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  • Debating an evangelical turned atheist, Muslim apologist, and more

    by Guest Post

    By Dr. Michael L. Brown Earlier on Tuesday (April 6), I had the distinct joy and privilege of recording four TV shows for a new series I’m hosting called “That’s Debatable with Dr. Brown.” It will air on the new AWKNG TV network, hopefully starting sometime next month. The debates we recorded covered four different subjects: 1) Has the Church Replaced Israel? 2) Are...

    April 10, 2021
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    Apologetics, Bible
  • Nick Vujicic: ‘Even though we don’t get a miracle, we can be one’

    by Dean Smith

    A recent survey conducted by Lifeway Research has concluded there seems to be one small positive coming out of the COVID pandemic — people are starting to think more about their purpose in life. According to its recent survey of 1,200 people, 57% of people stated that at least once a month they are wondering “How can I find more meaning and purpose in...

    April 8, 2021
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    Teaching, Testimony
  • How Jesus became front and center during ‘March Madness’

    by Dean Smith

    Each year, the NCAA holds a basketball tournament of the top ranked colleges in the US to determine a national champion. This year’s national tournament, often referred to as March Madness, was unusual because Christian universities were the talk of the town as it ended with Baylor, a Christian university out of Waco, Texas, winning the men’s crown. But it all started on a...

    April 7, 2021
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    Persecution, Politics, Religious, Teaching, Testimony
  • 69 | When Jesus paid the Temple Tax, and why

    by Dean Smith

    In this podcast, I want to hopefully answer the burning question that has puzzled many for years, why did Jesus volunteer to pay the temple tax.

    April 6, 2021
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    Podcasts, Teaching
  • You Celebrate What?

    by Andy Becker

    Easter! To kids, it means candy, Easter egg hunts, and baskets of goodies. To adults, it means days off from work, lots of food, and of course, candy. We do like to celebrate. But what do we celebrate? Let’s take a look of some of the things that make people really excited. Sex is probably the number one thing about which people get excited....

    April 5, 2021
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    Opinion
  • Get a new life: Are you ready to start over?

    by smcintos

    I am writing this article on the Easter weekend, when Christians remember that Jesus was executed on a cross, and then that He came back from the dead. That’s the biggest restart in history. There are other ways to start over, and the biggest cause that I know is growing older, and reaching retirement age. Life starts over, even when we don’t want change....

    April 4, 2021
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    Opinion
  • How the Death of a 20th-Century Rabbi Helps Demonstrate the Reality of the Resurrection of Jesus

    by Guest Post

    By Dr. Michael L. Brown For many years, scholars and skeptics and psychologists and sociologists have told us that the disciples experienced a form of cognitive dissonance after Jesus died. It so rocked their world and crushed their expectations that they went into deep denial to the point of believing that Jesus really rose from the dead. To be sure, other scholars have attacked...

    April 4, 2021
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    Religious, Teaching
  • Are you trapped in your past trauma?

    by Barb Smith

    “Instead, the wandering is slow. It’s healing. It’s devoid of shame. God takes those who have been traumatized and frightened by the hand and leads them through.” – Dr. Jill Richardson (First 5) What is ‘trapped trauma’? Trapped trauma describes people who are trapped by their past negative experiences. They can’t seem to move past it. It hangs like an anchor to their souls....

    April 2, 2021
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    Emotional health, Women

News Briefs

April 10, 2021

Graph explains Ontario’s COVID ICU crisis

April 10, 2021

Portland hires unarmed Park Rangers to stem gun violence

April 10, 2021

US Supreme Court overturns California’s ban on house...

April 9, 2021

Is China looking for volunteers for its prisoner exchange ...

April 9, 2021

When is changed from a pandemic to a political-demic

April 9, 2021

Even dogs need lockdown therapy?

April 9, 2021

Imminent volcanic eruption on St. Vincent, thousands ...

April 9, 2021

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (1921-2021)

April 8, 2021

Devotional includes a prayer asking for help to hate white...

April 8, 2021

Ontario field hospital sits empty during alleged ICU ...

April 8, 2021

Canadian Restaurant patrons yell ‘Get out’ at...

April 7, 2021

Police set up barricades around Canadian church

April 7, 2021

Why are murders skyrocketing in US cities?

April 7, 2021

Interview with Calgary pastor who drove police out of his...

April 6, 2021

Blue Jays play in front of a packed stadium in Texas

Recent posts

Have the Seven Seals of the Book of Revelation Been Opened?

Published by Guest Post

By Dr. Michael L. BrownOriginally posted May 13, 2020 The same, unusual subject came up three times on the same day, this past Monday, May 11. Was God sending...

April 1, 2021
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Apocalypse, End times, Main

Why did Jesus die so fast on the cross?

Published by Dean Smith

One of the questions often asked about Christ’s crucifixion is why did Jesus die so fast? According to the Gospel writers, Jesus had been on the cross about six...

March 31, 2021
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Bible, Main, Teaching

Satanic attacks becoming more blatant and deceptive

Published by Dean Smith

In his vision of the end times, the Apostle John reported two interesting incidents taking place that would have a profound impact on the end times. In the first...

March 30, 2021
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Apocalypse, End times, Main

Consenting Adults?

Published by Andy Becker

In my last three articles I wrote about sexual immorality in the areas of pornography, child pornography, and sex trafficking. Although no one to my knowledge defends child pornography...

March 29, 2021
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Main, Teaching

The Disinformation Dozen: Should people be banned?

Published by smcintos

This afternoon, we went for a drive, and we passed a small park. Usually it’s a small open space, with no-one there. Today I was surprised; the tiny park...

March 28, 2021
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Main, Opinion

Sorting Out the Israeli Elections

Published by Guest Post

By Dr. Michael L. Brown Do you have your scorecards ready? We’re going to do our best to sort out the results of this week’s elections in Israel, the...

March 27, 2021
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Israel, Main, Opinion, Politics

Albert Mohler warns ‘they’re coming for you too’

Published by Dean Smith

In a recent podcast, Albert Mohler, who serves as the President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY, warns that the recent call by a USA Today...

March 26, 2021
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Main, Persecution, Religious, z239

How a black woman’s Christian love impacted a Neo Nazi

Published by Dean Smith

I was encouraged when I read the story on Christian Post of how Michael Kent, a self-professed Neo Nazi, was led to the Lord by his black probation officer,...

March 25, 2021
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Main, Testimony, z238

Columnist calls for ORU to be banned from NCAA basketball tournament

Published by Dean Smith

Many secular sport’s writers are referring to Oral Roberts University (ORU) as this year’s Cinderella team at the NCAA Division I national basketball tournament, after ORU came from behind...

March 24, 2021
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Culture, Main, Persecution, Politics, Religious, z238

When in ‘doubt’ pray in ‘tongues’

Published by Dean Smith

In an article on Charisma News, Ruth Zschomler shared the amazing story on how the gift of tongues saved a woman’s life. On August 9, 2011, Kathi and David...

March 23, 2021
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Main, Miracles, Spiritual Gifts, Testimony, z238

Sex Trafficking’s Evil

Published by Andy Becker

The sex trafficking crime is truly an evil and dark sin. Millions of people around the world are lured, threatened, and are forced into drug addiction. Then they are...

March 22, 2021
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Main, Opinion, z237

The Atlanta Killings: Why we need to be bold

Published by smcintos

You probably heard the news about the killings near Atlanta, Georgia recently. On Tuesday, March 16, a young man took a gun and killed eight women in massage parlours...

March 21, 2021
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Bible, Main, Persecution, Teaching, z236

The Difference Between the Political Spirit and the Christian Spirit

Published by Guest Post

By Dr. Michael L. Brown Writing for The Atlantic on March 10, Shadi Hamid opined that in America today, “As Christianity’s hold, in particular, has weakened, ideological intensity and...

March 18, 2021
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Main, Opinion, Politics, z236

More Dead Sea Scroll fragments of the Bible discovered

Published by Dean Smith

The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) is reporting that archaeologists have found nearly two dozen fragments from the Book of Zechariah and Nahum in a cave known as the “Cave...

March 16, 2021
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Archaeology, Bible, Main, z235

Take a listen

April 6, 2021

69 | When Jesus paid the Temple Tax, and why

March 12, 2021

68 | Let’s do things badly

February 26, 2021

67 | False prophecy or false prophet?

February 18, 2021

66 | A working theory: Can our prayers change the past?

February 9, 2021

65 | Is there a secret message in the dead fig tree ...

January 30, 2021

64 | Trump prophecies: Believe the prophets and you shall ...

January 27, 2021

63 | Trump prophecies: What happened when Jeremiah Johnson...

December 4, 2020

62 | Does a solitary Bible verse explain what happened to ...

October 23, 2020

61 | Breaking Perception’s power

September 25, 2020

60 | The day God needed ‘super grace’

September 9, 2020

59 | Conquering exaggerated fear

August 20, 2020

58 | 4 Rs for 4 Countries

August 13, 2020

57 | The sons of God and the Antichrist

July 31, 2020

56 | Who are the Nephilim and Sons of God?

July 16, 2020

55 | Crossing over to the other side of faith

From our Archives

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Sanando el rechazo

Published by Dean Smith

English Version: Healing our rejection Usando una resonancia magnética, los investigadores universitarios descubrieron que el dolor emocional asociado con el rechazo es tan real como el dolor físico. En...

July 20, 2019
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Español, z152

Antisemitism warnings in Germany: spokesman warns against wearing a kippah in public

Published by Dean Smith

In an interview with the German newspaper, Funke, Germany’s antisemitism commissioner Felix Klein warned that Jewish men should not wear their kippah or skull cap in public due to...

July 3, 2019
Comments 0
Israel, Main, News, Persecution, Studies, z152

The rest and the pest

Published by Jo-Ann Sass

Recently, I had a dream followed by a vision that spoke very clearly to me in my calling as a prophetic writer. Others here may find this resonates with...

July 2, 2019
Comment 1
Bible, Main, Spiritual, Spiritual Gifts, Teaching, Testimonial, Women, z152

My Wife Told Me To!

Published by Andy Becker

There are two lines of men at the gates of heaven. One line is long and winding as far as St. Peter can see. The other line has a...

July 1, 2019
Comments 0
Bible, Main, Teaching, z152

Are Muslims Changing?

Published by smcintos

I have a new phone. My old Motorola still worked well, but it couldn’t accept all the upgrades to the apps loaded onto it; bloatware. My new phone has...

June 30, 2019
Comments 2
Islam, Main, News, z152

Shine brighter!

Published by Barb Smith

One of our greatest fears is that we will be appear selfish to others and mar the perception of a selfless, self-sacrificing woman who puts the needs of their...

June 28, 2019
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Main, Spiritual, Women, z152

Did God answer a comedian’s prayer through a prophetic word at Starbucks?

Published by Dean Smith

An employee working at a Starbucks’ drive thru provided an incredible answer to prayer for comedian Victoria Jackson revealing that God does hear our prayers and will use spiritual...

June 27, 2019
Comments 2
Arts, Bible, Hollywood, Main, News, Spiritual Gifts, Testimony, z152
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Christianity by the numbers on the world stage

Published by Dean Smith

When you look at the overall stats on the impact of Christianity in the world, it initially seems a bit concerning. Facts and Trends recently wrote an article on...

June 26, 2019
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Main, News, Religious, Studies, z152

In her message, ‘It’s real’, Tina described her encounter with Jesus after heart attack

Published by Dean Smith

Tina and her husband Brian Hines were preparing to go for a walk around their home in Phoenix, Arizona in February 2018 when Tina collapsed to the floor with...

June 25, 2019
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Apologetics, Main, Miracles, News, Religious, Testimony, z152

Our Favorite Things

Published by Andy Becker

“Raindrops and roses and whiskers on kittens, these are a few of my favorite things.” I think that’s the way the song goes. Now I get that we need...

June 24, 2019
Comments 0
Bible, Main, Opinion, Thought for the day, z152

Spiritual gifts in action

March 23, 2021

When in ‘doubt’ pray in ‘tongues’

March 10, 2021

Prophecies Are Not Simply Newspaper Headlines in Advance

February 26, 2021

67 | False prophecy or false prophet?

February 10, 2021

Do Not Despise Prophecy

January 30, 2021

64 | Trump prophecies: Believe the prophets and you shall ...

January 27, 2021

63 | Trump prophecies: What happened when Jeremiah Johnson...

January 21, 2021

A Strong Appeal to Those Who Prophesied Trump’s ...

January 12, 2021

Disturbing reaction to Jeremiah Johnson’s apology on...

December 22, 2020

Did Balaam prophesy about the Star of Bethlehem?

November 23, 2020

False Prophets

November 5, 2020

How a prophetic word changed Gemma Hunt’s life

October 21, 2020

Politics and prophets

October 8, 2020

Was Mariah Carey impacted by a Christian prophetess?

August 30, 2020

President Donald Trump prayer and prophecy

August 20, 2020

58 | 4 Rs for 4 Countries

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November 25, 2019

La mentira del suicidio

The angel Gabriel announcing Mary's conception by Paolo de Matteis 1712. This was part of the Feast of Annunciation (Mary's conception) celebrated by some Catholics on March 25th.
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La arqueología confirma la existencia de Balaam

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Dios va a encontrar la manera

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Orar como un hijo de Dios

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August 27, 2019

Perdóname por el bien de tu corazón

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Mujer Italiana suda sangre confirmando Lucas 22:44

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March 25, 2021

The problem with blue eyes

March 7, 2021

The sciency argument: Prove to me that God exists!

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Lessons from Nothing

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The bucket orchid’s 10-minute prisoner

December 27, 2020

The organ that protects moms & babies in the womb

December 26, 2020

Video: Is Genesis history?

December 11, 2020

Scratch off ‘Proxima b’ for alien life

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February 18, 2021

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A miracle on Mount Rainier?

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Power of worship: Boy raised from the dead after drowning

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Study confirms miraculous healing from blindness

April 28, 2020

How change reveals the truth of a miracle

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El misterio del guar egipcio

English Version: Mystery of the Egyptian Guard Hay muchas teorías sobre quién fue el Faraón del Éxodo. Mientras que algunos buscan a la arqueología para la respuesta, la Biblia...

June 11, 2017
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Main, News, Religious, z64

Faith under pressure…

Considered a rising star in women’s soccer in America, Jaelene Hinkle, 24, recently announced she will not be playing for the US women’s national soccer team in two exhibition...

June 11, 2017
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Devotional, Emotional health, Main, Women, z64

My open heart

Some days, I have to work hard to keep my heart open to people around me. I am reminded of a butterfly opening itself up as it pushes its...

June 9, 2017
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Bible, Main, Teaching, z64

Cell phone gods?

According to a 2011 BBC documentary, popular electronic devices such as cell phones can potentially be a religious experience for some owners. In their documentary – Secrets of the...

June 7, 2017
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Arts, Arts, Bible, Main, Teaching, The Arts, Women, z64

Insight into Riddles

Webster’s Dictionary defines riddle as,  “Something proposed to be solved by guessing or conjecture; a puzzling question; an ambiguous proposition; an enigma; hence, anything ambiguous or puzzling.”

Encyclopedia Britannica describes...

June 6, 2017
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Bible, Main, Teaching, z64

Have you been triggered lately?

Have you been triggered lately? The urban dictionary defines this as “Getting filled with hate after seeing, hearing or experiencing something you can’t stand.” In my experience, a triggered...

June 5, 2017
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Main, News, Studies, z64

Medical journal condemns Canada’s plan to legalize Marijuana in 2018

As the Canadian government pushes ahead to legalize Marijuana, the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) published an editorial condemning the proposed legislation. The Liberal government plans to legalize Marijuana...

June 4, 2017
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Bible, Español, z64

¿Está llegando un Templo de Baal a una ciudad cercana a ti?

English version: Is a Temple of Baal coming to a city near you? Según un artículo publicado en el New York Post, el Instituto de Arqueología Digital (IDA) presentará...

June 3, 2017
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Emotional health, Main, Women, z64

The river of life

I remember five years ago, when I deliberately chose once and for all to forgive those who had wounded me over the years. It involved people I regularly interacted...

June 2, 2017
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Apologetics, Bible, Main, z64

It took science 4,500 years to finally realize….

In 2014, while speaking at a legal conference in England, Professor Colin Blakemore told the attendees that he believed 120 was the maximum age people could live too. He...

June 1, 2017
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