exorcism – Engaging Scripture

Are ghosts real? – Ephesians 6:10-13, Part 1

Are ghosts real? If ghosts are real, aren’t they just manifestations of demons? Are demons real? And what about spiritual warfare? In our scientifically-minded culture we can lean heavily toward believing that ghosts, the spirit world and therefore spiritual warfare is not real. Some people go so far as to say that the descriptions ofContinue reading “Are ghosts real? – Ephesians 6:10-13, Part 1”

Ghost Tours & Ghostbusters: Is the Spirit Realm Real? – Luke 8:26-39

We were in the city of Lancaster a few weeks ago in the evening, around 8pm, and we saw a lady dressed in a costume leading a group of about 10 people. It was clear that this was a tour. But what kind of tour would be happening on a Sunday night at 8pm? TheContinue reading “Ghost Tours & Ghostbusters: Is the Spirit Realm Real? – Luke 8:26-39”

(Re)Discovering Jesus – Luke 4:31-44

When’s the last time you were amazed by Jesus? When is the last time you were excited about him? Put together, Luke’s story of Jesus’ early ministry in Capernaum, his authoritative teaching, his exorcism of demons, his healing of Peter’s mother-in-law, and all the other healing and preaching he did there, demonstrate the authority andContinue reading “(Re)Discovering Jesus – Luke 4:31-44”