5 Life-Changing Lessons I Learned in Seminary

5 Life-Changing Lessons I Learned in Seminary by Josh Holler  for The Gospel Coalition I can’t think of a time or place in my life where the ravages of sin attacked more fiercely, training in the faith was so costly, or where my love for God was tested so deeply as my years in seminary. Seminary experience varies from person to person, but for me, it was a baptism by fire, one in which the Lord taught me many life-altering lessons. The following five were the most important. 1. Knowledge…

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Giving of Gifts

Giving of Gifts What are the gifts we are to share with others? How do we give? What is more valuable time, resources or something all together different? The hardest work I have ever done in my life I received no tangible compensation. Actually, it cost me resources, a lot of resources, for the honor of doing the back-breaking, life altering work of loving others. Have you ever built a kitchen? Have you ever built a kitchen in the woods / forest? Having built 3 different kitchens in 3 different…

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We Need Christian Nationalism Because Religious Neutrality Has Failed

We Need Christian Nationalism Because Religious Neutrality Has Failed By Matthew Cochran for The Federalist Our religious liberty never proceeded from attempts at religious neutrality. It came precisely from the privileged position that Christianity has historically held in America and in the West. A gaggle of representatives from theologically liberal denominations recently issued a statement against Christian nationalism in America, claiming that it threatens both American democracy and the ability of our religious communities to live in peace. To be sure, Christian nationalism is an extremely odd place to find the…

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Priorities: Keeping the faith

Priorities: Keeping the faith by Christian Prepper Gal These are some of the things The Lord has been impressing upon my mind lately. And, I felt the need to share them with you. I am not perfect, far from it; and I don’t now everything there is to know. But, I do know that we help one another by sharing our thoughts, ideas, and goals. So, here are some of mine… Electronic or hard copy Bible? One way the Holy Spirit speaks to us is through His Word, The Bible.…

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The UK Study About “Doomsday Preppers” and “America’s Culture of Fear” Has It All Wrong

The UK Study About “Doomsday Preppers” and “America’s Culture of Fear” Has It All Wrong by Daisy Luther for The Organic Prepper You may have seen some headlines about a new study that says “doomsday prepping” is increasing in the United States because of our “culture of fear.” There are several things to know about this study to understand that they have it all wrong. First, they don’t understand who preppers are. Allow me to start with the description of prepping in general. Here’s how the report on the study…

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4 Spiritual-Warfare Lessons to Defeat the Demons Coming Against You

4 Spiritual-Warfare Lessons to Defeat the Demons Coming Against You DR. JOSEPH WARREN WALKER III for Charisma News Demons and demonic activity are subjects that are often avoided because of fear. When demons have turned your life upside down in the past, your natural reaction is to avoid the very thought of a demon. However, avoiding demons is not the solution, because you were not designed to be on the run from demons. Instead, you have been given authority over them. According to Luke 10:19, God has given you the…

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Availability Of Fast Food Linked With More Heart Attacks

Availability Of Fast Food Linked With More Heart Attacks from Natural Blaze Areas with a higher number of fast food restaurants have more heart attacks, according to research presented at CSANZ 2019.1 The study also found that for every additional fast food outlet, there were four additional heart attacks per 100,000 people each year. The 67th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ) takes place 8 to 11 August in Adelaide, Australia. The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and CSANZ are holding joint scientific…

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HOW IS THE HOLY SPIRIT OUR HELPER?

HOW IS THE HOLY SPIRIT OUR HELPER? by Michael Horton for Core Christianity Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. (John 16:7) In his teaching on the Holy Spirit, Jesus began by telling them that judgment would begin within the church. Although the world will judge the church, Jesus said that the ruler of this world had already been…

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Canvas and Clay (Video)

Canvas and Clay Video by Pat Barrett with Ben Smith Video Source If you have a Spotify In my mother’s womb You formed me with Your hands Known and loved by You Before I took a breath When I doubt it, Lord, remind me I’m wonderfully made You’re an artist and a potter I’m the canvas and the clay You make all things work together For my future and for my good You make all things work together For Your glory and for Your name There’s a healing light Just…

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