“Celebrity culture turns shepherds into performers and pulpits into stages. When influence is prioritized over intimacy with Christ, ministry becomes a brand instead of a calling.”
(Drew Von Nieda – Servants of Grace) There is a kind of sorrow that does not arise from fear or fragility—but from reverence. It’s not a sorrow for the Church herself—for Christ has promised that the gates of hell will not prevail against her (Matthew 16:18).
Rather, it is a sorrow for the men who once stood behind pulpits, who were once voices of conviction at conferences and shepherds of flocks—and who have now fallen. Continue reading
“The Trinity is one of the central theological foundations of Christian churches. However, that teaching is widely misunderstood, often rejected, and rarely acted upon…” – George Barna (article below under Related)
“The term Wellness has allowed these New Age and occult practices to fly under the radar so that they can enter schools, workplaces, and the church. People do not know that Wellness does not mean health. Rather, it means one is responsible for one’s health, including your thoughts and your “invisible” body which is made up of chi/chakras/the meridian – whatever one believes in. These things do not exist but they act as spiritual vehicles for deception and destruction.”
“Alcoholics Anonymous is successful. But its success is not in treatment effectiveness, which is limited, but in pointing people away from Jesus Christ, and in watering down the theology of the Christians who do attend.”
(Matt Margolis – PJ Media) For four years, Americans watched Joe Biden stumble—literally and figuratively—through his presidency, while his inner circle and media allies insisted everything was just fine. Any attempt to question his physical or mental decline was met with accusations of “ageism” or dismissed as wild conspiracy talk. This, from the same Democrats who once obsessed over Donald Trump’s mental fitness, but spent most of Biden’s term parroting absurd claims that he was “sharp as a tack,” “a beast,” or “running circles around his staff.”… 
“The real tragedy isn’t that Coates is just wrong—it’s that he’s confidently, proudly, and unforgivably wrong, leading these people down a path of spiritual ruin.”
(Chris Queen – PJ Media) Welcome back to another tour of the craziness that is progressive Christianity. Sometimes, I approach these columns with a theme in mind, but that wasn’t my plan this week. It wasn’t until I finished compiling these examples that I realized that there was a theme, and it’s that progressive churches will preach anything but the gospel.
“FACT-O-RAMA! The phrase “86” was code to vacate the speakeasy at 86 Bedford in NYC. A cop on the take would hear they were about to be raided and would call the joint and say “86” and they knew to 23 Skidddo.” – Kevin Downey JR.
(Jeff Charles – Townhall) The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will no longer recommend the COVID-19 vaccine to minors and pregnant women, a significant departure from government policy during the pandemic.
(Robb Brunansky – The Cripplegate) God designed the church to be a foretaste of the new creation, but sadly, the church can often look more like the old creation as Christians surrender to the desires of the flesh. These problems in the church are not unique, new, or specific to a handful of churches. Rather, conflict has riddled the church from its earliest days.
(Elizabeth Prata – The End Times) The article explores the supernatural realm, emphasizing its presence in everyday life. It discusses Thomas Jefferson’s rationalist beliefs and the journey of souls after death, highlighting angelic warfare and God’s sovereignty. I encourages readers to recognize, even if we cannot see, the continuous supernatural activities guided by divine oversight that influence human history and spiritual existence.
“Despite the disappointment of Buice’s actions, there is hope: God is working through faithful, virtuous leaders at the local level. The church’s future hinges on nurturing these pastors who trust God, reject selfish ambition and live transparently for Christ’s glory. By prioritizing local communities and biblical wisdom, Christians can rebuild trust, cultivate authentic godliness, and reduce the likelihood of scandals like Buice’s.”
(Ray Fava – Evangelical Dark Web) Last year, the allegations of sexual abuse threatened the televangelist empire, Daystar. Daystar was accused of covering up abuse by Jonanthan and Suzy Lamb. 
(Protestia) In a dramatic escalation of a recent scandal, noted author and apologist Dr. Michael Brown has issued a cease-and-desist letter to his former friend and colleague, Ron Cantor, demanding an apology and retraction of alleged false statements involving Brown’s recent 
“There’s no persecution of whites in South Africa. None. Zero. Zilch. Pay no attention to the law passed last year that gives the government the right to appropriate white South African farmland.”
“This bizarre red meat allergy is sweeping across the country, we’re also being hit with a coordinated media and political campaign to convince us that meat is killing us, making us sick, destroying the planet, and needs to go. The timing isn’t just strange, it’s downright suspicious…”
“The church’s role is not to usurp the authority of the family or the government but to uphold biblical standards, to disciple believers, and to bear witness to the truth. In doing so, it supports families with teaching and counseling, and it speaks prophetically to governments, calling them to align with God’s moral order.”
“Why did Biden or his puppeteers do something so anarchic, so injurious to their fellow Americans?”
(Protestia) A significant majority of American Catholics favor the adoption of progressive theological teachings that diverge from the core tenets of their faith, according to a 
“When you attempt to sever spiritual matters from political matters, it is akin to removing the soul from the body. The body dies. And that is what we are seeing in the West. The body is dying because we’ve attempted to sever the spiritual or theological from politics.”
“The operative line in that song is “We’ve got no idea what we’re doing” — because they don’t have a clue. It’s bad not only because it hints at universalism but also because it simply doesn’t make any sense.”
(Connor Johnson – TruthScript) With the passing of Pope Francis, popular media is filled with images of the newly deceased Bishop of Rome, and the Catholic Church’s hierarchy, as the Council of Cardinals prepares to choose the next successor to Jorge Bergoglio. [See update below] Conclave, a new movie highlighting the drama-filled succession process to choose a new pope, was recently trending as the #1 film on Amazon Prime. Pictures and tributes continue to pour out onto social media platforms highlighting the contentious leadership and legacy of Pope Francis. 
“…I don’t know that the Democrats have fully internalized what’s about to happen to them between what he looks like today and what they’re about to report.”