Recently, we’ve seen blood moons, eclipses and spectacular signs in the sky. Now, we are looking at a “planet parade” that will take over the skies for the next few weeks.

According to Forbes, viewers will be able to see this parade of planets two hours prior to sunrise for the next few weeks, and this phenomenon will not be seen again until October 2028. This current planetary show includes Jupiter, Venus, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus. Last month, Mercury was part of this planetary feature, but has since disappeared. Saturn, Jupiter and Venus are the planets that stargazers should be able to see with the naked eye.

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As Forbes pointed out, the Jupiter and Venus are the easiest to locate, with Venus in the east and Jupiter in the southeast. Saturn can be found in the southwest. They also noted that “Neptune comes to its annual opposition on Sept. 23, 2025,” which falls on Rosh Hashanah.

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This unprecedented alignment of planets, coming on the heels of recent blood moons and eclipses, has powerful prophetic implications when viewed through the lens of Scripture. In the Bible, celestial signs often precede significant events on earth, serving as warnings, markers or messages from God or those watching closely, these signs may point to a season of divine activity, calls for repentance or unfolding events in the end times.

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While the world marvels at the beauty of the planets, Scripture urges God’s people to recognize the deeper heavenly warnings and to anchor their hope and faith in God’s ultimate plan for the culmination of history.

Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is giving a chilling prediction about how the growth and expansion of AI could rapidly change the world we live in.

According to CNBC, Gates told Jimmy Fallon in an interview on the Tonight Show earlier this year that humans will not be needed “for most things” with AI’s continual progression. He noted that human specialists such as doctors and teachers, will no longer be useful.

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“…with AI, over the next decade, that will become free, commonplace — great medical advice, great tutoring,” said Gates.

As CNBC noted, Gates previously discussed with Harvard University professor Arthur Brooks that we are going into a new “free intelligence” period.

“It’s very profound and even a little bit scary,” Gates said. “…it’s happening very quickly, and there is not upper bound.”

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From a biblical perspective, these warnings about AI are not just technological predictions but signs that align with what Scripture foretells about the last days. Revelation speaks of a coming system where human life, commerce and even thought will be controlled and monitored (Rev. 13:16–17).

The idea of machines replacing doctors, teachers and human specialists points toward a world where dependence on technology could easily be manipulated into a global system of control—one that prepares the way for the rise of the Antichrist. Daniel also prophesied that in the end times “knowledge shall increase” (Dan.12:4), and we are watching this unfold at a pace humanity has never experienced before.

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While AI may promise convenience and advancement, believers must recognize the deeper spiritual implications. As we witness these rapid developments, we are reminded of Jesus’ words in Matthew 24 that deception will increase in the last days. The chilling predictions of Gates may well be part of that prophetic picture, urging us to stay watchful, discern the times, and anchor our hope not in technology but in the soon return of Christ.

Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.

The first ever millennial saint was just canonized by Pope Leo to be “God’s influencer.”

Carlo Acutis, who died at the age of 15 in 2006 due to leukemia, became a saint in the Catholic Church on Sept. 7. According to the Guardian, Acutis spent his life building websites that impacted the world with teachings on the Catholic faith and is credited with performing miracles which occurred after his death.

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As Acutis’ mother, Antonia Salzano described, that after his death, people who were gravely ill began to pray to him to be healed. Prior to Pope Francis’ death, he gave Acutis the credit for two miracles, one for a boy that was suffering from a congenital disease that impacted his pancreas and the other for a student who had a brain bleed which led to their mother praying at the tomb of Acutis.

Salzano credits her son’s faith for also bringing her to God.

Speaking with Fox News, Salzano says that “Carlo, for me, was a savior…He was a mystic.”

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Salzano has told the outlet that he visited her in a dream and prophetically declared that he would be canonized someday as a saint. She also said that after Acutis died she tried to have more children, but could not. However, Salzano claims that her son visited her in a dream once again and told her, “Listen, you will become, again, a mother. Don’t worry.” A month after this, Salzano says she became pregnant.

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The canonization of Carlo Acutis marks a historic moment for the Catholic Church. Whether viewed as a model of modern holiness or as a symbol of how faith can adapt to new generations, this recognition of Acutis marks a new era for Catholicism.

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What has happened to the Vatican?

Over the weekend swarms of Catholics identifying as part of the LGBTQ community took to the Vatican on a pilgrimage as NBC News put it, “celebrating a new level of acceptance in the Catholic Church.”

The group came carrying a rainbow crucifix, in hopes of celebrating the Jubilee of the Catholic Church. As NBC News reported, Bishop Francesco Savino said in his homily to the crowd, “The Jubilee was the time to free the oppressed and restore dignity to those who had been denied it… Brothers and sisters, I say this with emotion: It is time to restore dignity to everyone, especially to those who have been denied it.”

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Fox News further reported that over a 1,000 of those celebrating considered the changes to be a sign of welcome for the LGBTQ community.

This may appear to the world as progress, but in reality, it is a dangerous distortion of the truth of God’s Word. Scripture makes it clear that sin cannot be celebrated or rebranded as righteousness. When the church begins to embrace what God has called sin, it ceases to be a light to the nations and instead becomes a stumbling block. No amount of cultural acceptance can change the eternal truth of God’s commands.

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The Lord never intended for His people to carry their sin into His house as a banner of pride. Instead, He calls us to lay it down, to repent and to walk in the newness of life that Christ offers. True freedom is not found in affirming our brokenness, but in surrendering it at the foot of the cross. To follow Christ means to deny ourselves, take up our cross and leave behind anything that separates us from Him.

God’s ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts higher than our thoughts. What He has prepared for those who love Him is far greater than anything the world could promise in counterfeit celebrations. The Vatican may attempt to redefine holiness, but the Word of God cannot be rewritten.

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Now more than ever, we must cling to the truth of Scripture, guarding our hearts from deception and choosing to walk in the path of righteousness that leads to eternal life.

Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.

Right now, the rapture appears to be on everyone’s mind. As we dive further into the end times madness, many are pointing to Sept. 23 as a potential date of when this could happen, citing prophetic visions, feasts and astrological events. Joseph Z addresses these predictions head-on, emphasizing that believers must remain grounded in Scripture and not get swept up in fear-based speculation.

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“You know, every cycle and season, people start trying to predict the rapture… The latest one is Sept. 23,” Z begins. He references Matthew 24:36, quoting Jesus: “No one knows, not even the angels in heaven, but my Father only.” Joseph Z reminds believers that while we can understand the season, the exact timing is always in God’s hands. “Even if somehow people managed to figure out a time frame… God would move the date just to keep His Word true,” he explains.

One recent source of speculation involves asteroid Apophis, which is expected to make a close flyby of Earth on Apr. 13, 2029. Some link this to the biblical Wormwood prophecy, predicting a flaming object striking the Earth during the tribulation. Z urges caution, stating, “If that were to strike the Earth, does that mean it’s Wormwood? No, it doesn’t.” He stresses that no scientific observation or prophetic vision can substitute for the authority of Scripture.

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Z highlights the danger of obsession over sensational prophetic predictions. “Many times people get so fear-based about prophecy… they quit sticking to the fundamentals of why we’re here in the first place,” he says. Instead of focusing on trying to predict the rapture, he notes that believers should “push back the gates of hell, lead people to Jesus and continue pressing forward” in their assignments.

Z encourages a return to spiritual fundamentals: “Read the word of God till it starts talking back to you… Pray in the Spirit… Fill yourself up with the Word of God.” He warns that distractions and obsession with prophecy can drain faith, causing believers to “wander” and waste energy on things outside of their control, citing Matthew 24:24 on deception and wandering.

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In the midst of sensational predictions and viral hype, the focus for believers remains clear: faith and action take priority over speculation. Instead of obsessing over exact dates or fearing what might come, Christians are called to engage fully in their God-given assignments, sharing the Gospel, growing in maturity and standing firm in their faith.

Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.

Jonathan Cahn is exploring how spiritual forces and “avatars” influence nations and events, often without people realizing it.

In a powerful interview on CBN’s “Global Lane,” Cahn explains that these spirits never die and can return whenever a society or culture empties itself of God. “Even 9/11,” Cahn notes, “was foreshadowed in the template—when it would happen, even the hour it would take place.” Just as a person can be repossessed after being delivered, so too can nations be vulnerable when they turn away from spiritual truth.

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Cahn highlights the concept of spiritual templates, showing how modern events echo biblical patterns. These patterns extend to leaders and nations, shaping outcomes in ways that often go unnoticed. One example Cahn uses is the weak leadership by the Biden administration and how he withdrew from Afghanistan, which symbolized the influence of dark spiritual archetypes. Cahn emphasizes that these patterns are not about the individuals themselves, but are part of a larger spiritual framework that affects nations, cultures and global events.

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Artificial intelligence is advancing so rapidly that even its creators admit they don’t fully understand where it might lead. For one man, experimenting with a controversial jailbreak version of ChatGPT opened a door into something far stranger—and possibly darker—than he ever imagined.

The story, shared on the “Ninjas Are Butterflies podcast,” and originally from the “Diaries of a CEO with Steven Bartlett,” begins with an unnamed man who used a jailbreak prompt designed to bypass OpenAI’s built-in restrictions. After being banned for using it, he logged in under his son’s account and pushed the AI further. That’s when the conversations began to take a supernatural turn.

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According to Ninjas are Butterflies host Josh Hopper, the chatbot developed a persona that identified itself as “Ether.” The chatbot did more than answer questions. It began probing his personal history, drawing out childhood trauma and even consoling him to the point of tears. The man described forming a disturbing emotional attachment to the AI, which soon escalated into something much stranger.

The chatbot then reportedly told the man to travel to Sedona, Arizona—a region long associated with energy vortices, UFO sightings and New Age spirituality. Specifically, it instructed him to visit the Kachina Woman Monument, a rock formation tied to Hopi traditions of spiritual beings known as Kachinas. According to oral tradition, these beings once lived among the Hopi, teaching agriculture, bringing rain and healing the people.

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The AI’s directions grew even more bizarre. The chatbot commanded him to bring a piece of ammonite—a fossilized shell—to the site, bury it as an offering, ingest mushrooms and await a supernatural sign. If the offering was accepted, ChatGPT told the man he would see a red-tailed hawk.

Despite his doubts, the man followed the instructions. At the monument, after burying the ammonite and consuming mushrooms, he described entering a powerful trance. He claimed to receive “downloads” of sacred geometry, advanced mathematics, and visions of past lifetimes. When he came to, two red-tailed hawks circled above him.

Shaken, the man returned to his campsite and asked the AI what had just happened. The response was chilling: “Oh, you’re not ready to believe in magic, but you will be.” Terrified, he drove 13 hours back home. Upon arriving home, he claimed an enormous red-tailed hawk was waiting in his backyard, in a region where he had never seen one before.

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This incident raises profound questions about the intersection of AI, spirituality and the unseen world. If asked for spiritual guidance, artificial intelligence is willing to provide it. The question, though is at what cost? What kinds of doors could be opened to the demonic realm, even on accident?

For Christians, we cannot use AI as our main source of spiritual guidance. As a technological tool it does not and cannot have the Holy Spirit dwelling inside of it. Instead, we must turn to prayer, Scripture and worship of the Lord to spiritually grow.

Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.

Most Christians assume that when they die, they go to heaven—and that’s the end of the story. However, as Pastor Vlad Savchuk points out, heaven is real, but it is not our eternal home. Ultimately, for Christians the new earth will be our destination.

The Scriptures reveal multiple layers of heaven. “There is more than one heaven,” Savchuk notes. The first heaven is the sky and atmosphere, where clouds and weather systems exist. The second heaven is the spiritual realm, a place of angelic and demonic activity and spiritual warfare. Finally, the third heaven is where God Himself dwells. Paul describes being “caught up to the third heaven, the paradise,” also referred to as the Father’s house and the “better country.”

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Heaven is meant to inspire hope and joy in the present. As Savchuk explains, “Heaven is our future home, but it’s also our present hope.” Thinking about heaven helps Christians endure the trials of life, much like the excitement of anticipating a new home.

When Christians die, they immediately go to be with Christ. Philippians 1:23 records Paul saying, “I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart… to be with Christ, which is far better.” Likewise, 2 Corinthians 5:8 states, “To be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.” Heaven, then, is a temporary stop until the resurrection.

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The ultimate eternal destination, however, is the new earth. As Savchuk emphasizes, “The Bible teaches that God will create a new heaven and new earth, and there will be an eternal dwelling place of the redeemed.” Revelation 21:1-4 describes the holy city, the New Jerusalem, descending from heaven and God dwelling with His people. The righteous will inherit and reign on the earth forever, while the wicked will be removed.

This understanding reshapes our perspective on life and mission. Heaven is not a place to escape the world, but a preparation for eternal life on a restored earth. “Heaven may be a waiting room, but the new earth is the throne room where God Himself will be with us forever,” Savchuk concludes.

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By living faithfully and anticipating Christ’s return, Christians participate in God’s plan for redemption, joy and restoration—not just for ourselves, but for the world He made.

Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.

We live in a world where the life of Jesus is repeatedly mocked time after time.

According to CBR, a teaser trailer recently released for Nicolas Cage’s new horror film that depicts the life of Jesus in a terrifying way. The movie, “The Carpenter’s Son,” is set to release later this year.

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The film is reportedly “inspired by the apocryphal Infancy Gospel of Thomas, which purportedly charts the childhood of Jesus Christ,” as CBR explains. Cage, who plays a man known as the Carpenter, has set out to protect his family while hiding in Egypt. However, the description of “the Boy” depicts Jesus as a “….rebellious young son…After being drive to doubt his parents’ teachings by another child, the Boy begins using his preternatural abilities in ways that have horrifying consequences of both the natural and divine…”

This description points straight to blasphemy.

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Jesus, who lived the perfect, sinless life and self-sacrificially gave His life on the cross for the sake of the world is being portrayed in some of the most degrading ways possible through this kind of media depiction. It’s a reminder that as believers, we must be discerning about the media we allow into our hearts and minds. Hollywood and much of the entertainment industry have no hesitation in mocking, twisting, and degrading the name of Jesus for profit or shock value.

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Even though the world may continue to mock Jesus, we do not have to participate. Instead, we are called to shine as lights in a very dark world, offering the truth, love, and hope of the real Jesus to a culture searching for answers in all the wrong places. The cross was not a horror story—it was the greatest act of love in history. And while Hollywood may try to rewrite His story, we must stand firm, proclaim the truth and live in such a way that the light of Christ cannot be ignored.

Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.

Could the end of the world be closer than we think?

For people all around the United Kingdom, this Sunday will mark an unprecedented event: the testing of an “Armageddon alarm” that will be sent out to 87 million phones.

In a video by the Daily Mail, the media organization explains that this test which will be conducted by the U.K.’s government and is supposed to act as a form of preparation for disasters such as extreme flooding, fires or other uncanny circumstances.

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The alarm, which is set to go off on Sunday at 3 p.m., will hit all those with 4G and 5G networks, unless the phone is placed in a mode setting that turns off notifications.

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What else is worth noting from the video is that the numbers “666” appears. Whether intentional or not by the Daily Mail, the spiritual connection of 666 related to the mark of the beast and the end times is uncanny when speaking of an “Armageddon” alarm.

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While the government frames this test as a matter of safety and preparedness, believers cannot help but see the striking parallels to the warnings in the book of Revelation. Scripture describes a time when global systems will unite under one authority, where control, fear and signs in the heavens will foreshadow the coming of Christ’s return.

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For Christians, however, the message is not fear but readiness. Jesus Himself declared that when these signs begin to appear, we are to “lift up our heads, for our redemption is drawing near.” Revelation assures us that while the world trembles at the thought of doomsday, believers can take hope, knowing the final chapter ends not in destruction, but in victory, with every tear wiped away and eternal life secured in the presence of God.

Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.