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Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Randy Alcorn: Why Do We Believe So Many Lies About Heaven?

A majority of Americans believe in the doctrine of Heaven, but the details come from a variety of different sources—television, movies, conversations with their friends.” The result is far from the biblical doctrine...
Newsmax: Israeli Olympians Receive Death Threats, Hate Messages

The text messages mainly were written in Hebrew language with many grammatical errors and spelling mistakes. Fifteen athletes and members of Israel's delegation received explicit death threats via email...
TruthScript: Pastor, You Can’t Avoid Politics Anymore

...Regardless of the reason, the following exhortation is for those who believe their church is served best by avoiding events and topics that could be called “political.” Pastor, politics can no longer be avoided.
American Greatness: The Attempted Assassination of Trump---What Man Intended For Bad, Turned To Good

...While some may intend harm, providence intended it for good to accomplish greater things....
Victor Davis Hanson: A Decade of Conspiracists?

Can we cease the charge of Trump the fascist since it has not only been proven false but has revealed far more about the authoritarian and conspiratorial nature of the accusers than their target?

Monday, July 22, 2024

Proclaim & Defend: The Abortion Issue and the Christian

With the Dobbs decision, pro-life people finally won. But we were not prepared for victory. We won the federal battle, but we have not won the battle for hearts and minds.
First Baptist Dallas Members Are Hopeful After Fire Destroys Sanctuary

The congregation of First Baptist Dallas gathered in the convention center downtown Sunday to mourn the recent loss of their historic sanctuary, expressing hope that God will use the tragedy for good.
Daily Wire: BIDEN DROPS OUT OF PRESIDENTIAL RACE

President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he will not seek reelection in November, bowing to pressure from high-ranking Democrats and media figures who fear he cannot defefat Donald Trump.
After Attempted Assassination, Secret Service Failures Scrutinized

The first attempts to explain last weekend’s unconscionable security failures at Donald Trump’s Butler, Pa. rally left members of Congress deeply unsatisfied.
Cripplegate: Christ as Prophet

...Old Testament prophets brought God’s words to God’s people – sometimes predicting future events, sometimes bringing judgment and a call to repentance, and sometimes promising hope and salvation...
Secret Service Admits They Denied Trump Requests For More Security

Secret Service officials repeatedly denied requests for additional resources made by former President Donald Trump’s detail prior to the July 13 assassination attempt, the Washington Post reported.
Prophecy News Watch: Israel's Strike On Houthis Is a Warning To Iran

Israel's strikes on key Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday, targeting a fuel port used by the terror regime in Yemen to smuggle Iranian weapons, was also a warning to the Houthis' Iranian sponsors.
Harbingers Daily: Did God Forewarn About the Rapid Increase In Technology and Artificial Intelligence?
Fight of Faith: Seven Things To Remember When Tempted To Sin

We all struggle with sin, but we must remember that sin makes us foolish. It is never reasonable, and when we are in the throes of temptation, we often become ignorant.
ETH: New U.K. Government To Introduce a New Digital Identity System

The UK government has announced plans to introduce a new digital verification system that has the potential to transform our interactions with digital services and data.
PNW: The Anti-Christian Bigotry of the Canadian Elites

The last remaining acceptable bigotry in Canada is anti-Christian bigotry. This has been true for years but has become particularly pronounced during the tenure of the younger Trudeau.
AIG: Did Man Really Land on the Moon?

...Right after Apollo 11, there were very few who sincerely doubted the moon landing...Recently, more and more people—including many Christians actively promote this moon-landing conspiracy,

Sunday, July 21, 2024

Randy Alcorn: You Are Always an Inch Away From Eternity

The shooting of Donald Trump was a shock to so many...But one truth is often overlooked when tragedies like this happen. It’s this: You and I are always an inch away from eternity.
The Leftist Media and the Plot To Demonize Christian Political Engagement

...The hope amongst politicians and the media is that by equating Christians with fanatics and conspiracy theorists, Christians will be sidelined from participating in the political process...
Jack Hibbs Criticized For Telling Trump, ‘It’s Time To Bow the Knee’ To Jesus'

...Referencing Trump’s bloodied ear and fist raised in defiance, Hibbs said he’d next like to see “Trump on his knees with his hands lifted up to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.”
Newsmax: Fire Collapses Historic First Baptist Dallas Church Sanctuary

..."As tragic as the loss of this old sanctuary is, we are grateful that the church is not bricks and wood, but composed of people who are determined more than ever to reach the world for the gospel..."
Theology & Life: Imagining Heaven

One of the best things we can do for our spiritual growth is imagining heaven, or setting our minds on heaven...To imagine heaven, we must do with biblically.
Why as Few As 5% of Americans Attend Church Each Week

...Although 21% to 24% of us say we regularly attend religious services, research tracking people’s actual behavior shows that in fact the number may be as low as 5%.
Core Christianity: How Do I Cope With Divisions In the Church?

...Churches divide for countless reasons, the realities of which can be deep and painful...This deterioration in relationships can lead to outright contempt.
Master's Seminary: A Portrait of Faithful Ministry

..If we are to be faithful in ministry, we are to make disciples, to be Christ’s ambassadors, to faithfully proclaim the gospel. Our ministry must be, first and foremost, a gospel work.
Secret Service Denied Requests To Increase Trump's Security For Two Years

Top officials within the Secret Service reportedly denied requests to increase the security for former President Donald Trump over the past two years, according to several sources.
Rainbow Shines Over Baseball Game During Ark Encounter Sponsorship

The Ark Encounter’s corporate sponsorship at a recent Cincinnati Reds rain delay took on even greater significance when a rainbow appeared over the outfield scoreboard.
Sharper Iron: The Coming Transformation of Israel

There will be a great spiritual transformation of Israel before Christ’s final return. Dispensational Theology teaches us that Israel will one day be saved as a nation in their Promised Land.
California LGBT+ Law Builds ‘Wall of Secrecy’ Between Parents and Kids

...A newly enshrined law in California has passed under the radar. But its significance for Christian parents everywhere shouldn’t be ignored...Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a first-in-nation bill that...

Saturday, July 20, 2024

PJ Media: Fire Destroys Historic Dallas First Baptist Church Pastored By Trump Supporter Robert Jeffress
Newsmax: Trump Says His 'Viewpoint On Life' Was Changed By Shooting

Former President Donald Trump said he has a new "viewpoint on life" and an increased appreciation of God in his first public comments since surviving an assassination attempt.
Street Preacher Says Wisconsin Subway Refused To Serve Him

Controversial street preacher David Grisham shared video this week from inside a Wisconsin Subway restaurant, where an employee acknowledged she was refusing to serve him and three other men.
In Quitting Church, Americans Gave Up More Than They’d Bargained For

...The rate of churchgoing in the U.S. keeps dropping like a cannonball in pie filling. That’s bad for us all, even the nonreligious. The ill consequences of that decline will be felt by society for years to come.
Proclaim & Defend: The Salvation of Infants and the Mentally Disabled

... I personally believe that God brings infants and the mentally disabled immediately into presence after death. I briefly explain my understanding of Scripture on this matter in what follows.
Be Careful To Speak Words of Mercy and Grace, Even When We Disagree

...I have sometimes spoken careless words against my brothers and sisters. I have asked their forgiveness. I pray that God would give me the grace and humility to speak my words more carefully.
How to Show Mormon Missionaries That the Bible Contradicts Their Gospel

....Individual salvation, in Mormon doctrine, is earned—merited through good works and obedience to the Mormon gospel. This type of salvation is often called “exaltation” by Mormons.
MIN: The Truth About Abortion In America

Abortion should be one of the central issues during this election season, because it has enormous implications for our future. Last year, more than a million abortions were performed in the United States.
Joy Behar: It’s ‘Un-Christian’ For Trump To Say God Was Watching Over Him

Behar argued that only a narcissist would say that God had saved his life, especially when someone else — firefighter and hero Corey Comperatore — had died in the same shooting that he survived.
Core Christianity: What is the Most Important Thing To Teach at VBS?

But when kids show up at VBS, sometimes the gospel message gets lost. As your church has VBS this summer, here are three important things to teach them about salvation and the Christian life.
John Rich’s Bible-Inspired Anthem Soars To Top of Country Music Chart

“Revelation” — country music star John Rich’s new single that takes its inspiration from the final book of the New Testament — has soared to the top of Apple’s iTunes country chart on its first week of release.

Friday, July 19, 2024

Ch Post: Trump Reflects On Assassination Attempt In RNC Speech

Former President Donald Trump proclaimed that he had God on his side as he reflected on the assassination attempt that nearly took his life last weekend in a speech that included a promise to...
Breitbart News: At RNC, Donald Trump Details Chilling Moments Escaping Death: I Am Only Here ‘By the Grace of Almighty God’
Franklin Graham Shifts the Tone of the RNC Through Exhortation and Prayer

After Hulk Hogan spoke, Franklin Graham shifted the tone with remarks of exhortation and prayer. Graham reminded the audience of how Trump stood by his word to people of faith as president, and would again.
Preachers Hope Assassination Attempt Will Be 'Turning Point' For Trump

Prominent religious leaders are hoping that Donald Trump’s “assassination attempt” will mark a “turning point” in his faith journey as the former president himself has said his survival was divine intervention.
Israel 365: Consensus Says Trump Was Saved By Divine Intervention

While questions have been raised and investigators are still looking for a motive for the assassination attempt targeting Mr. Trump, many say one factor is obvious: Trump was saved by divine intervention.
Breitbart News: Poll Shows 80% of Americans Fear U.S. Is ‘Spiraling’ Out of Control Post-Assassination Attempt
AFN: Should Christians Stay Away From Politics? What Did Jesus Do?

Apologists agree that Christians have every reason to stay involved in politics.
Proclaim & Defend: Ministering Grace

...Grace is unmerited favor or undeserved kindness. It is the only way a person can be forgiven or have eternal life. But in addition to eternal life, grace also has to do with our present life.
ChristOverAll: Ten Reasons Why the Bible Is the Greatest of Books

...What makes a book a great book? Here is a list of ten qualities that make a great book—ten qualities that are all true of the Bible. If another book possessed only three or four of these qualities, it would be...
CBN News: Ancient Textile Dyed With Biblical Scarlet Found In Judean Cave

A small 3,800-year-old textile colored with an expensive dye known as "scarlet worm" in the Bible has been identified by researchers after its discovery eight years ago in the Judean Desert.