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2026-10-26T19:58:56-05:00

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Cessationism: Did God Really Stop Healing People?

Last updated on: October 26, 2026 at 7:58 pm   By Shawn Paul Wood

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Did God stop performing miracles, or did Christians just stop agreeing about them? Cessationism, continuationism, and charismatic theology offer different answers about divine healing, often using the same Bible verses to make their case. So, when a new Christian desperately needs a miracle, whose interpretation should they trust? Let's open the Bible and find out. Read more

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2026-10-18T17:24:45-05:00

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Election Day With Amos: 3 Lessons for Christian Voters

Last updated on: October 18, 2026 at 5:24 pm   By Shawn Paul Wood

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What can the prophet Amos teach Christians about Election Day? Nearly 2,800 years later, his message challenges believers to vote with biblical conviction, not partisan loyalty, and to consider the character of those seeking office. Read more

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2026-10-12T08:14:55-05:00

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Prop Bet: Josh Howerton and Internet Trolls Who Hate Ladders

Last updated on: October 12, 2026 at 8:14 am   By Shawn Paul Wood

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Rockwall, Texas' Lakepointe Church pastor Josh Howerton received what may seem like unwarranted hate during his ladder sermon and the world exploded. By now, few know what the message was about, proving online pastor trolls and church watchdogs need to get a life (or, at least, shut up). Read more

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2026-10-08T10:47:00-05:00

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Christian Media Taught Us How to Respect with Jim Bakker

Last updated on: October 8, 2026 at 10:47 am   By Shawn Paul Wood

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“Welp, Jim Bakker is dead!” Now what? When news broke Oct. 6 that televangelist Jim Bakker had died the previous day at 86, social media had its fun with some seemingly obligatory niceties and trolling ballyhoo. Mainstream media had no problem kicking a little dirt on a dead man, either. Did you see some of the headlines? The New York Post called him a “scandal-scarred televangelist.” The Washington Post went with “disgraced televangelist who went to prison.” CBS News said... Read more

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2026-10-05T13:36:28-05:00

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This Filmmaker is Making a Movie to Find a Real Prophet

Last updated on: October 5, 2026 at 1:36 pm   By Shawn Paul Wood

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There are 16 people who acted as a prophet in the Bible. There are 133 others named in the Bible. God's Word is rich in prophecy. Is it possible to hear them today? Well, God said "All things are possible." Even if it means a movie that is about searching for today's prophets. Well, kinda. Read more

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2026-09-26T15:24:28-05:00

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Middle Earth Takes a Step Closer Knocking on Heaven’s Door

Last updated on: September 26, 2026 at 3:24 pm   By Shawn Paul Wood

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The relationship between C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien was much more than a nice story between authors; it was real life of fellowship and dear friendship. And now, they're together in the holy of holies for writing. Read more

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2026-09-22T11:55:02-05:00

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Would Hollywood Attract Gen Z By Having a Little Faith

Last updated on: September 22, 2026 at 11:55 am   By Shawn Paul Wood

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Will Hollywood ever become a place for Christians to create a film free from prejudice? Probably not, but that doesn't mean a few people have been trying. And no, I'm not talking about the VeggieTales movie. Read more

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2026-09-14T12:51:51-05:00

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The Biblist: The Top 20 Words Jesus Said Most in the Bible

Last updated on: September 14, 2026 at 12:51 pm   By Shawn Paul Wood

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The KJV has approximiately 783,000 words in it—138,000 (18.6%) of the New Testament in the original Greek. And Jesus said 36,000 of those (26.1%) words. So, what words do you think He said the most? Most importantly, why? We did the math, so you can do the devotional. Read more

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2026-09-08T15:54:52-05:00

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Baptist Church Pleads: “We’re Not the Pastor’s Wife Church”

Last updated on: September 8, 2026 at 3:54 pm   By Shawn Paul Wood

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Netflix has yet another amazing documentary that has gripped the world in its gaze entitled, "Death of a Pastor's Wife." Viewers of the documentary are so incensed that they're storming the pastor's church with hate mail and protests. Only, uh, it's the wrong church. Read more

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2026-09-01T13:38:11-05:00

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Understanding the Book of Revelation As You’ve Never Seen

Last updated on: September 1, 2026 at 1:38 pm   By Shawn Paul Wood

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So, the Book of Revelation is a little complex. Definitely, but what if it weren't? What if the Book of Revelation was simple to read and awesome to behold. Now, what if it was a 7-part series on Netflix. Oh yeah, you better believe we went there! Read more

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