of God: Why Spiritual Growth Takes Time

Spiritual growth is not a checklist—it’s a journey. And journeys take time.

The Forgotten Word in Acts 2:38 (Part 1)

No one likes to admit being wrong, so that forgotten word repent sounds unpleasant to our ears, but actually repentance is a reasonable response.

Cane Ridge Meeting House: A Place Worth Seeing

Amid the rolling green hills of central Kentucky’s horse farms lies the Cane Ridge Meeting House, a location of interest to American history, Christian history, and the Stone-Campbell Movement.

At the Crossroads

Crossroads in life are unavoidable. Following Jesus constantly puts us on a road that leads to a cross.

Ten Ways Parents Can Increase the Probability They Pass Down the Faith … According to the Data

My top ten ways parents can increase the probability they pass down their faith to their children … according to the data! 

How Should We Respond to the Never-Ending News Cycle?

In a culture filled with bad news, may God give us wisdom to lead graciously and share boldly the good news of Christ.

Kentucky Christian University Marks Historic Milestone

Kentucky Christian University announces the elimination of all institutional debt and the public launch of the “For the Good of the Cause” capital campaign.

Just as Jesus Said

The Lord is always several steps ahead of us. Have you noticed that things eventually turn out just as Jesus has told us? In the long run, he is always right. 

In This Issue

A Christian Response to the Occult

If one is coming into contact with the spiritual realm apart from God, they are interacting with the only other spiritual reality that exists, that of Satan and his demons—the world of the occult. 

Satan’s Work Today

Satan and his demons are real, active, powerful, and dangerous; but they are no match for our divine and almighty Redeemer, Jesus Christ.

Spiritual Warfare and Mental Health: A Christian Counselor’s Perspective

This article examines how spiritual warfare influences mental health and how believers can confront these challenges through biblical wisdom, insight, and compassionate care. 

Out of Darkness: A Tribute to the Ministry of Ben Alexander

Ben Alexander was an internationally renowned evangelist and founder of Exposing Satan’s Power (ESP) Ministries. He came out of a spiritualist background, but devoted his life to Christ and to warning Christians about the dangers of the occult.

The Power of Prayer in the Spiritual Battle: Dealing with the Forces of Darkness on the Mission Field

How do we bring to bear the full power of prayer to deal with the unseen forces of darkness on the mission field? Greg Pruett offers seven tools for spiritual warfare.

The Inevitable Rabbit Hole: Countering Satan’s Impact on Young People Through Social Media

Spiritual warfare impacts teen today through psychological manipulation of social media where culture, politics, fluidity of truth, pornography, misinformation, greed, and so much more collide.

Catch the Wind: Rediscovering Dependence on the Holy Spirit

This year’s Spire Conference hosted at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky on September 23-25 will focus on yielding to the power of the Holy Spirit.

A Story of Deliverance: An Interview with Brian “Head” Welch by Tim Harlow

An interviewed Brian “Head” Welch, guitarist and founding member of the nu metal band Korn. Welch’s story is a testimony to God’s mercy and grace, leading him from Satan’s darkness into God’s light.

+ The Lookout

December 29 Study | He Comes with Purpose

Luke ends his Gospel with the disciples worshiping Jesus as he ascended back to God and commissioned his disciples to spread the gospel to the world.

December 22 Study | He Comes in Glory

The birth of Jesus in Bethlehem is covered in glory—which matches other moments and aspects of our Savior’s life. 

December 15 Study | He Comes as the Son of God

Who Jesus of Nazareth was makes what he said and did the most important words and deeds in the history of the universe.   

December 8 Study | He Comes in Amazement

This lesson extrapolates two narratives from the Gospel of Luke that highlight Jesus’ amazing person and work.

December 1 Study | He Comes with Distinction

When Christ’s coming was actually executed, it was done with the greatest of distinction. It was so distinct that the whole earth would be filled with his glory (Psalm 72:19).

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