Category: GNN News

Mary and Elizabeth, Both Miraculously Pregnant, Have a ‘Visitation’ by Myra Kahn Adams for Red State The verses we study today preface “the reason for the season” — the birth of Jesus Christ. However, months before Christmas Eve, there occurred two fascinating conversations with world-changing implications. The first is called “The Annunciation,” and the second conversation is known as “The Visitation.” The Annunciation, better known in secular culture, is recorded in the New Testament Gospel of Luke. The Christmas story begins when the angel Gabriel visits Mary — an unmarried…

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HAPPINESS: THE IMPOSSIBLE PURSUIT? by Heidi Tai for Core Christianity Is it possible to pursue happiness? I grew up believing that my life was only ‘good’ if I felt happy. I was the kid with the bored and restless spirit. I would take risks and chase after thrills, even it came at a cost to my health, relationships or bank account. Happiness was the basis for my existence, and yet it left me feeling terribly insecure. While Western individualism encouraged me to live life to the max, it so often left me…

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How the Ruby Red Slippers Represent God’s Peace by LEONA CHOY for Charisma News “Never let those ruby slippers off your feet for a moment, or you will be at the mercy of the wicked witch of the west!” Those are memorable words from The Wizard of Oz. The plot revolved around getting those magic red shoes off Dorothy’s feet. But the Wicked Witch was unable to take her shoes. She got zapped when she tried. The only way they could come off her feet was if Dorothy gave them up herself.…

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Is 2021 The Great Reset Of The Church? by Shane Idleman There has been a lot of talk lately about the Great Reset (e.g. resetting the economic and the geopolitical aspects of the world with one group overseeing it; more here). Those of us who are concerned about freedom, religious expression, morality, and a plethora of other topics, are not fans of a Great Reset. Leading up to January 20th, let’s look below at two possible scenarios regarding the presidency and how they could affect the church. By considering both possible outcomes, I’m…

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What does it mean to be an enemy of God? from Compelling Truth An enemy is one who lives in opposition to another, hating that other and seeking to harm him. God is love, but He still has enemies. The good news is that we do not need to be enemies of God and we can rest assured He has victory over every enemy. Often the first being that comes to mind when we think of an enemy of God is Satan. And this is true; Satan and his minions are…

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Israel Museum Reveals Ancient Artifact Depicting Nativity in Bethlehem By Julie Stahl for Faith Wire Ahead of Christmas, the Israel Museum in Jerusalem revealed the existence of a rare token that was likely a memento of a Christian’s trip to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, at least 1,400 years ago. They’re called Eulogia tokens – small souvenirs that Christians collected on pilgrimages to the Holy Land hundreds of years ago, much like they do today.  But this particular token is unique. “I’m holding a tiny, miniature token that used to belong…

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Prophecy: Jesus Is Preparing to Take Center Stage by BILL YOUNT for Charisma News “To whom He presented Himself alive after His passion by many infallible proofs, appearing to them for forty days, and speaking concerning the kingdom of God” (Acts 1:3). For several days, I kept hearing the Lord say, “I’ve got something up My sleeve.” I said, “Lord, what is it?” He said, “Only those who are close enough to Me, leaning against My breast, hearing My heartbeat and leaning on My everlasting arms, will see what it…

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GOD CAME BECAUSE HE LOVES US by Sinclair B. Ferguson for Core Christianity I was in my early teens when I became a Christian. In those days “sacrifice” was a big word. When my Bible class teacher gave away some of his books, the one I received was Sacrifice by Howard Guinness. And then there was Elisabeth Elliot’s book The Shadow of the Almighty, written about the sacrificial life of her husband, Jim, who was killed by the Auca (Huaorani) people of Ecuador. I once had the privilege of speaking at a conference…

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Here’s How the New Christian Left Is Twisting the Gospel by CHELSEN VICARI for Charisma News Peek behind the curtain of some “progressive” or “hip” evangelical churches, past the savvy technology and secular music, and you will find more than just a contemporary worship service. You’ll find faith leaders encouraging young evangelicals to trade in their Christian convictions for a gospel filled with compromise. They’re slowly attempting to give evangelicalism an “update”—and the change is not for the good. It’s painful for me to admit, but we can no longer…

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