What C.S. Lewis, Martin Luther Would Say About Our Coronavirus Panic

What C.S. Lewis, Martin Luther Would Say About Our Coronavirus Panic By Tré Goins-Phillips for Faith Wire It’s easy to panic in times of great uncertainty, like with the growing concern over the novel coronavirus, formally named COVID-19. We should all take necessary precautions, following the instructions given to us by medical experts. We should also remember that, no matter the situation, nothing happens outside God’s control or care. Scripture calls the Lord our “rock,” our “fortress,” and our “deliverer” (Psalm 18:2). Some 72 years ago, the great C.S. Lewis reminded his readers…

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Rise Up and Walk (Podcast)

Rise Up and Walk Podcast by Stories of the Master A man, paralyzed for 38 years meets a man who tells him “rise up and walk.” But when he is healed and starts home with his bedroll under his arm, the religious leaders throw a fit because he has broken the Sabbath rules. When they find out that Jesus is the one who told him to take up his bed on the Sabbath, they go on the attack against Jesus.

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‘Let Her Not Demand Equality’ – Russian Christianity Completely Rejects Feminism

‘Let Her Not Demand Equality’ – Russian Christianity Completely Rejects Feminism by Nathan Duffy  via Russia-Insider GNN Note – This is, obviously, not for the “woke”, only those who believe in tradition, morality and family. ****** This is Part 1 Traditional Orthodox Christianity comes down firmly in favor of patriarchy on two key defining issues: upholding the Pauline headship of the husband, and having all-male Orthodox clergy. There are also aspects of Orthodox Christianity that both glorify and exalt holy women to such a degree that distinguishes it from most…

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C. S. Lewis on the Coronavirus

C. S. Lewis on the Coronavirus by MATT SMETHURST for The Gospel Coalition GNN Note – This week has been a struggle. The Nashville Rescue Mission has become a saving grace. To spend time with the men and here their struggles, praise and worship with them and discuss how Jesus Christ is the Light of the world. How does one square the circle when faced with the situation we are currently facing? Be smart? Be prudent? Use logic? Trust God. ****** It’s now clear that COVID-19 is a deadly serious global…

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Bethel Church Halts ‘Faith Healing’ Hospital Visits Over Coronavirus Concerns

Bethel Church Halts ‘Faith Healing’ Hospital Visits Over Coronavirus Concerns GNN Note – hmmmmm…..I wonder why people question Bethel Church as we have published several articles surrounding the nature of this church. Now they stop “faith healing” in light of virus outbreak?!?!?! Did I miss something – if someone professes to have the gift of healing but stops healing when people most need it – someone please help me understand this. ****** With many large gatherings being canceled over Coronavirus concerns, churches are next in line trying to figure out…

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Stepping Back…

Stepping Back… Today is one of those days when you need a meeting, want a meeting but somehow manage to pile 47 different excuses in front of the door. Inexcusable but it happens. The past two weeks have been something of a roller coaster ride. What is happening over here pales in comparison to what is happening to a great many people in Middle Tennessee, including people who are loved very deeply. What they are going through pales in comparison to what someone in Somalia, Libya or Venezuela is going…

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‘Progressive’ Christianity: Even Shallower Than the Evangelical Faith I Left

‘Progressive’ Christianity: Even Shallower Than the Evangelical Faith I Left by IAN HARBER for The Gospel Coalition In John 6, Jesus’s hard teaching causes a large number of his followers to abandon him. After they leave, Jesus asks his remaining disciples, “Do you want to go away as well?” (v. 67). Peter, whom I assume is heartbroken and embarrassed from seeing so many he knows leave the one he calls Lord, speaks up: “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, and we have believed, and…

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