What happens when real authority walks into a room built on manipulation? We follow Paul and Barnabas from Antioch to Cyprus, where a politically connected magician bends power for influence—until the Holy Spirit exposes the crooked path and straightens it with truth. The temporary blindness that falls isn’t cruelty; it’s a mirror of Paul’s own journey and a sober lesson in reciprocity: what we use to control others eventually controls us. The proconsul believes, not through theatrics, but because the teaching of the Lord cuts through the fog. From there, we trace another collision in Acts 16. A slave girl cries out accurate words with a wrong spirit, proving that content alone doesn’t certify the source. Paul’s holy annoyance breaks the spell, and the backlash drags them into a jail cell—where midnight worship turns a prison into a pulpit and a family finds salvation. Threading these stories into today, we confront modern mysticism, soulish Christianity, and ministry brands that trade reverence for reach. Accurate predictions without accountability, fundraising disguised as intercession, and platforms built faster than character—all of it hinders the mission and harms the people it claims to serve. We share our own wilderness lessons: how God dismantled ego, re-ordered our loves, and taught us to choose kindness without surrendering truth. We talk about why the name of Jesus and the power of the blood still confront darkness, including those unsettling nights when oppression presses in and breaks the instant His name is spoken. The throughline is simple and sharp: the way of the Lord is straight, narrow, and free from manipulation. Surrender outruns technique. Mission outweighs personality. And when Jesus is named, counterfeits collapse. <a href='https://wofoyo.org/'>https://wofoyo.org/</a>                #wofoyo

<description>&lt;p&gt;What happens when real authority walks into a room built on manipulation? We follow Paul and Barnabas from Antioch to Cyprus, where a politically connected magician bends power for influence—until the Holy Spirit exposes the crooked path and straightens it with truth. The temporary blindness that falls isn’t cruelty; it’s a mirror of Paul’s own journey and a sober lesson in reciprocity: what we use to control others eventually controls us. The proconsul believes, not through theatrics, but because the teaching of the Lord cuts through the fog.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;From there, we trace another collision in Acts 16. A slave girl cries out accurate words with a wrong spirit, proving that content alone doesn’t certify the source. Paul’s holy annoyance breaks the spell, and the backlash drags them into a jail cell—where midnight worship turns a prison into a pulpit and a family finds salvation. Threading these stories into today, we confront modern mysticism, soulish Christianity, and ministry brands that trade reverence for reach. Accurate predictions without accountability, fundraising disguised as intercession, and platforms built faster than character—all of it hinders the mission and harms the people it claims to serve.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We share our own wilderness lessons: how God dismantled ego, re-ordered our loves, and taught us to choose kindness without surrendering truth. We talk about why the name of Jesus and the power of the blood still confront darkness, including those unsettling nights when oppression presses in and breaks the instant His name is spoken. The throughline is simple and sharp: the way of the Lord is straight, narrow, and free from manipulation. Surrender outruns technique. Mission outweighs personality. And when Jesus is named, counterfeits collapse.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://wofoyo.org/'&gt;https://wofoyo.org/&lt;/a&gt;                #wofoyo&lt;/p&gt;</description>

What happens when real authority walks into a room built on manipulation? We follow Paul and Barnabas from Antioch to Cyprus, where a politically connected magician bends power for influence—until the Holy Spirit exposes the crooked path and straightens it with truth. The temporary blindness that falls isn’t cruelty; it’s a mirror of Paul’s own journey and a sober lesson in reciprocity: what we use to control others eventually controls us. The proconsul believes, not through theatrics, but be...

When Real Authority Walks In, Counterfeits Collapse

We confront the claim that you can serve two masters and replace it with an honest look at desire, discipline, and fruit. We admit sin can feel good, explain why the cost shows up later, and point to Romans 6 as a path to true freedom that grows with practice. • serving God versus money as first allegiance • honesty about the short-term pleasure of sin • teaching kids to count costs without shame • consequences of sexual choices and family stability • data-driven insight on two-parent homes • discipline as a pathway to freedom • Romans 6 and presenting ourselves to righteousness • pay now or pay later as a life rule <a href='https://wofoyo.org/'>https://wofoyo.org/</a>               #wofoyo

<description>&lt;p&gt;We confront the claim that you can serve two masters and replace it with an honest look at desire, discipline, and fruit. We admit sin can feel good, explain why the cost shows up later, and point to Romans 6 as a path to true freedom that grows with practice.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;• serving God versus money as first allegiance&lt;br/&gt;• honesty about the short-term pleasure of sin&lt;br/&gt;• teaching kids to count costs without shame&lt;br/&gt;• consequences of sexual choices and family stability&lt;br/&gt;• data-driven insight on two-parent homes&lt;br/&gt;• discipline as a pathway to freedom&lt;br/&gt;• Romans 6 and presenting ourselves to righteousness&lt;br/&gt;• pay now or pay later as a life rule&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://wofoyo.org/'&gt;https://wofoyo.org/&lt;/a&gt;               #wofoyo&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

We confront the claim that you can serve two masters and replace it with an honest look at desire, discipline, and fruit. We admit sin can feel good, explain why the cost shows up later, and point to Romans 6 as a path to true freedom that grows with practice.  • serving God versus money as first allegiance • honesty about the short-term pleasure of sin • teaching kids to count costs without shame • consequences of sexual choices and family stability • data-driven insight on two-parent homes ...

WOFOYO SHORT: Two Masters, One Choice

Real joy breaks out in Samaria as Philip preaches Christ—demons flee, the lame walk, and a city wakes up. Then comes a jarring twist: Simon the sorcerer, a man who once held the spotlight, tries to buy the power to impart the Holy Spirit. We walk through Peter’s sharp rebuke and why it still lands today: when faith turns into a system and ministry becomes a marketable skill, the heart drifts from Jesus into manipulation. We unpack the difference between relationship and technique, asking hard questions about modern church habits. Do we trust formulas, personality profiles, and stagecraft more than prayerful obedience? Are we doing “spiritual warfare by committee” instead of listening for what the Spirit actually reveals? Simon’s story exposes the pull toward control, the seduction of charisma, and the danger of using gifts to elevate ourselves. Power without a right heart isn’t just hollow—it’s harmful. From there, we get personal about pride, wilderness seasons, and the slow formation that teaches us to serve people rather than impress them. We talk about protecting the flock by naming predatory behavior, practicing correction with love, and holding a steady course where discernment, humility, and repentance lead. If you’ve ever wondered how to spot spiritual manipulation, how to guard your heart in leadership, or how to keep the focus on Jesus instead of systems, this conversation aims straight at the core. <a href='https://wofoyo.org/'>https://wofoyo.org/</a>                   #wofoyo

<description>&lt;p&gt;Real joy breaks out in Samaria as Philip preaches Christ—demons flee, the lame walk, and a city wakes up. Then comes a jarring twist: Simon the sorcerer, a man who once held the spotlight, tries to buy the power to impart the Holy Spirit. We walk through Peter’s sharp rebuke and why it still lands today: when faith turns into a system and ministry becomes a marketable skill, the heart drifts from Jesus into manipulation.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We unpack the difference between relationship and technique, asking hard questions about modern church habits. Do we trust formulas, personality profiles, and stagecraft more than prayerful obedience? Are we doing “spiritual warfare by committee” instead of listening for what the Spirit actually reveals? Simon’s story exposes the pull toward control, the seduction of charisma, and the danger of using gifts to elevate ourselves. Power without a right heart isn’t just hollow—it’s harmful.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;From there, we get personal about pride, wilderness seasons, and the slow formation that teaches us to serve people rather than impress them. We talk about protecting the flock by naming predatory behavior, practicing correction with love, and holding a steady course where discernment, humility, and repentance lead. If you’ve ever wondered how to spot spiritual manipulation, how to guard your heart in leadership, or how to keep the focus on Jesus instead of systems, this conversation aims straight at the core.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://wofoyo.org/'&gt;https://wofoyo.org/&lt;/a&gt;                   #wofoyo&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Real joy breaks out in Samaria as Philip preaches Christ—demons flee, the lame walk, and a city wakes up. Then comes a jarring twist: Simon the sorcerer, a man who once held the spotlight, tries to buy the power to impart the Holy Spirit. We walk through Peter’s sharp rebuke and why it still lands today: when faith turns into a system and ministry becomes a marketable skill, the heart drifts from Jesus into manipulation.  We unpack the difference between relationship and technique, asking har...

Simon The Sorcerer, Systems, And Spiritual Manipulation

We reflect on why growth requires discomfort, why a life should be defined by love rather than its last day, and how speaking what matters now prevents bitter regret later. A personal story of a father’s passing, a family rift, and a recent tragedy shape a simple call: say the words while you can. • comfort without challenge stunting growth • remembering a father by conversations and respect • the pain of unresolved conflict at a funeral • tragedy as a mirror for urgency and honesty • speaking love now as a spiritual practice • making the most of uncertain time • showing the love of Jesus in word and deed We hope this encourages you to reach out to those you love and have those conversations you need to have with those who matter most.<a href='https://wofoyo.org/'>https://wofoyo.org/</a>                   #wofoyo

<description>&lt;p&gt;We reflect on why growth requires discomfort, why a life should be defined by love rather than its last day, and how speaking what matters now prevents bitter regret later. A personal story of a father’s passing, a family rift, and a recent tragedy shape a simple call: say the words while you can.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;• comfort without challenge stunting growth&lt;br/&gt;• remembering a father by conversations and respect&lt;br/&gt;• the pain of unresolved conflict at a funeral&lt;br/&gt;• tragedy as a mirror for urgency and honesty&lt;br/&gt;• speaking love now as a spiritual practice&lt;br/&gt;• making the most of uncertain time&lt;br/&gt;• showing the love of Jesus in word and deed&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We hope this encourages you to reach out to those you love and have those conversations you need to have with those who matter most.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://wofoyo.org/'&gt;https://wofoyo.org/&lt;/a&gt;                   #wofoyo&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

We reflect on why growth requires discomfort, why a life should be defined by love rather than its last day, and how speaking what matters now prevents bitter regret later. A personal story of a father’s passing, a family rift, and a recent tragedy shape a simple call: say the words while you can.  • comfort without challenge stunting growth • remembering a father by conversations and respect • the pain of unresolved conflict at a funeral • tragedy as a mirror for urgency and honesty • speaki...

Grief, Grace, And Saying What Matters

What if the names we use for God quietly steer our faith toward pride—or toward surrender? We dig into Joshua, Judges, and Acts to show how titles can sound holy while working against what God is actually doing. Adoni-Zedek and Adoni-Bezek look righteous by label, but their choices reveal fear, judgment, and a sobering lesson: it’s possible to wear the right words and still miss the will of God. From there we turn to Simon the Sorcerer in Acts 8. He believed, was baptized, and followed Philip, yet tried to buy the power of the Holy Spirit. Peter’s rebuke slices through every modern pitch that packages gifts, levels, or “activation” as commodities. We contrast that hunger for shortcuts with Philip’s steady obedience—preaching Christ, freeing the oppressed, healing the lame—and explore how contentment in your part honors the Spirit’s design without envy or self-promotion. Along the way we untangle how “Adonai,” “Elohim,” and “El Shaddai” are used, why substituting human lordship terms can shrink our vision of the Lord Almighty, and how vague God-talk drains courage from our witness. Say Jesus. The New Testament locates authority, salvation, and mission in His name, not in branding or vibes. Depth over levels, roots over rungs—that’s the path to a faith that holds when the wind rises. <a href='https://wofoyo.org/'>https://wofoyo.org/</a>             #wofoyo

<description>&lt;p&gt;What if the names we use for God quietly steer our faith toward pride—or toward surrender? We dig into Joshua, Judges, and Acts to show how titles can sound holy while working against what God is actually doing. Adoni-Zedek and Adoni-Bezek look righteous by label, but their choices reveal fear, judgment, and a sobering lesson: it’s possible to wear the right words and still miss the will of God.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;From there we turn to Simon the Sorcerer in Acts 8. He believed, was baptized, and followed Philip, yet tried to buy the power of the Holy Spirit. Peter’s rebuke slices through every modern pitch that packages gifts, levels, or “activation” as commodities. We contrast that hunger for shortcuts with Philip’s steady obedience—preaching Christ, freeing the oppressed, healing the lame—and explore how contentment in your part honors the Spirit’s design without envy or self-promotion.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Along the way we untangle how “Adonai,” “Elohim,” and “El Shaddai” are used, why substituting human lordship terms can shrink our vision of the Lord Almighty, and how vague God-talk drains courage from our witness. Say Jesus. The New Testament locates authority, salvation, and mission in His name, not in branding or vibes. Depth over levels, roots over rungs—that’s the path to a faith that holds when the wind rises.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://wofoyo.org/'&gt;https://wofoyo.org/&lt;/a&gt;             #wofoyo&lt;/p&gt;</description>

What if the names we use for God quietly steer our faith toward pride—or toward surrender? We dig into Joshua, Judges, and Acts to show how titles can sound holy while working against what God is actually doing. Adoni-Zedek and Adoni-Bezek look righteous by label, but their choices reveal fear, judgment, and a sobering lesson: it’s possible to wear the right words and still miss the will of God.  From there we turn to Simon the Sorcerer in Acts 8. He believed, was baptized, and followed Phili...

When Titles Mislead: From Joshua To Acts

C-Dub and Bones, creators of WOFOYO Pathfinding Resources discuss issues that will help believers in Jesus Christ to develop a more solid relationship with the Lord and avoid some of the pitfalls of Christianity.

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