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When it comes to the eerie, the creepy, and the downright spine-tingling, there's a mysterious world where fiction and reality intersect. It's a place where the ghosts of your imagination meet the real-life specters caught on your trusty EMF detector. Intrigued? You should be! Hold onto your protective amulets, because we're about to venture into the fascinating overlap of ghost fiction and actual paranormal investigations. Blurring the Boundaries: Life Imitating Art, or Art Imitating LifeIt's the age-old chicken-or-the-ghost conundrum: which came first, the real-life haunted experience or the fictional tale? At the intersection of ghost fiction and paranormal investigation, we find a realm where the lines blur like the edges of a specter materializing in a foggy graveyard. Let's break it down, shall we? The Cycle of Inspiration: A Haunted Ecosystem When an author sits down to write a ghost story, where does that initial spark come from? Often, it's ripped straight from the cobwebbed pages of real-life events. Conversely, what fuels the investigator's passion to seek out what goes bump in the night? You guessed it—many a thrilling ghost story. Historical Hauntings: Think about it. The world is littered with haunted locations, from dilapidated asylums to colonial-era taverns. These places don't just offer a space for investigators to explore; they also provide fertile ground for writers to plant the seeds of their next ghostly narrative. Fiction as Field Guide: The eerie tales we read around campfires or under the covers often serve as an unofficial playbook for aspiring paranormal investigators. How many of us have ventured into a rumored-to-be-haunted forest or attic armed with nothing but a flashlight and a head full of ghost stories? The Emotional Core: Fears, Tears, and Adrenaline RushesAh, the sweet nectar of terror and excitement, the emotional cocktails that keep us coming back for more in both fiction and real-life investigations! Primal Instincts: Whether you're turning the page or turning the corner in a haunted house, that tingling sensation down your spine is our ancient survival instincts kicking in. Your body doesn't care if the threat is ink on paper or an inexplicable shadow in the corner; it's preparing you for a "fight or flight" scenario either way. Different Mediums, Same Scream: Ever noticed how you can be equally spooked by a well-crafted sentence or a sudden spike on an EMF meter? That’s no accident. The tools may differ, but the end result is the same: a heart-pounding experience that lingers long after the story ends or the investigation wraps up. So whether you're crafting a chilling tale of phantom love or literally chasing ghosts through a deserted sanatorium, the experience feeds into a cycle—a haunting ecosystem, if you will. One realm inspires and enriches the other, creating an ever-evolving narrative that explores the boundaries of what we fear and what we can't help but be drawn to. It's a dance as old as time, or at least as old as the first ghost stories told around ancient fires. And let's be honest: who among us can resist the allure of the unknown, whether presented in prose or caught on a grainy night-vision camera? Tools of the Trade: Pen vs. EMF Detector Ah yes, the juxtaposition of traditional and technological, the meeting ground between the pages of atmospheric ghost stories and the eerie beeps and buzzes of ghost-hunting gadgets. On the surface, they may seem worlds apart, but let's probe deeper into how closely aligned they really are. Documentation: The Chronicles of the Unseen Whether you're an author documenting spectral lore or an investigator recording electromagnetic anomalies, it all boils down to the act of capturing the intangible. The Writer's Journal: Picture it—a writer huddled under a blanket, eyes squinting at a glowing laptop or scribbling furiously in a notebook. Each word is carefully chosen to encapsulate the otherworldly, to transport readers to a realm beyond our own. The Investigator's Log: Now visualize an investigator in a dimly lit room, eyes trained on an array of devices—EMF detectors, infrared cameras, audio recorders. Each piece of data captured serves as a tangible imprint of the spectral, a breadcrumb in the quest to understand what lies beyond. Detail: The Devil (or Ghost) is in the Details If you think about it, both writing and investigating require an almost obsessive focus on detail. One wrong move, and you either lose your reader or invalidate your findings. Crafting Atmosphere: For writers, setting is crucial. The slow creak of a floorboard, the flicker of a candle, the soft whisper in an empty room—every detail works to build a tangible world where ghosts might actually exist. Methodical Approach: For investigators, the setup is equally vital. Calibration of instruments, meticulous note-taking, and precise timing can make the difference between a debunked claim and a possible paranormal event. Hybrid Tools: The Best of Both Worlds And let's not forget those rare instances where the two worlds collide: Research Notes as Story Elements: Ever incorporate findings from an actual paranormal investigation into a story? The precise measurements, the temperature drops, and the fluctuating EMF levels can all lend an air of authenticity to your narrative. Narrative Techniques in Investigations: Or maybe you've approached an investigation like you would a plot—setting the stage, introducing characters (both living and otherwise), and building up to a climactic reveal. A well-documented case file can read like a short story, with twists and turns that keep everyone guessing. Crossing Over: When Fiction Takes the Field For the rare few who are both authors and investigators, there's a unique synergy. Here's why: Authenticity: As someone who's experienced the real thing, your ghost stories carry an air of authenticity that's hard to replicate. Exploration: Ever based a story on an actual investigation? Or maybe you’ve scoped out new locations for your team to explore based on a ghostly tale you’ve penned? Either way, each realm enriches the other. Innovation: Whether it's a fictional ghost-hunting technique that inspires real-world methods or vice versa, the cross-pollination is limitless. Stories vs. Case Files: Different Narratives, Same Thrill Ultimately, both ghost fiction and real-life investigations aim to do one thing: captivate.
Narrative Arc: A successful investigation often follows a similar arc to a story: Introduction, build-up, climax, and resolution. Unanswered Questions: Whether it's a cliffhanger or an unsolved case, the allure of the unknown keeps us coming back for more. So there you have it, the curious crossroads where the spectral denizens of our imagination meet the documented phantoms of the real world. Whether you’re a writer weaving tales of ghostly encounters or an investigator seeking to document the unknown, you’re part of a grand tradition that stretches the boundaries of what we consider possible. Until next time, keep those notebooks and EMF detectors at the ready—you never know when the two worlds will intersect again.
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Hey there, spook enthusiasts! Halloween is upon us, and as someone who writes about all things eerie and unsettling, I can't help but get nostalgic about the Halloweens of yesteryear. Today, I want to take you on a trick-or-treat trip down memory lane to the bell-bottomed, disco-fevered era of the 1970s! Costumes and Candy Corn Ah, the '70s! A time when costumes were homemade, candy corn was considered a food group, and trick-or-treating was an Olympic sport for us kids. Moms would break out their sewing kits to craft the perfect Wonder Woman or Dracula outfit, while dads carved pumpkins that looked more like abstract art than menacing faces. It was all part of the fun!  Halloween cookies are always a party staple! Scary Movies That Raised Hairs Okay, let's get to the good stuff—the films that made us jump out of our seats or hide under the blankets. The '70s gave us some of the most iconic horror movies of all time, and these were my go-to for a frighteningly good time: Jaws (1975) - A shark so terrifying it kept people out of the water for years! Halloween (1978) - The film that introduced us to Michael Myers and set the tone for slasher films. The Exorcist (1973) - Head-spinning and pea soup-spitting, need I say more? Carrie (1976) - Proving that high school can be a literal nightmare. The Omen (1976) - Devilish children and creepy lullabies, the perfect recipe for chills. Traditions: Trick or Treat, Smell My Feet! In the '70s, Halloween was still mainly a kids' holiday. We'd go door-to-door in our neighborhood, shouting "Trick or treat!" at the top of our lungs, and come home with pillowcases full of candy. Apple bobbing was still a thing, and "Monster Mash" was the anthem of every Halloween party. Pop Culture and All That Jazz |
 Do you hale from a superstitious family? |  In my world, birds bring omens. What about your world? |
You’re probably asking yourself why I’m sharing this with you. (I’m asking myself the same question.)
If you want insight into my writing process here it is. I write ghost stories because I was taught to be spiritual. To look at the world with an extra pair of eyes. Despite all this, my sometimes living yet bewildered extended family is quite puzzled as to why I write ghost stories. I apparently have a better memory than they do.
Or perhaps, I listened more attentively to those ominous warnings and took them to heart. Either way, I believed and that’s the key to a good ghost story.
Believe the story.
Even if it’s fiction.
You see, I don’t set out to make fiction believable. I believe it from the beginning.
In a way, writing ghost stories is a bit like channeling spirits, I suppose. I don’t consciously set out to pull a haunting tale out of my brain. Instead, I offer myself up, fingers on keyboard, as a conduit for whatever bubbles to the surface in my brain, or spirit. Depending on what day it is.
And in my brain and spirit are many strange warnings from the past. Lots of odd superstitious sayings. Memories that remind me of childhood fears and of the wonderful family I evolved from.
There are lots of things I quietly tucked away and don’t think much about until I set out to write. As I am this morning. I had a plot but guess what, that’s shifting slightly because of this memory.
And just like that, everything changed when I sneezed seven times…
Now, on to writing Dead Is the Loneliest Place to Be.
If you want insight into my writing process here it is. I write ghost stories because I was taught to be spiritual. To look at the world with an extra pair of eyes. Despite all this, my sometimes living yet bewildered extended family is quite puzzled as to why I write ghost stories. I apparently have a better memory than they do.
Or perhaps, I listened more attentively to those ominous warnings and took them to heart. Either way, I believed and that’s the key to a good ghost story.
Believe the story.
Even if it’s fiction.
You see, I don’t set out to make fiction believable. I believe it from the beginning.
In a way, writing ghost stories is a bit like channeling spirits, I suppose. I don’t consciously set out to pull a haunting tale out of my brain. Instead, I offer myself up, fingers on keyboard, as a conduit for whatever bubbles to the surface in my brain, or spirit. Depending on what day it is.
And in my brain and spirit are many strange warnings from the past. Lots of odd superstitious sayings. Memories that remind me of childhood fears and of the wonderful family I evolved from.
There are lots of things I quietly tucked away and don’t think much about until I set out to write. As I am this morning. I had a plot but guess what, that’s shifting slightly because of this memory.
And just like that, everything changed when I sneezed seven times…
Now, on to writing Dead Is the Loneliest Place to Be.
 | No, that's not a groundhog. That's the rabbit that stole my heart in 2021. Her name is Butterbean. She doesn't mind at all when I pick her up and snuggle her. She likes sharing strawberries and grapes. She's the answer to all (well most of) my problems. She made 2021 bearable and for that I am grateful. See, that's the thing. The one thing I missed this year, and the year before that. I missed hugs. I missed handshakes. I missed human contact, for Pete's sake! |
So my solution was Butterbean, a lop eared, long hair Angora. She's a house pet. She has her own habitat but she also interacts with the family regularly. No free ranging rabbit though. She likes chewing cords too much.
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Third floor window of the Pauly Jail in Union Springs, Alabama. What do you see?
It's every paranormal lover's dream. Joining a team of knowledgeable investigators to explore a haunted location. It's my jam. (How old am I, right?)
When my friend Donna told me about investigating with the Searchers, I jumped at the chance. I've seen Shane Pittman work before and knew this would be the real deal. You can't predict whether the ghost will show up or not but it makes it easier when you like the people you're hanging out with.
It was hot, sweaty and the mosquitos were thirsty for blood. Other than that, the investigation was totally worth it. I'm not going to reveal everything, this wasn't my event, again it as the Searchers but I'll share the highlights.
 | It's interesting that Union Springs is located in Bullock County. That's my last name, right? As far as the town goes, it's as if it has a paranormal battery hooked up to it. You know, super charged and energetic. Not entirely bad, not entirely good. Just ready to show up when you least expect it. It's not surprising considering the shocking crime (or crimes) that occurred in the old jail. But there is also a battlefield nearby along with a heartbreaking burial that I have to tell you about. Check out the picture below. See the church? There's also a cemetery. |
Also noted by the low brick wall. All the confederate soldiers are buried on the hallowed ground side. I found one, just one marker for the Union soldiers. I took several pictures of the marker but low and behold, it's not on my camera. Where it went? I have no idea. So no close up. Sorry. Sill if you're interested, it's in a public space, just travel to Union Springs, Alabama. You'll have no problem finding it. It's very close to the Log Cabin Park.
The text on the marker said, "Union Soldiers Who Died From the Plague." And that was it. All the poor unfortunate Union soldiers, dead hundreds of miles from home, piled in together in one mass grave. It was heartbreaking. We were able to communicate with one man named Dale who very clearly wanted to move on. A member of the group prayed with the spirit and we sent him to his next destination. Those are the moments I live for, y'all. When you can help someone find peace.
If you get a chance to investigate with the Searchers, go. They treated us well, allowed us to lead parts of the investigation and were very personable and approachable. I'm not big on fan girling, so I didn't get any photos with the guys but I encourage you to support them. They're real people who genuinely want to help.
And I found the house I've been dreaming about. I'll tell you all about it soon. In the meantime, follow the Searchers. They've got some interesting videos, if you need a paranormal fix.
--Monica Leigh
The text on the marker said, "Union Soldiers Who Died From the Plague." And that was it. All the poor unfortunate Union soldiers, dead hundreds of miles from home, piled in together in one mass grave. It was heartbreaking. We were able to communicate with one man named Dale who very clearly wanted to move on. A member of the group prayed with the spirit and we sent him to his next destination. Those are the moments I live for, y'all. When you can help someone find peace.
If you get a chance to investigate with the Searchers, go. They treated us well, allowed us to lead parts of the investigation and were very personable and approachable. I'm not big on fan girling, so I didn't get any photos with the guys but I encourage you to support them. They're real people who genuinely want to help.
And I found the house I've been dreaming about. I'll tell you all about it soon. In the meantime, follow the Searchers. They've got some interesting videos, if you need a paranormal fix.
--Monica Leigh
In the last blog post, I discussed (in a general sense) the difference between ghost and demons. I was excited to see comments pop up. I knew I wasn't the only one that had experienced covenant dreams.
See, that's what dreams can be. The place for potential covenants. It doesn't matter if you're awake or asleep, these entities can gain deeper penetration into your life, they don't care whether you remember it or not. Whether you fully consented to it or not.
As long as the intention is there, that's all they need. You see, demons don't typically show up fully manifested. They come at you targeting areas of your life where you are unhappy. They seek incremental permission.
That doesn't make you less than or weak. That makes you human therefore a target for these creatures.
Yes, I'll kiss you. It's only a dream, right?
Maybe it is my imagination. Maybe it is not. I've been in both situations.
Sensual and seductive and perhaps even enjoyable in the beginning, the experience is strange yet memorable but despite all the oohs and ahs, the endgame is possession. Make no mistake about it there is intent here and it is always evil.
First the dreams become obsessive. You hope for them — invite them. It's kind of like a relationship. It's only a dream, right?
See, that's what dreams can be. The place for potential covenants. It doesn't matter if you're awake or asleep, these entities can gain deeper penetration into your life, they don't care whether you remember it or not. Whether you fully consented to it or not.
As long as the intention is there, that's all they need. You see, demons don't typically show up fully manifested. They come at you targeting areas of your life where you are unhappy. They seek incremental permission.
That doesn't make you less than or weak. That makes you human therefore a target for these creatures.
Yes, I'll kiss you. It's only a dream, right?
Maybe it is my imagination. Maybe it is not. I've been in both situations.
Sensual and seductive and perhaps even enjoyable in the beginning, the experience is strange yet memorable but despite all the oohs and ahs, the endgame is possession. Make no mistake about it there is intent here and it is always evil.
First the dreams become obsessive. You hope for them — invite them. It's kind of like a relationship. It's only a dream, right?
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My haunting experiences evolved from the ghostly kind to the demonic at around age fifteen.
Consensual covenants are arguments of other agreements between you and incubus or succubus. These are entities that pray upon the sexual nature of humanity. Their specialized in seducing and destroying. At first, held the welcoming even loving. Then it will become possessive.
You will find every other relationship unsatisfactory. Nothing will compare to you are demon lover. It sounds crazy to say these words out loud. A lot of women suffer with this type of attachment. It's a secret that we keep, some of us. A secret which gives the demon even more permission because it is secret. It's another incremental permission that gives them access to the dreamer.
Later, the demon demands more. Intimacies you would never consent to in your waking life. You may even experience rape or sodomy. These beings are ancient and familiar with human sexuality.
It only pleases you in exchange for access to your body and eventually your soul.
This is this is no story I'm telling you. Again, I’m not talking about ghosts. This type of demonic attachment happened to me. I endured this kind of captivity for years it is hard to break free but you can do it. I did it.
My experiences involved dreams that then became night terrors, to rape to a dark and evil haunting. Even after accepting Christ, I had a battle ahead of me and the church couldn't or wouldn't help me. I don't think they knew how because people don't talk about these kinds of things.
It's just a dream, right?
I was told to use the name of Jesus--which works if you're not captured by sleep paralysis. And then eventually it'll work but it could be minutes, hours even longer before you can think of the name or speak the name.
Don't get me wrong, the Lord is with us. He keeps us but there is a battle. The battle is real and you’re at the center of it.
If you're bound in this kind of paranormal activity at even any level the best thing to do is renounce the covenant.
Rebuking and renouncing are two different things. Saying, “I rebuke you, Satan,” will avail you little at this point. But saying, "I renounce you, Satan, or demon I break all covenants with you in the name of Jesus Christ and accept him as my Lord and Savior. Leave me forever."
That's renouncing. I’ll be covering about this subject in my book, Delivered Me From Evil. It will be out July.
Next week, I’ll be talking about ghosts. A much happier and interesting subject.
You will find every other relationship unsatisfactory. Nothing will compare to you are demon lover. It sounds crazy to say these words out loud. A lot of women suffer with this type of attachment. It's a secret that we keep, some of us. A secret which gives the demon even more permission because it is secret. It's another incremental permission that gives them access to the dreamer.
Later, the demon demands more. Intimacies you would never consent to in your waking life. You may even experience rape or sodomy. These beings are ancient and familiar with human sexuality.
It only pleases you in exchange for access to your body and eventually your soul.
This is this is no story I'm telling you. Again, I’m not talking about ghosts. This type of demonic attachment happened to me. I endured this kind of captivity for years it is hard to break free but you can do it. I did it.
My experiences involved dreams that then became night terrors, to rape to a dark and evil haunting. Even after accepting Christ, I had a battle ahead of me and the church couldn't or wouldn't help me. I don't think they knew how because people don't talk about these kinds of things.
It's just a dream, right?
I was told to use the name of Jesus--which works if you're not captured by sleep paralysis. And then eventually it'll work but it could be minutes, hours even longer before you can think of the name or speak the name.
Don't get me wrong, the Lord is with us. He keeps us but there is a battle. The battle is real and you’re at the center of it.
If you're bound in this kind of paranormal activity at even any level the best thing to do is renounce the covenant.
Rebuking and renouncing are two different things. Saying, “I rebuke you, Satan,” will avail you little at this point. But saying, "I renounce you, Satan, or demon I break all covenants with you in the name of Jesus Christ and accept him as my Lord and Savior. Leave me forever."
That's renouncing. I’ll be covering about this subject in my book, Delivered Me From Evil. It will be out July.
Next week, I’ll be talking about ghosts. A much happier and interesting subject.
That’s a question I hear a lot from both readers and the paranormally curious. In fact, many people believe they are one and the same. That is a point of view I vigorously disagree with because of my personal experiences. There are major differences between the two, and they are as wide as any ocean.
Maybe it’s a cultural thing.
Here in the southern part of the United States, many of us have deeply held religious beliefs. For one, it’s widely accepted that when you die you immediately ascend (to heaven) or descend (to hell). Others believe you rest in your grave until the return of Jesus Christ.
I am a believer in and follower of Jesus Christ but things aren’t always as cut and dried as so-called biblical scholars would have you believe. I encourage you to do your own study about the paranormal. Didn’t Rhoda believe Peter returned as a ghost? Didn’t the disciples fear that Jesus (who was walking on the water) was a ghost at first glance? Didn’t the ghost of Samuel appear to Saul after the dead prophet had been summoned back? (I don’t advise summoning.) People have recognized ghosts for centuries—no millennia. Why is it in the scientific age we largely reject anything of a spiritual nature?
It's a quandary. That's for sure. Are we so evolved we can't acknowledge the invisible anymore?
Maybe it’s a cultural thing.
Here in the southern part of the United States, many of us have deeply held religious beliefs. For one, it’s widely accepted that when you die you immediately ascend (to heaven) or descend (to hell). Others believe you rest in your grave until the return of Jesus Christ.
I am a believer in and follower of Jesus Christ but things aren’t always as cut and dried as so-called biblical scholars would have you believe. I encourage you to do your own study about the paranormal. Didn’t Rhoda believe Peter returned as a ghost? Didn’t the disciples fear that Jesus (who was walking on the water) was a ghost at first glance? Didn’t the ghost of Samuel appear to Saul after the dead prophet had been summoned back? (I don’t advise summoning.) People have recognized ghosts for centuries—no millennia. Why is it in the scientific age we largely reject anything of a spiritual nature?
It's a quandary. That's for sure. Are we so evolved we can't acknowledge the invisible anymore?
Magnolia Cemetery in Mobile, Alabama. Photo credit: M.L. Bullock
Read my upcoming book Delivered Me From Evil to understand my views about death and life after death.
We tend to forget that we are made in the image of God, a triune God. The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. That’s right, I said spirit. We are made of spirit, soul and body. There is a difference between the soul and spirit. There’s a bible verse that makes this plain.
My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has exalted in God my Savior.
That’s Luke 1:46-47, in the New Testament.
Our soul is who we are, our personality, and is composed of our mind, our emotion, and our will. God created us with these faculties so we can express Him.
Our spirit, the deepest part of our being, is related to the spiritual realm: it enables us to contact and receive God Himself and interact with the spirit world.
Our body is a corpse, a created vessel that allows the spirit to receive and the soul to give and interact with the physical world. The body is only temporary whereas your spirit and soul lives on.
I don’t know why some spirits interact with us. In my experience, many confused dead return just to tell their story to someone that will listen. It’s not usually a long encounter and for me at least, it often occurs when I'm asleep. I "dream" about them, hence the reason for all my books about dream catchers.
I am one!
I’ve had a dead child tell me about his brother and how he liked to play a certain game with him. Afterward, he passed on in peace.
I’ve interacted with a murdered young man who attended our church once. He died in the throes of addiction and found himself still fleeing that particular demon in death. I prayed for God’s help and he moved on. (I did not promise him anything except that God loved him and would lead him to safety.)
I don’t know why some of the dead walk around their old homeplaces or visit their loved ones from time to time but I know that it happens.
But there is a difference between a dead person and a demon. Demons would very much like you to fool you. They are all tricksters of the highest order.
Demons have never lived as humans. They are corrupt beings who have their own agendas. Agendas that always involve death, disorder, and dysfunction.
Yes, there are ghosts that aren’t nice but they are not demons. You will rarely encounter one but when you do, you'll know it.
The dead that refuse to pass through the light fear judgment. Demons have already been judged and will one day be banished forever. They have nothing to lose.
Unfriendly ghosts can create problems in a home and in families for generations. However, you have authority over these types of spirits. Matthew 10:1 says, “And calling His twelve disciples to Him, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and sickness. And having summoned His twelve disciples, He gave to them authority over unclean spirits, so as to cast them out and to heal every disease and every sickness.”
Do a word study on the word “unclean” here and it will blow your mind. Unclean includes more than demons, my friends. Unclean spirits are the dead too. You have authority over and can create boundaries for yourself with prayer, anointed oil, sage and salt. You do not have to tolerate a haunting.
Demons operate a bit differently.
They need permission to really dig into the life of a living person and that permission isn’t as easy to recognize as you might think. The devil isn’t going to appear to you with a contract and a blood-soaked pen. (Not usually anyway.) That's only in the movies.
Permission is granted in degrees.
You ignore the things you see out the corner of your eye.
You don’t confront the shadow figures that appear in your home.
When terror strikes you out of nowhere and you feel threatened in a particular room and avoid it.
Degrees, my friend.
When we fail to take early action against the demonic those demonic entities interpret that as acceptance. An agreement. I know this from personal experience.
Other ways you can unknowingly grant demons permission to interfere in your life is through your words. I’ve done this as a confused teenager and it took years to break that horrible covenant. Offering yourself to the darkness in exchange for ANYTHING is a huge mistake. You won’t receive what you asked for and you will put your soul in jeopardy. Not only that, you will be tormented in ways I can barely describe.
And yet another way to allow demonic activity is through dreams.
Have you ever had a sexy dream about a faceless stranger, or maybe a dream about a celebrity or someone you are attracted to? It’s natural to have those kinds of dreams but a simple kiss (or other activities) in your dream state can be considered agreements as well. You can’t stop those dreams from coming but you can recognize them for what they might potentially be--a covenant. Especially if you are a person who has abilities or sensitivities to the spirit world.
Next week I’ll share with you how to break those unwanted covenants. I hope this helps someone. Besides entertaining you with my ghost stories, it is also my passion to help the spiritually oppressed. If you have questions about this topic, be sure and post them below but please, no arguments. I won’t tolerate bullying on my website.
Until next time,
Monica Leigh
We tend to forget that we are made in the image of God, a triune God. The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. That’s right, I said spirit. We are made of spirit, soul and body. There is a difference between the soul and spirit. There’s a bible verse that makes this plain.
My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has exalted in God my Savior.
That’s Luke 1:46-47, in the New Testament.
Our soul is who we are, our personality, and is composed of our mind, our emotion, and our will. God created us with these faculties so we can express Him.
Our spirit, the deepest part of our being, is related to the spiritual realm: it enables us to contact and receive God Himself and interact with the spirit world.
Our body is a corpse, a created vessel that allows the spirit to receive and the soul to give and interact with the physical world. The body is only temporary whereas your spirit and soul lives on.
I don’t know why some spirits interact with us. In my experience, many confused dead return just to tell their story to someone that will listen. It’s not usually a long encounter and for me at least, it often occurs when I'm asleep. I "dream" about them, hence the reason for all my books about dream catchers.
I am one!
I’ve had a dead child tell me about his brother and how he liked to play a certain game with him. Afterward, he passed on in peace.
I’ve interacted with a murdered young man who attended our church once. He died in the throes of addiction and found himself still fleeing that particular demon in death. I prayed for God’s help and he moved on. (I did not promise him anything except that God loved him and would lead him to safety.)
I don’t know why some of the dead walk around their old homeplaces or visit their loved ones from time to time but I know that it happens.
But there is a difference between a dead person and a demon. Demons would very much like you to fool you. They are all tricksters of the highest order.
Demons have never lived as humans. They are corrupt beings who have their own agendas. Agendas that always involve death, disorder, and dysfunction.
Yes, there are ghosts that aren’t nice but they are not demons. You will rarely encounter one but when you do, you'll know it.
The dead that refuse to pass through the light fear judgment. Demons have already been judged and will one day be banished forever. They have nothing to lose.
Unfriendly ghosts can create problems in a home and in families for generations. However, you have authority over these types of spirits. Matthew 10:1 says, “And calling His twelve disciples to Him, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and sickness. And having summoned His twelve disciples, He gave to them authority over unclean spirits, so as to cast them out and to heal every disease and every sickness.”
Do a word study on the word “unclean” here and it will blow your mind. Unclean includes more than demons, my friends. Unclean spirits are the dead too. You have authority over and can create boundaries for yourself with prayer, anointed oil, sage and salt. You do not have to tolerate a haunting.
Demons operate a bit differently.
They need permission to really dig into the life of a living person and that permission isn’t as easy to recognize as you might think. The devil isn’t going to appear to you with a contract and a blood-soaked pen. (Not usually anyway.) That's only in the movies.
Permission is granted in degrees.
You ignore the things you see out the corner of your eye.
You don’t confront the shadow figures that appear in your home.
When terror strikes you out of nowhere and you feel threatened in a particular room and avoid it.
Degrees, my friend.
When we fail to take early action against the demonic those demonic entities interpret that as acceptance. An agreement. I know this from personal experience.
Other ways you can unknowingly grant demons permission to interfere in your life is through your words. I’ve done this as a confused teenager and it took years to break that horrible covenant. Offering yourself to the darkness in exchange for ANYTHING is a huge mistake. You won’t receive what you asked for and you will put your soul in jeopardy. Not only that, you will be tormented in ways I can barely describe.
And yet another way to allow demonic activity is through dreams.
Have you ever had a sexy dream about a faceless stranger, or maybe a dream about a celebrity or someone you are attracted to? It’s natural to have those kinds of dreams but a simple kiss (or other activities) in your dream state can be considered agreements as well. You can’t stop those dreams from coming but you can recognize them for what they might potentially be--a covenant. Especially if you are a person who has abilities or sensitivities to the spirit world.
Next week I’ll share with you how to break those unwanted covenants. I hope this helps someone. Besides entertaining you with my ghost stories, it is also my passion to help the spiritually oppressed. If you have questions about this topic, be sure and post them below but please, no arguments. I won’t tolerate bullying on my website.
Until next time,
Monica Leigh
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