WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GOD’S PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE by Andrew Menkis Core Christianity The great architect Daniel Burnham is reported to have said, “Make no little plans, they have no magic to stir men’s blood.” These words are hardly surprising coming from a man famous for being one of the first to develop skyscrapers. He is right. A large, ambitious plan can inspire us and spur us on to action. One of the Old Testament’s most commonly cited verses is Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I…
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DELUDED COMMUNIST LEADER XI JINPING IS TEARING DOWN ALL CHURCHES AND MOSQUES AND COMMANDING THE PEOPLE TO WORSHIP HIM AS A GOD
DELUDED COMMUNIST LEADER XI JINPING IS TEARING DOWN ALL CHURCHES AND MOSQUES AND COMMANDING THE PEOPLE TO WORSHIP HIM AS A GOD by Geoffrey Grider for Now The End Begins The “Control Measures for Religious Groups,” as the 41 new rules are called, deal with everything from the holding of rites and rituals, to the selection of leaders and annual meetings, to the hiring of staff and the handling of funds. All of these must be reported — in advance, no less — to the comrades at the “Religious Affairs” office for…
READ MOREHow Romans 8 Made Me a Calvinist
How Romans 8 Made Me a Calvinist by JUSTIN DILLEHAY for The Gospel Coalition To this day, whenever I stand behind a pulpit and say things like “All true saints will persevere to the end and none will be lost,” I still have to pinch myself. I laugh inwardly and think, What would the 22-year-old me say if he could hear me now? You see, I wasn’t always a Calvinist. I was raised a classical Arminian in the Free Will Baptist tradition. As a teenager, I cut my teeth on theologians…
READ MOREStudy Shows What Living In A “Greener” Neighborhood Can Do For Your Health
Study Shows What Living In A “Greener” Neighborhood Can Do For Your Health By Kalee Brown for Natural Blaze The Facts: A study published in The Lancet Planetary Health Journal titled “Urban greenness and mortality in Canada’s largest cities: a national cohort study” reveals just how beneficial living close to or within nature can be. Reflect On: How much time do you spend in nature? If you’ve ever experienced living in both a downtown core as well as a suburb full of greenery, the juxtaposition is pretty astounding. Many of you reading this…
READ MOREFrankincense oil: The ‘King’ of oils
Frankincense oil: The ‘King’ of oils from Mercola GNN Note – I am currently using Frankincense to strengthen my immune system. With coronavirus spreading like wildfire having a robust immune system is a key element to warding it off. ****** Frankincense has a significant meaning in Christianity being one of the gifts offered by the three wise men to the newborn Jesus. However, did you know that this fragrant resin can be transformed into an essential oil that’s valued not only in religious practice, but in aromatherapy and natural health…
READ MORETrump calls on Congress to ban late term abortion: ‘Every child is a miracle of life’
Trump calls on Congress to ban late term abortion: ‘Every child is a miracle of life’ ‘Whether we are Republican, Democrat or independent, surely we must all agree that every human life is a sacred gift from God.’ WASHINGTON, D.C., February 4, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – President Donald Trump reiterated his call for a ban on late-term abortion during his annual State of the Union address Tuesday evening, while drawing the country’s attention to a living, smiling example of the children who could have been be legally killed had their mothers…
READ MOREWhat We Learn From Prophets and Apostles
What We Learn From Prophets and Apostles by JOHN ECKHARDT for Charisma News God has imparted great power and anointing upon His servants. Throughout history, both prophets and apostles have been instrumental in ministering the glory of God in the earth. From prophetic words of favor and warning to miracles of healing and deliverance, they are sought out as holy men and women of God. Huldah During the reign of King Josiah, Israel underwent a great revival. The king had ordered the destruction of all idols and traces of idol…
READ MOREBGEA Responds as More UK Venues Cancel Franklin Graham: ‘We are Pursuing Actions Based on Religious Discrimination’
BGEA Responds as More UK Venues Cancel Franklin Graham: ‘We are Pursuing Actions Based on Religious Discrimination’ by Steve Warren for CBN News After facing discrimination in the UK because of his biblical beliefs, a spokesman for Franklin Graham tells CBN News they have decided to fight in court for their religious rights there. “Since the original venues have broken our legal contract with them, we are pursuing appropriate actions based on grounds of religious discrimination and freedom of speech. The Gospel always faces opposition, so we will prayerfully and…
READ MOREZealous for One Thing (Podcast)
Zealous for One Thing Podcast by Pastor David Platt for Radical As the church seeks to carry out the mission Christ has given, there are so many things that can distract us, and many of these are good things. But there is one thing that we must be zealous about: the glory of God. In this message from Acts 15:36–18:22, David Platt points out how God graciously and powerfully worked in and through His people in the early church and how the church responded with faith, obedience, and with a…
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