Disarming the Darkness

Disarming the Darkness
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Disarming the Darkness

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Some people dismiss the devil as a schoolboy's myth, not to be taken seriously. Others indulge in aggressive "spiritual warfare" at the least sign of sin, temptation, or doubt. Offering a more balanced approach, Disarming the Darkness brings a sound scriptural basis to understanding the dynamics of spiritual warfare. Respected author and teacher Calvin Miller recounts his own experiences with spiritual warfare and shows how we can overcome the influence of evil in our personal circumstances. He keeps us from two extremes: either burying our heads in the sand to the activity of demonic forces or becoming overly preoccupied with them. Miller shows who the devil s and what he is doing -- and outlines Christ's victory over Satan and his angels. The author confronts the deepest and most subtle sources of temptation: money, sex, and power. He also demonstrates ways our own pride can be a stumbling block. He shows how a subtle lust for personal power can blind us even as we "combat" with formulas that smack more of magic and incantation than scriptural faith. And Miller offers guidelines for discerning the true source of the evil we encounter in ourselves and in others.

Description of Disarming the Darkness:

This book explores spiritual battle as an often misunderstood facet of the Christian life.

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Some people dismiss the devil as a schoolboy's myth, not to be taken seriously. Others indulge in aggressive "spiritual warfare" at the least sign of sin, temptation, or doubt. Offering a more balanced approach, Disarming the Darkness brings a sound scriptural basis to understanding the dynamics of spiritual warfare. Respected author and teacher Calvin Miller recounts his own experiences with spiritual warfare and shows how we can overcome the influence of evil in our personal circumstances. He keeps us from two extremes: either burying our heads in the sand to the activity of demonic forces or becoming overly preoccupied with them. Miller shows who the devil s and what he is doing -- and outlines Christ's victory over Satan and his angels. The author confronts the deepest and most subtle sources of temptation: money, sex, and power. He also demonstrates ways our own pride can be a stumbling block. He shows how a subtle lust for personal power can blind us even as we "combat" with formulas that smack more of magic and incantation than scriptural faith. And Miller offers guidelines for discerning the true source of the evil we encounter in ourselves and in others. Author Biography: Dr. Calvin Miller has served as a senior pastor in Omaha, as writer-in-residence and professor of communications and homiletics at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and now teaches at Beeson Divinity School. He is a poet, artist, novelist, and evangelist who has written over forty books including the Singer Trilogy, Snow, Wind, Shade, The Book of Jesus, and Into the Depths of God. Dr. Miller and his wife, Barbara, live in Birmingham, Alabama.

About Calvin Miller:

Dr. Calvin Miller has served as a senior pastor in Omaha, as writer-in-residence and professor of communications and homiletics at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and now teaches at Beeson Divinity School. He is a poet, artist, novelist, and evangelist who has written over forty books including the Singer Trilogy, Snow, Wind, Shade, The Book of Jesus, and Into the Depths of God. Dr. Miller and his wife, Barbara, live in Birmingham, Alabama.

Description of Calvin Miller, author of Disarming the Darkness:

Do you hunger for greater depth in your spiritual life? Maybe it's time to dive into The Growing Deeper Series, a sure-fire way to cultivate a closer relationship with God! Written by well-known Christian authors Calvin Miller, Eugene Peterson, Luci Shaw, Walter Wangerin, Jr., and Philip Yancey, these volumes on spiritual warfare, Christian friendship, the interior life, prayer, and the church provide the rich soil your soul needs to bloom and grow in Christ. 160 pages each, hardcovers, Zondervan.