Faith Leaders Mourn Voddie Baucham, Recall His Striking Prediction About His Death

The world continues to grieve the loss of Voddie Baucham, who stood boldly and courageously for the truth of the gospel. He passed away after a medical incident at only 56. Now, influential leaders are sharing their reflections on Baucham, including a profound statement he previously made about his death.

In an post on X, Christian worship leader Sean Feucht shared a video of Baucham describing what his death would be like.

“You are going to hear a rumor one day that Voddie Baucham is no more. Don’t you believe it? Because though I die, I will rise with Christ. It will not be the end of me,” Feucht quoted Baucham, adding, “Heaven gained another hero today.”

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Pastor Travis Johnson also shared his thoughts on Baucham’s passing on social media.

Mourning the passing of a giant in the faith.

@VoddieBaucham’s faithful and compelling witness and preaching has significantly blessed my life and the Body of Christ.


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Conservative and Christian commentator Allie Beth Stuckey wrote on X how she was “Absolutely devastated,” following this news.

Absolutely devastated. I considered Voddie a friend and ally in the fight against darkness. Yet another brilliant warrior taken out of the battle. Lord, I don’t know what you’re doing. But I trust you. Be near— to Voddie’s precious family, to us, and to our nation.


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Christian journalist Megan Basham further shared her astonishment of Baucham’s death.

I really can’t believe the news about Voddie is real. Oh Lord give us a thousand men like him. Give us men influenced by his legacy of speaking unpopular truth and discerning unbiblical trends.


Apologist Ken Ham took to Facebook where he described Baucham as a “pioneer” for this generation.

I was greatly saddened to hear the news that pastor and theologian Voddie Baucham had passed away after an emergency medical incident. Voddie was such a powerful voice for truth, saying the hard things that needed to be said.

He was a pioneer in challenging men to stand for Christ in leading their families. Voddie encouraged men ferociously to be the head of their homes—and make sure they were fully responsible for not dropping the ball on being the main influence in the life of their children and leading their wives biblically, encouraging them to be the first to apologize to their children/wife for past mistakes.

No other voice had the impact his did to encourage the current generation to home educate their children—that they would know Christ and make him known. Voddie called men to lead in family worship daily with their homes. He was a pioneer in bringing young people back into the churches to sit together as a family and witness their dads worship the Lord.



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During this time, pray for the Baucham family and for Baucham’s Founders Ministries as they feel the loss of this great leader.

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.



Inside Peter Thiel’s Lecture: What He Really Said About the Antichrist

Palantir and PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel has been openly speaking about the Antichrist for quite some time. Now, in his four-part lecture series on this end times figure, Thiel reportedly is sharing how AI plays a role into the coming of the Antichrist.

According to The Times, the event, which was held by the Acts 17 Collective, was supposed to be “off the record.” However, one of the guests at the lecture shared his notes before removing them from his personal website. The post was then reported by the San Francisco Standard.

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As the San Francisco Standard reported, a tech worker for the Succinct software company published their notes and was then banned from returning to the lecture. Acts 17 Collective executive director Michelle Stephens called out the guest, K Kulkarni on X.

“You are in violation of the clear off the record [policy] we implemented and reiterated many times. Your ticket is revoked without refund,” she wrote.

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Kulkarni noted that Thiel discussed how atomic weapons could be part of the way humanity ends up destroying itself. According to Kulkarni, Thiel reportedly said that we are in a time that is “ripe” for the Antichrist to emerge on the global scene, and that he may do so by promising to regulate the rise of AI and technological growth.



Kulkarni also reportedly wrote notes on how the Antichrist gains control of the world. “In late modernity, we finally have the answer: by talking constantly of Armageddon…He rides the wave of apocalyptic anxiety.”

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While technology, AI, and global crises may seem overwhelming, Scripture calls believers to remain vigilant, grounded in God’s Word and alert to the spiritual schemes unfolding in the world. This is a season to stand firm in faith, pray for wisdom and continue boldly proclaiming the gospel, no matter who the Antichrist may be, knowing that Christ is coming back very soon.

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.



Apocalyptic AI: Scientists Warn How Rogue AI Could Trigger the End Times

Are we seeing the final collapse of humanity?

While many people expected the rapture to happen a few days ago, scientists are warning that right now there is something else which should be on our radar: humanity’s demise due to AI.

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As U.K. outlet Metro reported, scientists Nate Soares and Eliezer Yudkowsky from the Machine Intelligence Research Institute located in Berkley, California described how artificial intelligence has the ability to complete “…calculations in 16 hours which would take a human 14,000 years to figure out.”

Not only is the computing skills of artificial intelligence so far ahead of human capabilities, but they note how “synthetic intelligence” will only continue to become more difficult for humanity to control.



Metro noted that Soares and Yudkowsky told MailOnline: “If any company or group, anywhere on the planet, builds an artificial superintelligence using anything remotely like current techniques, based on anything remotely like the present understanding of AI, then everyone, everywhere on Earth, will die…Humanity needs to back off.”

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This is a beyond frightening warning. The two also believe that this existential threat is so great that governments need to ready themselves to obliterate the centers which power AI and could eventually create superintelligent products.

As Christians, we recognize that the events of this world—including the rise of technologies that could threaten humanity—are ultimately in God’s hands. While these developments are alarming, we must not allow fear to paralyze us. Jesus Himself warned of the coming tribulations, yet He called His followers to remain steadfast, proclaiming the Good News in every season.

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No matter how the world around us shifts, the Church must not waver. We are called to shine light in darkness, to boldly proclaim salvation, and to encourage the faithful to trust in God’s sovereignty over all creation. The end times may bring turmoil, but they also bring opportunity: the chance for every believer to stand firm in faith, to speak truth and to extend the gospel to every corner of the earth, no matter how uncertain the future appears.

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.



3 Things to Know About Erika Kirk and the Esther Prophecy

Right after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, his widow, Erika Kirk, took center-stage with her boldness, compassion and leadership to carry on his legacy through the Turning Point USA organization. Following her forgiveness of her husband’s killer at his memorial, the world not only saw what Christian love looks like, but Erika Kirk just may have fulfilled some of the prophetic signs Kim Clement gave of a coming “Esther” who would help heal America.

Below are three things you need to know about Erika Kirk and the Esther prophecy.

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1. Public Recognition as the Modern-Day Esther

Erika Kirk has been publicly recognized as the “Esther of the twenty-first century,” a title that reflects her courage and faith during a time of intense personal and national tragedy. During Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, former White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany spoke directly about Erika’s role:

Erika Kirk, she is the Esther of our time. She was put in this position for such a time as this. You just met the Esther of the twenty-first century.

2. Alignment with Kim Clement’s 2011 Prophecy

Kim Clement, the late prophet, had spoken of a woman rising in America, described as “strong in faith, virtuous, beautiful in eyes,” who would lead during a time of national mourning. Donné Clement Petruska, Kim Clement’s daughter, shared her observations:



Erika Kirk was crowned Miss Arizona in 2012, a year after [Kim Clement] prophesied that. She has a juris master’s degree in Christian leadership, and that to me covers the strong in faith, virtuous. She does have beautiful big eyes, a very light blue, so they really shine.

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3. Catalyst for National Healing and Revival

Following her husband’s death, Erika Kirk has stepped into a role that extends beyond personal grief, fostering a sense of revival and inspiration across the nation. Now the newly appointed CEO and Chair of the Board of Turning Point USA, thousands of new chapters are reportedly forming on campuses nationwide. Prophetic insight from Clement frames this “Esther” influence as a healing force:

For she shall have the oil of gladness for the pain and the mourning that has taken place. And she shall pour out the oil… Healing shall begin and then it shall flow rapidly. Schools will be free from potential damage and danger, shootings and murder, drug addiction. Cartels shall be afraid of a woman. A woman anointed by God. A woman set aside.

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Erika Kirk’s journey highlights courage, faith and divine timing. Much like the biblical Esther, she appears to be positioned to play a pivotal role in national healing, answering a prophetic call to lead with grace and inspire revival in a time of crisis.

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.



Christian Murdered on Livestream While Boldly Sharing His Faith

A disabled Christian man was brutally murdered while sharing about his faith on a TikTok livestream.

According to EWTN, the 45-year-old Ashur Sarnaya was an Iraqi Christian who fled to Lyon, France in hopes of escaping persecution from Islamists. However, he reportedly died by stabbing during his livestream video. Sarnaya was disabled and used a wheelchair for mobility. As French newspaper Le Progrès noted, he was coming home to his apartment when a man who appeared to be waiting for him used a knife to stab him in the neck.

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Sarnaya was found in cardiac by emergency services, but they were not able to resuscitate him. He lived in that building since 2014 with his sister and was known for being “a vulnerable person who didn’t walk and never caused any trouble.”

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As EWTN noted, Sarnaya’s family members said that he very regularly held TikTok livestreams discussing Christianity. In the last one that he did, he can be seen with blood across his face, coming from both his nose and mouth.



This heartbreaking death is a sober reminder that persecution against Christians is not confined to one region—it is a global reality. From the Middle East to Africa, from Asia to the West, believers continue to face violence, intimidation and even death for holding to the name of Jesus. At the same time, Sarnaya’s testimony challenges us to remain unashamed and unshaken in our own faith.

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Now more than ever, we must stand firm, proclaiming the hope of Christ with courage and conviction. The blood of the martyrs has always been the seed of the church, and as we pray for believers across the globe, let us also commit ourselves to living boldly for Christ—never backing down, never wavering, and always trusting that the gospel is worth every cost.

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.



Glenn Beck Issues Urgent Wake-Up Call After Pastor’s Arrest

Glenn Beck and Pastor Rob McCoy recently reflected on the profound impact of Charlie Kirk, and the necessity for the church to wake up as another pastor has been arrested.

Beck and McCoy discussed Pastor Hyun-bo Son, who had previously met and befriended Charlie Kirk. Son is an ex-Korean special forces officer who leads a church of 15,000 congregants in Busan. McCoy described the pastor’s courage during challenging times: “He was the only pastor to stay open during COVID… And then when they tried to enforce transgenderism… he stood in opposition, and millions of people marched in all five major cities in South Korea as a result of this man.”

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Following the rise of a new regime in South Korea, Pastor Son was arrested. McCoy recounted Charlie Kirk’s response to hearing about Son’s charges: “Charlie called me. He said, ‘Get me all the information in regards to what he’s being charged with and where he’s being detained… We’re going to feature it on my program.’” McCoy, inspired by Kirk’s example, committed to traveling to South Korea to fill Pastor Son’s pulpit: “I’m flying over to take his pulpit because he’s in prison… I don’t care what they do to me.”



Beck also stressed the broader implications of this struggle: “If America doesn’t wake up, if the churches don’t wake up… the whole world plunges into darkness.”

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This situation serves as a stark reminder that the defense of religious freedom requires courage, vigilance and action. The arrest of Pastor Son highlights the growing global pressures on faith leaders and communities, and Glenn Beck and Rob McCoy emphasize that the responsibility to stand for truth and liberty does not rest solely abroad—it begins at home.

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As Beck warns, the American church cannot remain passive in the face of growing threats. For Christians, this moment is both a call to awareness and a call to action: to support leaders who stand boldly for God, to uphold religious liberty, and to ensure that the light of faith continues to shine even amid rising darkness.

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.



How a 1989 Prophecy by Bob Jones Foretold Charlie Kirk’s Death and the Coming Youth Awakening

In 1989, prophetic minister Bob Jones released a word that is stirring fresh attention as it could mark the beginning of things happening in our day. Known for his visions and words of knowledge, Jones described a coming youth revival that would shake the church and sweep the nations.

In a video by Perry Stone, Stone read Jones’ prophecy, which he believes connects to the revival we see happening that has broken out largely due to Charlie Kirk’s assassination. In the prophecy, Jones began with a striking phrase: “The Lord gave me a vision. A shot heard around the world. It would start a revolution to bring liberty and new freedom to the church in America.”

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That spiritual “shot,” Jones predicted, would ignite a generation. “Because of this shot heard around the world, the minute men would rise up. Young people would begin to set this nation free. They would go to the city and also the open fields where they meet together and have many different bands playing different types of music.”

The gatherings Jones foresaw were not about entertainment, but about anointed worship that would usher in salvation and awakening. “This music will touch people and will raise these men and men. They cannot be stopped for they will be youth with a vision and they will go throughout the world and it will bring forth the greatest harvest that has ever been known.”

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One of the most staggering parts of Jones’ prophecy was the number of souls it encompassed. “It will begin the year of one billion youth coming to the Lord in the coming days which has already started. We will see the greatest harvest of all time taking place in America. It will be on the streets. It will be in the parks. It will be where every youth gather together for this music will reveal salvation and a new awakening to the presence of the Lord.”



Another intriguing part of this prophecy is that Jones said it would be the “year of the golden throats.” Not only has the term “golden age” been used multiple times to describe our current presidential administration, but Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck, his death igniting the fire of the Holy Spirit in many people.

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Jones even gave the movement a prophetic name. “Years ago the world had their summer of love. Now get ready for Godstock. You ever heard of Woodstock? This is called Godstock.”

For Jones, this would be a generational outpouring unlike anything before. “What he is about to do is so far above our faith and our belief. There’s never been a time like this in history. So get ready for the church to get saved. Get ready for the songs of God to come in. He’s calling all ages to be involved.”

More than thirty years later, Jones’ word rings with fresh urgency: the youth are rising, the fields are filling, and “Godstock” may be closer than ever.

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.



5 Critical Shifts Christians Can’t Ignore in This Cultural Turning Point

In a sobering yet hope-filled message, Pastor Vlad Savchuk addressed what he believes is a defining moment for both the church and society. Following the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, Savchuk noted that people worldwide are turning back to faith, seeking clarity in uncertain times. He outlined five key shifts that he believes Christians must embrace in this new cultural reality.

1. Churches Must Move from Comfort to Confrontation in Preaching
Savchuk emphasized that preaching can no longer be about keeping people comfortable or entertained. Instead, it must confront sin and lift up biblical truth. “Preaching that never offends will also never transform,” he said, pointing to examples in Acts where bold proclamations led to repentance. While debates and dialogue have their place, he insisted that unfiltered gospel preaching—no matter how unpopular—is essential for true transformation.

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2. We Need to Shift from Being Silent to Vocal on Controversial Issues
Many pastors, Savchuk observed, have stayed neutral on cultural and moral issues, hoping to avoid offense. But he warned that silence in today’s climate only confuses believers. “Silence is deadly in this season,” he declared. The church must speak clearly with compassion, even when biblical truth collides with cultural expectations. In a world that now views open faith as a liability, clarity is a lifeline for discipleship.

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3. We Need Leaders Who Are Wartime Shepherds
Savchuk called for a transformation in church leadership. Pastors are not simply administrators, vision casters or motivational speakers, he argued. They are wartime shepherds tasked with protecting their flock from spiritual wolves, lions and bears. “This is not a cruise ship leadership time. This is a battleship leadership,” he said. Churches need leaders willing to fight against spiritual and cultural pressures while training their congregations to endure.

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4. Churches Must Move Away from Seeker-Sensitive Models
While programs and production have often dominated church growth strategies, Savchuk stressed that they cannot sustain believers in the storms of life. “Programs will not hold people in the storm. The presence of God will,” he explained. A presence-driven church is rooted in Scripture, unashamed of the Holy Spirit’s gifts, and built around experiencing God’s power. He pointed to countless testimonies of people encountering God supernaturally in services, saying this hunger for the Spirit is rising worldwide.

5. Now is the Time to End Compromise with the Culture and Embrace Kingdom Truth
Finally, Savchuk noted that the clash between the kingdom of God and the spirit of the age is only intensifying. What once were considered political debates—about gender, marriage and life—are in reality biblical issues. “It’s not that the church is trying to get political. It’s that politics became spiritual,” he said. Christians must recognize that cultural trends change, but God’s Word does not, and therefore must stand firm with courage and conviction.

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In the midst of a culture that increasingly rejects faith and biblical truth, Christians are being called to rise with courage, clarity and unwavering conviction. This is a season to embrace bold discipleship, to stand firm in the Word and to prioritize God’s presence above programs or popularity. The challenges are real, but so is the opportunity for revival, transformation and harvest.

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.



What Kim Clement Saw for the Fall of 2025

We’ve seen an abundance of Kim Clement prophecies come to pass in both 2024 and 2025. Now, as we embrace the new autumn season, this just may be the time to reflect on what the late prophetic voice saw for this next phase of the year.

In a May 17, 2014 prophecy, Kim said he had been shown the fall season where “the winds of change have come.”

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“…changing of the guard is apparent,” Clement said. “An economic makeover and hands who have dug into the coffers and into the treasure chests of deception, their hands taken out so that My people who conduct affairs with justice will be blessed.”

Clement spoke about how the Lord had not forgotten those who had sown mightily into the kingdom of God. Instead, he urged them to look to the autumn.

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“Look to the fall because the earth will be parched in some areas, and rain will come signifying an opening of a door that has not yet been opened. Signifying the opening of a door that has been locked for such a time as this,” Clement prophesied.

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He further heard the word “pandemonium” regarding the White House, the “higher regions,” and in Rome.

“All of this, uncovered, but unspoken of. Do you realize that things are happening you know not of?” Clement declared, thanking the Lord for exposing that which had been hidden.

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For the body of Christ, this is not the moment to shrink back in fear but to press forward in faith. Let us lean into prayer with fresh expectation, believing that God is not only listening but is willing and able to move on behalf of His people. In this new season, may we seek His face with boldness, trusting that the same God who fulfilled prophetic words in years past will continue to prove Himself faithful today.

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.



Scientific Study Reveals Why the September 23 Rapture Theory Failed

Could there be a scientific and a biblical explanation for the failed September 23 rapture predictions?

While Christians all over the internet were profoundly determined that the rapture would take place on September 23, it is quite clear that did not happen. The Bible warns us against setting dates and times for these events, telling us that no man knows the hour or the day (Matt. 24:36). It turns out that a scientific study may also show the root problem with this rapture date-setting theory as well.

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As the Daily Mail reported, Cornell University conducted a study which found “people who believe in conspiracy theories are likely to be hugely overconfident,” which they point out hinges on arrogance.

To believe that one could somehow outsmart God and what the Scriptures say lines up with the idea of a secret knowledge, a conspiracy of sorts that leans on human knowledge and understanding instead of submitting to the fact that His ways and thoughts are higher than ours and we should seek out God’s will above our own.

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In the study, Cornell researchers found that those who fall trap to conspiracies goes beyond simply being arrogant about one’s beliefs. Dr. Gordon Pennycook stated, “…our results counteract a prevailing narrative about conspiracy theorists: that they know that they hold fringe beliefs and revel in that fact.”

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This is a reveling in our own ways and decisions instead of God’s. Delighting in what we think instead of what God says sounds like the ultimate sign of not only pride, but also deception. Jeremiah 17:9 tells us, “The heart is more deceitful than all things and desperately wicked; who can understand it?”

This reminds us that as Christians, we are not called to rely on our own understanding or human reasoning. Every vision, theory or prediction must be measured against the truth of Scripture. We are to test the spirits, discern carefully and seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit rather than leaning on our own insight or intellect.

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True wisdom comes from submitting to God’s Word, acknowledging that His ways and thoughts are higher than ours and trusting His timing above our own interpretations. In every matter, our anchor must be the Bible, not human speculation.

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.