PSALMS FOR TROUBLED TIMES

PSALMS FOR TROUBLED TIMES by William Boekestein for Core Christianity You and I live in troubled times. Right now our attention is focused on a deadly virus and the accompanying financial instability. But this news has only eclipsed countless stories of violence, political free-for-alls, public moral failures, and general cultural upheaval. We also face more personal crises like backstabbing by the hands of a friend and parental breakups. For these and more reasons we worry about our future. What will it be like to grow up or grow old in…

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BARELY A HUNDRED FEET AWAY FROM THE WESTERN WALL IN JERUSALEM, BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGISTS DISCOVER VAST PRESERVED COMPLEX FROM TIME OF JESUS

BARELY A HUNDRED FEET AWAY FROM THE WESTERN WALL IN JERUSALEM, BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGISTS DISCOVER VAST PRESERVED COMPLEX FROM TIME OF JESUS by Geoffrey Grider for Now The End Begins “I am excited, on the eve of Jerusalem Day, to reveal to the Jewish nation a new treasure trove of impressive and fascinating findings that shed light on life in Jerusalem throughout the generations in general, and on the eve of the destruction in particular,” commented Mordechai Suli Eliav, Director of the Western Wall Heritage Foundation, according to a release. “This finding…

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Pastor Issues Urgent Challenge to Church for the 10 Days Leading to Pentecost

Pastor Issues Urgent Challenge to Church for the 10 Days Leading to Pentecost by DOUG STRINGER for Charisma News What if we would commit to a corporate focus on the Lord, as they did in Jerusalem the 10 days from ascension to Pentecost? What if the Lord came upon us in a suddenly moment as He did then, 2,000 years ago? Gathering at the Appointed Mountain Whenever I read Matthew 28:16-20, I am reminded of the importance of worship without any personal agenda except simply worshipping the Lord. Verses 16-17…

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What, Me Homeschool? Here’s Why You Should Consider Homeschooling Your Children

What, Me Homeschool? Here’s Why You Should Consider Homeschooling Your Children by Linnea Johnson for The Organic Prepper Should you consider homeschooling? Have you ever asked yourself what might possess someone to homeschool instead of getting a free education in the public schools?  Have you, friends, or family members had less than desirable experiences in schools, whether public or private?  Have you known children who were different, perhaps had learning differences, or were bullied by other children or in my personal experience, even by the teacher, and did not thrive…

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HAVE YOU EVER LOST TRUST IN GOD?

HAVE YOU EVER LOST TRUST IN GOD? by Elodie Quetant for Core Christianity I once did. It felt like a balloon in my chest quickly deflated. As I ransacked my mind for Scripture to keep me hopeful, my faith’s air level neared zero, and then it was too late—my heart decided to blame God. I never experienced this before. Even when life served its worst circumstances, I had faith that God saw and heard me. Not this time. I have often heard of others who reached this pit, and I…

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Dig Near Jerusalem’s Temple Mount, Western Wall Yields ‘Puzzling’ Chambers

Dig Near Jerusalem’s Temple Mount, Western Wall Yields ‘Puzzling’ Chambers from AP via Charisma News Israeli archaeologists on Tuesday exhibited a recently uncovered, unusual series of 2,000-year-old chambers carved out of the bedrock beneath the Western Wall plaza in Jerusalem. The Israel Antiquities Authority’s excavations are uncovering new sections of a sprawling network of ancient subterranean passageways running alongside a contested Jerusalem holy site known to Jews as the Temple Mount and to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary. The Temple Mount is the holiest site in Judaism, while the compound…

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It’s Time To Wake Up – You Have ZERO Representation In Government

It’s Time To Wake Up – You Have ZERO Representation In Government If you still live under the misguided belief that someone in government represents your interest, your beliefs or cares two-cents about your health and welfare – watch this as many time as it takes for you to understand…. You are on-your-on. No one is coming to help. No one is looking out for you or your family. No one outside of your family, friends and members of your immediate community are ever going to help you and even…

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Ravi Zacharias (1946–2020) and His Legacy

Ravi Zacharias (1946–2020) and His Legacy by ALISTER MCGRATH for The Gospel Coalition Ravi Zacharias (1946–2020) will be remembered for his landmark contributions to Christian apologetics, especially his concern to connect the gospel with the life of the mind. Zacharias died on May 19, 2020, from cancer. Zacharias’s Life Born in the Indian city of Chennai (formerly known as Madras), Zacharias came to faith in Christ through the ministry of Youth for Christ, and quickly developed a passion for evangelism. Following the family’s relocation to Ontario, Canada, in the late…

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Viral YouTubers Credit God for Their Stunning Success: ‘The Lord Just Took It to New Levels’

Viral YouTubers Credit God for Their Stunning Success: ‘The Lord Just Took It to New Levels’ By Tré Goins-Phillips for Faith Wire News Faith is the driving force for five guys who went viral for perfecting all kinds of crazy trick-shots. The Dude Perfect group — Tyler Toney, Garrett Hilbert, Cory Cotton, Coby Cotton, and Cody Jones — were an accidental success. In fact, they never sought out to be a YouTube sensation, hosting a channel with more than 50 million subscribers, but here they are. And they give God all…

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ON LAMENT, PSALM 142, AND THIS CURRENT CRISIS

ON LAMENT, PSALM 142, AND THIS CURRENT CRISIS by Christina Fox for Core Christianity How are you feeling these days? This crisis is bringing up many difficult emotions for all of us. It certainly is for me. Throughout the day, I find myself hop-scotching from worry to loneliness to frustration to boredom to discontentment. Some days are better than others. Especially when I don’t allow myself to consider the unknown future. I am sad for all that my children are missing. I am disappointed by cancelled plans. I am lonely…

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