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• Noah Taylor

  

  Before We Ever Met

  Word Unpacked: Devotionals in Ephesians▶ Watch the full devotional:Ephesians 1:4-5 (NIV)For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will.Picture two...

  2 min read
• Ron Edmondson

  

  Dear Younger Version of Me: You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know

  If I could sit down with that younger version of myself, I’d tell him: You don’t know what you don’t know. Be okay with that. When I was in my twenties,

  2 min read
• Jay Garden

  

  Who Taught the Teacher? Leonard Bernstein – Candide Overture

  Some people shape our lives without ever knowing how far their influence will travel. A teacher’s guidance or a mentor’s encouragement can reach generations, reminding us that what begins with one person can continue in ways they never imagined.A Musical LineageGabriel Fauré (1845–1924) was an important influence on Nadia Boulanger’s...

  2 min read
• Damon J. Gray

  

  The Gospel - The Power of God - Damon J. Gray

  The gospel is powerful, not because of anyone's particular presentation skills. The gospel is powerful because it is the only message that restores humanity to a right relationship with the Creator.

  3 min read
• Don Martin

  

  God’s Purpose in Creation

  Genesis 1 records the creation of the heavens, the earth, and many living creatures on earth. Before man, every kind of plant and animal was “according to their kind.” Then man was crea…

  2 min read
• Claude F. Mariottini

  

  Ezekiel 22 and the Anatomy of a Corrupted Society

  An Introduction to the Series Years ago, I served as a curriculum writer for the Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, where I developed Spanish-language lessons to help adult Sun…

  6 min read
• Robin McKinley

  When You Really Want to See Jesus

  Jesus was passing through Jericho, and a large crowd gathered around Him. Among the people trying to see Jesus was a man named Zacchaeus. Zacchaeus wasn't ju

  6 min read
• Christine Malkemes

  

  Spiritual Growth: Living the With-God Life

  Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ! It goes without saying that our physical, mental, and emotional life is vital. If we don’t grow ph ...

  7 min read
• Abigail Wallace

  

  Necessary: 6 Months & 3 Lessons Later

  I could not have said it 6 months ago when my Achilles ruptured, or 9 weeks later when my delicate tendon ruptured again. But I can say it...

  6 min read
• Nadia Arensdorf

  

  Embrace the Love of God - A Nighttime Prayer

  O God, you are my God . . . my soul thirsts for you . . . as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. – Psalm 63:1 (ESV)Please Pray: Lord, You are with me. You love me. Help me to know this deep inside so...

  1 min read
• Nadia Arensdorf

  

  Embrace the Love of God

  Photo image courtesy of Getty Images for UnsplashO God, you are my God . . . my soul thirsts for you . . . as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. – Psalm 63:1 (ESV) I call 2011 the Year of Loss. One by one,...

  4 min read
• Revive Our Hearts

  

  The Lord of Hosts Is His Name

  When we turn our eyes to the Lord of Hosts in prayer, we’re reminded that every detail of our lives is under the Lord’s sovereign care.

  7 min read
• Tyler McLaughlin

  Lester Roloff Preached the Sinner's Prayer in the Pauline Epistles: Romans to Hebrews Audio Compilation

  Section 1: What Preachers Should BeTHANK YOU TO FAMILY ALTAR PROGRAM! What Preachers Should Be Sermon by Lester Roloff"Dear friends, you put it down. You and I are not at home down here. And you better not act like you're at home down here. We're pilgrims and we're strangers here....

  7 min read
• Tyler McLaughlin

  Bible Concordance Study on Every Verse with "Heart" + "Say": Why Romans 10:9–10 Is Vocal and Not Internal (Part 6)

  The provided text contains no timestamps or on-screen text card brackets, so it is already in article format. Here it is:This is the 6th study in a series of studies proving Romans 10:9-10 call is vocally and not inwardly.This is a concordance of any verses using "heart" + "say".Any verses...

  13 min read
• Tyler McLaughlin

  Robert Breaker's AI-Slop 'Unbroken Chain' vs. Dr. Ruckman's Antiochene Line: Why the Syrian Fathers Taught Belief and Confession

  Robert Breaker built his unbroken chain on AI fake quotes that taught mental assent alone, which contradicts Dr. Peter S. Ruckman. Dr. Peter S. Ruckman built his unbroken chain (for the Bible) on Bible believers who taught two conditions for salvation: belief plus confession.Robert Breaker made an entire book that...

  11 min read
• Lisa Price

  

  What Resisting the Holy Spirit Looks Like in Everyday Life-

  If you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law- Galatians 5:18 NKJV In Acts chapter six the newborn church was flourishing, people were being redeemed, lives were changed and Jews from all…

  5 min read
• Jay Garden

  

  Why Encouragement Matters More Than We Think: Clara Schumann and Romance in A Minor

  Some of the encouragement that shapes us most seems small at the time. A teacher notices potential, a mentor offers advice, or someone believes in us when we doubt ourselves. Yet those moments can stay with us for years.Clara Schumann (1819–1896) is remembered as a pianist, composer, and teacher whose...

  3 min read
• David Derksen

  

  Choosing to choose daily

  ‘”Since they are no longer two but one, let no one split apart what God has joined together.'” -Matthew 19:6, NLT Today, I was at a conference where the speaker, Steve Backlund, said something about marriage and making decisions. He stated that the marriage vows really say, “I’m going to keep choosing you.” I totally … Continue reading "Choosing to choose daily"

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• Pam Childs

  

  Close Enough to Feel Comfortable, Too Comfortable to Be Changed - A Nighttime Prayer

  “I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.” – John 10:10Please Pray: Father God, if I am settling for comfort in my faith, show me so that I can surrender to You. Untie me from any ropes that are keeping me tied to the...

  1 min read
• Pam Childs

  

  Close Enough to Feel Comfortable, Too Comfortable to Be Changed

  Photo image courtesy Andrej Lisakov for Unsplash“I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.” – John 10:10There are moments in our church service when it feels like it’s just me and Jesus; as if I’m standing before Him, feeling broken and full at the...

  3 min read
• Summer Marrero

  

  Is Church Membership Biblical? Why Every Christian Should Belong to a Local Church

  In many churches today, you can attend for years without ever becoming a member. You can sit in the same seat every Sunday, listen to the preaching, sing the songs, participate in Bible studies, an…

  16 min read
• Tyler McLaughlin

  Robert Breaker's Salvation Theology Is a Modern Doctrine, Part 4: Cherry-Picking Dr. Al Lacy, David Cloud, and Dennis Corle (1988–2020)

  [Summary]Robert Breaker conflates people who are fighting against deniers of the Penal Substitutionary atonement as people who agree with his salvation theology.Robert Breaker conflates people who have mentioned the blood of Jesus Christ as people who agree with his salvation theology. Robert Breaker just finds quotes from people who just...

  52 min read
• Tyler McLaughlin

  Who Really Coined 'Bloodless Gospel'? Debunking Robert Breaker's Ruckman Myth

  Robert Breaker says that Dr. Peter S. Ruckman COINED and USED the term, bloodless gospel.No, he didn't. The first usage of “bloodless gospel” is from Charles Phillips, a Protestant lawyer who defended the Roman Catholic Church and Catholics in the United Kingdom.He defended them so much, he was regularly invited...

  15 min read
• Eliezer Gonzalez

  

  JESUS IS... The True Vine — John 15 | Sunday Sermon With Ben Molyneux | Good News Unlimited

  Jesus' declaration "I am the true vine" in John 15 fulfils centuries of Old Testament imagery, where Israel failed as God's vineyard. Jesus is the vine that produces the fruit God requires, succeeding where Israel repeatedly failed despite God's faithful care.

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• Tyler McLaughlin

  Bible Study on Every Verse with "Heart + Saith": Why Romans 10:9–10 Demands Literal Mouth Confession (Refuting the Internal Calling Heresy)

  A Bible study of Heart + Saith.To recap our studies.1. Heart + Done showed that God always defined between the internal and external. 2. In his heart showed that God kept defining. 3. Heart + Lips continued in the 1st and 2nd. 4. Heart + Utter showed the supremacy of...

  8 min read
• Tyler McLaughlin

  The Complete History of the "Bloodless Gospel" (1901-1918): From Northfield to Bishop Henry Clay Morrison (Part 2)

  Bloodless Gospel was historically never used against the sinner's prayer.1901. This from a Northfield Conference Addresses from 1901, continuing Brown's usage of bloodless gospel as a polemic against a spiritualizer. Let me read this full passage, page 345:"Once again, in this new statement, what have we new to say about...

  21 min read
• Jay Garden

  

  When a Student Goes Beyond the Teacher: Rimsky-Korsakov, Stravinsky, and Petrushka

  A good teacher does more than pass on knowledge. We may spend years helping a student develop, hoping they will eventually take what they have learned and make it their own—even in ways we never expected.The relationship between Russian composers Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844–1908) and Igor Stravinsky (1882–1971) offers an interesting...

  4 min read
• Lynda Schultz

  

  EPISODE FOURTEEN: ON BOVINES AND BIBLE TRANSLATION

  …you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.My intention with this Set Free series has been to encourage my sisters in the faith to embrace who God made them to be. This need was driven home to me again this week. I asked the members of my Bible study group (a mixed group) to reflect on a verse, passage, or Bible story that had a significant impact on their l

  6 min read
• Hope

  

  How to Actually Become Like Christ — Just Like Jesus by Max Lucado

  The coffee maker is still gurgling when you check your phone for the third time in four minutes. Nobody has texted you back. You already know what today's version of yourself is going to look like, because it's the same version as yesterday — a little short with the kids,...

  5 min read
• Duncan Williams

  

  We are the story still being written 

  The story of Jesus does not end as most stories do. There is no neat conclusion, no final full stop marking its close. Instead, the gospel concludes with movement - with a call that points outward: go, love, repeat.The resurrection is not merely a triumphant finale; it is the beginning...

  4 min read
• Duncan Williams

  

  Are we losing the ability to be still? ADHD, digital distraction and the spiritual battle for attention

  A reflection by Pastor Duncan Williams for CFPSomething troubling appears to be happening to human attention.Across social media, millions of people now describe themselves as “neurodivergent”, discuss executive dysfunction, or wonder openly whether they may have ADHD. What was once regarded as a relatively specialised medical diagnosis has become part...

  6 min read
• Karen Ganon

  

  Jehovah Rapha: The Lord Who Heals - A Nighttime Prayer

  "He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by His wounds you have been healed." – 1 Peter 2:24Please Pray: Jehovah Rapha, in this fallen world, we need an abundance of healing. We know that there...

  1 min read
• Karen Ganon

  

  Jehovah Rapha: The Lord Who Heals

  Photo by Aditya Saxena on Unsplash"He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by His wounds you have been healed." – 1 Peter 2:24In 1962, my four-year-old brother died of leukemia. I had been shielded beforehand...

  3 min read
• Tyler McLaughlin

  Bible Study on Every Verse with "Heart + Utter" in It: Why Romans 10:9–10 Demands Literal Vocal Confession (Refuting the Internal Mouth Heresy)

  This study is to show that the Romans 10:9-10 mouth is not an internal mouth talking, but rather verbal.If my belief is true (and it is) then this King James Bible AV 1611 should approve or deny this doctrine.The heresy against a verbal reading of Romans is this logic: "The...

  3 min read
• Terry Nightingale

  How NOT to start a new venture (especially if you are a sensible person) – Terry Nightingale

  (And how a few of God’s creatures might steer you along the way).

  5 min read
• Mark Brady

  

  Because You Wanted It

  A Godlike figure makes a glowing human because He desired him. (Generated via AI.) Revelation 4:11 in The Message ends with the line: “It was created because you wanted it.” That last sentence is E…

  3 min read
• Eliezer Gonzalez

  

  A Spirit-Filled Community — Acts 2:42–47 | Devotion

  Discover a Spirit-filled community in Acts 2:42-47. Jesus gathers his people to learn, love, worship and make him known. Join his people in their shared mission.

  3 min read
• Tyler McLaughlin

  The Complete History of the "Bloodless Gospel" (1820–1897): From Charles Phillips to Charles Spurgeon (Part 1)

  The Bloodless Gospel was NEVER used about the Sinner's Prayer.The term was made by Charles Philips to describe evangelism without killing. The usage of “bloodless gospel” as a polemic against denying the substitutionary penal atonement was defined by Archibald Geikie Brown.Robert Breaker has a new, ahistorical definition of "bloodless gospel."...

  27 min read
• Peggi Tustan

  

  Created in Our Father's Image

  (Genesis 1)“Mirrors don't lie. Lucky for you, they can't laugh either.” –AnonymousWhen I look into a mirror, I often see my father’s face—high forehead, thin lips, long eyelashes. I resemble my father’s side of the family. Just as I bear the image of my earthly father, you and I bear...

  4 min read
• Jay Garden

  

  J.S. Bach, C.P.E. Bach, and Solfeggietto: What Do We Pass On?

  Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) is remembered as one of the greatest composers in history. Yet his legacy reached beyond the music he composed. He was also a father and teacher who passed his love of music on to the next generation, much of it beginning at home.His story raises a...

  3 min read
• Peggi Tustan

  

  Created in Our Father's Image | Genesis 1

  Welcome to Real Life. What is God like? His image is reflected in you and me. “Mirrors don't lie. Lucky for you, they can't laugh e...

  4 min read
• Don Martin

  

  New Jerusalem, The Goal of God’s New Testament Building

  This is a summary of the six posts on characteristics of God’s New Testament building and its development. The headings below are those from each of the six posts with links to them. Jesus Ch…

  3 min read
• Duncan Williams

  

  How one man overcame his stammer to reach thousands as a radio host

  For most people, speaking is something they rarely think about. Conversation flows naturally, words arrive effortlessly and communication is taken for granted. But for Gareth Cottrell, speech was once a daily struggle that filled him with fear, exhaustion and insecurity.Today, however, he spends his mornings doing exactly what once seemed...

  6 min read
• Elizabeth Prata

  

  Why does the air smell so fresh after a thunderstorm?

  By Elizabeth Prata I love a nice rain, don’t you? We haven’t had rain here for a long time. We are in a drought of varying levels up and down the state. Ours is ‘Extreme drought&#…

  3 min read
• Carlene Hill Byron

  

  The Scars Remain ...

  Then [Jesus] said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and look at my hands. Put your hand into the wound in my side. Don’t be faithless any longer. Believe!” My Lord and my God!” Thomas exclaimed. – John 20:27–28 (NLT) We all remember that Thomas refused to recognize Jesus until...

  3 min read
• Carlene Hill Byron

  

  The Scars Remain ... - A Nighttime Prayer

  Then [Jesus] said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and look at my hands. Put your hand into the wound in my side. Don’t be faithless any longer. Believe!” My Lord and my God!” Thomas exclaimed. – John 20:27–28 (NLT)Please Pray: God, I know you can heal. I’ve seen you...

  1 min read
• Kathy Collard Miller

  Anger Doesn’t Cancel Out Love

  Growing up, I believed anger cancelled out all love. If someone was upset with me, then he could not also love me. Anger and love could not exist together. That lie even applied to God. I believed God couldn’t fully love me because He had to be angry to show me I wasn’t perfectly obeying his commands.

  3 min read
• Heather Creekmore

  

  Why Taking Thoughts Captive Isn't Step One

  Negative thoughts can feel relentless, especially in a dressing room, in front of a mirror, or anywhere body-image fears get loud. But today Heather Creekmore explains why simply telling yourself to “take your thoughts captive” often doesn’t work.

  23 min read
• Tyler McLaughlin

  Did Samuel Write Psalm 113? How Hannah’s Prayer in 1 Samuel 2 Possibly Unlocks the Authorship of the Hallel

  Psalm 113 and the story of Hannah in 1 Samuel 1 and 2 are directly connected.Hannah was a barren woman who couldn't have children. Her husband's other wife had children, but alas, Hannah was unable to have any.She went to Jerusalem and prayed. Eli saw her, thought she was drunk,...

  2 min read
• Mark Brady

  

  The Garage to Bedroom Makeover

  Image generated via AI. In a town not too far, lived a bright shiny car,who was tired of sleeping on concrete so hard. “Oh please!” cried the coupe, “Give me pillows and soup!A blanket, a lamp, and…

  1 min read
• Elizabeth Prata

  

  Can the Gospel be stopped? Will a piece of Scotch tape stop an avalanche?

  By Elizabeth Prata Now on the next day, that is, the day which is after the preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered together with Pilate, 63and they said, “Sir, we remember that w…

  5 min read
• Chris Carpenter

  

  Legendary Guitarist Phil Keaggy Brings His Musical Voice to 'Reagan' Movie Re-Release

  Few guitarists have left as distinctive a mark on both contemporary Christian music and the broader world of instrumental guitar as Phil Keaggy. With more than 55 albums to his name, countless collaborations, seven Dove Awards and two Grammy nominations, Keaggy’s influence spans generations and genres.

  8 min read
• Eliezer Gonzalez

  

  Call Upon The Name Of The Lord — Acts 2:37–41

  Call upon the name of the Lord. Turn to the risen Jesus for forgiveness and the gift of his Spirit. His invitation is open to you today in Acts 2:37-41.

  3 min read
• Noah Taylor

  

  Thirty-Four Names

  Word Unpacked: Devotionals in Romans▶ Watch the full devotional:Romans 16:1-16 (NIV)I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church in Cenchreae. I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of his people and to give her any help she may need from...

  3 min read
• Tyler McLaughlin

  Who is BasicLogicIQ (Basic Logic), the YouTuber?

  BasicLogicIQ is a Neo-Nazi who supports Adolf Hitler's Aryan ideology.Fan: Hey Basic Logic, what do you think about Hitler? Do you agree with his opinions?BasicLogicIQ: "Aside from popular nationalism, not really. I know it's very popular nowadays to, uh, like, agree with Hitler as, like, a screw you to modern...

  10 min read
• Jay Garden

  

  Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring: Can a Teacher Help You Find Your Own Voice?

  When we learn music, it is natural to sound like our teachers for a while. We copy their fingering, imitate their phrasing, and try to reproduce the sounds they make. That kind of imitation is part of learning.But a good teacher does not want a student to remain a copy....

  3 min read
• Wanda Alger

  

  MY DREAM ABOUT AI

  The day after I posted a word about using AI, I asked the Lord to give me a dream about it. I wanted to know if there was anything He wanted us to be aware of. Not only did He give me a dream that night - He specifically responded to my previous post:-).

  6 min read
• Ron Edmondson

  

  Look Straight Ahead – A Biblical Leadership Principle

  Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Proverbs 4:25 NLT That’s such a great leadership verse. Leadership comes with a lot of noise

  3 min read
• Sarah Freymuth

  

  Healing's Ebb and Flow - A Nighttime Prayer

  Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise. – Jeremiah 17:14 (NIV)Please Pray: Father, thank You for another chance to trust You when it’s hard. I am asking for healing, and I trust that You will...

  1 min read
• Sarah Freymuth

  

  Healing's Ebb and Flow

  Photo by engin akyurt on UnsplashHeal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise. – Jeremiah 17:14 (NIV) There have been seasons where I’ve been physically sick and have needed time to restore my body. These were...

  3 min read
• Revive Our Hearts

  

  Linger in the Last Four: Why You Should Take a Closer Look at the Minor Prophets

  Ask the Lord to turn on the lights and illuminate His Word as you read. There’s so much more of His goodness here to see.

  10 min read
• Tyler McLaughlin

  DIY Exorcism: Dr. Peter S. Ruckman's Nightly Routine for Casting Out Demons

  This is all from the Lord's bloodhound, Don Nesbitt's channel. Thank you to Brother Don Nesbitt. Dr. Peter S. Ruckman: So you have to be careful in dealing with stuff like that. Now, the fellows who profess to be exorcists and cast out unclean spirits all have a pattern. And...

  3 min read
• Nancy C. Williams

  

  Hope Amid Fearsome Floods

  When floodwaters threaten to drown us, we find our rescue only in Jesus Christ, the Rock of our Salvation.

  4 min read
• Eliezer Gonzalez

  

  Death Could Not Hold Jesus — Acts 2:14–36 | Devotion

  Death could not hold Jesus. Discover how Peter’s Pentecost sermon points to the crucified and risen King, who reigns and has poured out his Holy Spirit.

  3 min read
• Jay Garden

  

  What Can Beethoven’s Pathétique Sonata Teach Us? Learning from an Imperfect Teacher

  In life, we all encounter teachers, mentors, or people who help guide us. Yet even the people we respect most are imperfect. What should we do when a teacher or mentor disappoints us, misunderstands us, or falls short of our expectations?The story of Joseph Haydn (1732–1809) and Ludwig van Beethoven...

  3 min read
• Noah Taylor

  

  Ground No One Has Broken

  Word Unpacked: Devotionals in Romans▶ Watch the full devotional:Romans 15:20-21 (NIV)It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else's foundation. Rather, as it is written: "Those who were not told about him will see,...

  3 min read
• Ron Edmondson

  

  How I Process Ideas – And I Have a Lot of Them

  I am often asked how I process ideas. It’s well known among our team that I get a lot of ideas. Some ideas are good. Others simply aren’t. Some seem brilli

  5 min read
• Hope

  

  Is My Faith Just Wishful Thinking? — William Lane Craig's Reasonable Faith

  Isn't faith just believing something you can't actually prove?It's the question that shows up uninvited — not in a classroom, but at 2am, staring at the ceiling, or across a table from someone you love who's stopped believing and wants to know why you haven't. You say the word "faith"...

  6 min read
• Sheryl H. Boldt

  

  When Trusting God Is Hard

  Somewhere deep inside, you want to believe, but something from your past or current situation makes trusting God hard. You prayed for healing that didn’t come. You lost a job, a home, a loved one. You look at wars, floods, famine and wonder how any of this makes sense in a “God is good” world.

  3 min read
• Greg Laurie

  

  Romans 12:15: How Christians Can Weep with Those Who Weep

  It’s easy to celebrate with those who are rejoicing. But do we weep with those who weep? In tragedy, we might not have the right words to speak, but our presence and compassion can mean more than we realize.

  3 min read
• Renee Gotcher

  

  Not My Will: Finding Peace in Unanswered Prayer — A Nighttime Prayer

  “And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” – 1 John 5:14 (ESV)Please Pray:Heavenly Father, I am so grateful to know that You hear my prayers and will always respond with Your presence and peace. Your...

  1 min read
• Renee Gotcher

  

  Not My Will: Finding Peace in Unanswered Prayer

  Photo image courtesy Renee Gotcher“And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” – 1 John 5:14 (ESV)As a child, my experience with prayers for healing involved traveling preachers who called the sick up to the front...

  3 min read
• Tyler McLaughlin

  Basic Logic's (BasicLogicIQ) "Christian Zionism Debunked" Refuted: Why Romans 11, Ezekiel 37, and the Fig Tree Prove God Is Not Done With Israel

  This is a full response to Basic Logic's Christian Zionism: All Arguments Ranked & DebunkedBasic Logic is an open Neo-Nazi who hates Jews and Israel.He made an entire video justifying the crimes of Adolf Hitler, and "Aryan" ideology.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF0sqvpyp7UPan-European is a dog whistle for "Aryans".https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwYzhKZD4BkBasic Logic: Bless those who bless you....

  32 min read
• Mark Brady

  

  The Spiritual Practice of Making Space

  Image generated via AI. Letting someone merge into traffic is such a small moment, yet it reveals something profound about the way God invites us to live. It’s one of those everyday spiritual metap…

  3 min read
• Elizabeth Prata

  

  Another verdict is in about Lori Alexander The Transformed Wife

  By Elizabeth Prata Dr. Dan Schricker, who earned a Ph.D in music composing, is a highly intelligent and educated man. He was also a cult victim and one who has made a lifetime study of cults. He is…

  6 min read
• Tyler McLaughlin

  The Book of Obadiah and the Future of Palestine: Why Edom Is the West Bank, Ramallah, and the Eagle of Saladin (Verse-by-Verse Prophecy Study)

  This is a verse-by-verse study of the book of Obadiah, the smallest book in the Bible. This takes place after the war of Psalm 83; watch that video for more. This book is also set in the seven-year tribulation, but at the end when Christ returns. If you want more...

  20 min read
• Tyler McLaughlin

  Psalm 82 Proves Christ Is Not King of the Earth Yet: Refuting Preterism, Replacement Theology

  1 (A Psalm of Asaph.) God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods. 2 How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah. 3 Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy. 4 Deliver the poor...

  5 min read
• Eliezer Gonzalez

  

  The Mighty Works Of God — Acts 2:1–13 | Pentecost

  Hear the mighty works of God in Acts 2. Discover how Jesus kept his promise, poured out his Spirit and launched his witnesses on a mission to the world.

  3 min read
• Chris Carpenter

  

  A Life without Limits: The Faith and Life of Nick Vujicic

  Born with a rare condition that resulted in the absence of his arms and legs, Australian motivational speaker Nick Vujicic has spent much of his life inspiring millions around the world to find hope and purpose in the face of adversity.

  10 min read
• Noah Taylor

  

  Glad When You Are Glad

  Word Unpacked: Devotionals in Romans▶ Watch the full devotional:Romans 15:1-3 (NIV)We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up. For even Christ did not please himself but,...

  2 min read
• Wanda Alger

  

  CHRISTIANS AND THE USE OF AI

  How do believers rightly interpret and properly steward artificial intelligence? Is AI something to fear? Or is it a tool that can actually be used for the Kingdom of God?

  6 min read
• David Derksen

  

  Not even partially your fault.

  For we must all stand before Christ to be judged. We will each receive whatever we deserve for the good or evil we have done in this earthly body. – 2 Corinthians 5:10, NLT You are NOT responsible for your Cheater’s sins. Period. If you are like me, you will encounter all sort of people … Continue reading "Not even partially your fault."

  2 min read
• Jay Garden

  

  How Schumann Encouraged Brahms: The Story Behind Brahms’s First Symphony

  Johannes Brahms (1833–1897) was only twenty years old when he met Robert Schumann (1810–1856) in 1853. He was a talented young musician, but he was still largely unknown. Schumann, already an established composer and respected figure in the musical world, recognized something in him after hearing him play. Rather than...

  3 min read
• Tyler McLaughlin

  The Rapture and Dispensationalism Were Not Invented in the 1800s: Refuting Basic Logic Using James and Pseudo-Ephrem (300–600 AD)

  Basic Logic (BasicLogicIQ) is empirically wrong.https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1003&context=pretrib_arch https://salvationbygrace.org/ephraim-and-the-rapture/(I am no longer sick).I've been sick, currently taking antibiotics. Any prayers over that, would be appreciated."I've been sick, so hence me not making any videos. Any prayers over that would be appreciated. I've just been a little... not able to even talk. I...

  11 min read
• Tyler McLaughlin

  What does the Bible say about Christ is King? (God says to LOVE Jews)

  JESUS IS KING New Songs | 33RPM AR1331 A | LP KANYE WEST"Christ is King" was originally Jesus is King, a hip-hop album by Kanye West. Eventually, it got changed to "Christ is King." A lot of folks, including politicians and YouTubers and everyone, say it—because everyone can say "Christ...

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• Tyler McLaughlin

  Refuting Basic Logic's (BasicLogicIQ)  "Judeo-Christian" Myth: A Biblical Defense of Israel, Dispensationalism, and Romans 11:29

  Tyler McLaughlin: I saw this video recommended to me, "Are You Truly Christian or Judeo-Christian?", symptoms ranked. So, I had to watch. I'm a King James Bible-only Christian who goes by the Bible. So, the reason I'm doing this response...His intro is basically that Judeo-Christianity is a person replacing Paul’s...

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• Carol McLeod

  

  The Four R’s of Intentional Speech - Amy Hughes — Carol McLeod Ministries

  When we’re learning to become intentional with our words, it’s helpful to remember another set of four R’s- rethink, replace, reframe, and repair. These four R’s provide a formula we can use to explore any common word, phrase, or way of speech so that we can minimize negative and confusing language.

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• Min seow

  How to Develop a Clear Argument From Complex Assignment Questions

  Begin by Understanding the QuestionSome assignment questions look complicated because they combine several tasks into one. Before starting to write, take a moment to read the question carefully. Identify the subject, the main instruction, and any specific requirements about evidence or examples. Breaking a large question into smaller parts can...

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• Kristen Terrette

  

  His Power Released

  Photo by Aziz Acharki on Unsplash“Power had gone out from Him. (Jesus)” And Luke 8:46b says, “power has gone out from me." -- Mark 5:30The miracle of Jesus healing the sick woman who had bled for twelve years is found in three of the Gospels: Matthew 9:20-22, Mark 5:25-29, and...

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• Kristen Terrette

  

  His Power Released - A Nighttime Prayer

  “Power had gone out from Him. (Jesus)” And Luke 8:46b says, “power has gone out from me." -- Mark 5:30Please Pray:Jesus, thank You for giving us the story of the women who drew near to You, touched your robe, and her sickness was healed at once. It reminds us to...

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• Revive Our Hearts

  

  Consider Your Ways

  God has entrusted you with a purpose, time, treasure, and gifts. Are you using them for what matters most?

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• Tyler McLaughlin

  How Galatians 3 Debunks Replacement Theology: God Is Not Done With Israel

  The Apostle Paul, when rebuking long hair on men, said: 1 Corinthians 11:14 “Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him?” That establishes that nature can teach you things. In nature, there are edible mushrooms and poisonous mushrooms....

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• Charles Stone

  Sleep as an Act of Trust – Charles Stone

  Control feels comforting during the day. We organize our schedules, solve problems, and try to anticipate what might go wrong. Some of that is simply wise planning.

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• Mark Brady

  

  The Rise of Wife‑Zilla

  Image generated via AI. A Wife‑Zilla doesn’t stomp through Tokyo. She stomps through the living room, wearing fuzzy slippers, holding a half‑finished iced coffee, and radiating the kind of energy t…

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• David Derksen

  

  Cowardly Abdication of Pastoral Role

  So I will rescue my flock, and they will no longer be abused. I will judge between one animal of the flock and another. -Ezekiel 34:22, NLT Cowardly Abdication of Pastoral Role Sadly, it is rare to find a pastor willing to hold a cheater to account for their abusive behavior. Far more common, you … Continue reading "Cowardly Abdication of Pastoral Role"

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• Jay Garden

  

  What Does Music Teach Us About Starting Again? Finding Hope in New Beginnings

  Have you ever returned to an instrument after months—or even years—away? You sit down to play something that once felt familiar, only to find that your fingers no longer move as easily as they used to. A passage that once felt effortless suddenly requires patience.Life changes. Responsibilities grow, circumstances shift,...

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• Mike Genung

  

  Finding Healing and Hope After Sexual Sin in Your Marriage

  “He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” Psalm 23:3 “And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, Read More

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• Robin McKinley

  

  Praise Him, You Who Serve The Lord

  Praise the Lord! Praise the name of the Lord, Praise him, you who serve the Lord, Psalm 135:1 Did you notice that the Psalmist didn’t ease into worship? He

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• Revive Our Hearts

  

  When the Burden Is Heavy

  Sometimes the first step toward having a burden carried is simply admitting that we’re weighed down.

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• David Derksen

  

  What is more likely?

  32 Then the king called in the man he had forgiven and said, ‘You evil servant! I forgave you that tremendous debt because you pleaded with me. 33 Shouldn’t you have mercy on your fellow servant, just as I had mercy on you?’ -Matthew 18:32-33, NLT What is more likely? Jesus added burdens to the already overburdened victim … Continue reading "What is more likely?"

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