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The text discusses the consequences of Adam and Abraham listening to their wives' advice that contradicted God's commands. It contrasts Eve's and Sarah's counsel with that of wise biblical women like Hannah and Mary. The message urges wives to provide godly guidance and avoid leading their husbands astray.
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In her reflection, Elizabeth Prata emphasizes the distinction between wisdom and discernment, illustrating this through the biblical example of Abigail. She asserts that discernment is a skill that requires training through study of God's word, prayer, and understanding one's heart. Discernment guides believers in seeking Godâs will and enhancing holiness.
Link mentioned:
Ligonier article, what is Discernment?
Other helpful resources on discernment-
Beware of False Teachers, helpful article from G3
God's Demand for Discernment, 28 min video
What does the Bible say about Discernment? GotQuestions article
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The episode by Elizabeth Prata discusses the biblical beliefs surrounding angels guiding believers to heaven, illustrated through Lazarus' story. It contrasts this with the harsh fate of the lost, who face judgment and are cast into hell. The author emphasizes Jesus' compassion for the saved and the dire consequences for those who reject Him, urging gratitude for salvation.
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The episode critiques modern interpretations of Jesus and womenâs roles in Christianity, highlighting concerns about contemporary female preachers and their messaging. It identifies various inaccuracies in the viewpoint that personal experiences define faith, emphasizing the importance of adhering to Biblical doctrines. The author encourages vigilance against false teachings and maintaining doctrinal integrity.
https://the-end-time.org/2025/01/14/the-double-life-of-christian-influencers-beware-of-hypocrisy/
Justin Peters addressing the true meaning of the 'still small voice verse, https://youtu.be/3z32AIGDBq4?si=s8TLdF-m_FRwkRtB
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Elizabeth Prata discusses Michael Reeves' interpretation of fearing God as a righteous jealousy that stems from a deep love from Him, contrasting it with selfish envy. She critiques Oprah Winfrey's misunderstanding of God's jealousy, emphasizing that God desires fellowship for humanity's benefit. True understanding leads to faith and repentance in Christ.
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The rise of influencer marketing has exposed both authenticity and hypocrisy within social media, even among Christian leaders. Many high-profile women project an image of godliness while living contrary to Biblical teachings. As a result, the article urges discernment, advising individuals to carefully assess the lives and doctrines of influencers they follow.Links mentioned:
article, How influencer cartels manipulate social media: Fraudulent behaviour hidden in plain sight Christian female leaders whose curated presentation of their lifestyle does not match reality:
Raechel Myers (founder of She Reads Truth).
Diana Stone (formerly writer for She Reads Truth, conference speaker, magazine founder, writer for newspapers and periodicals, world traveler).
Joanna Gaines (HGTV star of Fixer Upper, author, CEO of myriad corporations all named Magnolia Something).
Priscilla Shirer (author, speaker, preacher, actress).
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In this reflection, I explore the connection between nature and biblical lessons, particularly the story of Jonah. I had challenged myself to contemplate God and scripture daily. I emphasize the importance of aligning thoughts with spiritual values, recognizing personal flaws, and seeking to cultivate godly desires while repenting for the ungodly.
blog link herehttps://the-end-time.org/2025/01/13/mindful-meditations-jonah-and-daily-reflection/
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Elizabeth Prata reviews Carrie Gress's book, The End of Woman, highlighting feminism's historical ties to Marxism and its harmful impact on society and individuals. Prata argues that feminism often leads to unfulfillment, exposing hypocrisy among its advocates. She recommends the book for understanding feminismâs influences and encourages a return to Godly values for true fulfillment.
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The article discusses a conversation between a motherly figure and young women about submission in marriage. It emphasizes that biblical submission applies only after marriage and that women should observe their fiancé's actions, particularly regarding respect for family and reliability. The text advises against marrying with the hope of future change, urging discernment in relationships.
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The episode discusses first-class travel by Christian leaders, contrasting those who demonstrate stewardship with funds, like John MacArthur and Carl Hargrove, against those seen as extravagant, like Jesse Duplantis and Beth Moore. It emphasizes ethical concerns over using donor money for personal comfort, highlighting the more important mission to reach the lost.
MacArthur said, on his early days of being a youth pastor and traveling.
JMac witnessing to a Muslim on a flight,
https://youtu.be/pP6M7OqnciA?si=53M_JkzMbh8v46jxPhil's explanation of JMac's travel arrangements: (in his 80s now)The clip of the conversation between Duplantis and Copeland on their justification of buying private jets with donor money is here.
In 2017, Hillsong Conference paid for Moore and her daughter who was also an employee of Living Proof Ministries to fly coach to Australia. Moore used her donors' ministry money to upgrade to first class for herself and her daughter. Source
Beth Moore Source 2023 Tax return explanation of why she needs to travel first class,
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In this part 2 to a short series, I explore the tension between clean, spicy, and explicit themes in Christian Romance novels. The episode emphasizes biblical principles to guide readers, cautioning against idolatry in romantic expectations, & suggests alternatives to Christian romances.Part 1- Navigating Christian Romance Novels: Whatâs Acceptable?All Charles Martin book synopses- https://rebeccajwhitman.com/2021/12/01/the-power-of-the-written-word-charles-martin-books/The Christian Lover is a book by Dr. Michael A.G. Haykin where we read love letters from saints of the past. The book blurb says, "Each letter gives us a glimpse of what marriage should be: joyful companionship, deep passion, and unfailing commitment through the ups and downs of life." More here
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Here is the question of the day: is it OK to read romances (like Harlequin & its ilk) if the sex isn't explicit? Are Christian romances a good substitute for secular romance genre reading?
That question was posed to me from a long-time reader of this blog.
I explore the complexities of Christian romance novels and the challenges of balancing faith with engaging narratives, avoiding sin and idols, and invite deeper contemplation.Links mentionedHow far is too far?
What does edgy mean and do we even need edgy?
Why does it have to be called Christian fiction anyway- Tolkien's wasn't...
In Christian fiction, how do we balance keeping the message strong and not watering it down while still wanting to reach readers beyond Christian bookstores or churches?Steve Laube wrote about edgy Christian fiction -
Do you know what's precious to God? I do. And I didn't learn this in a vision or a prompt or intuition. God told us ladies what is precious to Him. It's in His word! Here it is:
Your adornment must not be merely the externalâbraiding the hair, wearing gold jewelry, or putting on apparel; but it should be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God. (1 Peter 3:3-4).
I expound on this a little more, explaining what it MEANS to have a quiet spirit, and I ask some questions to help form your own framework for pursuing this spirit that God says is precious to Him.
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Today I'm thinking about these two verses
Cain talked to his brother Abel; and it happened that when they were in the field Cain rose up against his brother Abel and killed him. Genesis 4:8
Adam had relations with his wife again; and she gave birth to a son, and named him Seth, for, she said, âGod has appointed me another child in place of Abel, because Cain killed him.â Genesis 4:25.
and the painting by William Bouguereau (1888) which he titled The First Mourning, the moment when Adam and Eve found Abel's lifeless body.
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The Passion Conference is a youth-aimed conference founded in 1995-1997 by Louie and Shelley Giglio. It regularly sells out and tens of thousands of 17-25 year olds attend. Is it a good conference? What is it about? Sadly it is one to avoid. In this essay I offer 7 reasons why. Links mentioned:
1 Timothy 2:12. Essay here explaining the scripture
More info here on what the social gospel is.
Further Resources:
Exposing the Dangers of Passion 2025 with Dave Jenkins and Michelle Lesley, podcast 1hr and a half
Todd Friel at Wretched Radio discussing the 2012 Lectio Divina incident at Passion, 16 min
Spencer Smith warning about the 2022 Passion Conference in this 12 min video
Chris Tomlin founded Passion Conference with Louie Giglio. Here is a review of Tomlin when he promotes heretic Joyce Meyer
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I'm discussing what I read this year, my thoughts on books and reading, and setting goals with a reading challenge for 2025. Join me in setting a goal to read good books this year!
Samuel Sey's thread on Harry Potter vs Lord of the Rings or Narnia is on Twitter/X here: https://x.com/SlowToWrite/status/1872745330535743654
Christian Reading Challenges, ChalliesG3 has a reading challengeBarnes & Noble has one as well
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Year end wrap up for most listened to and most read pieces on the podcast and the blog.
I hope your 2024 was defined by contentment in the Lord and that your 2025 is a happy one.
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With the New Year upon us, many people are either finishing a previous Bible reading plan and perhaps looking for a different one for next year, or starting one for the first time. There are a lot of plans out there! Here are some suggestions both for picking a plan and for absorbing what you read once you begin-Links mentioned:
Answers in Genesis video-
Facebook: https://fb.watch/wKhCxZU7qw//
Youtube: https://youtu.be/W-GPBmUVkoE?si=O8opzCfsHKxpYdf4How to Eat your Bible: A Simple Approach to Learning and Loving the Word of God, book by Nate Pickowicz. Buy at all the usual places, including Amazon. Available on Kindle or Audible too
John MacArthur article on How to Enjoy Bible Study.
Ligonier lists 20 Reading Plans for 2025Michelle Lesley has listed a huge variety of plans- Bible Reading Plans for the New Year.Pastor Jacob Abshire has an essay on Why I Ditched Bible Reading Plans
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This is a great sermon during this Advent season about angels called "The Ministry of Angels". The pastor began by saying how many times angels are sung about in our traditional Christmas Carols. If you stop to think about it, they really are mentioned a lot.
Angelology is a fascinating study, and there is much in the Bible about angels. But like most doctrines, it can and often is twisted by the unstable. It is a target for fringe theologians who spout fanciful theories and supposed visions. As Phil Johnson has said, "Few biblical topics have provoked more wild speculation and fruitless debate than the topic of angels."
Because of this I am providing what I have found to be safe and solid material on angels for further study. After listening to the sermon I linked above, there are other great resources that explore the facts about these incredible beings.
John MacArthur has several pieces about the different ministries of angels, including angel armies, (Angels: God's Invisible Army, Part 1 with other parts after this), entertaining angels (Ever Met an Angel?), Angelic Messengers, and others. Search for angels at gty.org.
Phil Johnson wrote an essay at Ligonier called Angels: Messengers and Ministers of God.
Martyn Lloyd-Jones preached two sermons on angels in his Great Doctrines series. One is called Good Angels. Sadly, there is no recording of his subsequent lecture titled "The Devil and the Fallen Angels" but there is a transcript you can read which I uploaded for the public. Here is the link to the transcribed sermon The Devil and the Fallen Angels by Lloyd-Jones.
Randy Alcorn, author of the book 'Heaven', has several articles about angels at his website. How Do We Know That Seraphim and Cherubim Are Angels?
Alcorn also answered this question In Their Own Realm, Do Angels Have Physicality?
Spurgeonâs Angelology: A Speculative Thought.
In this sermon, Charles Spurgeon discusses the angels who ministered to Jesus after His temptation in the wilderness. Satan departing, angels ministering
RC Sproul preached a two-part series simply called Angels.
Now here's a little debate for you: do angels sing? I wrote about this a few years ago. Despite the hymns and carols noting that angels sing this or that, there is very little scriptural evidence that they do sing. But no scriptural evidence claiming they unequivocally do not sing. Hmmm.
GotQuestions: Do Angels Sing?
The End Time: Do Angels Sing? In which I look at the stances of some theologians who believe they do or do not, as well as offer some food for thought.
In the end, lest we fall guilty of what Phil Johnson said above, that we engage in wild speculation or fruitless debate, let me end here with a link to a page listing scriptures in which angels are mentioned, and it says there are 499 scriptures (but 25 are noted here).
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Before I was saved I obsessively sought a foundation, a structure, a plan, an order⊠I chronicled all my lifeâs daily events, hoping a pattern would emerge. None did. But I felt due to the worldâs creation being so orderly, so regular- like the stars in their course, the tides, regularity of seasons, there HAD to be some external composition to it. I was relieved God found me and revealed Himself to me, through His word. THERE is order. See these two Advent verses 700 years apart!Listen in to hear what they are and exult with me the incredible benefit to knowing God personally!
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