When the Election Is Over, What Can We Do?
How can we be salt and light, no matter who wins?
How can we be salt and light, no matter who wins?
How can we be salt and light, no matter who wins?
By Elizabeth Prata A very famous married elderly Reformed preacher was forced to confess he had been having a five-year-long affair with a woman almost 50 years younger than he. He was fired from h…
The fuel for forbearance is not grit, elbow grease, willpower, or gumption. It’s the gospel.
When the Apostle Paul wrote to the church in Rome, he hadn't been to that city yet. Therefore, he began his letter with an introduction telling them and us that
At first glance, it’s easy to say, “Been there, done that,” when considering whether to watch the new original Great American Pure Flix streaming series, Destination Heaven. And why not? It’s a show about people struggling with various difficulties in life, and then God shows up, meets them face to...
An Excerpt from Overflowing: A mystery is something that needs either solving or explaining, and I like all my books to follow a sweet pathway strewn with roses, music, and laughter. There is, however, one mystery that makes my heart quake for joy and my eyes shine wide with wonder…
To see the Navy’s elite Blue Angels elite Flight Demonstration Squadron in action can be one of the most thrilling and exhilarating experiences a person will ever observe. Featuring precision flying and breathtaking maneuvers, the Blue Angels consistently provide a spectacular showcase for aerial wizardry. For more than 75 years,...
What would happen if we saw our parents as people who suffered their own hurts and their own unmet needs? Our parents probably have already beaten themselves up and wished they’d been a whole lot closer to perfect.
Have you ever asked God to take care of a situation, but then found yourself holding on to it so tightly you got in His way? I sure have. I’ve prayed for various situations and then tried to fix them myself. Not a good idea. I saw a great example of that when my son was in elementary school. Read more...
No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. -- Hebrews 12:11Please pray:God, thank you for giving us examples of discipline. Thank you for giving us the desire for a closer...
No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. -- Hebrews 12:11A great compliment to anyone is they were disciplined in their craft. To have discipline means to consistently do the...
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” – Deuteronomy 6:5 I was engaged! I had met him – the man of my dreams and I was head over heels in love with this blue-eyed young man...
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” – Deuteronomy 6:5 Please Pray:“Father God, I love you so much and I long to make my heart Your home. Teach me to love you more deeply and to...
Pastors who know the Word better than most of us, who have served the Lord more effectively than most of us, are in the headlines today because of their moral failure.When these stories broke, we were stunned … then sad, supremely sad… and are still bewildered…How can this happen?That’s a...
We love because he first loved us. -- 1 John 4:19 ESVPlease Pray:Father God, thank You that desire is for me to know You and to enjoy sweet times of fellowship with You. May I never take for granted the truth that You have sought me for in a relationship....
We love because he first loved us. -- 1 John 4:19Yahweh, Jehovah, Abba, Father. Many names, one God of all creation—sovereign and eternal. How humbling it is to know He welcomes us into a relationship with Him, and how joyful it is to experience those sacred times of fellowship with...
Our first thoughts about fearing God, especially if these are natural thoughts, is that most entries are going to be on the minus side of the ledger. So why bother? Who wants to live in fear anyway?Wrong question, but that is how people think.The Bible gives us the other side...
This prayer in 1 kings 8 is a fine example of the variety of prayer. Join Dr. McDowell as he studies the background, meaning, and applications of this passage.
Commercialising spiritual gifts is a sin By Babatope Babalobi babalobi@yahoo.com +234 80 35 897435 Save the World Christian Ministry App Click here to join our WhatsApp Prayer Group Act 8 …
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Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up. -Proverbs 12:25, NIV Some TV Sit-Coms are just selfish stories about mean people using other people. Looking back on my first marriage, I think this was a red flag I discounted. My ex enjoyed the type of Sit-Coms where people used people for … Continue reading "Strange but still red flag"
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Phrases in the Bible about New Jerusalem include “the Jerusalem above is free, which is our mother” (Gal. 4:26), “the city which has the foundations, whose Architect and Builder i…
Men Who Secretly Regret Marrying Their Wives Show These 8 Signs
Every bad decision we made years, months, days – or even minutes – ago affects us (and possibly those we share life with). We may never know how much our actions steal from us and others around us. Choosing to obey God’s directions can be hard, but not as hard as living with the consequences of sin. This is why I’m forever thankful God is in the business of redemption. While this doesn’t mean He’ll remove the consequences of our choices, it does mean that, after we repent, we can move forward with a clean heart.
By Elizabeth Prata The Bible is a serious document. It is an eternal love letter from God. it is a warning and a promise of judgment for those who rebel. It is amazing in every aspect. But though i…
See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. -- 1 John 3:1Please Pray:Thank you, my perfect Heavenly Father, for...
See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. - 1 John 3:1 When I was five, my parents divorced....
Fascinated, or frightened? What are your feelings about the Bible’s final book? Can we read it without interpretative methods dividing us into Futurists, Preterists, Historicists, and Idealists? Pi…
In order to truly see growth in our faith, we must be in the Word and spend time with God daily. Put the Lord before any busyness.
One can’t imagine what is going on in the life of a fallen preacher. The public exposure, the heaped-up guilt, the prosecution of a condemning conscience, great opportunities taken away, past messages scrubbed from websites, reputation gone. The pain must seem unbearable!To have God’s love is to be deeply touched...
According to Isaac Asimov, there are three laws of robotics:1. A robot may not injure a human being, or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. 2. A robot must obey the orders given…
There’s a little boy I see every morning when I’m dropping my daughter off at school. He comes to help drop off his older brother, and always shows up in his Superman pajamas complete with cape. The thing that always strikes me as hilarious is how he walks next to his dad. He’s this tiny little man,
Ben stretches, reluctantly shaking himself awake. Here and there, others are stirring. He knows that once Ren appears, even the shy ones who sleep and watch from quieter nooks and crannies in the buildings on Parliament Hill, will creep out.It's fall in Ottawa and Ben can feel the chill in his bones from the brisk wind blowing in off the river. Soon straw will be added to the wooden shelters to provide a little more protection during the fierce winter months. The sun is up. The tower bell begin
Lying is a sin By Babatope Babalobi babalobi@yahoo.com +234 80 35 897435 Save the World Christian Ministry App Click here to join our WhatsApp Prayer Group Act 5 vs 2-3 2 And kept back par…
“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5aTo be meek means to show a willingness to submit to one’s authority and to surrender their own rights for the life of many. This also means having the proper balance of strength and gentleness. Meek people show goodness...
There is something profound in the Lord’s eyes for those from Abraham’s natural lineage. Paul said, “Concerning the election they are beloved for the sake of the fathers” (Romans 11:28) . This verse implies that Israel is elected (chosen) by God. Chosenness is deeply misunderstood. To be chosen mea
Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?” – Genesis 3:1, NIV Public Service Announcement (PSA): A partial truth is still a lie. Some of the greatest … Continue reading "PSA: A partial truth still equals a lie."
It is October 1! Do you know what that means?! Let me explain … My name is Carol and I love Christmas more than chocolate … more than shopping … and more than the beach.
Do you know everyday readers like you can make a big difference to (not-so-famous) authors? Read on to find out simple ways readers help authors find success.
By Elizabeth Prata Is God Speaking to You? part 1 In part 1, I offered a short history of the “God told me” phenomenon (from my personal perspective). I gave some examples of highly pla…
Some people just seem happy and positive all the time. They appear to never worry and fret. These people act like they eat rainbows for breakfast and ride a unicorn to work. But life isn’t all lucky charms. Sometimes it is just plain hard. We should anticipate trials. Jesus promised trouble. “In this world you will have trouble,” He warned (John 16:33). Read more...
Jesus wants to be your first Love, Treasure, & Passion. Because He loves you more than anything else He created. And because you are His treasure & passion.
“That which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. And these things we write to you that your joy may be full.” – 1 John 1:3-4...
“That which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. And these things we write to you that your joy may be full.” – 1 John 1:3-4...
Each Sunday you will find him in the park and at the bus station helping others enjoy the abundant life Jesus promised. Our Lord says, “I came that you might have life and that you would have life in all its fullness.” (John 10:10) The Pirate Preacher believes we are to participate in making the fullness of Jesus complete in others. The Lord has blessed him to do something he loves (write) and help others (something he also loves.) The Pirate Preacher helped launch Christian Devotions Ministries and is its president.
Mike gets into action steps to take to overcome porn addiction (and any kind of sin) that have the additional blessing of experiencing the abundant life Jesus offers. These steps include: Rigorous, ongoing honesty Taking ownership of sin Ongoing support and accountability Cutting off the Read More
The Weekly Speak is a curated rundown of the week’s top stories with Christian commentary and analysis. Sign up today to get the Weekly Speak in your email every week!Israel Regains DeterrenceWhat’s happened in Lebanon over the last two weeks will change the Middle East for decades. Israel has eliminated the leadership of the terrorist group Hezbollah without a ground invasion and with minimal civilian casualties. Though no one knows what the future looks like, Israel may have curbed the possibi
Hatred is a sin By Babatope Babalobi babalobi@yahoo.com +234 80 35 897435 Save the World Christian Ministry App Click here to join our WhatsApp Prayer Group John 13 vs 34-35 34 A new comma…
And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two. -Matthew 5:41, NKJV In the same way, on the outside you appear to people as righteous but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness. -Matthew 23:28, NIV When dealing with a “Christian” cheater, another level of complexity is placed on Christians … Continue reading "Pharisee or Enemy? Categories matter."
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Do you know what Adidas and Puma shoes have in common? Besides going on your feet? Rivalry between competing businesses is not uncommon. Some would even say such competition is good for the consume…
I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. - John 15:5Even though you usually hear the first part of John 15:5 quoted the most, I’m really drawn to the...
Introduction: Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His power… so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and have done everythi ...
Hardly a week goes by without a shocking headline about some well-known preacher’s fall into disgrace. Albert Mohler, president of Southern Seminary, stunned by the fall of a dear friend of his, said last week in his grief that what may be missing is the fear of the Lord. That...
A judgmental spirit is a sin By Babatope Babalobi babalobi@yahoo.com +234 80 35 897435 Save the World Christian Ministry App Click here to join our WhatsApp Prayer Group John 8 vs 4-7 4 Th…
Christian sat down again with Jordan Gundersen (a Master Herbalist, Holistic Iridologist, and best-selling author) to discuss the role of herbs as part of a strategy to detox from the injections. In this episode, they discuss, • The story of Jordan and his family's tough bout with covid. • How Ivermectin shifted his perspective on how to use herbs • The formulation he created after intense prayer that led to an efficacious mix of herbs that worked when other remedies he tinkered with did not. •