Gratitude in the shadow of the sword: A martyr’s Thanksgiving

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By Jeff King for BREITBART Fifteen years ago, in Northeast Nigeria, Pastor Ohji delivered what would be his last, greatest and shortest sermon. As he spoke, tears welled in his eyes — tears of gratitude for a life lived well and of love for the friends and townspeople he would see no more. His “sermon” […]

Give thanks to men and women who dared to dream

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By Mark Hancock for THE CHRISTIAN POST There was a time when boys dreamed of being heroes. Coonskin caps and six-shooters transformed backyards into the wild frontiers of Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett. Books told of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark carving paths through the uncharted West, while flannelgraph boards in Sunday school brought Noah’s […]

What mature gratitude looks like

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By Jeremiah Cho for THE CHRISTIAN POST The season of thanksgiving is upon us — a time to thank God for seeds, soil and strength to sow; for growing fruit and a harvest of plenty. But God offers us more than food for our bodies. Mature gratitude focuses on who we are thankful for rather than what […]

Why Christians can’t afford to sit out the 2024 election

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By David Meyers for THE CHRISTIAN POST A recent Barna study stated that 49% of Christians in America don’t plan to vote in the upcoming 2024 election. This startling number got me thinking. As President of Christian Business Men’s Connection (CBMC) USA, I get the privilege of traveling around the world seeing how people from other countries live and […]

Does the Bible really call us to protect the Earth?

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By Patti Garibay for CHRISTIANITY.COM As we consider the world we live in today, the need for a biblical perspective on environmental stewardship is more crucial than ever. In 2022, the Pew Research Center released data on how religion intersects with Americans’ views on the environment, particularly Christian beliefs. The findings were worthy of a pause for […]

Ginn: Those aren’t just names on the ballot, our very future is

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By Judge Phil Ginn for NEWSMAX “Politics is dirty!” I’m sure you’ve heard and even experienced first-hand the meaning of this phrase. Certainly, it’s a description which is well-earned sometimes by seemingly credible candidates. Then there is always the seduction of success sometimes altering the morals and integrity of someone who embarks on a campaign […]

Nick Vujicic will offer hope countering bullying and mental health struggles

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By Nick Vujicic for KLOVE October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and October 10th was Mental Health Awareness Day. These moments provide an opportunity to reflect on the impact of bullying and mental health struggles in our communities — and consider what we can do to help those who are struggling. As someone who has faced these burdens […]

Jonathan Cahn: Our world is on fire, and it was all foretold

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By Jonathan Cahn for THE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK (CBN) The Ancient Prophecies & Mysteries Behind What Is Happening to Our World One of the end-time mysteries in The Dragon’s Prophecy concerns the nation of Iran. The Bible foretells that in the last days, not only will Israel be in the center of world controversy – […]

Alex McFarland: Evangelicals for Harris? More made-up groups for Harris

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By Dr. Alex McFarland for DAILY CALLER A new group, Evangelicals for Harris, wants you to think she and not former President Donald Trump is like the Rev. Billy Graham. It is easy to cobble together a 10-second soundbite and assign Graham an opinion after he is dead. To believe that 10 seconds requires you […]

Keep calm and carry on part II

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By Art Ally for THRIVE NEWS Back in March 2020, Timothy Plan published an article called “Keep Calm and Carry On,” addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and what investors might expect.  We’re still in the midst of turmoil, just a different type of storm four years hence. During the London bombings in 1940, the British people rallied behind the slogan, “Keep calm and carry on.” That’s still the best […]