The Man of God didn’t check with God!
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS In 1 Kings 13, a ‘Man of God’ is sent to rebuke King Jeroboam but later falls prey to an old prophet’s deception, leading to his demise. The narrative …
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It’s crazy to be ‘crazy busy’
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS The seventh day, sanctified by God for rest, underlines a universal need for downtime. Studies indicate productivity diminishes beyond 55-hour workweeks, showing GodR…
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Laodicea and Spiritual Blindness: A Call to Action
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS The Laodicean Church, as depicted in Revelation 3:14-22, embodies spiritual complacency and arrogance, marked by self-reliance on wealth and ignorance of its wretched st…
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Prata Potpourri: Modesty & Dignity, World’s deepest sinkhole, Video Lecture Tour of Jerusalem & Environs, Apartment Therapy; More
By Elizabeth Prata We have passed the traditional gateway to summer: Memorial Day Weekend. I hope you had a nice one. I rested on Saturday and on Sunday after church there was a BBQ picnic at a mem…
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“Why is woman restless?”
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS The other night I enjoyed reading historical newspaper articles from the early 1900s, particularly regarding women’s suffrage and First Wave feminism. While suppor…
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Repentance and the Sapphic Lifestyle: A Call to Change
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS I discuss a post promoting an inclusive queer community group in my city and express sorrow over the misguided celebration of sexual sin. I emphasize the importance of r…
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AI: A Dangerous Shortcut for Pastors, Writers
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS I share Ken Ham’s insights on the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) for pastoral work. Ham argues that using AI diminishes pastors’ theological st…
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The Righteous vs. The Wicked: A Psalm Reflection
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS I discuss Psalm 1, which contrasts the righteous with the wicked who are likened to chaff, which is worthless and destined for destruction. Through biblical references, …
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Creation Grace: A Glassy Sea
By Elizabeth Prata EPrata photo This picture was taken in Lubec Harbor, easternmost point in the US and next to New Brunswick Canada. The waters are part of the Bay of Fundy, known for having the h…
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John Newton’s Advice on Engaging in Debate
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS The ongoing theological controversy between Arminians and Calvinists, highlighted in 1771, underscores the struggle for unity among Christians. John Newton’s pasto…
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How to Visit Heaven
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS I reflect on my fascination with glimpses of heaven through biblical accounts from Ezekiel, Isaiah, and John. I illustrate their consistency. I contrast these with other…
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Prophecy: A Testament to Biblical Accuracy and Sovereignty
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS The post emphasizes the significance of prophecy in Christianity, highlighting its role as a movement toward fulfillment, particularly regarding the lineage of Jesus. It…
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Thou Shalt Judge
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS I discuss the common phrases “Judge not!” and “Only God knows the heart” used by those defending false teachings. I argue that such phrases taken…
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Little Known Bible Characters #8: Tryphena and Tryphosa
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS Paul’s letters reflect his deep affection for the Roman Church, as he greets many individuals, including Tryphena and Tryphosa, who were likely sisters. Their name…
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Creation Grace: Seasons
By Elizabeth Prata May’s Memorial Day is almost here. This holiday in America is the traditional gateway to official summer. Schools are let out or almost done, weather is warming up, foliage…
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The Double-Edged Sword of Christian Celebrity-ism
By Elizabeth Prata A family walks the beach at dawn. Just a gentle picture to start the essay off… EPrata photo SYNOPSIS Christian celebrity culture is complex, with historical examples like …
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Social Media: The Theater of Our Lives?
By Elizabeth Prata theater masks SYNOPSIS I discuss the concept of social media as a form of theater, highlighting how users often present curated versions of themselves to avoid exposing their own…
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Taste and See: The Spiritual Nourishment of Scripture
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS The article discusses how the Bible engages our five senses to connect us with God’s nature and teachings. It emphasizes the importance of hearing, seeing, smellin…
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Waiting for the Groom: The Church’s Radiance in the World
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS The post reminds believers of the beauty and purity of the Church as the Bride of Christ, contrasting it with the sinful world. It highlights believers’ anticipation for…
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G3 President Josh Buice resigns amid scandal
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS The resignation of G3 President Josh Buice amid scandal has shocked many, revealing his misuse of anonymous accounts to slander fellow Christians. The G3 Board emphasize…
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The Hidden Supernatural: Angels, Souls, and God’s Sovereignty
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS The article explores the supernatural realm, emphasizing its presence in everyday life. It discusses Thomas Jefferson’s rationalist beliefs and the journey of soul…
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Two Mother’s Day essays for those women struggling with Mother’s Day
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS In this essay I reflect on the complexities of motherhood, highlighting both the ideal, and the painful realities some experience, particularly with non-believing mother…
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The Impact of Christian Mothers on Faith
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS Christian mothers profoundly influence their children’s faith, as illustrated by Charles Spurgeon’s and Frank Boreham’s experiences. Spurgeon’s m…
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God’s Message in Earthquakes: Faith in a Sovereign God
By Elizabeth Prata photo source SYNOPSIS I reflect on the significance of earthquakes, linking personal experiences with biblical narratives. I discuss the destructive nature of earthquakes, exempl…
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Remembering 2019: Beth Moore, Mother’s Day, and women preaching
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS I state in this essay that women preaching is a significant rebellion against God’s standards. I emphasize that such behavior undermines the church and God’s…
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Pope Francis and American Christianity: A Critical Response
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS The author reflects on Pope Francis’ visit to America, expressing concern over the decline of biblical knowledge among pastors, as evidenced by a LifeWay survey sh…
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The Judgment Seat of Christ: A Life-Altering Allegory
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS I was asked to write a fable or an allegory for the ministry Exposit the Word as a tract. In it, I narrate a visionary judgment experience where I confront Christ after …
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Understanding Spiritual Gifts: The Role of Discernment
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS A reader had asked me a question, my response focuses on the significance of the spiritual gift of discernment within the church. This gift helps identify and warn again…
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Finding Contentment: A Woman’s True Fulfillment
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS I highlight recurring themes of discontent among women throughout history. Citing examples from contemporary figures, the essay stresses the importance of accepting one&…
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Sunday word of the Week: Omniscience
By Elizabeth Prata The thread of Christianity depends on a unity from one generation to the next of mutual understanding of our important words. Hence the Word of the Week. The simple definition: O…
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Job’s Wife: A Call for Compassion
By Elizabeth Prata This discussion highlights the often negative portrayal of Job’s wife, emphasizing her grief after losing everything along with Job. Despite Mrs. Job urging her husband to …
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Evaluating the Recent G3 Conference Issue: A Case Study
By Elizabeth Prata G3 Conference 2020, theme was Worship. EPrata photo SYNOPSIS: I talk about Christian conferences, particularly in light of the recent issue of the G3 Conference. While I apprecia…
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Biblical Gems: Their Significance and Symbolism
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS The article reflects on the significance of precious stones in the Bible, contrasting earthly value with heavenly worth. It emphasizes that while gems like rubies symbol…
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Too old? Too small? You make a difference!
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS Many feel insignificant in their contribution to the Kingdom but can still make a powerful impact through humble service. Each person’s efforts, no matter how smal…
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Facing the Apocalypse: Reactions from the Bible
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS I reflect on the disorder of my digital files while I was reorganizing them, and in so doing re-discovered a commentary I’d forgotten I had. It is by John Phillips…
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Kay Cude Poetry: Everlasting Mercy
Kay Cude poetry, used with permission. RIght-Click picture to enlarge Artist’s Statement: I am consistently drawn to Dore’s work! And each time I utilize one of his profoundly sensitive…
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How Christ’s Character Reflects in Us
By Elizabeth Prata And Saul commanded his servants, “Find me someone who plays well, and bring him to me.” One of the young men answered, “Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the B…
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The Divine Gift of Sleep
By Elizabeth Prata I watch Nathan Fillion in his TV show “The Rookie”. It’s about LA’s oldest police rookie on the force, loosely based on a true story of an older man who r…
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Understanding Ruth’s Character through Her Choices
By Elizabeth Prata Ruth And Naomi by Pieter Pieterszoon Lastman, 1624 We’ve all had to deal with bitter and negative people. Even when the nicest thing happens, these people turn it into a gl…
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The Mystery of the Trinity: Embracing God’s Fellowship
By Elizabeth Prata I think most Christians probably have heard the hymn Holy, Holy, holy. The refrain is Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee. Holy,…
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The Impossible Escape: North Korea’s Harsh Defection Reality
By Elizabeth Prata I was watching a Youtube video titled “How North Korea Finally Made It Impossible to Escape”. (also below) NK is the only country in the world where it is impossible …
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He is Risen!
He is Risen indeed! They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. (Luke 24:2-3) Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrectio…
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The World’s Most 3 Important Days: Good Friday to Resurrection Sunday
By Elizabeth Prata Can you imagine the pit of despair the Disciples felt on Good Friday? To them it was a hellish and confusing Friday. They were confused, they scattered, Peter even denied Jesus. …
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Exploring the Cross: A Symbol of Christ’s Glory
By Elizabeth Prata I designed this picture to stare at and better ponder its truths. The mental picture of it as I was reading was so vivid before my eyes I had to draw it out. Initially I drew jus…
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“The last words of a dying man”
By Elizabeth Prata If you collapsed and were unresponsive, but woke only long enough to get two words out of your mouth to your ambulance driver, what would they be? In December 2019, Pastor Tom As…
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Technology and Faith: Can We Trust AI?
By Elizabeth Prata There have always been technological advances in history. The printing press in 1448 comes to mind. The 1978 British TV show Connections “demonstrated how inventions and hi…
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Understanding Demonic Influence in the Gospel of Mark
By Elizabeth Prata EPrata photo We are going thorugh the book of Mark in our church. Our teaching pastor recently preached on Mark 5:1-20. it’s the incident of the Gadarene Demoniac. The man …
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God’s Voice: Understanding Biblical Revelation Today
By Elizabeth Prata A man I follow on X asked “Do you think God still uses visions and dreams today? Even if it’s non-normative?” I answered “No. The scripture as given is sufficie…
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Creation Grace: Fragility
By Elizabeth Prata Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. (Luke 21:33). We think of the earth as something solid, firm, lasting forever. Some believe it has been here for…
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Can We De-Extinct Animals? The Science and Ethics Explained
By Elizabeth Prata To answer the question in the title, no. The Dire Wolf was not brought back from extinction. Even CNN Science wrote, The result is essentially a hybrid species similar in appeara…
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An often overlooked command for wives is explained
By Elizabeth Prata What are many Christian wives failing at? Susan Heck has been teaching, worshiping, and mentoring for a long time. She travels the country teaching on various theological topics,…
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Reader Q&A: Can Wolves in Christianity Truly Be Saved? (Part 2)
By Elizabeth Prata Yesterday I wrote about a Q&A I’d had from a reader and promised to post the other questions and answers today. Here is yesterday’s part 1- Decoding False Teacher…
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Decoding False Teachers: Types of Wolves in Christianity- Reader Questions & Answers
By Elizabeth Prata I love when I receive questions. It encourages me because the queries show me that there are women out there who care about discernment, about Jesus, and about the purity of thei…
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Jesus’ Oracles: Woes on Cities
By Elizabeth Prata Recently I wrote about what oracles are. Oracles are mentioned in both the Old Testament and the New. These are divine communications from God to man, usually sought by man in an…
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Exploring Divine Communication: What are Oracles?
By Elizabeth Prata Lately online the most disagreements among the women I engage with involve the fact that they believe God is speaking to them directly. He isn’t. But crickey, is this truth…
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Prata Potpourri: Staying ‘Resolute’, Easter planning, Forming Friendships in Christ, the Nicest Show on TV, Busy-ness; More
By Elizabeth Prata The Answers for Women conference at Ken Ham’s Ark Encounter concluded. I’ve seen the photos and videos of the fellowship among the leaders, and I was much encouraged.…
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The Importance of Spiritual Discernment for Believers
By Elizabeth Prata Discernment is important. Let me rephrase that. Discernment is important. Discernment is: Discernment is the skill of understanding and applying God’s Word with the purpose of se…
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Uncle Jimmy died: What Happens After Death?
By Elizabeth Prata A relative of mine died. My great-uncle’s son who would be my cousin once removed. He was 85. He was married for 62 years, ran our family business for 60 years, led an acti…
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Why ‘God Told Me’ Isn’t Biblical
By Elizabeth Prata I’ve been thinking a lot about the rampant issue in evangelicalism concerning “God told me.” So many men and women are running around with alleged prophecies an…
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Understanding the Aroma of Christ in Believers
By Elizabeth Prata “But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him. For we are to God the …
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The Life of Hannah Hurnard: From Inspiration to Apostasy
By Elizabeth Prata Hannah Hurnard (1905-1990) wrote a book that became famous. As time went on it settled into a classic in Christian publishing. The book is “Hind’s Feet in High Places”…
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Kay Cude Poetry: Jehova-Elohim
IN THE BEGINNING Kay Cude is a Texas Poet. Used with permission. Can right-click to open larger in new tab. Or read text below. JEHOVA-ELOHIMO Everlasting God, El-Olam, who can compare with Thee? W…
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Prata Potpourri: Women, discernment, Piper, more
By Elizabeth Prata I am conferenced out. I had the wonderful privilege of attending the National G3 conference a few times and I enjoyed it. But as I age, I am finding that being in a cavernous bui…
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A few notes about great content for women coming up
By Elizabeth Prata There is a nice little conference going on this Friday and Saturday at CrossWay Church in Kansas. Susan Heck will be the speaker at a conference titled “Forming Faithful Fr…
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Will We Recognize Each Other in Heaven?
By Elizabeth Prata I was speaking with a lady recently who seemed to think that the only person we will know in heaven will be Jesus. I thought about that for a while, then I did the usual thing: I…
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Little Known Bible Characters #7: Salome
By Elizabeth Prata Previous entries in the series: Little Known Bible Characters #6: King ChedorlaomerLittle Known Bible Characters #5: Harbonah the EunuchLittle Known Bible Characters #4: Eut…
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Finding Peace Amidst Chaos: A Spiritual Journey
by Elizabeth Prata I made that collage above shortly after I was saved. I was reading Philippians, which famously says, And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hear…
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The Mysteries of Ancient Architecture: What We Can Learn
By Elizabeth Prata The dome was built between 1420 and 1436 to a plan by Filippo Brunelleschi, and is still the largest masonry vault in the world. There are curious mysteries in the world that hav…
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The Power of Prayer: Connecting Earth and Heaven
This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. (1 John 5:14) Andrew Bonar: “I have been endeavoring to keep up prayer…ever…
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The Connection Between Incense and Prayer
By Elizabeth Prata The LORD told Jeremiah to tell the people that their sacrifices of incense were not going to be received, because of their sin. He was going to send judgment instead. There is a …
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Unveiling the Truth: Understanding Purposeful Disingenuousness
By Elizabeth Prata Beth Moore’s “aw shucks, li’l ole me, I’m here to serve you” demeanor is a lie. It’s actually purposeful disingenuousness. I remember that tim…
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Advancing the Kingdom: Our True Calling
By Elizabeth Prata We’re human beings. We’re living on this planet, in a city or town, in a neighborhood. We have jobs, many of us, where we engage daily with corporate politics, person…
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The Danger of Drifting: A Faith Shipwreck Warning
By Elizabeth Prata “Man without Christ is a shipwreck upon the rocks, rocked by every wave of temptation, with no anchor, with no hope. Death looms before him as a door to judgment, for the w…
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Curate your soul
By Elizabeth Prata I have always been a museum-goer. My parents did a good job of introducing me to cultural things and museums were one of those cultural things. A museum is where I first heard th…
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Tragic Trends: Sexual Predators seem to be everywhere
By Elizabeth Prata EPrata photo I’m on Twitter a lot (now called X). I get the headlines and weather in just a few lines. I commune with Christian friends, both virtual and in real life that …
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Diligence in Hearing: A Path to Spiritual Growth
By Elizabeth Prata John Owen When we receive the word of God, we have a responsibility to it. Before we are saved, our responsibility is to repent and believe the Gospel, for the Kingdom of God is …
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Don’t be a pig’s snout- Lessons from Proverbs for Women
By Elizabeth Prata As a ring of gold in a pig’s snout, So is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion. (Proverbs 11:22). It’s obvious what this means. But…is it obvious? That’s the …
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The Truth Behind Heaven Tourism: Biblical Perspectives
By Elizabeth Prata There is a social media story going around that alleges a man died in a hospital and spent 11 hours in heaven. It’s an older story, 6 or 7 years old, but getting traction n…
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The Masters University’s New Movie, Review of “The Descent”
By Elizabeth Prata “The Descent” follows the story of a small, tranquil community suddenly grappling with a series of horrifying attacks from mysterious creatures that have emerged from the depths …
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John MacArthur: “I realize I’m on the last lap…”
By Elizabeth Prata The annual Shepherds Conference held at Grace Community Church, currently pastored by John MacArthur, is a highlight of all the conferences on the Christian circuit. Drawing top-…
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The Role of Almonds in Biblical Texts
By Elizabeth Prata Why almonds? They appear a lot in the Bible. There must be some kind of symbolism to almonds, almond blossoms, and almond trees. Then he made the lampstand of pure gold. He made …
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A question about Lifeway Resources and my response
By Elizabeth Prata Photo by Rachel Coyne on Unsplash I was asked about the Lifeway Bible Study “When You Pray.” The study involves a collection of authors, who wrote a chapter each. The…
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Pulpit Fashion
The article discusses the significance and design evolution of pulpits in Western church architecture. It shares humor from Spurgeon about their impractical forms and highlights the importance of p…
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Elisabeth Elliot: Faith, Controversy, and Legacy
By Elizabeth Prata Source A reader asked me about Elisabeth Elliot. This is the answer I gave. Elliot was one of the five wives whose husbands were killed by the unreached Ecuadorean Auca Indians b…
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The Puritan Fashion Police: A Look at Sumptuary Laws
By Elizabeth Prata Costumed interpreters, wearing historically accurate dress, gather around a table for the Harvest Feast of 1621, or “The First Thanksgiving,” at Plimoth Plantation in…
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Creation Grace: A Glassy Sea
By Elizabeth Prata EPrata photo This picture was taken in Lubec Harbor, easternmost point in the US and next to New Brunswick Canada. The waters are part of the Bay of Fundy, known for having the h…
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Victim Mentality: A Biblical Critique
By Elizabeth Prata Over the last five or eight years, I’ve seen a dramatic rise in what people term a “victimhood culture.” This is a culture which declares all power is evil, pri…
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The Hidden Strength of Mundane Faith Practices
By Elizabeth Prata So many people, especially women, are hopscotching the globe founding important ministries, establishing orphanages, ’empowering’ native women, or teaching to packed …
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Are Women in Pulpits Challenging Biblical Truth?
By Elizabeth Prata For those of us who love God and seek to obey at all pints (but knowing we fail, so we repent and try again), the persistent and entrenched disobedience of some self-proclaimed C…
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The Wheat and Tares: A Biblical Analogy Explained
By Elizabeth Prata The Parable of the Weeds He put another parable before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field, but while his men were slee…
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The easy-peasy way to discern a false teacher
By Elizabeth Prata There is an easy way to tell if a teacher you like, follow, admire, or ‘learn from’ is false. I’m going to reveal this heretofore (not so) hidden way to detect …
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Exploring Biblical Boats: From Noah’s Ark to Roman War Ships
By Elizabeth Prata Mt. Hermon from Sea of Galilee – Public domain image. Dry plate negative. Galilean fishing Ships didn’t evolve much since Jesus’ day. This was taken in the very…
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Exploring Old Testament Typology: Joseph’s Foreshadowing of the Savior
By Elizabeth Prata There are lots of “types” in the Bible. A fancier name for it is Biblical Typology. Biblical Typology is… …a special kind of symbolism. (A symbol is somet…
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Exploring Sin and Its Consequences Through Thorns
By Elizabeth Prata EPrata photo In the desert, cacti and thorn bushes mean business. Often, there are impenetrable thickets of rough bushes with spiky thorns that hurt even if you catch a glancing …
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Understanding ‘Pray Big’ Misconceptions
By Elizabeth Prata Some sayings sound legitimate on their surface. They sound pious. They sound biblical. Like this one: “Cleanliness is next to Godliness”. Only problem is, that one is…
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How Minor Biblical Characters Impact Major Stories
By Elizabeth Prata I love learning about the major people in the Bible. I have a biography of Moses I plan to read. I read one on Paul. It’s fun to look all the verses that mention the top th…
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Is Gather25 Leading Believers Astray?
By Elizabeth Prata Jennie Allen, from her Instagram On February 28 to March 1st, 2025, there will be a global live streaming event called Gather25. It is the new version of the ten-year-old IF:Gath…
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The True Meaning of Love: A Biblical Perspective
By Elizabeth Prata I saw this on Twitter/X. I loved Amy Spreeman’s reply to it. The history of this holiday is murky. It is supposedly honoring to a long-ago martyr called Saint Valentine of …
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Modern day Jonah: Chilean man swallowed by whale (and it’s on camera)
By Elizabeth Prata Adrian Simancas was kayaking with his dad off the coast of Bahía El Águila near the San Isidro Lighthouse in the Strait of Magellan. This is at the very tip of Chile where there …
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Lessons from Jethro: Wisdom and Support in the Bible
By Elizabeth Prata I’m going through the John MacArthur Daily Bible. A week or so ago I was in Exodus 18. I’ve been thinking about a sweet scene in that chapter. There are a lot of impo…
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