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“Wise As Snakes And Harmless As Doves”

Photo by 卡晨 on Unsplash Jesus called his disciples to be “wise as snakes and harmless as doves.”  What does that mean in today’s culture and political climate? Scripture:        1 Samuel, chapter 27; 1 Chronicles, chapter 9; Psalm 141; Matthew, chapter 10 Matthew 10:16-20 (CEB): “Look, I’m sending you as sheep among wolves. Therefore be wise as snakes and innocent as doves. Watch out for people – because they will hand you over to councils and they will beat you […]

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The Church of Trump: How He's Infusing Christianity Into His Movement – The New York Times

Ending many of his rallies with a churchlike ritual and casting his prosecutions as persecution, the former president is demanding — and receiving — new levels of devotion from Republicans.A rally for former President Donald J. Trump in July in Erie, Pa. At many of his recent rallies, Mr. Trump delivers a roughly 15-minute finale that evokes an evangelical altar call. Credit...Maddie McGarvey for The New York TimesSupported byBy Michael C. BenderReporting from Conway, S.C., and WashingtonLong known for his […]

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John 4:23-24 — Today’s Verse for Tuesday, April 23, 2024

[Jesus continued his message, saying:] "Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth."— John 4:23-24 Now you can listen to Today's Verse on iTunes, Spotify, Echo devices, and more! Thoughts on Today's Verse... God seeks true worshipers. He seeks those who long to praise […]

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Verse of the Day – John 4:23-24

[Jesus continued his message, saying:] "Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth."—John 4:23-24Thoughts on Today's Verse...God seeks true worshipers. He seeks those who long to praise him passionately and authentically as they praise him spirit to spirit. To help us in our quest, […]

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‘Continue to Remember’ the Suffering in Ukraine – ChristianityToday.com

By now, two years after the initial conflict, many Americans have largely forgotten about Ukraine. As often happens after a global crisis, we eventually become too distracted, irritated, or entertained by other news and media. Of course, there have been other more recent international conflicts as well, which also deserve our attention and prayers.In early 2022, Ukraine began receiving widespread global attention during Russia’s invasion, but much of the initial aid has since diminished. Not only has general financial, material, […]

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Verse of the Day – Ephesians 4:22-23

You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds...—Ephesians 4:22-23Thoughts on Today's Verse...God makes us new when we become disciples of Jesus (2 Corinthians 5:17). Most of us, however, have moments when the old way of life erupts, makes its presence known, and tries to drag us back into the old way of living. […]

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Ephesians 4:22-23 — Today’s Verse for Monday, April 22, 2024

You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds...— Ephesians 4:22-23 Now you can listen to Today's Verse on iTunes, Spotify, Echo devices, and more! Thoughts on Today's Verse... God makes us new when we become disciples of Jesus (2 Corinthians 5:17). Most of us, however, have moments when the old way of life […]

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Is the Pope Catholic? Then These Christians Say Don't Pray with Him. – ChristianityToday.com

Leonardo De Chirico is in an ongoing argument with the Italian government about the “intrinsic characteristics” of religious buildings.The evangelical pastor insists that Breccia di Roma (Breach of Rome), which is located in a simple storefront about a kilometer from the Colosseum, is a church. Christians meet there regularly to pray, praise God, and listen to the preaching of the Word. The national tax authority has noted, though, that the multifunctional space, which also houses a theological library and a […]

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The Decline of Christianity in the U.S. – Statista

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