The belief in the existence of supernatural evil is central to Christianity. Beyond believing in its existence, Christians also believe in evil’s ongoing activity. The Scottish-born and Presbyterian theologian John Murray says that there are “unseen spiritual powers” behind all that is broken in the world. He says, “The arch-foe of the kingdom of God is not the visible powers arrayed against it; for behind these visible agents and manifestations of evil is the ingenuity, craft, malicious design, instigation and relentless activity of the devil and his ministers.” Murray [...]

Life is a series of peaks and valleys, ups and downs, highs and lows. Following Jesus is a journey filled with twists and turns, green pastures and icy mountain passes. Sometimes the sun is shining, sometimes dark clouds cover the sky. Like everything else in life, being a Christian is difficult. If it were easy, everyone would do it. But some Christians think that the life of faith is supposed to be mostly easy and happy. Many have been taught that there are three categories to describe the Christian [...]