8 Overlooked Survival Skills That Kept The Native Americans Alive

8 Overlooked Survival Skills That Kept The Native Americans Alive by: Rich M for Off the Grid News I have a lot of respect for Native Americans — those who populated this land before the first European white man set foot on these shores. History rarely mentions it, but countless thousands of those Indians were killed by disease and carried in the boats of those early traders. But before that, the American Indian had a thriving culture, in tune with nature and appreciative of the beauty around them. Of all the…

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Christians Who Just Can’t Afford to Give to Charity

Christians Who Just Can’t Afford to Give to Charity by Al Blazek for Russian-Faith Some Christians can afford to give donations to the poor. Others cannot afford to give anything, because their existing bills and family obligations are simply too overwhelming. This state of affairs is undeniable. But what is the underlying cause? Christ wants us be generous, caring for those who are poor, sick, and imprisoned. In the Gospel of Matthew, we all know the story Jesus told about the Sheep and the Goats. What are the real challenges people so…

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Unclean, Unwanted and Segregated

Unclean, Unwanted and Segregated One of the few times in history has there been people with leprosy. An awful disease that is described in the Bible and, more importantly, how people not afflicted with this disease respond to those with the disease. People are seen as unclean and no longer welcome in the community. Others are told not to touch them as the disease will spread to them and infect their bodies. These are extremely powerful words that paint an unloving and unwelcoming, standoffish picture of loneliness, separation and fear.…

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A Night of Vision and Glory (Podcast)

A Night of Vision and Glory Podcast by Jonathan Williams for Stories of the Master Jesus takes Peter, James, and John with him to the top of a mountain. While they sleep, he prays. Then they awaken to a marvelous sight, Jesus is changed before them. His garments are dazzling white, his face is like the sun, and Moses and Elijah are speaking with him. What did this event mean? What did the disciples do? And what did God say to them?

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IF YOU’RE EVEN MILDLY TEMPTED TO VOTE DEMOCRATIC IN 2020, THIS 3-MINUTE CLIP OF THE RECENT CNN LGBTQ+ TOWN HALL WILL INSTANTLY CHANGE YOUR MIND

IF YOU’RE EVEN MILDLY TEMPTED TO VOTE DEMOCRATIC IN 2020, THIS 3-MINUTE CLIP OF THE RECENT CNN LGBTQ+ TOWN HALL WILL INSTANTLY CHANGE YOUR MIND by Geoffrey Grider for Now The End Begins GNN Note – CNN has now produced several emotion based “townhalls” where unrealistic, immeasurable policies are discussed for hour after hour. They never discuss real issues, like the economy, infrastructure, healthcare, the national debt or education as the democrats have zero concern and even fewer actual ideas on how to address these serious issues facing our nation. Instead,…

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Let’s Remember That We Are All Sinners (Podcast)

Let’s Remember That We Are All Sinners Podcast by J. Warner for Cold Case Christianity In this episode of Incarnate Investigation, Jimmy Wallace (J. Warner’s son) taps into his experience as a police officer to discuss our inclination to minimize the sin in our lives, especially when we compare ourselves with others. Incarnate Investigation podcasts will be featured occasionally as part of the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast collection. More at Cold Case Christianity >>>

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Christians in the Culture–Fight or Flight? (Podcast)

Christians in the Culture–Fight or Flight? Podcast by John Stonestreet for Break Point John Stonestreet and Warren Smith are together at the Touchstone magazine conference: “Fight or Flight: The Benedict & Other Options for Facing the World, the Flesh & the Devil.” If we truly believe, along with theologian Abraham Kuyper, that every square inch of creation belongs to Christ, then how do we live faithfully in a culture that is growing increasingly hostile to Christianity?  John and Warren also discuss the consequences of the sudden U. S. withdrawal…

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LASIK Surgery: Permanent Vision Correction as a Prep

LASIK Surgery: Permanent Vision Correction as a Prep by Daisy Luther for The Organic Prepper In an everyday situation, poor vision is just an inconvenience. The modern world has provided us with lots of easy solutions: glasses and contact lenses are readily available.  Personally, I have required vision correction since I was 7 years old. I can barely remember a time when reaching for my glasses was not the first thing I did each morning. But what if you were at a hotel and smoke alarms were ringing and your…

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