Angels have multiple functions, and God created them to accomplish his will, most of which is in the spiritual realm. In Scripture, we see humans encounter angels in they physical realm as well, as God sends them to tend to His people or deliver his messages. 

There are seven things Scriptures tell us leave us vulnerable to demonic attack. Some of these things are not necessarily bad things, in fact, some of them are positive. But some of them are flat-out inviting demonic influence in your life. What behaviors should you make sure you're avoiding?

Satan is intent to attack anything that reflects God's nature or the Gospel. Jesus said, "The thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy." This is Satan's character. So what is he most likely to attack? Listen in to hear the 7 things the Scriptures point to that draw the most demonic attacks. 

Different religious traditions have different beliefs on the types of angels that exist. But what does the Bible say? Just like the rest of His creation, God instills different authority levels within the spiritual realm, including with angels. 

Are guardian angels real? Do you have a guardian angel watching out for you right now? The Bible has a few things to say about guardian angels, and it's not what you might think. 

The Nephilim are a high curiosity topic in the Bible that drive a lot of questions and even conspiracy theories. Nephilim are mentioned in Genesis as the offspring of the "sons of God and the daughters of men" - basically demons who impregnate women. They were so evil and vile that it led to God destroying every single human on the planet. Want to learn more about the Nephilim? Look no further than this episode of Village Church Digital with Pastor Michael Fuelling and Pastor Ryan Chaney.

Influence is different than demonic attack. It's quieter. It's demonic designs, schemes, and traps that trick you into sinning, getting you to justify behaviors or believe you won't get caught. How can you tell if you're being influenced by demonic spirits, and how do you repel demonic spirits? 

What is actually happening, why is it happening, and who is pulling the strings? The spiritual gift of discernment of spirits allows a Christian to have God-given wisdom to answer these questions and more. Listen to Pastor Michael Fuelling and Pastor Ryan Chaney discuss how you can discern if the spirit at play is the Holy Spirit, the spirit of the flesh, or a demonic spirit. #spiritualwarfare #spiritualgrowth #podcast #christianliving #spiritualgrowth #interview #devotional

Spiritual warfare occurs mainly in the mind. The Bible talks about these "spiritual strongholds" in 2 Corinthians, but what does it mean, how do they take root, and how can Christians break down those strongholds? 

As Christians, we know Satan prowls around like a lion, seeking someone to devour. But we still fall for his tricks. Why does this happen, and what can we do about it?