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Pagan Deity Declared The “One True God” At Republican National Convention 2024

24 Jul 2024 Michael A

This post contains a 3-minute video by Pastor Michael Grant about a prayer to Pagan Deity Waheguru that signaled the close of the first day of the RNC. He firstly stated what that should have meant for all the Christians present, then speculated about the motives of those in charge of organizing the RNC. A brief description of Sikhism is included for those (like myself) who don’t know much about that religion. Recently, I posted a Todd Friel video comparing the RNC of 2000 with that of 2024, here is another MAJOR difference.

God’s Refining Process Part 2 of 2

23 Jul 2024 Michael A

The 4-minute video of this post explains “How God Tests Us.” In the initial two minutes the metal refining process is explained; then that information is applied to the Christian by explaining the manner and purpose of God’s “testing” process. Highlight points are below the video. A few relevant scriptures are used in closing, to show that God’s testing process is like that used in refining metal.

God’s Refining Process – Part 1 of 2

22 Jul 2024 Michael A

This post contains the lyrics of John Newton’s hymn, I Asked the Lord That I Might Grow, to emphasize two things: 1- that his perspective is on the level of human experience; and, 2- he wrongly views God’s work in seeing it as something to be escaped (this hymn is so relevant because that is how humans typically view affliction, testing from God’s hand). Afterwards, scripture verses are used to convey God’s purposes in the work of refining. Then two versions of the song are provided, the first is a Country / pop version; the second, traditional hymnal version.

Deceitfulness of the Heart – Jeremiah 17:9 – Archibald Alexander – Part 3 of 3

21 Jul 2024 Michael A

Parts 1 and 2 of this three-part series treated the deceitful imaginations of the heart; this part consists of the ‘Reflections’ of Alexander as he closed the chapter. The text from his book is directly under the video so that readers might follow along with the video reader if they desire to do so. I think that is a good way to consider the weighty material Alexander covers in his study of Jeremiah 17:9.

Christians – The Republican Party Has Changed – Wretched

20 Jul 2024 Michael A

This post contains a 9-minute video of Todd Friel, of Wretched, talking about the high points of the Republican platform for 2024 via the Christian perspective. He then began comparing their political stance in the years 2000 and 2024, to show their political drift.

I Am Sure I Cannot Endure To The End – John Newton

19 Jul 2024 Michael A

This post contains a 4-minute devotional from the letters of John Newton. Therein, I think that, Newton describes a biblical Christian walk. Newton’s conception of his Christian walk is very different than the conceptions of modern Christians. It seems to me that the major difference is that moderns remain more in their own strength than in the Lord’s.

Antioxidant Supplement (NAC) Shows Promise for OCD Treatment – Epoch Times

18 Jul 2024 Michael A

The antioxidant n-acetylcysteine (NAC) is emerging as a promising treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder, offering new hope for the approximately 50 percent of adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) who do not respond to customary treatments. Researchers have been accumulating evidence over the last few years that NAC, a derivative of the amino acid cysteine, available as an over-the-counter supplement, could help people with OCD. It’s also showing promise in the treatment of patients with the hair-pulling disorder trichotillomania and is being investigated as a treatment for compulsive gamblers and drinkers. However, research into NAC has been slow, in part because the drug, now available without a prescription, has limited commercial potential, according to Dr. Massimo Caroll, a pharmacologist and clinical toxicologist in the Department of Diagnostics and Public Health at the University of Verona in Italy. [Not as promising in the treatment of OCD in children….]

Deceitfulness of the Heart – Jeremiah 17:9 – Archibald Alexander – Part 2 of 3

17 Jul 2024 Michael A

The topic of this post is part 2 of chapter 12 from Archibald Alexander’s book: Practical Sermons to be read in Families and Social Meetings. His topic derives from, Jermiah 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? I think is it important to understand this foundational biblical concept from Jeremiah’s writings because it is how the whole of scripture speaks of mankind. But you may not realize that if you attend a mainline Christian church, unless, of course, you are a student of the Bible.

39 Things to Know About JD Vance, Trump’s Running Mate – Epoch Times

16 Jul 2024 Michael A

On July 15, former President Donald Trump announced that Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) was his vice presidential pick, ending months of speculation. “After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance,” former President Trump said in a Truth Social post. Based on Mr. Vance’s published works and interviews, here are 39 things to know about the Ohio Republican who is set to share a ticket with the former president.

The Shot Heard Round the World: Trump…. – American Faith

14 Jul 2024 Michael A

Today, the world was once again jolted by a “shot heard round the world”—a lone gunman’s attempt to assassinate President Donald J. Trump. The attack, reminiscent of pivotal moments in history, underscores a timeless narrative of resilience and divine protection that has echoed through the annals of American history….

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