Hardly Initiated

What are you giving access to without realizing it?

Agreement isn't always saying “I agree.” Your actions, choices, and the boundaries you cross can create access to things God never intended for you.

When you cross a spiritual boundary, you're making room for something that wasn't supposed to be there.

Be careful what you come into agreement with.

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**What if some things that look spiritual are actually leading you away from God?**

God created the stars, numbers, and everything in nature. But using those things to seek hidden knowledge or spiritual power is a different matter.

Astrology, tarot, and numerology can look harmless—but **where is the source of what you're seeking?**

Are you listening for God's voice, or looking somewhere else?

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Can you really be a Christian and a witch?

The two cannot come from the same source. Christianity points to God as the source of truth, revelation, and wisdom—not other spiritual practices.

If God is your source, why look somewhere else for hidden knowledge?

Who are you allowing to speak into your spiritual life?

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What if we're more comfortable with some sins than others?

The Bible calls homosexuality an abomination, but it also speaks strongly against astrology, divination, necromancy, and occult practices.

So why do we condemn one while making excuses for another?

If God is your source, why seek supernatural answers somewhere else?

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If God created the earth, why isn't everything on it good?

The Bible says the earth was created good, but after the fall, everything changed.

Not everything we find in nature is meant for us to use. There are things that can heal, things that can harm, and things that require discernment.

Just because something comes from the earth doesn't mean it's good for you.

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Does protecting yourself financially mean you don't trust your husband?

Loving your husband doesn't mean you should be completely unaware of the finances.

Know where the assets are, understand how they're owned, and have your own source of income. Life can change overnight, and being prepared doesn't mean you expect the worst.

Being financially prepared is part of being a good partner.

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What if the thing you thought was stopping you was actually saving you?

Not every interruption is a setback. Sometimes God slows us down because we're moving in a direction that isn't good for us.

What feels like being stopped may actually be God getting your attention.

Maybe the pause is part of the purpose.

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What happens after you die?

Is there another opportunity to make things right with God?

The conversation points to one answer: your opportunity is now. Once this life is over, there is no going back to change your decision.

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What happens when your spouse controls all the money?

It may start with controlling the bills or keeping certain accounts away from you. Then the questions start, the numbers don't add up, and you realize you don't even know where your money is.

What looks like financial management can slowly become financial control.

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Think about the person who told you something difficult—and stayed in your memory because you knew you needed to hear it.

For P Lo, that person was a man he met at Rikers Island.

He had grown up knowing about God. But a conversation about his drug dealing challenged him to connect what he believed with what he was doing to his community.

On Hardly Initiated, Michael J. MacDonald and Kira Oliver ask him to share that story. He also talks about his mentor’s own struggle and the importance of examining what you hear, even when the person speaking sounds certain.

This is a conversation to have with someone who knows what it means to change direction.

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Who helped you face a difficult truth, and what changed after that conversation?