THREE DIFFERENCES GOD’S SELF-EXISTENCE MAKES EVERY DAY

THREE DIFFERENCES GOD’S SELF-EXISTENCE MAKES EVERY DAY by Nick Davis for Core Christianity When someone mentions the attributes of God, some people start licking their theological chops—they love conversations about such high concepts. Others are confused. “What does that mean?” they ask. And, more importantly, “Why does it matter?” Understanding what God is like is about more than parsing key distinctions; it impacts our everyday life. God’s self-existence, independence—what is termed aseity—teaches us that God exists of himself. He’s the Creator, rather than creation; he doesn’t need anything, but gives all…

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How is Jesus King of kings and Lord of lords?

How is Jesus King of kings and Lord of lords? from Compelling Truth A look at the biblical passages that speak of Jesus as King of kings and Lord of lords offers much insight regarding the meaning of these phrases. The phrase “King of kings” is used six times, including three times in relation to Jesus. In 1 Timothy 6:15-16, we read, “he who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone has immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has…

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What is a profession of faith?

What is a profession of faith? from Compelling Truth To profess something is to declare it openly. Usually the term “profession of faith” refers to a public declaration of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord. This profession showcases a person’s intention to follow Christ in all their ways. Romans 10:9–10 says: “if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses…

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1 in 6 Americans Went Into Therapy for the First Time in 2020

1 in 6 Americans Went Into Therapy for the First Time in 2020 by Dr. Joseph Mercola for Mercola The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be so mentally exhausting that 1 in 6 Americans started therapy for the first time during 2020, joining the 31% of Americans who already received therapy, or returned to it, that year.1 The findings come from a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults, commissioned by Vida Health, which shines a spotlight on the mental health toll taken by the pandemic. Nearly half (45%) of the survey respondents confirmed…

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7 Senior Leaders Share Strong Encouragement for This Stressful Time

7 Senior Leaders Share Strong Encouragement for This Stressful Time by LARRY TOMCZAK for Charisma News eremiah was called the weeping prophet because he warned God’s people of the 70 years of captivity in Babylon, but he also prophesied a future day of deliverance and blessing. His message is most apropos for us in America in this evil day (Eph. 6:13). One of his nuggets of strong encouragement is this familiar passage to help keep us on track when we feel weary and discouraged. “If you have run with the…

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Shut-Up Peasant and Don’t Even Think About Getting Ahead – The Insiders Game

Shut-Up Peasant and Don’t Even Think About Getting Ahead – The Insiders Game by David Sacks for Persuasion GNN Note – This is not filed under “Politics” because this is a story about you and me and what the elite actually think about us and how they see us as nothing more than a cash cow for their benefit. It is also about a group of rag-tagged “peasants” stood up to the criminal class and pushed back in a realistic manner. We all need to cheer them on. /END GameStop was…

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What Is Christian Nationalism?

What Is Christian Nationalism? by PAUL D. MILLER for Christianity Today You’ve probably seen headlines recently about the evils of Christian nationalism, especially since December’s Jericho March in Washington, DC, and since a mob of Trump supporters—many sporting Christian signs, slogans, or symbols—rioted and stormed the US Capitol building on January 6. What is Christian nationalism, and how is it different from Christianity? How is it different from patriotism? How should Christians think about nations, especially about the United States? If nationalism is bad, does that mean we should reject nationality and…

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Cloth From King David’s Era Found; Bible Museum Returns 5,000 Biblical Artifacts to Egypt

Cloth From King David’s Era Found; Bible Museum Returns 5,000 Biblical Artifacts to Egypt by Staff for Christian News Now Cloth From King David’s Era Found; Bible Museum Returns 5,000 Biblical Artifacts to Egypt February 2, 2021 by Staff The Times of Israel reports that researchers have found three purple textile scraps that date back to 1,000 BCE (Before the Common Era), claiming the came from King David’s era. The recent cloth findings are the earliest ever for the region, and ties them to the Edomite kingdom. Researchers use radiocarbon testing that allow them to…

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How to Rest in Turbulent Times

How to Rest in Turbulent Times by Shane Idleman From the COVID crisis to financial burdens, and from fear and isolation to a divided nation, millions are lacking peace and rest. But I believe we can find rest if we look to the right source. As one theologian said, “Rest is desisting from exertion.” Expending energy has a time and a very important place in our lives—we were created to work. But we were also created to rest. The problem for many is that they never stop and rest. They are always…

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