Curiosity in the occult can lead to tragedy. What seems like harmless and innocent fun can quickly escalate to the point where you’re involved spiritually and physically. Like Chuck Swindoll says, “Watch out for the enemy. He not only plays dirty; he plays for keeps. And he’s playing for your soul.”

It takes courage to stand against the crowd and speak the truth. Sometimes it isn’t easy, and it can be isolating and lonely. But that’s how God shapes our character—when we depend solely on Him for our strength.

We tend to think of teens as the only ones who deal with rebellion and defiance but these tendencies are in all of us, no matter our age.

Pastor Chuck Swindoll explores the queenlike qualities Esther displayed during her remarkable journey (Esther 2:8–20).