Donald Trump and the Lesson of King Saul

Donald Trump and the Lesson of King Saul by James Lasher for Charisma News It has become apparent to all outside of the most loyal of Trump supporters, that the former president is undergoing a season of decline. The choices he makes during this season may very well determine not only his future, but his legacy as well. If Trump has any hope of a turnaround from his current situation, he would do well to heed the lessons taught by Israel’s first king, Saul. Saul was chosen by God and anointed…

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Biblical Prophecies Fulfilled by Jesus

Biblical Prophecies Fulfilled by Jesus from CBN.com GNN Note – This is gonna take a minute. / END The passion of Jesus Christ stands alone as the most important event creation has ever known. The Bible tells us that long before the world began, God had planned that the crucifixion of Jesus would be the method and payment for sin – the only payment that would reconcile sinners to a holy and loving God. 1 Peter 1:19-20 – “He paid for you with the precious lifeblood of Christ, the sinless,…

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Free Will and the Reason for Christmas

Free Will and the Reason for Christmas By CHENYUAN SNIDER for The Stream A friend commented on my fear of dogs recently. She thinks we shouldn’t be afraid of dogs, the most loyal and loving creatures, but rather of humans who can be cruel and brutal. I pondered her remark. Why did God create humans? Why didn’t He make us loving and obedient like dogs? Has He made a terrible mistake? God is Love We know God is love. Love is never an abstract concept. Love longs to love and to…

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Christian Filmmaker’s Movie Puts Modern-Day Spin on Christmas Story With Jesus at the Center

Christian Filmmaker’s Movie Puts Modern-Day Spin on Christmas Story With Jesus at the Center By Tré Goins-Phillips for Faith Wire Sandra Martin is known for creating made-for-TV magic during the holidays, but her newest venture — “It’s Christmas Again” — puts her faith centerstage, even if it comes in modern-day wrapping. The film, which debuted in theaters in late November and is now available on DVD, starts the way any good Christmas movie does: with a love story. Jake Young, a teenager played by actor Lawson Touliatos, wants to spend Christmas vacation…

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Three More Prophetic Words of Encouragement to Carry You Into the New Year

Three More Prophetic Words of Encouragement to Carry You Into the New Year by James Lasher for Charisma News The start of a new calendar year brings with it trepidation and worry about the things to come. Christians can rest their souls and minds in the confidence of the Lord, knowing that He has control over all things including the future. The Bible is filled with uplifting verses for building confidence and faith in the Lord and His plan for our lives. Here are three more uplifting words that the Lord…

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Christianity isn’t ‘intolerant’ because Jesus died for ‘all humanity’: apologist

Christianity isn’t ‘intolerant’ because Jesus died for ‘all humanity’: apologist By Nicole Alcindor, CP Reporter for Christian Post Christianity is not an “intolerant” religion because being theologically correct is not the same as being intolerant, an apologist contends. Jason Jimenez, an author who founded Stand Strong Ministries and a faculty member of Summit Ministries, hosted an episode of his “Challenging Conversations” podcast last week in which he fielded questions from listeners. A couple of questions centered on whether biblical orthodoxy and Christianity, in general, are not relevant to society today,…

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What it Means to Be on the Front Lines

What it Means to Be on the Front Lines John Stonestreet and Kasey Leander via Christian Headlines A feature of life today is how quickly culture changes. That can leave many Christians, even those with a strong personal faith, struggling to make the connections between what is true, real, and good and how to think about all the issues that seem to barrage us. What Christians need is a strong public faith, one that provides clarity and meaning. The Colson Center equips Christians to see that though Christian faith is personal, it…

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Roger Stone Tells Eric Metaxas: ‘A Demonic Portal Opened Above the White House’

Roger Stone Tells Eric Metaxas: ‘A Demonic Portal Opened Above the White House’ by James Lasher for Charisma News Spiritual warfare is nothing new for Christians. The Bible discusses it at length, and just how important it is for a Christian to engage in it with the proper edification in place (Eph. 6:11-18). Using wisdom in discernment of situations is also instructed throughout the Word of God. On a recent interview on The Eric Metaxas Radio Show, host Eric Metaxas brought up an interesting statement that his guest, political activist and…

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Right and wrong ways to know God’s will

Right and wrong ways to know God’s will by Jim Denison, PhD for Denison Forum Topic Scripture: Judges 6 You know the world is changing when the World Health Organization proposes adding “gaming disorder” to its manual of disease classifications. According to the manual, “Gaming disorder is characterized by a pattern of persistent or recurrent gaming behavior.” Symptoms include a lack of control over gaming; giving gaming preference over other life interests and daily activities; and continuation or escalation of gaming despite negative consequences. We live in a culture that is…

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Prophecy fulfilled in 2024? Three days of darkness could cover the earth

Prophecy fulfilled in 2024? Three days of darkness could cover the earth by John-Henry Westen for Life Site News Lay theologian Xavier Ayral explains why the prophecies signify the end of an era, not the end times themselves. You may have heard of something called the “Three Days of Darkness,” three days in which the sun will basically not shine. Will it be complete blackness all over the earth? You probably also heard that you’re supposed to put up blinders on your windows, something to cover your windows, because if you…

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