Category: GNN News

4 TRUTHS FOR CHRISTIANS WHO MAY BE STRUGGLING WITH SUICIDE

Randolph Jason

4 TRUTHS FOR CHRISTIANS WHO MAY BE STRUGGLING WITH SUICIDE by Silverio Gonzalez for Core Christianity I know it’s really hard to do when you’re in complete despair about how things are going now. But don’t manage your expectations based on what circumstances you’re going through right now, but rather on the promise of what will happen when Jesus returns. Set your hope on that.—Michael Horton 1.You are valuable to God. In chapter two of the book of Genesis, God reveals that he made Adam and Eve—the first human couple—in…

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When Churches Say No to the Government

Randolph Jason

When Churches Say No to the Government by Michael L. Brown for Ask Dr Brown There is precedent in Scripture for godly people saying no to the governing authorities. There are times when, to use the words of Peter, “We must obey God rather than man” (Acts 5:29). Is today one of those times? One of the slogans of the American Revolution was, “Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.” Is our government being tyrannical when it forbids us to gather? Is this the right time to rebel, despite the Bible’s…

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Erick Erickson Says Cross Sales Soared After Newsweek’s ‘Burning Cross’ Hit Piece

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Erick Erickson Says Cross Sales Soared After Newsweek’s ‘Burning Cross’ Hit Piece By Dan Andros for Faith Wire News Conservative commentator and radio host Erick Erickson responded to a piece from Newsweek that suggested he was racist because he put Christmas lights on a cross in his front yard, shrugging them off as preposterous. The piece used mainly a group of disgruntled progressives on social media as the entire basis for the story, which was condemned and ignored by other journalists. On the bright side, however, Erickson reports that since the…

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Are Churches Essential or Not?

Randolph Jason

Are Churches Essential or Not? by LIBERTY COUNSEL for Charisma News Whether churches are “essential” in the midst of this coronavirus crisis is a critical question that must take into consideration many factors. The related question, whether churches should open or close, must be considered in the context of each church and community. Before addressing these questions, it is important to present the real facts surrounding the recent arrest of the pastor of The River at Tampa Bay. Many of the statements made by Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister are…

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Coronavirus Could Kill Consumer Christianity

Randolph Jason

Coronavirus Could Kill Consumer Christianity by BRETT MCCRACKEN for The Gospel Coalition GNN Note – Government and most progressive liberals would like nothing better. ****** One of the potential positive effects of COVID-19 on Christianity is that the epidemic is likely to kill off consumer Christianity, at least in the short term. And while there is certainly plenty to lament about how this crisis is wrecking lives, economies, and unraveling all the world’s plans in stunningly rapid fashion, the virus’s attack on comfortable Christianity could be something we eventually celebrate.…

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BROOKLYN LANDLORD CANCELS RENT FOR HUNDREDS OF TENANTS SO THEY CAN BUY FOOD INSTEAD

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BROOKLYN LANDLORD CANCELS RENT FOR HUNDREDS OF TENANTS SO THEY CAN BUY FOOD INSTEAD by John Vibes, The Mind Unleashed A record 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment last week, which is double the record-breaking number seen the week before. While some steps have been taken to help mitigate the economic hardships related to the pandemic, such as the recent stimulus package that was passed by the U.S. government, many critics feel that the bill was insufficient for low wage workers. The unprecedented shut down of the economy has deepened the poverty crisis…

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Churches Prepare for First Digital Easter – as Part of 2020 ‘New Normal’

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Churches Prepare for First Digital Easter – as Part of 2020 ‘New Normal’ by Heather Sells for CBN News GNN Note – There needs to be an explanation of why this is acceptable. Once again, selling this idea of the “new normal”. I’m not buying, and neither should you. ****** In just a matter of weeks, the majority of churches across the country have switched to or enhanced their online ministry. It’s the “new normal” for 2020. And it means a digital Easter as well. About 400 pastors responded to…

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WHY ANXIETY HAS SO MUCH POWER OVER US

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WHY ANXIETY HAS SO MUCH POWER OVER US by Timothy W. Massaro for Core Christianity Perfect love casts out fear (1 John 4:18). Anxiety is something we all struggle with and in some cases can debilitate and rule us. Anxiety, though, is the symptom of a more deep-seated fear. Fear seems to control many aspects of society, whether it is the fear of intolerance and bigotry, or the fear of terrorists. Fear runs deep in every society, including our own. Cultures of Fear Most people in our culture do not…

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Prophetic Word: Embrace Your Limp as You Celebrate Passover During This Pandemic

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Prophetic Word: Embrace Your Limp as You Celebrate Passover During This Pandemic by WAYLAND HENDERSON for Charisma News As we approach Passover while we stand in the midst of a pandemic, God is inviting us to embrace the revelation of Christ as our Passover. It was during the last plague in Egypt where we received a powerful insight to the power of the blood of the Lamb. It was the blood of the lamb covering the door post of the houses that caused death to pass by all the firstborn…

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ABC’s ‘Nightline’ Host Asks Pence if He ‘Talks to God’ About Government’s Coronavirus Response

Randolph Jason

ABC’s ‘Nightline’ Host Asks Pence if He ‘Talks to God’ About Government’s Coronavirus Response By Tré Goins-Phillips for Faith Wire The host of ABC’s “Nightline” asked Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday if he “talk[s] to God” about the federal government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. Arguing the White House didn’t react soon enough to the ongoing health crisis, anchor Byron Pitts asked Pence if he’s repented in prayer for the way he, as the leader of the coronavirus task force, handled the early days of the outbreak. “I ask this not…

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