About Marsha West

Marsha West is the owner and managing editor of Christian Research Network, Apprising Ministries (the late Ken Silva’s blog) and On Solid Rock Resources. She is also co-founder of Berean Research. For two decades Marsha was the owner and managing editor of Email Brigade website as well as the EMB News Report, a bi-weekly email report for conservative people of faith. For many years Marsha was a regular contributor to several blogs including CRN, RenewAmerica, News With Views and Web Commantary as well as popular websites she no longer endorses: American Family Association, Worldview Weekend, Stand Up For The Truth, The Christian Post and Christian Headlines. Although Marsha still blogs, her primary focus is CRN. Marsha also writes Research Papers (White Papers) on various topics that are published on CRN, Berean Research and On Solid Rock Resources. Visit Marsha’s other sites: On Solid Rock Resources https://www.onsolidrockresources.com/ Apprising Ministries http://apprising.org Marsha’s RenewAmerica Column http://renewamerica.com/columns/mwest Marsha’s Facebook Page http://facebook.com/marsha.west.77

CDC: One in 30 High Schoolers Is Transgender

“If these numbers are even close to accurate, then some profound and unprecedented influence has driven this dramatic rise. That is most likely a “social contagion.” The phenomenon refers to the spread of behaviors, ideas, and attitudes through peer influence, media exposure, and cultural shifts.” 

A new government report from the 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) has drawn attention to alarming trends related to the promotion of transgenderism among young Americans. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 3.3 percent of high school students now identify as transgender, with an additional 2.2 percent “questioning” their sex. Continue reading

Cru Ends Gay Affirming Curriculum Amid Backlash

(Ray Fava – Evangelical Dak Web) Back in May, Evangelical Dark Web, Protestia, and Jon Harris of Conversations That Matter exposed the gay-affirming curriculum of Cru, the most prominent campus evangelism organization. Cru was heavily influenced by Preston Sprinkle of the Center For Faith Sexuality and Gender, as well as other people in the Side B Theology movement. The curriculum is characterized by its effeminate language push, villainizing the church, affirming transgenderism, and promoting a gay seeker-friendly model. Side B Theology asserts that homosexual and transvestite identities and desires are not sin. Continue reading

Heads up, liberal Jews––Don’t be Jews with trembling knees

“President Biden heartily endorses the Iran nuclear deal—which President Trump canceled––and has let Israel know that he adamantly opposes Israel attacking Iran’s nuclear sites. This is the same Iran whose stated mission for decades has been to eradicate “The Big Satan” (America) and to exterminate from the face of the earth “The Little Satan” (Israel).”

(Joan Swirsky – RenewAmerica) “Don’t threaten us with cutting off your aid. It will not work. I am not a Jew with trembling knees. I am a proud Jew with 3,700 years of civilized history. Nobody came to our aid when we were dying in the gas chambers and ovens. Nobody came to our aid when we were striving to create our country. We paid for it. We fought for it. We died for it. We will stand by our principles. We will defend them. And, when necessary, we will die for them again, with or without your aid.” Continue reading

Over 13,900 U.S. Kids Have Received Damaging ‘Sex Change’ Treatments (So Far)

“The database also records what medical facilities are providing these harmful “treatments” to kids, from puberty blockers to surgeries to cross-sex hormones. The majority of transgender youth are depressed and more likely to be suicidal, and most children naturally grow out of gender dysphoria if allowed to do so.”

(Catherine Salgado – PJ Media) Between 2019 and 2023, over 13,900 American kids received LGBTQ “sex change” treatments, temporarily or permanently damaging their growing bodies. U.S. leftists are really giving Moloch worshippers a run for their money on child sacrifice. Continue reading

ELECTION INTERFERENCE! Fake News ’60 Minutes’ Caught Editing Kamala’s Nonsensical Answer with Previous Soundbite to Make Her Sound Coherent and Normal

(Jim Hoft – Gateway Pundit) This is the definition of election interference.

Apparently, Kamala’s interview with 60 Minutes was much worse than we first thought.

Fake news 60 Minutes was caught editing Kamala’s answers to make her sound coherent and normal.

In fact it was so bad that ’60 Minutes’ spliced her nonsensical answer and replaced it with a completely separate sentence she said earlier in the interview. Continue reading

Strikeout: Kamala Harris Fails to Show How She Would Be a ‘Change Candidate’ in 3 Straight Interviews

“Would you have done something differently than President Biden during the past four years?” The View‘s host Sunny Hostin asked.  “There is nothing that comes to mind in terms of, and I’ve been a part of most of the decisions that have had impact.”

(Wendell Husebo – Breitbart) Vice President Kamala Harris, who once campaigned as an agent of change, shattered that image on Tuesday when she failed to name any specific policy that she would change from the past four years.

The whiplash cemented President Joe Biden’s bizarre and repeated attempts to tie Harris to their failures as if he was overtly attempting to tank her candidacy after Democrats pushed him aside in July. Continue reading

The Democrat’s Quest for the Souls of Children and What the Bible Says About It

“What does this say about those who support the Democrat party? To vote for Democrats in the face of this evil is to become complicit in their wickedness. There’s no middle ground here. You can’t claim to be a Christian and turn a blind eye to the destruction of the family and the sexual exploitation of children.”

(The Dissenter) As a father of four myself, I know firsthand how precious and vulnerable our children are—children truly are our future. God has entrusted us with the immense responsibility of raising, protecting, and preparing them for the real world. This isn’t just a suggestion or a nice idea—it’s a command, deeply rooted in the nature of God the Father Himself. Continue reading

Warning to everyone who has had a share in, and profited from, the entire culture of self-perpetuating big Christian events.

By Don Green

I thought about not laying down this gauntlet, in part because I’m not excited about being on the receiving end of the backlash it will create from defensive or undiscerning people with a stake in the outcome.

It applies to churches, organizers, speakers, vendors, authors, publishers, *and attendees* alike in the light of the exposure of Steve Lawson—everyone who has had a share in, and profited from, the entire culture of self-perpetuating big Christian events. Continue reading

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Weather Manipulation Claims Backed by Science — Must Read Deep Dive into History of Weather Manipulation — Shocking Facts Revealed!

Yes, the government is actively modifying the weather. They tell the media it is to “combat climate change”. Wouldn’t it be appropriate for a journalist to ask the obvious question, “Is it safe?”

( – Gateway Pundit) Marjorie Taylor Greene was right. Yes, scientists do control the weather.

But as the old saying goes- “In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” Continue reading

Jack Graham and Mike Huckabee Launch Replica Idol At Prestonwood Baptist Church

(Ray Fava – Evangelical Dark Web) Pastor Jack Graham of Prestonwood Baptist Church, a prominent Southern Baptist megachurch in Texas. On Sunday, Jack Graham and Mike Huckabee announced a new fixture at Prestonwood Baptist Church, a “facsimile” modeled after the Western Wall of Jerusalem, a holy site for Talmudic Jews.

View the video on the site.

Prestonwood made a wall with predrilled holes in it so that people could make prayer notes modeled after the one in Jerusalem…. Continue reading

Update on Hurricane Helene Rescues and Rebuilding

See photos below.

(Mary Dowling) The 82nd Airborne officials said they mobilized Title 10 troops in North Carolina on October 3rd and sent additional forces in on the 5th. Title 10 and Title 32 troops are reportedly involved in the relief efforts.

Significant delays were reported in giving the orders to the military. Volunteer rescuers believe they had stand-down orders because the help was so slow in coming. It is activated now.

One of the Aerial Recovery groups, Heal the Heroes, said:

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‘Long Live Oct. 7’: Pro-Hamas Demonstrators Celebrate Slaughter Of Israelis One Year Later

“Agitators also reportedly accosted pro-Israel protestors in the city. One video shows a man pull an Israeli flag out of his coat pocket, at which point a pro-Hamas anarchist attempts to grab it away from him. After a brief scuffle, another pro-Hamas demonstrator repeatedly hits the man with her tambourine.”

(Shawn Fleetwood – The Federalist) celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Iranian-backed terrorist group’s attack on Israel that left roughly 1,200 civilians dead.

In New York City, protestors reportedly blocked streets while waiving Palestinian flags and signs…. Continue reading

Kamala Harris Claims To ‘Love America,’ But Her Record Shows She Hates It

(John Daniel Davidson – The Federalist) At a campaign rally in Wisconsin last week with former Rep. Liz Cheney, Vice President Kamala Harris opened by saying, “we love America.” She repeated the phrase several times, emphasizing that what brought her and Cheney together is a love for country that transcends partisan politics.

Set aside whether the endorsement of Cheney matters at all to voters in either party. Her neocon Never-Trump brand of Republican politics is repugnant to most GOP voters, and Democrats have long denounced her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, as a war criminal. Continue reading

Is JD Greear A False Teacher?

(Ray Fava – Evangelical Dark Web) Part of how this Discernment  ministry operates is taking in reader questions about prevalent teachers. JD Greear was requested but did not have the most. In this case, Evangelical Dark Web chose to write about him. Our patrons can see who has the most active requests. You can make a request here and see our answered verdicts here.

Bio

JD Greear is an American evangelical pastor, author, and theologian. He was born on May 10, 1974, in Mobile, Alabama…. Continue reading

Is Australia Under Judgment?

“Western civilisation has entered into what is appropriately referred to as a ‘culture of death’. Not even Aldous Huxley in his dystopian classic Brave New World perceived just how morally depraved we would quickly become.”

(Mark Powell) The title of this article may sound hyperbolic, but it’s not. It is my contention that the nation of Australia is currently experiencing the wrath of God. This is demonstrated by the prevalence of wickedness which exists throughout our land. While things could always get worse, it’s my hope in writing this that in the Lord may use it to lead his people to repentance and so revive the work of the Gospel in this place (2 Chron. 7:14). Continue reading

God’s holy name is misused and abused, even by believers

By Marsha West

You can run, you can hide, but you can’t get away from it, “God knows I’ve tried.”  It seems that wherever you go, whether it’s to the mall, a movie, the golf course, the hardware store, or even a buffet line, God’s name is being misused loudly and proudly.  It’s so common that most people don’t even notice.

But some of us do.

It’s rare to watch a TV program without hearing G-d this, G-d that….”Oh my G-d!”  Some people like to punctuate each word, “Oh – my – G-d.” Others say it as if it’s a single word, “OhmyG-d!” And there are those who shorten it to “Oh G-d” in a despairing tone. If he’s a guy of few words, just saying “G-d!” will make his point.  For added punch, some people tack on damn, as in “G-D America!”

I don’t mind when someone says, “God bless you,” or “God be with you,” or my mom’s personal favorite, “God love ya.”  I take offense when someone uses God’s name as a curse.

It’s disheartening to hear the Lord’s holy name abused, especially by Christians who say they love Him. The way we use God’s name is an indication of how we feel about Him.  According to Exodus 20:7, anyone who misuses His name is treading on thin ice.  “You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.”

God holds us accountable for every word we utter. Sobering thought, isn’t it? Continue reading

Robert Morris, Gateway Church Sued Over Financial Fraud

“…Robert Morris and Tom Lane promised on multiple occasions that if the congregation is not happy with the use of its money, it can get the money back.”

Gateway Church boasted an attendance of 100k, making it the largest megachurch in the United States. However, it became known that its pastor, Robert Morris, was a confessed child molester who jumped right back into ministry after a brief hiatus, only to found Gateway Church and never tell anyone. Max Lucado has since been brought on to preach and stem the bleeding…. Continue reading

Despite What Crackpot ‘Theologians’ Say, Paul’s Words are the Authoritative Word of God

When people say we should “only listen to Jesus,” what they’re really saying is they don’t want to listen to all of what God has to say. Because, let’s be clear—Paul’s words are God’s words. They were inspired by the Holy Spirit. And it’s not just Paul making that claim either, it’s the apostolic testimony. Peter himself refers to Paul’s letters as Scripture in 2 Peter 3:15-16, mentioning how some people twist Paul’s words just as they do “the other Scriptures.”

(The Dissenter) I remember a conversation I had many years ago—it was during a small group Bible study at a church I attended during my college years. Someone tossed out a statement that caught me off guard—something to the effect of “We should prioritize Jesus’s words over Paul’s because Paul just had his own opinions, not the authority of Jesus.” Continue reading

Palestinian Thugs at UCLA Shut Down My Scheduled Speech. Now, YAF Is Suing.

“These institutions play a pivotal role in training the next generation, which is why Marxist entities, as well as well-heeled pro-Sharia states such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar, have targeted them for so very long.”

(Robert Spencer – PJ Media) The freedom of speech is the foundation of any free society. Without it, a tyrant can work his will unhindered, which is one reason why the Biden-Harris regime’s distaste for this Constitutionally protected right is so disquieting. The problem, however, didn’t start with Old Joe and Kamala. America’s universities for decades have been radioactive wastelands of far-left indoctrination, at which opposing views are demonized, stigmatized, and silenced altogether. But one courageous and indispensable group is fighting back. Continue reading

Slow-Walking Aid to Hurricane-Ravaged Red America Is All Upside for Kamala

(John Nolte – Breitbart) Most of the areas ravaged by Hurricane Helene are filled with Trump voters. Asheville, North Carolina is a notable exception, but we’re four weeks and change away from a consequential presidential election and two weeks away from the start of early voting in these hurricane-hit states of Georgia (October 15), North Carolina (October 17), and Tennessee (October 16).

Two of those states (Georgia and North Carolina) are swing states. So I ask you… Continue reading

Elon Musk: FEMA ‘Actively Blocking’ Volunteer Help in N.C.

(Nicole Wells – Newsmax) Tech billionaire Elon Musk took to X on Friday afternoon to claim the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is “actively blocking” volunteers who try to help the struggling citizens of western North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

“Just received this note from a SpaceX engineer helping on the ground in North Carolina,” Musk wrote. “@FEMA is not merely failing to adequately help people in trouble, but is actively blocking citizens who try to help!” Continue reading

Israel’s Miraculous Survival of the Iranian Missile Strike

(Frontpage) Proud Zionist/Jew, global speaker, and tech columnist Hillel Fuld posted a profound tweet in the wake of the Iranian missile shower on Israel:

I really don’t think you understand the absolute miracles that we witnessed last night here in Israel.

In fact, I am sure you don’t.

Let’s break this down.

Israel has three air defense systems, each one of them a technological wonder and that’s not me saying it. That’s Dr. Gold who basically invented the Iron Dome who told me that. The level and sophistication of the Iron Dome is simply unparalleled. But the Iron Dome only knows how to detonate short range rockets or missiles within a 70 km range, give or take. Continue reading

Why Celebrity Pastors Deserve Less Honor

The idea here is simple:  We honor our leaders by directing our thoughts to them. If they have faithfully led us with regular doses from the Word of God, we should be mindful of them. After all, the Lord has entrusted such men with the care of our souls (Hebrews 13:17).” 

(Rick White – Ceal Truth Media) A friend recently told me something with which I strongly agree: “We honor all the wrong men”. While it is true that we ought to esteem “those who labor among us” very highly, it is far too common that many Christians highly esteem those that do not labor among them – usually celebrity pastors, online Christian influencers and leaders of large churches. The difference is big. Continue reading

Am I doing something wrong if I make a huge decision and don’t wait to hear from God?

“Any precursor to decision making would assume first that one is saved. Apart from Christ, we can do nothing. (John 15:5). Secondly it assumes that the thing you’re undecided about does not involve sin. We never decide toward sin, we flee from sin. ( 2 Timothy 2:22; Genesis 39:12)….” 

(Elizabeth Prata – The End Time) Does the Bible speak to whom we should marry? Which college to attend? Whether to join the Army? Should we relocate to another state? Change careers now, later, or never? Go back to college? Continue reading