The Igniting Hope Blog

The Word the Devil Left Out By Steve Backlund One of the greatest truths (if not the greatest truth) we can ever renew our minds with is this: I am unconditionally loved by God. The more deeply this truth becomes established in us; the more it changes how we interpret God, ourselves, other people, our circumstances, and our future. Romans 5:5 says, “Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.”

Higher Levels, Higher Devils? By Steve Backlund Years ago, I remember saying, "Every time I move forward in God, I get attacked by the devil." I wasn't trying to create a doctrine; I was simply describing what I believed was my experience. It seemed obvious that greater spiritual advancement meant greater spiritual attack. One day I felt the Lord interrupt my thinking. "Steve, why do you keep saying that every time you move forward in Me, you get attacked by the devil?" I ans