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Confessions of a Chicken
Tim Mather Tim Mather Tim Mather Tim Mather

Confessions of a Chicken

You laugh, but the life of a chicken is ghastly. Imagine pushing out something the size of your head, every day of your life! You think your life is stressful? Consider the psychological implications of having huge wings that aren’t even strong enough to get you off the ground.

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Ubiquitous Demonization
Tim Mather Tim Mather Tim Mather Tim Mather

Ubiquitous Demonization

A question we are often asked is, “Who needs deliverance?” The answer is: Everyone! Everyone who comes into the Kingdom of God. That’s why Jesus made it the centerpiece of his mission statement in Luke 4:18-19.

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Old Horse - New Tricks
Tim Mather Tim Mather Tim Mather Tim Mather

Old Horse - New Tricks

You’ve probably seen it in a wild west movie: the cowboy rides into the frame, dismounts with a flourish dropping the horse’s reins to the ground, and he goes about his business – but the horse (let’s call him Ed [not his real name]) just stands there. Is he tied up? Nope (that’s “No” in cowboyeeze). Is he restrained in any way? Nope. Is he free? Yep (that’s… well you can guess what it means).

So here’s the question: Why does Ed just stand there as if he is bound to something?

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