You’ll Get Many Different Spiritual Topics Reading A. C. McGuire’s Blogs
Learn about Biblical content, new age, atheism, sprinkled with some movie and book reviews through these blogs by Christian author A. C. McGuire. With a background in new age: where she played with crystals, reiki and other “fun” things, you can be sure you’re getting an honest oppinion and authentic reactions to the ways of the new age vs. Christianity.
With a background also rooted in atheism – as McGuire grew up an atheist until about the age of 18 – you can be sure you will get an equivalent authentic analysis of life as an atheist vs. life as a Christian through her works… All other blogs with either be excerpts from her books, or reviews from books and movies McGuire felt was important to share with others to either warn them or encourage them to go read and watch.
Enjoy your reading with an open heart to Christ – and as you seek information, may you find what you are looking for. God bless.
All Blogs by A. C. McGuire
- Money Is NOT The Root Of All Evil
“MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL” Many people say this popular quote wrong. It actually says: the LOVE of money is the root of all evil. We can’t love money and love God because as soon as we love money, we are living as servants — nay, slaves — to money. Even Jesus warns… Read more: Money Is NOT The Root Of All Evil - 5 Major Doubts Christians Face
A big wave crashes downAnd smothers you under the waterHad you only faith like JesusYou would have been walking on the wavesBut doubt crept inAnd made you falterWho can you trustIf you can’t even trust the One who saves? A. C. McGuire, Poems & Prayers 1. We doubt God’s truthfulness There may come a day… Read more: 5 Major Doubts Christians Face - 5 Treasures of Heaven
A few years ago, my husband shared an intimate moment with me. Before he had come to Christ, while he was a teenager, he decided to meditate. He sat on his couch and rather than thinking about nothing, he focused his attention on the ringing in his ears. The more he focused, the louder it… Read more: 5 Treasures of Heaven - 5 Teachings of Self-Control From Jesus
Jesus lived to serve and to glorify His Father. He resisted all temptations, living a holy and sinless life. His self-control was the strongest of all humans because of His desire to please and glorify His Father rather than Himself. The best example of His control over His flesh, is in the story of His… Read more: 5 Teachings of Self-Control From Jesus - 7 Things Jesus Teaches Us About Prayer
1. Jesus teaches us that we must treat prayer as intimacy between us and God (Matthew 6:6). Jesus prayed by Himself (Matthew 14:23 & Mark 1:35, & Luke 5:16, 6:12), thus we are called to pray by ourselves. We are not called to treat prayer as something for us to boast about, for it is… Read more: 7 Things Jesus Teaches Us About Prayer - Is Abortion A By-Product Of Idolatry?
The world has gone mad. We have become a bunch of murderers and fail to acknowledge it. We have fallen so far into the realm of sexual sins, that it has brought about so many other sins. Why must we be so blind? God forms each and every one of us in our mother’s wombs.… Read more: Is Abortion A By-Product Of Idolatry? - Christians MUST Have A Child-Like Faith
I think Jesus tells us to become like children because there’s something truly special about them. Children have no fear. Have you ever noticed that? They don’t blink an eye, barely even flinch at things that make adults squirm. Children trust easily. They don’t doubt. They are free from the confines of this world, because… Read more: Christians MUST Have A Child-Like Faith - Faith is a Righteous Path Towards GOD
Faith is the substance of things hoped for. We can hope because of our faith. Without faith, hope does not exist, for it is the substance; the property of; the reason one can even hope at all. Faith gives us the confidence that what we hope for will come to fruition; it assures us that… Read more: Faith is a Righteous Path Towards GOD - The Power of Faith vs. Fear
WE HAVE FEAR BECAUSE WE LACK FAITH IN GOD Adam and Eve failed in their faith in the Lord when they ate from the tree He explicitly told them not to eat from. After they sinned, the first emotion they felt was fear. (Fear that they were naked and vulnerable? Fear that they realized they… Read more: The Power of Faith vs. Fear - 3 of the Strongest Fears People Live With & How They Can Face Those Fears With Strength & Courage
FEAR: A PATH TOWARDS SATAN Fear is a painful, all-consuming emotion. According to Psychology Today, “fears are mental obstacles that limit people’s actions and decisions, often preventing them from making progress.” When you’re fearful of something, it’s all you can think about. You live differently; you live unhappily; you don’t live your life to its… Read more: 3 of the Strongest Fears People Live With & How They Can Face Those Fears With Strength & Courage - COMPLAINT Brings Blasphemy; PRAYER Brings Healing
COMPLAINT BRINGS BLASPHEMY; PRAYER BRINGS HEALING After hearing one of Jesus’s sermons, some people in the crowd began grumbling and complaining because they found it a hard teaching (John 6). They ended up turning away; no longer following Him. They could not believe what Jesus was saying, that He was sent from Heaven, for they… Read more: COMPLAINT Brings Blasphemy; PRAYER Brings Healing - 3 Lies Satan Tells Us vs. The Counterclaims of God’s Truths
We live in a world that likes to manipulate us; a world that wants to distort God’s truths, which is why it is extremely important that we learn His truths, so we don’t fall into believing Satan’s lies instead. For there are many lies the enemy likes to tell us… Satan likes to tell us… Read more: 3 Lies Satan Tells Us vs. The Counterclaims of God’s Truths - Hope Springs: Not Until Someday by Valerie M Bodden – Book Review
Not Until Someday by Valerie M Bodden What I love most about Valerie’s books is that you don’t have to read them in order, yet you still want to read each one… Because even though some parts of the stories may be spoiled, the stories themselves are just too good to give up the opportunity… Read more: Hope Springs: Not Until Someday by Valerie M Bodden – Book Review - River Falls: Whispers of Truth by Valerie M. Bodden – Book Review
River Falls – Whispers of Truth Valerie M. Bodden never fails to fill my heart with beautiful love stories between characters and between characters and God. Every single book of hers that I read, is like I’m gaining new friends (if only the characters were real! haha). Whispers of Truth is a book about determination,… Read more: River Falls: Whispers of Truth by Valerie M. Bodden – Book Review - The Origin of Valentine’s Day
On February 14, 269 AD, a man by the name of Priest Valentine was sentenced to death for secretly performing marriages after they were outlawed for young couples. In a time where people were deciding that it was not important to get married and actually condemned the action of getting married to another, St. Valentine… Read more: The Origin of Valentine’s Day - The Demonic Temptation To Justify Your Bitterness
One of the ways bitterness can be formed is through a prideful heart… A sort of “righteous” bitterness, if you will; a bitterness that says, “I’m better than you.” This kind of bitterness is dangerous, because you won’t see it as such. You’ll see it as a stance for Christianity – a stance for Jesus.… Read more: The Demonic Temptation To Justify Your Bitterness - The Fire In Our Hearth by Rae Walsh – Book Review
The Fire In Our Hearth As the third book in the “Aveline” Series by Rae Walsh, I was a little disappointed. While the story was great, I wish she had focused a little more on the relationship developing between the two main characters – Daniel and Ani. This book was about Ani coming to town… Read more: The Fire In Our Hearth by Rae Walsh – Book Review - A Jar Full of Light by Rae Walsh – Book Review
A Jar Full Of Light This book is the second book of a series. It ties into the first book beautifully, because, while you get new main characters, the book begins essentially right where the first one left off – continuing the story, but with an outside perspective of Katie and her beau, Sam. This… Read more: A Jar Full of Light by Rae Walsh – Book Review - The Lost Art of Reverie by Rae Walsh – Book Review
The Lost Art Of Reverie This book was the perfect first book of a 3 book series. The main character of this book was a woman named Katie. She was a dreamer – like most of us – dreaming of a beautiful, happy, glorious future. She dreamed of the kind of future that was filled… Read more: The Lost Art of Reverie by Rae Walsh – Book Review - To Suffer For Christ’s Sake
“If I refuse to allow one who is dear to me to suffer for the sake of Christ, if I do not see such suffering as the greatest honor that can be offered to any follower of the Crucified, then I know nothing of Calvary love.” Amy Carmichael, IF I read this quote from Amy… Read more: To Suffer For Christ’s Sake - Messenger Angels Look Like Humans To MeBiblical Descriptions of Angels There’s a pretty common argument among Christians, that angels don’t look how we have seen them depicted… Yet, in my children’s stories, I like to depict angels as the classic “human-looking but with wings.” And the reason being, is because that’s what messenger angels in the bible are essentially depicted as…… Read more: Messenger Angels Look Like Humans To Me
- Plot TwistedBless my mama’s heart. She is very supportive of my writing endeavors. She’s always sharing my new books with everyone she can. But when it comes time for her to explain the books to people, she doesn’t always get the stories right. Which is why I say bless her heart. Because although she supports me… Read more: Plot Twisted
- Valentine’s Day Book Shares Example Of the Love Language Acts of Service to ChildrenValentine’s Day is a special day of the year. And while many people have taken a turn in the other direction – deciding that it’s a no-good holiday – there is still a forever place in my heart for this day. Mainly because it’s a great holiday to teach children the importance and love and… Read more: Valentine’s Day Book Shares Example Of the Love Language Acts of Service to Children
- Valentine’s Day Book Shares Example Of the Love Language Words of Affirmation to ChildrenValentine’s Day is a special day of the year. And while many people have taken a turn in the other direction – deciding that it’s a no-good holiday – there is still a forever place in my heart for this day. Mainly because it’s a great holiday to teach children the importance and love and… Read more: Valentine’s Day Book Shares Example Of the Love Language Words of Affirmation to Children
- Failed Marriages Include These 2 Things
The world – and the devil – thrive on failed marriages. The world doesn’t like marriage because marriage is a holy contract between the 2 in love and Jesus Christ. Marriage is a blessing to those who are bonded under our loving Father. Thus, the world tries to destroy it; because the world hates the… Read more: Failed Marriages Include These 2 Things - ‘Bonhoeffer’ by Angel Studios – Movie Review
It was the time of the Nazi regime. Hitler moved in all around the country and no body but batted an eye… Except for Dietrich Bonhoeffer when Hitler tried to impose his power in the church. Many of the church’s clergymen didn’t see the problem with Hitler and his men… Until it was too late.… Read more: ‘Bonhoeffer’ by Angel Studios – Movie Review - Ginny & Georgia Displays Depression Incredibly Well Through The Character: Marcus
Ginny and Georgia is a sitcom that can be found on Netflix. It is a 2 season show at the moment, with a 3rd season to be released soon. I watched it last September as a way to drown out my chaotic life. It worked until I was done watching it very soon… Personally, I… Read more: Ginny & Georgia Displays Depression Incredibly Well Through The Character: Marcus - Why Is Worshipping Celebrities Bad?
The power of stardom is strong. It can overcome you like a tidal wave, sweeping you under the red carpet, making you wish you were — or knew — the celebrities you worship. WHY IS WORSHIPPING CELEBRITIES BAD? Worshipping anyone or anything besides the Lord is bad. However, the more detailed answer to this question… Read more: Why Is Worshipping Celebrities Bad? - Is Worshipping Your Partner Bad?
I looked at my husband one day and said, “I’m sorry, but if anyone asked me to denounce Jesus or they would kill you, I would choose Jesus. I love you, but I love Jesus more.” He looked at me and smiled. “I would do the same thing,” he said back to me, “I’m so… Read more: Is Worshipping Your Partner Bad? - 666 The Mark of the Beast; The Number of Man
“From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him no more.” John 6:66 It is not an accident that this verse is 6:66… In the book of Revelation it mentions that the number 666 is the number of man… The number of the anti-Christ… The number of the world…. The number… Read more: 666 The Mark of the Beast; The Number of Man - Is Yoga Demonic?
Yoga is a tradition that many people use today. Some Christians even claim to do “Christian” yoga. When one is doing yoga, each stance that the person does is a worship stance to a god of the Hindu origin. This tradition has become so normalized in society, that not too many people even realize what… Read more: Is Yoga Demonic? - Reiki Mocks Jesus
Reiki and chakras are of the Hindu origin. Each chakra has it’s own deity, and each chakra is a spiritual base for each section of your body. It is claimed that when they are blocked from trauma or abuse or from eating poorly or simply the stress of the world, that we must cleanse them.… Read more: Reiki Mocks Jesus - Astrology Is A Demonic Lie
Astrology is just another way we have worshipped the sun and the stars and the moon and not the Creator of those things. Why do we worship random things in the sky, rather than the One who created them all? Astrology is a demonic lie, created so that we may believe that we are who… Read more: Astrology Is A Demonic Lie - THE BEAUTY OF CHASTITY BEFORE MARRIAGE
God knows the detrimental effects being sexually immoral can have on a person. Which is why He commands us to practice chastity before marriage. “For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: that every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and… Read more: THE BEAUTY OF CHASTITY BEFORE MARRIAGE - You Are Falling Into Hell Every Time You Feed Your Desires
We, as humans, have a deep desire to please ourselves more so than anyone else, much less the Lord. This is why Satan uses our deepest desires and stirrings to tempt us into sin. He uses our desire for love, to tempt us into sex before marriage. He uses our desire to forget the bad… Read more: You Are Falling Into Hell Every Time You Feed Your Desires - What Does It Mean To Rest In The Lord?
To Rest in the Lord, is to: * * * Imagine you’re climbing a mountain you’ve never climbed before. You start off excited as can be; but that excitement takes a sharp turn as you find yourself lost. You’re overtaken by anxiety and fear, and your mind won’t stop telling you you’re going to die… Read more: What Does It Mean To Rest In The Lord? - Material Wealth or Spiritual Wealth: Which Is Better?
My fiancé and I are a week away from getting married as I write this, and my ring has yet to come in from being sized. I have a feeling it will not be in on time, and in a strange way I hope it is late, so that I can learn this lesson: I… Read more: Material Wealth or Spiritual Wealth: Which Is Better? - When We Become Slanderous Slaves To Satan
“When we slander, we are doing Satan’s evil work. When we speak words of evil, we are furthering the plans of the enemy. When we lack the control of our tongues, we become slaves.“ A. C. McGuire, Renew Your Mind When I first seen the word slander, it made me think of the word slaughter.… Read more: When We Become Slanderous Slaves To Satan - Pro-Lifer vs. Woman Grieving Baby She Aborted
I’m in a pro-life group and there was a post the other day that shared a short interaction with a pro-lifer and a lady who just had an abortion… The result was horrific. Lady who had an abortion: *posts sharing her feelings of grief she is having after her abortion. Pro-lifer comments on post: “well… Read more: Pro-Lifer vs. Woman Grieving Baby She Aborted - Our Prayers Will NOT Be Heard If We…
As Christians, we are called to pray about everything. We are called to be fervent and steadfast; never ceasing in our prayers. But we fail to realize that there are certain things that can stop our prayers from being heard… Our prayers will NOT be heard… If we: Cherish sin in our hearts: “Come and… Read more: Our Prayers Will NOT Be Heard If We… - “If” by Amy Carmichael – Book Review
“If” is the smallest little book with the largest amount of wisdom. Amy Carmichael was such a wise woman. I wish I could have met her. Her writings are so thoughtful, wise, and coated with the love and grace of Jesus Christ. This book specifically, “If,” considers what love is and not just any kind… Read more: “If” by Amy Carmichael – Book Review - Get Ready To Cry Reading ‘Heaven Is For Real’
A book that made me cry many times… From the overflow of God’s love pouring into me. Heaven Is For Real is about how Todd Burpo learned about his son’s visit to Heaven during a time when his son, Colton, was on his death bed. It took about two years to really collect all of… Read more: Get Ready To Cry Reading ‘Heaven Is For Real’ - ‘Five Feet Apart’ Movie Review From A Christian PerspectiveThis movie was very well done. The acting, the production, and the story line were all beautifully done. Of course, I expect nothing less from a Hollywood production. However, it is still suffice to say that some movies aren’t that great these days… This movie was about two people who both of Cystic Fibrosis (CF)… Read more: ‘Five Feet Apart’ Movie Review From A Christian Perspective
- The Lord Will Never Leave You, Nor Forsake You
Do you know the classic saying that parents use on their kids: “I’m going to leave without you” when their kids aren’t listening to them about leaving? Yeah… God doesn’t do this to us. He doesn’t threaten to leave us or abandon us when we don’t listen. I think so many believe that even if… Read more: The Lord Will Never Leave You, Nor Forsake You - “A Thousand Tomorrow’s” by Karen Kingsbury, Pureflix Movie Review
A Thousand Tomorrow’s is based on a Karen Kingsbury book with the same title. Instead of making it into a movie, they actually turned it into a short, 6 episodes, mini-series. I have yet to read the book, but it is on order, so when I do, I will be adding that review into this… Read more: “A Thousand Tomorrow’s” by Karen Kingsbury, Pureflix Movie Review - ‘Pieces of Forever’ by Valerie M Bodden Book Review – A Christian Fiction NovelIt was the first rainy day of Spring and after spending the past three days outside, it was time for a day indoors… And luckily, for me, my new books just arrived in the mail. I got myself comfy, and barely left my spot all day. I was done reading Pieces of Forever by the… Read more: ‘Pieces of Forever’ by Valerie M Bodden Book Review – A Christian Fiction Novel
- ‘Lifemark’ Pureflix Movie ReviewLifemark is a dramatization of the real life story of when David Scotton went to meet his birth parents. I am writing this review after a few weeks of watching this movie, and the first thing I remembered was when his friend said we should call the documentary “I Almost Died On Parker Avenue.” But… Read more: ‘Lifemark’ Pureflix Movie Review
- ‘Finding Faith’ Pureflix Movie ReviewI have to say, this is one of my favourite movies thus far. Pureflix can be notorious for not the highest production quality on some of their films, but this was the exception. It was a great production quality, great filming, great story, and great acting. The title is exactly what the movie was about.… Read more: ‘Finding Faith’ Pureflix Movie Review
- ‘The Man From Nowhere’ Pureflix Movie ReviewChrist offers redemption; a chance to change. He can turn our life story around in the blink of an eye, but He won’t do it until we say yes; until we surrender; until we accept our wrongdoing and come before Him asking for forgiveness and asking for help. The Man From Nowhere is a story… Read more: ‘The Man From Nowhere’ Pureflix Movie Review
- ‘At The Name Of Jesus’ Hymn by Caroline Maria NoelAt the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, every tongue confess Him King of glory now; ’tis the Father’s pleasure we should call him Lord, who from the beginning was the might Word. Humbled for a season to receive a name from the lips of sinners unto whom he came, faithfully he bore it,… Read more: ‘At The Name Of Jesus’ Hymn by Caroline Maria Noel
- Chloe’s Mountain Movie ReviewI have to admit, my favourite aspect of Pureflix, is that the movies on it aren’t afraid to display death, because death in this life is a good thing for believers, for they have began their new life in eternity with the Lord. I appreciate how they don’t shy away from the topic and how… Read more: Chloe’s Mountain Movie Review
- Blessed Are The Childless Women
“As Jesus was being led to be crucified, a large group followed Him, including women who were mourning and wailing. He said to them, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep for yourselves and for your children. For the time will come when you will say, ‘Blessed are the childless women, the wombs… Read more: Blessed Are The Childless Women - ‘Tending Roses’ by Lisa Wingate Book ReviewAbsolutely adored this book. It was about a woman who went to live with her grandmother for a few weeks with her new baby and her husband… A few weeks before Christmas time. They went to comfort and care for her grandmother before the rest of the family showed up for Christmas. They planned to… Read more: ‘Tending Roses’ by Lisa Wingate Book Review
- The Marksman Movie ReviewThis movie is about a man making it his duty to save a little boy who lost his mother due to running from the cartel. His mom and him illegally passed the border, trying to run from the cartel, who was after them for something her cousin did. It’s crazy to me that the cartel… Read more: The Marksman Movie Review
- The Holy Spirit That Raised Jesus From The Dead Lives In You
When Jesus went up to Heaven, He told His disciples that He was sending His Holy Spirit to them. The same Spirit that raised people from the dead, that healed the sick, that made blind men see again, and cast out demons. The same Spirit that we will receive when we repent and believe in… Read more: The Holy Spirit That Raised Jesus From The Dead Lives In You - Preach The Good News, Not The Impending Doom & Gloom
In this war-torn world, where the media has convinced us that the world is ending, we must stand firm in the truth of the gospel. The world is not ending, nor will the world ever end. The world in how we know it will end, but not the literal, physical being of the earth. For… Read more: Preach The Good News, Not The Impending Doom & Gloom - Forgiveness Leads To FreedomWe forgive not for our sake – for that is a selfish reason. But we forgive so that our transgressors may be forgiven by Christ. Christ will forgive us once we forgive others, but the main reason is so that our transgressors may be forgiven by Christ. Especially if they are unbelievers, we must forgive,… Read more: Forgiveness Leads To Freedom
- Psalm 73:25-27“Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:25-27 The enemy knows this is true. Satan knows that we are untouchable when we confidently know and proclaim that… Read more: Psalm 73:25-27
- Christians: ‘Be The Light’“If the care of a soul (or a community) be entrusted to me, and I consent to subject it to weakening influences, because the voice of the world — my immediate Christian world — fills my ears, then I know nothing of Calvary love.” Amy Carmichael, IF In a world that is moving closer and… Read more: Christians: ‘Be The Light’
- ‘Endure Patiently, My Child’
“Endure patiently, my child.” Your Heavenly Father is whispering in your ear right now. This life may seem tough, but it is all meant to built our character and strengthen our faith in Jesus Christ. It is all for a purpose; the purpose to glorify God and His mighty power. It will all be over… Read more: ‘Endure Patiently, My Child’ - Why Anyone Who Tells You Being A Christian Is Easy Is A LIARIf it comes easy it usually doesn’t amount to much. Earl Nightingale Whoever tells you being a Christian is easy, is a LIAR. Becoming Christian has been the hardest decision in my life — yet the most joyous. It’s not easy, but it is wonderful. To see the world in a whole new light; to… Read more: Why Anyone Who Tells You Being A Christian Is Easy Is A LIAR
- Corn Maze Faith
Have you ever been through a corn maze before? Well I have. Let me tell you… It was super fun… Until it wasn’t. My boyfriend (now husband) and I were in there a little longer than I expected. Every time I thought we’d be at the end, we’d turn into a dead end. The sun… Read more: Corn Maze Faith - Are You Truly Willing To Submit To The Lord?“If I hold onto choices of any kind, just because they are my choice, if I give any room to my private likes and dislikes, then I know nothing of Calvary love. -Amy Carmichael, IF Coming to Christ and obeying Him are two different things. When we first come to Christ we are over thrilled… Read more: Are You Truly Willing To Submit To The Lord?
- You Are There, JesusWho is there when I’m feeling weak? when I’m down on my knees? when I’m barely speaking “please”? Who is there when I feel all alone? when I’m lost in my own home? when all I can do is moan? Who is there for me even though I don’t return the favour? even though I… Read more: You Are There, Jesus
- What Can God Do For Me?There must come a time in every Christian’s life where their spiritual focus goes from one that is centered on “what God can do for me” to one of just pure obedience and joy from God alone – from His wonderful and good nature. We focus a lot of our attention still on ourselves as… Read more: What Can God Do For Me?
- ‘The Prayer Box’ on Pureflix – Movie Review
I recently watched a short, 4 part series on Pureflix called The Prayer Box. It was about a little boy with a sister who had cancer. Their mom was always at the hospital with her, and so he had to manage a lot without her. He went to church one day and went to the… Read more: ‘The Prayer Box’ on Pureflix – Movie Review - The Dog & The WolfA hungry wolf once met a dog by the gates of a grand estate. Now, the dog was strong and plump, but the wolf was no more than skin and bone, almost dead with hunger. He asked morosely, “How come you look so content and well-fed?” “You could easily have as much food as me,”… Read more: The Dog & The Wolf