Faith Facts

• Scripture warns believers to test every spirit and hold fast to what is good.
• The Bible teaches that Satan can appear as an angel of light, making discernment essential for Christians.
• Faith in Christ provides protection against deceptive spiritual forces that seek to mislead people.

Most paranormal television programs rely on sensational editing and unverified claims rather than solid evidence. Many viewers tune in for entertainment while overlooking the spiritual risks involved.

Yet some reported encounters reflect real spiritual activity that goes beyond tricks of the camera. The greater concern lies not in seeing something unusual but in failing to recognize the true source behind it.

Christians are called to exercise spiritual discernment rather than curiosity when facing reports of the supernatural. Without biblical grounding, people can be drawn into practices that Scripture clearly condemns.

“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God.”

Traditional Christian teaching emphasizes that the real battle is not against ghosts or haunted houses but against principalities and powers described in Ephesians 6. Entertainment often trivializes these realities and leaves audiences spiritually unprepared.

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Faith Facts

• Churches of Christ Hispanic ministers received a weeklong family renewal retreat funded by a Lilly Endowment grant through MESA ministries.
• Spanish-speaking families from nine states enjoyed free lodging, meals, and water park access at Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, Texas.
• Ministers emphasized the importance of rest, spiritual renewal, and unity in Christ across cultural lines.

Church of Christ families serving in Spanish-speaking ministries recently enjoyed a much-needed time of rest and renewal at the Great Wolf Lodge indoor water park resort in Grapevine, Texas.

Thanks to a Lilly Endowment grant administered through Herald of Truth’s MESA ministry, 41 adults and 29 children from nine states received free lodging, meals, and access to water slides and other attractions during fall break.

“We’re here to give you a blessing and help you continue to bless others, as you do every day.”

Chase Turner, president and CEO of Herald of Truth, extended the invitation to families like the Rojos from Springdale, Arkansas, who typically could not afford such a vacation.

“We’re preaching Jesus, we’re preaching Christ crucified and resurrected, and we’re really more united than we are divided.”

Minister J.P. Flores of Phoenix noted the retreat strengthened bonds among believers who may differ on secondary matters yet remain united in the gospel.

Lenin Munguia of Richardson, Texas, described the gathering as a timely opportunity to refresh and connect with fellow ministers amid cultural and political pressures.

Crystal Reyes of Wilmington, Delaware, said the experience reminded her and her husband to invest in their own mental and spiritual health so they can serve more effectively.

Participants also attended sessions on prayer, spiritual renewal, and silence and solitude, while singing hymns together in both Spanish and English.

Alonzo Rojo prayed that the lessons learned would not remain at the lodge but would strengthen daily walks with the Lord and grow ministries across the nation.

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Faith Facts

• Scripture warns that pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall.
• Christian marriage calls spouses to bear one another’s burdens while speaking the truth in love.
• Modeling humility often proves more powerful than direct confrontation when addressing pride.

A wife recently asked for guidance on addressing her husband’s growing financial pride. Instead of confronting the issue head-on, the counsel focused on a quieter, more biblical approach.

By choosing to model humility in her own financial decisions, she can let her consistent example speak louder than words of correction. This approach aligns with the Christian call to win others without a word, as seen in 1 Peter 3.

“Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.”

The advice emphasizes that humility modeled daily can convict a spouse more effectively than criticism. A wife’s gentle consistency in stewardship and gratitude may open her husband’s heart to self-examination over time.

Financial pride often creeps in subtly through increased spending, boasting, or a sense of self-sufficiency. Addressing it directly risks defensiveness, whereas a living example of contentment and generosity can plant seeds of conviction.

“Let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious.”

Christian wives are reminded that their influence flows not from confrontation but from quiet strength rooted in faith. When a woman chooses humility in the face of pride, she reflects Christ’s own example of servant leadership.

Over time, the contrast between prideful spending and humble stewardship may prompt the husband to reconsider his own attitudes. This patient approach honors both the marriage covenant and the call to love without compromising truth.

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