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‘Revival of Christian Art’: Movie Director’s Bold Prediction By Tré Goins-Phillips for Faith Wire As faith-based entertainment continues working its way into the entertainment world, one film director is predicting Christian art could experience a renaissance in the coming years. Matt Chastain, the screenwriter, director, and star of the Christian movie “Small Group,” coming out Oct. 6 on digital via Amazon, iTunes, GooglePlay as well as on Blu-ray and DVD, told Faithwire this week he believes the next decade could be see the rebirth of great Christian art. “I think that…

WE NEED TO LAMENT TO BEGIN HEALING by Mark Vroegop for Core Christianity Lament enters the complicated space of deep disappointment and lingering hurt. It boldly reaffirms the trustworthiness of God. But first we need to learn how to lament. Let me briefly highlight four elements. 1. Turn.1 Confusion, exhaustion, and disappointment can cause us to retreat from the one who knows our sorrows. The poisonous mist of bitterness or anger can sweep in, creating a fog of unbelief or a justification for ungodly behavior. Lament talks to God even…

‘The Return: Next Generation’ Worship Service on Friday, Sept. 25, Will Launch Next Day’s Landmark Gathering of Thousands of Christians from THE RETURN via Charisma News Battered by the winds of a pandemic, social unrest and an especially contentious election season, America is now poised to answer a call to repentance and restoration signaled from the lighthouse of a grassroots church movement known as “The Return: National and Global Day of Prayer and Repentance” — now set to kick off one day earlier, with a newly added worship and prayer service called “The…

California Church Celebrates Nearly 1,000 People Baptized on Beach During ‘Spiritual Revival’ By Andrea Morris for Faith Wire One California church is rejoicing over the record number of baptisms that took place on September 12. Calvary Chapel Church in Chino Hills held the outdoor baptism at Corona Del Mar State Beach in Newport Beach where nearly 1,000 people made a public declaration of their faith in Jesus Christ. Church Director Gina Gleason told CBN News that “California may be experiencing a spiritual revival.” She explained that the typical number of candidates…

‘A modern-day St. John the Baptist’: Rosary rally supporting Fr. James Altman draws hundreds By Doug Mainwaring for Life Site News ‘He’s really changed my life…We need more priests who are true shepherds.’ Hundreds of people descended on a rural Wisconsin city on Sunday in a show of support for Father James Altman, whose viral video message, “You can’t be a Catholic and a Democrat,” has now been viewed more than 660,000 times. Fr. Altman’s bishop, the Most Rev. William P. Callahan, recently threatened the outspoken priest with “canonical penalties”…

HOW TO HELP PEOPLE LOST IN THE MAZE OF DOUBT by Leah Baugh for Core Christianity At some point, most Christians doubt God, the claims of the Bible, and the reality of Jesus. Especially in today’s climate, God, the Bible, and Christianity are under intense and critical attack on many fronts. Questions abound and are often not taken seriously or answered. Slowly, faith can break down, leaving many people feeling lost, alone, and frustrated. With people feeling more and more spiritually homeless and frustrated with Christianity, how do we in…

An Invitation From Jonathan Cahn for a Prophetic, Historic and Crucial Event by JONATHAN CAHN for Charisma News We have never seen America shaken by events like those that have taken place in the year 2020. I believe the shaking is not over. And very soon we will have an election that is undoubtedly the most critical in our lifetimes and that can seal the future of our nation. The Lord gives the answer in 2 Chronicles 7:14: “If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and…

The Dead Sea Scrolls – What are they and why do they matter? from Christian Truth The Dead Sea Scrolls are considered one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the twentieth century and perhaps of all time. They include 972 documents from approximately 300 B.C. to A.D. 70. Among them are over 200 scrolls of Old Testament writings, such as the famous Isaiah scroll, found in excellent condition even though it is 1,000 years older than any previous manuscript of the book. These documents have provided an abundance of…

Lao Tzu’s 2500-Year-Old Message To “The People Of The Future” Tells How To Approach Our Global Crisis By Dylan Charles via Natural Blaze The lessons of 2020 just keep rolling in. Everything is being challenged, and so much that had been in the shadows forever is being illuminated by truth. Our system is totally unsustainable. It’s collapsing under the weight of its own hubris, and all of the things we thought brought us security and convenience are turning against us. It’s time to rethink all of it. My sense is that…