Series

Poison in the Well: 5 Toxic Beliefs That Kept Me from the Living Water of Jesus

When it dawned on me that I had been living as a “nominal Christian” or a CINO (Christian in name only), I knew I was missing out on the depth and power that authentic faith in Jesus embodies. Let’s look at five toxins I believed—and how

God is faithful to rescue us from those lies so we can receive the new life Jesus died and rose to secure.

Episodes

1Introduction to Poison in the WellThank you for joining me on this five-day devotional journey inspired by Poison in the Well. When I realized I was living as a nominal Christian, I saw how much I was missing of the depth and power of true faith in Jesus. Over the next five days, we’ll explore five lies I once believed and see how God faithfully rescues us from them, leading us into new life in Christ.1 min
2Toxin #1: I’ve Always Been a ChristianDiscover why growing up in church, knowing Christian language, or inheriting a family’s faith is not the same as being born again. This reading invites you to examine whether your faith is based on religious familiarity or a personal, saving relationship with Jesus.2 min
3Toxin #2: I’m OK Just Trying to Be GoodBeing moral, generous, or religious cannot make you right with God. Through the story of the rich young ruler, you’ll examine what may be competing for your heart and discover why salvation comes through trusting and surrendering to Jesus, not through your own goodness.2 min
4Toxin #3: I Read a Bible Verse Now and ThenA daily verse can encourage you, but it cannot replace deeply engaging with God’s Word. Learn why context matters, how the whole Bible points to Jesus, and how reading complete passages and books can help you know God more fully and allow His truth to shape your life.2 min
5Toxin #4: I Might Sin a Little, But Not the Big KindsNo sin is harmless. This reading will help you recognize the danger of becoming comfortable with sin and show you how the Holy Spirit empowers you to resist temptation. You’ll also be reminded that God faithfully forgives and cleanses those who honestly confess their sins.2 min
6Day 5: I’m Too Hopeless for God to HelpGrief and depression can make hope feel impossible, but your pain does not place you beyond God’s reach. Discover how Jesus meets you in sorrow, transforms grief, and gives you a living hope grounded not in changing circumstances, but in His resurrection and presence.2 min

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