YOU WERE DESIGNED FOR SPIRITUALITY by Christopher W. Morgan; Justin L. McLendon for Core Christianity GNN Note – I published a shorter version of this idea back in January 2019 – Designed to Worship It was inspired by a guest Pastor at our church who explained that God place a space in our soul for the specific purpose of worship. We can put in the space whatever we wish, however, we must put something in it. ****** A Transcendent and Personal Creator The story of our spirituality can be found…
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Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson Baptized in Jordan River – ‘Life Changing’
Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson Baptized in Jordan River – ‘Life Changing’ By Michael Morris for CNS News GNN Note – Being in the heart of Tennessee, football country, this is about as good news story as there is – baptism and football! Not only was there a baptism but in the Jordan River, WOW! What an experience that would be. ****** Seven days ago, Houston Texans NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson posted on his Instagram page that he “[g]ot baptized in the Jordan River,” stating that the event, among others, was “Life Changing.” “Went to…
READ MOREHow the AI Antichrist Is on Its Way to Ruling Our Lives
How the AI Antichrist Is on Its Way to Ruling Our Lives by MARK BILTZ for Charisma News Citizens of Sweden, China and America have something in common. Technology is pushing its way into their lives, regardless of if they want it—or are even aware of it. In his new book, Decoding the Antichrist and the End Times: What the Bible Says and What the Future Holds, pastor and author Mark Biltz writes extensively about artificial intelligence, cameras in every corner of the world and even the possibility of a technology-driven…
READ MOREShould We Use Bethel Songs in Worship? 4 Diagnostic Questions
Should We Use Bethel Songs in Worship? 4 Diagnostic Questions by Todd Wagner for The Gospel Coalition At Watermark Community Church in Dallas, where I’m privileged to serve as pastor, there’s a sign in a back room that I made when teaching through 2 Peter: Divine Physician’s General Warning: Ingesting false teaching will complicate your life, possibly eternally. Examine the Scriptures to see if the things you hear are true. Here’s the obvious message: Evaluate everything against God’s Word, which includes both the teaching we hear and also the lyrics we sing in corporate worship.…
READ MOREChristian Village in Mali ‘Virtually Wiped Out’ After Jihadists Massacre 100 Men, Women, Children
Christian Village in Mali ‘Virtually Wiped Out’ After Jihadists Massacre 100 Men, Women, Children by Emily Jones for CBN News Approximately 100 Christians were massacred by Muslim terrorists in the West African nation of Mali this month. BBC reports that on June 9, armed Fulani Muslim militants invaded a predominately Christian village in Sobame Da, and killed men, women, and children. Officials say they found at least 95 bodies. The attackers also killed animals and set fire to houses. “About 50 heavily armed men arrived on motorbikes and pickups,” a survivor…
READ MOREFalse Pride Month Ends, Just Like Empires End
False Pride Month Ends, Just Like Empires End by Randolph Jason for Gospel News Network We bring you two stories showing the unfolding collapse of society. If you don’t believe this is how economies, nations and societies collapse I would challenge you to review history and let me know what you find. Oh, that’s right, you will find this same type of debauchery was happening at the end of every empire throughout history. You can start here to see a wider view of what is happening, why it’s happening and…
READ MOREPCA Sides With the Nashville Statement Over Revoice’s Approach
PCA Sides With the Nashville Statement Over Revoice’s Approach by KATE SHELLNUTT for Christianity Today Faced with more proposals addressing LGBT issues than any other topic, the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) last night approved measures to affirm the Nashville Statement and launch its own study committee on sexuality. The voting extended past midnight as pastors debated how their denomination could best clarify its positions, provide clergy helpful resources, and offer pastoral care for those raising questions around LGBT issues and same-sex attraction. The decisions at this year’s PCA general…
READ MOREThis Spirit-Led Prayer Will Help You Break the Chains of Your Past
This Spirit-Led Prayer Will Help You Break the Chains of Your Past by LINDA EVANS SHEPHERD for Charisma News I was once told not to drag my past into my future. But, wait, isn’t my past part of who I am today? And while there are plenty of things from my past I wouldn’t care to repeat, including hard times and heartaches, there were also wonderful times and even joy. Yet I can see there are emotional weights I should stop dragging around, including worries, problems, burdens, failure, regrets, shame,…
READ MOREUS Women’s Soccer Player Chose God, Withdrew from Nat’l Team Over Jerseys Sporting Rainbow Colors
US Women’s Soccer Player Chose God, Withdrew from Nat’l Team Over Jerseys Sporting Rainbow Colors By John Stonestreet for CNS News Recently, the U. S. women’s soccer team thumped Thailand 13-0 in the Women’s World Cup. It got ugly, and led to criticism: some felt the American ladies wrongly ran up the score and that their goal celebrations were a bit over the top. Well, whether that criticism is just or unjust, you can’t blame the best left back in U.S. women’s soccer. That’s because Jaelene Hinkle wasn’t on the pitch…
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CHRIST, THE HUSBAND OF HIS CHURCH by Dave Jenkins for Servants of Grace Ephesians 5:31–32, “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church.” There are many reasons why a wife must submit to her husband’s authority and a husband must love his wife as Christ loves His church (Eph. 5:22, 25). Not least of these is God’s absolute authority (Rev. 6:10). His…
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