Learning about satan

Satan.  The devil.  The ancient serpent.  The dragon.  The adversary.  The accuser.  The opposer.  The ruler of the kingdom of the air. The father of lies.

Sometimes he comes near to me.  I don’t like it.

Last Thursday was one of those dark and lonely days.  I find that he closes in when spiritual breakthroughs are happening or about to happen in my life and family.  Thankfully, I know Jesus is near too.

So, it comes as no surprise that I’ve been asked to teach about the Lord of the Flies (yup, that’s another name for him) this Friday night at Sr. Youth.

I guess I’ll have the conch.  I’m hoping the teens keep their rocks and spears at home.

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