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The More Fervently You Serve the Lord, the Greater a Threat You Are to His Enemy by Jim Denison for Christian Headlines “Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him.” – Psalm 37:7 Joanna and Chip Gaines are two of the best-known evangelical Christians in popular culture. Their long-running home improvement show, Fixer Upper, was one of HGTV’s highest-rated franchises ever and was nominated for two Primetime Emmys. The couple has expanded into restaurants, home décor, a realty company, and a TV network. However, in a personal essay for…

Being intentional about time with God by Harrison Bellve for Christian Today I am in a very unique and special place in my life right now. A place of being rather free, halfway across the world with no commitments, be it of the relationship, work, or any other kind. I am not grounded in any particular place. In fact, I am so uprooted that I have literally no idea where I am going next. Naturally, this can sometimes make me feel a bit stressed and bring moments of anxiousness. Constantly living…

No Longer a Slave to Sin by Nia Taylor for CBN News There are times in our lives when we feel like we are in bondage. We may be going through spiritual warfare which can be debilitating. The fight is not always fair. We may feel defeated, but the Lord says: “‘In that day,’ declares the Lord Almighty, ‘I will break the yoke off their necks 
and will tear off their bonds; no longer will foreigners enslave them. Instead, they will serve the Lord their God and David their king, whom…

‘God Just Put Us Together’: Gwen Stefani Credits Faith for Marriage to Blake Shelton by James Lasher for Charisma News For many, opening up about failed relationships is a trying and painful experience. The moment when a future someone thought was certain is suddenly stripped away, can have a devastating effect to the heart, mind and soul. In a recent episode of “The Drew Barrymore Show,” singer and “The Voice” judge Gwen Stefani shared about her marriage with her husband Blake Shelton and feeling like her life was over after her…

America at Moral Crossroads: Shocking New Survey on Whether Man or God Should Determine Right vs. Wrong By Billy Hallowell for Faith Wire America is at a moral crossroads, with the Judeo-Christian tradition that once underpinned culture being pushed aside and replaced by the “gospel of the self.” “The America’s Values Study,” a new survey from the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University, showcases the extent to which this dynamic is gripping Americans’ hearts and minds. Respondents were asked, regardless of their faith, about “America’s foundation for determining right and…

These midterm elections are the battleground for the very soul of America by Fr. Michael P. Orsi for Life Site News There are grave moral questions at play in upcoming U.S. mid-terms. Decisions we make now will affect the future. Politics matter. I often hear complaints about “that priest down in Florida who gets involved in politics.” Let me plead guilty to being that priest. Clergy are often reluctant to take a public stand on political issues. They don’t want to risk alienating members of their congregations, or they fear challenges…

Should Christians kill? By Elmar Nass for The Christian Post The current war in Ukraine reignites the debate over whether Christians should be pacificists or if they have a responsibility to fight and therefore defend themselves. Christian pacifists consider fighting a betrayal of the message of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, which is deeply rooted in our social morality and remains the ultimate reference of Christian moral judgment. On the other hand, responsibility ethics dictate that the use of force is justified when used in self-defense. Pacifism versus responsibility – who…

Most Younger Americans Say There Is No ‘Absolute Truth’ BY BOB UNRUH for Prophecy News Watch Merriam-Webster of late says “truth” is “the body of real things, events, and facts: actuality,” and “the state of being the case: Fact.” But a new poll shows that a majority of younger Americans simply don’t believe it. They believe that each person defines his or her own truth. A poll from Summit.org, working with McLaughlin and Associates, surveyed 1,000 likely general election voters nationwide October 12-17. Its results pushed American past the “tipping…

More Americans Want Their Church to Share Their Politics by Aaron Earls – Lifeway Research for Christianity Today GNN Note – Pastor’s are leaders of the congregation. Pastor’s are to provide leadership to the congregation – if the Pastor’s are not providing leadership to the congregation why are they in a position of leadership? / END Over half say they believe their congregation is politically unified already. As churchgoers head to the ballot box for midterm elections, most expect the rest of their congregation to be voting the same way they…