Barnhill @BarnhillGena The religious spirit is a lying/deceptive spirit that keeps us from an intimate relationship with Father God. It robs us of the joy we were meant to have in our relationship with God—abiding in the Lord. Its focus on rituals leads us to become legalistic in our thinking and believe we need to […]

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Break Free from the Religious Spirit and Legalism

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By Gena Barnhill @BarnhillGena No one escapes life without experiencing the negative effects from partnering with the spirit of rejection. Encounters with two people during the last two weeks left me feeling unappreciated, devalued, and dismissed. I briefly allowed the spirit of rejection to take hold when I believed the enemy’s lie I was not […]

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Uprooting the Spirit of Rejection

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By Gena Barnhill @BarnhillGena Did you know a rebellious spirit can block our God-given destiny by distancing us from God’s blessings and jeopardizing our intimacy with Him? It robs us of peace. Rebellion or resisting authority can be done passively or actively. The word rebellion reminds me of the young boy whose teacher told him to […]

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Triumph from a Rebellious Spirit to Destiny

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By Gena Barnhill @BarnhillGena Have you ever been concerned about the danger of pride, especially since pride is referred to as one of the seven deadly sins? Superior Pride  Have you met people who appear puffed up and full of themselves as they tout their accomplishments? We often label this puffed-up response to perceived success […]

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How to Avoid the Danger of Pride

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By Gena Barnhill @BarnhillGena Did you know a spirit of poverty refers to a mindset that embraces a lack of provision or resources—not just money? Areas of provision can include our health, reputation, intelligence, and physical needs such as food, shelter, and clothing—to name a few. When we live with a mindset focused on lack […]

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An Identity Stealer—The Spirit of Poverty

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