Marci(a) Piper

if you read history you will find that Christians who did most for the present world were those who thought most of the next. C.S. Lewis

[Alisa Childers @alisa_childers]

A word of caution.

Due to the current state of our culture, many Christians are pondering the reality of evil and perhaps some are realizing that Satan and demons are not theoretical. Because of this, there are influencers out there who would love to sell you a bill of goods about how Satan works. Here are 3 points of advice:

1. If you are a Christian, you have already been delivered. You don't have to go to a specialized "deliverance minister." Satan has no (and cannot acquire) any "legal rights" over you.

"He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins." Col. 1:13-14

"And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him." Col. 2:13-15

2. Test everything against Scripture. Most of what is taught in the deliverance space is information gleaned from extra-biblical experience, not Scripture. The devil is a master manipulator and liar. Please do not trust someone's experience with him to give you information about how demons work. He lies.

"He [Satan] was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies." John 8:44

3. Satan is real. Demons are real. Christians are given explicit instructions on how to battle against his attacks. We are to resist him, speak truth to lies, and live a life of faithful obedience to God. We are never instructed to personally address or interact with Satan or demons. We ask Christ to deliver us from evil. (Matthew 6:7-13)

"Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." James 4:7

"We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ." 2 Corinthians 10:5

"Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him." James 1:12

[Rocio D'Angelo @rociodangelo6]

🇳🇬La masacre de cristianos en Nigeria no puede seguir siendo tratada como una noticia lejana.

Son vidas humanas, familias destruidas y comunidades perseguidas por su fe. El silencio internacional también es una forma de abandono. Nigeria necesita protección, justicia y verdad.

[Eric Daugherty @EricLDaugh]

🚨 Sec. Marco Rubio just NAILED IT:

"One of the criticisms you sometimes hear of communism is that it 'sounds good in theory, but it never works in practice.'"

"That's actually NOT TRUE. Communism does NOT sound good in theory. The world that envisions for all of us is small, flat, gray, leveled of all exception, drained of all that is good and noble in the human soul."

"The world that envisions is a world without courage, a world without creativity, or ambition, a world without heroes, or glory, or great causes to strive towards, without a world without miracles, without men who rise above the rest to do incredible and extraordinary things."

"And the world communism envisions is a world without God."

"For these architects of revolutionary violence, the towering achievement of our civilization, for them, it's an unbearable humiliation, a reminder of what they cannot do and a reminder of what they cannot be. So they choose instead to destroy." 💯

[Marci(a) Piper @marciapiper]

@Katy_Faust Lord help us and prayer for this child!

[Marci(a) Piper @marciapiper]

@MikeWingerii Dwell App is a wonderful resource as well

[Marci(a) Piper @marciapiper]

@MikeWingerii ESV app

[Marci(a) Piper @marciapiper]

@alisa_childers Same same. Thanks for this.

[Michael Foster @thisisfoster]

Here’s a simple way to get unstuck when you’re worried, overwhelmed, or overthinking a decision.

Ask yourself one question:

What kind of thing am I dealing with?

Most issues fall into one of three categories.

1. Settled Things

These are things that have already been decided.

Your birth family.
Your nation of origin.
Your height.
Your past decisions.
Your upbringing.
Things you did.
Things done to you.

Some of these things were decided by your own past actions. Others were decided by God’s providence. As Paul says in Acts 17:26, God determined our appointed times and the boundaries of our dwelling place.

You can’t go back and change these things.

So the question is not, “How do I undo this?”

The question is, “Does this have any bearing on what I should do now?”

If not, leave it alone. Don’t spend your life fighting settled things.

2. Action Things
These are things you have some real control over.

Your diet.
Your exercise.
Your spending.
Your work ethic.
Your attitude.
Your friendships.
Your theological knowledge.
Your presentability.
Your habits.
Your skills.

These are your controllables.

You may not control everything about your health, finances, relationships, or future. But you usually control more than you think.

So if the issue falls here, don’t overthink it.

Take direct action.

Start small if you have to. Make the call. Go on the walk. Open the Bible. Apologize. Apply for the job. Pay the bill. Clean the room. Do the next faithful thing.

3. Prayer Things

These are things outside your direct control, but not outside God’s control.

The economy.
The weather.
The housing market.
The availability of a suitable spouse.
Other people’s choices.
Timing.
Open doors.
Closed doors.

You can’t force these things. You can’t grab the steering wheel of providence.

But God can act.

So you take indirect action through prayer. You ask. You wait. You prepare. You remain faithful. You do what you can do and trust God with what only He can do.

So ask yourself:

Is this settled?
Then accept it and learn from it.

Is this actionable?
Then do something.

Is this outside my control?
Then pray and trust God.

This is a simple framework, and yes, it’s a little reductionistic. But that’s the point. The goal is not to explain every complexity of life. The goal is to get you unstuck.

Most people waste too much energy trying to change the past, control what belongs to God, or pray about things they simply need to obey.

So categorize the issue.

Then act accordingly.

Accept what is settled.
Act on what is yours.
Pray over what belongs to God.

[Megan Basham @megbasham]

When peace like a river, attendeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say
It is well, it is well, with my soul.

[The Free Press @TheFP]

You’ve been lied to about Africa.

@MagatteW: “Africa is not poor because of colonialism. Africa is poor because we have made it impossible for our people to create wealth.”

[Marci(a) Piper @marciapiper]

@alisa_childers I can relate haha

[Mike Winger @MikeWingerii]

Christians, you must remember.

“Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
Romans 12:17-21

[Marci(a) Piper @marciapiper]

@middle_class_us We had 11%+ unemployment in the early 80s and mortgage rates above 16%. So yeah we had it tough too.

[Marci(a) Piper @marciapiper]

@chipgaines Like making money on a show that promotes the purchase of children. Value children created for the vain ambition of adults

[Marci(a) Piper @marciapiper]

@senatorlankford Over 50,000 unidentified children are waiting for rescue. Support the Renewed Hope Act of 2025 to rescue children seen in abuse images. These children cannot wait! #TimTebowFoundation #EndExploitation #RenewedHopeAct2025

[Genevieve Gluck @WomenReadWomen]

I used to think drag shows were fine until I actually went to a drag show. Then, I felt the entire time like the butt of a joke - like I was being ridiculed and expected to applaud with pleasure.

I was supposed to enjoy humiliation, the way certain men find a sexual release in depersonalization.

But it was not enjoyable. It was jarring, like when you realize the way you see yourself is not the same as how you're being perceived by a person who very much dislikes you.

[Marci(a) Piper @marciapiper]

The Lioness, the Witch and the Wardrobe https://t.co/8ZNTxigS2U via @murrayJcampbell

[Marci(a) Piper @marciapiper]

@thatsKAIZEN @ArthurMacwaters I believe it’s actual more spiritual than mental illness. Although I suppose could be the cause of the mental illness. And I’m not some crazy it’s all demons person but starting to wonder.

[Marci(a) Piper @marciapiper]

@ianmiles He needs to go live in SA. It’s currently a disaster place to live. Been there and know people there - why in the world would he think that’s what we would want.

[Marci(a) Piper @marciapiper]

@RachelReneeRee1 Why do they keep doing this to us?