Carmen Ikem

Spiritual warfare is the inward and outward battle we face against the enemies of God. This is a universal fight. There are two kingdoms at war here: The kingdom of God and the kingdom of Satan and his demons. This is also known as the kingdom of light (God) and the kingdom of darkness (Satan). This conflict doesn’t just involve a select few. It affects all Christians. You were enlisted in this fight even if you didn’t ask for it. But how do you fight against something you don’t see? How do...

What is Spiritual Abuse? Lots of people have heard the phrase “church hurt” or know someone that says they have experienced it. And then there are those that have never heard of the term until they themselves experienced it. But what exactly does that mean? What is Spiritual Abuse?  Spiritual Abuse is defined as the use of spiritual or religious beliefs and practices to dominate or control another human being.  Why Does Spiritual Abuse Happen? Spiritual Abuse happens when someone of authority...

Deuteronomy 30:6 “And the LORD your God will circumcise your heart and the heart of your offspring, so that you will love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, that you may live.”   In the bible we see the word circumcision, and we automatically think of the surgical removal of skin. But this is not what the Lord meant by it. We are thinking of the physical aspect of the act. We tend to leave out the spiritual circumcision of the heart that God desires to give us.  I...