Wise as Serpents, Innocent as Doves | My Thoughts on Neeza Powers’ Faith Journey

How do we respond when a life-changing testimony goes viral online?

In this video, I share my honest thoughts on the story of Neeza Powers (Ebenezer) — a man who lived for a decade as a woman named Nicole, is now detransitioning, and just 61 days ago became a Christian. He’s documenting his journey on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, and thousands are watching.

At first, I felt skeptical. But as I prayed, I was reminded of Matthew 10:16:
“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep among wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.”

In this video, I talk about:
The difference between healthy skepticism and judgment
How to keep your heart open while protecting it
The power of prayer when you’re unsure what’s genuine
Why discernment and hope can (and should) coexist
What fruit to look for over time in someone’s faith walk

If you’ve ever struggled to balance discernment and hope, this will encourage you to stay both watchful and joyful — and to let prayer be your first step.

🙏 Scripture: Matthew 10:16

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