An orphan lifestyle is a negative influence that causes us to feel rejected, abandoned, and disconnected from God as our heavenly Father....

False religion and the occult are defined as “the hidden, secret, and mysterious, particularly pertaining to the supernatural.” Common...

The negative influence of jealousy and greed stems from our dissatisfaction in life and the sense of being envious of someone who has...

Idolatry is the decision to elevate anyone or anything above God through worship, honor, service, or adoration. From the context of...

The negative influence of homosexuality influences feelings of sexual attraction or romantic desire towards individuals of the same sex....

Grief is the feeling of deep pain and sorrow resulting from the experience of loss in our hearts. It develops through the emotional,...

Freemasonry is a societal organization in which members recite vows, oaths, and promises as a requirement of membership. According to the...

Failure is the heart’s ability to focus on defeat rather than triumph or victory.  When we fail, we often define our lives by our...

Emotional insulation is an inner defense mechanism characterized by indifference and detachment in response to painful, frustrating, or...

Depression and hopelessness are feelings within our hearts that we will not experience positive emotions or an improvement in our current...

Deception is the distortion of facts or withholding information with the purpose of misleading, mishandling, or mismanaging the lives and...

Control issues are our attempts to manipulate or change a situation or someone else’s behavior. Issues of this nature commonly form areas...

The negative influence of condemnation/guilt seeks to entangle us in feelings of unworthiness and extreme distance from the heart of our...

Bitterness is the feeling of deep hostility and cynicism toward the actions and motives of other people. It is the internal consequence...

Illness, chronic pain, and sickness are all life situations that no one desires to face. Those who suffer from chronic sickness often...

The negative influence of anxiety is among one of the most prevailing and common strongholds in the lives of Christians across the globe....

In many ministry settings, people ask me, “Is anger a sin?” My response is simple and direct, “No, anger is not a sin, but how we choose...

Real-Life Example Julian has always been known for living his life to the extreme. His friends always suggested his personality was from...

Real-Life Examples   Fay grew up without a father. The idea of not knowing her father has become a daily challenge for her, often coming...

Real-Life Examples Johanna was afraid; her husband, Aaron, had always struggled with controlling his tongue whenever they argued. Last...