Pastor Bill Johnson of Bethel Church in Redding, California, is endorsing Ché Ahn to become the next California governor.

In a post on X, Ahn thanked Johnson for his endorsement, calling him his friend.

“Honored to call Bill Johnson my friend. Grateful for his trust in my leadership. Together, we can build a stronger California,” Ahn writes.

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In the post, a video of Johnson notes the characteristics about Ahn that would make him a reliable governor.

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“Ché Ahn is so gifted with wisdom, with intelligence, with an absolute commitment to people, to serve people,” says Johnson. “I can’t think of a better candidate. I really can’t. I can’t think of anyone who would serve this state better.”

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Honored to call Bill Johnson my friend.
Grateful for his trust in my leadership.
Together, we can build a stronger California. pic.twitter.com/JQIOOUn46b

— Ché Ahn (@che_ahn) August 14, 2025

Johnson further notes that the people of faith have a duty to speak the truth.

“We have the responsibility to speak truth,” says Johnson. “We have the responsibility to use whatever measure of favor we have for God’s interest, for His glory, for His honor…it really isn’t about a political campaign as much as it is fighting for the heart of our state. It’s just being brutalized.”

Johnson says for those who have a platform, it is their duty to use it to for the good.

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“If I don’t use the platform, the time, the position that I have, the favor I have, if I don’t use it, who’s going to?”

Johnson’s endorsement of Ahn is a reminder that Christians can no longer sit on the sidelines of society and expect everything to work out for the good. If we desire to see real changes take place in our world, we must be the light in the darkness that God has called us to be for his glory.

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Even fictional stories sometimes are based on reality.

The “Lord of the Rings” series is known for the Eye of Sauron as a mark of the Dark Lord’s ability to see all that happens. The symbol is a fiery eyeball that floats above Mordor’s dark tower. However, is it possible that this element of a fictional story is actually part of a scientific reality?

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According to the Daily Mail, a recent image of a “cosmic jet,” also known as a plasma and energy stream in space, strikingly looks exactly like the Eye of Sauron. This celestial phenomenon is powered by a black hole, billions of lightyears far from the earth.

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The Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy’s lead author, Yuri Kovalev, noted that when the imaging was put together, it “looked absolutely stunning” and that “We have never seen anything quite like it—a near-perfect toroidal magnetic field with a jet, pointing straight at us.”

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A co-author with Kovalev, Jack Livingston, noted that the “jet appears to move slowly due to projection effects—a classic optical illusion.”

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This fascinating glimpse into the cosmos reminds us that God’s creativity and majesty are beyond what we can imagine. Who would think that a fictional work would promote a reality far away in space from us? For Christians, it’s a reminder to lift our eyes beyond the earthly and recognize the fingerprints of God in the heavens, prompting worship, curiosity and gratitude for the One who made all things visible and invisible.

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Mondo Gonzales, host of Prophecy Watchers, recently provided a detailed update on the mysterious and highly debated red heifers—central to discussions around the Third Temple in Israel. The red heifer, a rare cow mentioned in Numbers 19, plays a key role in ritual purification for the temple.

According to Gonzales, five red heifers were brought to Israel from Texas ranches in September 2022 by Byron Stinson’s group, Bonet Israel. These heifers came of age in November 2023, just after the tragic October 7 attacks in Israel, which complicated any plans for ceremonies. As Gonzales explained, “They brought five red heifers into Israel, and by November of 2023, they were ready—but the timing just wasn’t right.”

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Initially, a formal ceremony was planned for Passover 2024, but political sensitivities prevented it from happening at that time. However, Stinson recently conducted a ceremony in July 2025, which involved burning one of the red heifers. A brief five-second clip circulated, sparking confusion and speculation. Gonzales clarified, “Yes, the ceremony did happen, but it was in Samaria—not on the Mount of Olives—so it’s a preparatory step, not the full ritual.”

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Gonzales further emphasized the nuanced difference between a Christian and a rabbinic Jewish perspective. Christians focus on prophecy and see the red heifers as a sign of end times, while rabbinic Jews are concerned with ritual purity according to both the written Bible and the oral Torah. For them, a single stray non-red hair or incorrect location can disqualify a heifer. Despite this, Byron Stinson ensured the ceremony adhered to Torah principles, though it remains a precursor to the full Mount of Olives ceremony.

Gonzales noted that there are additional heifers in Texas as backups for future ceremonies. Addressing Christian audiences, Gonzales reminds viewers that Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of all Old Testament sacrifices. The anticipated temple will eventually be defiled by the Antichrist, and only at Christ’s return will a true millennial temple be established.

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For now, Gonzales encourages Christians to remain informed but cautious. The unfolding events surrounding the red heifers demonstrate prophetic activity, but believers should remember that Jesus’ sacrifice renders all temple rituals ultimately fulfilled.

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The Temple Mount in Jerusalem has long been a focal point of religious, political and prophetic significance. In a recent episode of “Countdown to Eternity,” James Kaddis and Tom Hughes delved into remarkable developments taking place at the sacred site, highlighting both historical context and modern shifts that could reshape Israel’s spiritual landscape.

“It’s getting really busy, really crazy, really fast,” Kaddis began. He described a recent event during a Jewish fast where thousands gathered for prayer at the Temple Mount, noting the extraordinary scale of participation. Hughes added context, explaining, “The one person in the entire world that wants a temple built in Jerusalem more than anybody else is Satan…he wants his man to sit in the temple and demand to be worshiped as God.”

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Kaddis also emphasized how historically even minor acts, like sacrifices near the Temple Mount, provoked extreme reactions. However, recent events suggest a shift: “One of the red heifers…was sacrificed within view of the Temple Mount and no one said a lick about it. Nobody objected. Nobody.” Hughes reflected on the significance of such calm, contrasting it with past outrage where any ritual activity could have sparked a citywide conflict.

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A key figure in this transformation is far-right Israeli politician Itamar Ben-Gvir. Under his policy, Jewish worshippers are now permitted to pray in the eastern sections of the Temple Mount. “Ben-Gvir basically…said that anybody who wants to pray on the Temple Mount can do it anywhere,” Hughes explained, noting that around 3,000 people joined the recent gathering.

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The episode also explored the deep historical significance of Tisha B’Av, the 9th of Av, when numerous tragedies in Jewish history occurred, including the destruction of both Temples, the Crusades and expulsions from England and Spain. “On such a remarkable day to have a guy like Ben-Gvir get on the Temple Mount and have thousands of people accompany him…Holy smokes, bro. Yeah. It’s huge in the days of Israel,” Kaddis remarked.

Kaddis and Hughes connected these events to a wider spiritual awakening among Jewish youth, particularly those serving in the IDF. Many are reconnecting with religious traditions and seeing the Temple Mount as central to their identity and national mission. Further, they pointed to ongoing efforts by priests to recreate the anointing oil and incense described in Exodus 30—a ritual strictly controlled in ancient times. “They are intending to use it,” Hughes noted, indicating a growing intent to revive these sacred practices.

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Ultimately, the two discussed how these developments as part of Israel’s prophetic timeline. “Israel is a time clock…God is going to waken up the nation of Israel…It is about the redemption of Israel,” Kaddis noted.

As the Temple Mount continues to shift in religious and political significance, these unprecedented developments mark a turning point in Israel’s modern history—both a reflection of past prophecies and a signal of a changing spiritual landscape.

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Evenings are more powerful than most people realize. While the morning often gets the spotlight for devotions and discipline, the hours after work can quietly shape—or sabotage—your walk with God.

Many people “clock out” mentally and spiritually after dinner, but Scripture shows a different pattern. Jesus prayed in the evening (Matt. 14:23). David meditated on the Lord during the night (Ps. 63:6). Paul worked by day and taught by night (Acts 20:31).

As Pastor Vlad Savchuk puts it, your evenings can either be “a gateway to spiritual growth or a graveyard of your calling.” Here are three ways to make sure you’re using them well.

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1. Guard Your Heart and Mind From Distraction

The evening is when your defenses are often at their lowest. After a long day, it’s tempting to default to mindless scrolling, binge-watching or letting conversations drift into gossip. However, Savchuk warns against falling into the traps of the spirit of laziness. Romans 13:14 warns believers to “make no provision for the flesh,” and that’s especially relevant when your willpower is fading.

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He recommends setting up protective boundaries before the evening begins. Decide how much time you’ll spend online, and cut out content that stirs fear, lust or bitterness. Consider moving your phone out of the bedroom entirely. Small changes—like replacing TV reruns with worship music or Scripture reading—creates a space for your spirit to be renewed instead of drained.

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2. Replace Laziness With Purposeful Action

Rest is biblical and necessary, but there’s a fine line between true rest and lazy indulgence. Proverbs 6:10-11 warns that “a little sleep, a little slumber” can open the door to poverty—not only financially, but in your spiritual life as well.

Evenings are prime time to push back against procrastination. Instead of letting those hours slip away, block out at least one for intentional growth. Read a chapter of Scripture or a faith-building book. Journal what God is teaching you. Work on that project you’ve been putting off. Prepare your heart for tomorrow by spending focused time in prayer.

Savchuk puts it plainly: “Don’t let your guard down at night.” Winning this battle consistently can transform your walk with God, one evening at a time.

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3. Invest in Relationships and Reflection

Your evenings are also an opportunity to pour into people and prepare your soul for rest. Spend unhurried time with your spouse, children or close friends. Attend a small group or connect with someone who sharpens you in the faith. These relationships build spiritual resilience and keep you from walking alone.

As the day winds down, take time to reflect. Psalm 4:8 offers a peaceful close: “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for You alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.” Write down what you’re grateful for, what you learned, and what you need God’s help with tomorrow. End with prayer and worship, and let the last moments of your day point your heart toward Him.

The hours after work hold enormous potential. Use them intentionally, and you’ll discover that spiritual maturity is built not just in the morning, but in the quiet, focused moments before the day ends. It’s time to take your evenings back.

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God sometimes does the miraculous in ways we never could have imagined.

The Shroud of Turin has long-been debated as to whether or not it is the burial cloth of Jesus. However, stunning evidence is now showing that this cloth may indeed be exactly what many believe it could be.

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According to the Daily Mail, Dr. Jeremiah Johnston recently shared that blood type AB was found on the Shroud through a test dating back to the 1990s.

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“The Shroud has type AB blood, identified as Semitic, present in only six percent of the population, confirmed as human and male, ruling out animal blood or a hoax,” Johnston said.

The blood on the Shroud was also found to be both pre and post-mortem, indicating that it is from someone who had been killed.

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“You would have to actually kill someone if you were trying to reproduce the Shroud,” Johnston says. “We have pre-mortem and post-mortem blood all over the Shroud.”

The Daily Mail also noted that blood antigens M, N and S were found in the area of the foot, which points to this being human blood.

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While science continues to investigate the Shroud of Turin, one truth remains clear: God often leaves hints of His glory and power in ways that defy human explanation. Whether this is the burial cloth of Jesus or not, the supernatural fingerprints of God seem woven throughout its mystery, pointing our hearts back to the sacrifice that changed history forever.

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Many believers ask, “Are miracles really for today?” It’s a question rooted in honest struggle—how many times have you prayed for a breakthrough or healing only to feel like nothing changed?

In a powerful interview with Kap Chatfield on the Directed Life podcast, David Diga Hernandez, a minister with a healing gift, addresses this tension with refreshing honesty and encouragement.

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Hernandez shares how his passion for healing ministry grew over time, inspired by healing evangelists at his dad’s church in Paramount, California. But he’s quick to clarify: “I do not claim that I can, at will, heal people… Nor do I believe in the Old or New Testament they were healed by their own will. It’s always the sovereignty of God.” Healing isn’t about human power but about partnering with God’s miraculous work through prayer and faith.

One of Hernandez’s most powerful testimonies is deeply personal—his wife’s miraculous pregnancy. After facing fertility challenges and hearing medical experts suggest IVF, Hernandez felt led to ask a pastor to pray for his wife. Immediately after the prayer, the pastor declared, “It’s done.” Within weeks, they conceived their first daughter, a true miracle. Their second daughter’s birth involved medical intervention, and Hernandez gratefully calls that a “medical miracle.” Both instances testify to God’s glory working through both supernatural and natural means.

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Hernandez emphasizes a balanced, compassionate approach to healing ministry. “I’m not preaching a doubt-filled message like ‘maybe God will heal you, maybe He won’t.’ Every time I pray for someone, I believe they will be healed.” But he also acknowledges the mystery in why some are healed and others aren’t. “It’s cruel to say someone ‘lacked faith’ if they aren’t healed,” he explains. He has seen people with great faith who weren’t healed and others without much faith who were. The bottom line: “We lay hands, God does the healing and we trust Him with the results.”

Hernandez prays often for the sick, including hospital visits, and sometimes sees miracles, sometimes not. Healing testimonies from recent services include a woman healed of skin rashes and a child who no longer had a crooked eye. These stories remind us that God’s healing touch is real and ongoing.

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Ultimately, miracles today are not about human control but about God’s loving intervention. The healing ministry is a call to faith-filled prayer and compassion for those who suffer, trusting that God is at work even when we don’t see immediate results. Jesus said, “Your faith has healed you” (Mark 5:34), and today, God invites us to have that same kind of faith to believe He will do the impossible.

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As media personality Candace Owens continues to make controversial claims about Israel and the Jewish people, Rabbi Jonathan Cahn is powerfully and courageously pointing out the truth about how God views His chosen people.

“This is what Anti-semites do,” says Cahn. “It’s an imaginary Jewish world conspiracy, now under the guise of Israel and the Zionists. Same thing repackaged.”

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Cahn points out that biblically, there is one key target who is most afraid of Israel and the Jewish people: Satan.

“Who is threatened by Israel and the Jewish people? The devil is because he knows. He knows the Bible enough to know that Israel [is] under Messiah. Messiah is going to rule the world in the kingdom of Israel,” Cahn notes.

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Owens also had previously claimed that Israel was the “master of the universe,” something Cahn points out as completely untrue.

“Master of the universe,” says Cahn. “Who on earth would call Israel, tiny, little nation the size of New Jersey with a fraction of a fraction of the world’s population ‘master of the universe?’ Who would be threatened by Israel to call them that?”

He further points out that this statement is “strange” because it parallels the words and motives of those against the Jewish people.

“You know who also speaks of Israel or the Jews in the same way? Anti-semites. That’s how Hitler spoke of the Jews.”

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Cahn’s response serves as a sobering reminder that attacks on Israel are not merely political—they are deeply spiritual. By exposing false narratives and standing on the truth of God’s Word, Cahn calls believers to remain discerning, reject antisemitism in all its forms and remember that the same God who chose Israel has promised to fulfill every word concerning her. The battle is not just for land or politics—it is for the unfolding of God’s prophetic plan.

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Are the bizarre rabbits sprouting tentacle growths one of the greatest signs we could have of the end times?

In Fort Collins, Colorado, one of the oddest mutations we have yet to see in animal creatures is ramping up: rabbits with black growths covering their faces. Some appear to look like horns, many of which also appear to mirror that of a sea creature’s tentacle.

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As Fox News noted, these growths are due to a viral infection that is overtaking the animals’ faces. As they noted, “Rabbit papillomas are growths on the skin caused by the cottontail rabbit papillomavirus,” according to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife site.

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In fact, some of these rabbits have somehow managed to stay alive for a while with these awful deformities. As Charisma Media reported, a local Colorado resident recounted how she saw one rabbit with what appeared to be “black quills or black toothpicks sticking out all around his or her mouth.” The resident believed the animal would pass away last winter due to this abnormality, but it did not.

However, this is not the first time that we have seen strange occurrences regarding animals in recent months.

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Earlier this year we saw the emergence of the “doomsday” oarfish begin appearing on shorelines, including near the coast of Baja, California. However, these ribbon-like fish are deep-sea creatures and are not typically found at sea level. We even saw the Sea of Galilee recently turned a blood-red color due to a green microalga know as Botryococcus braunii. So, with these strange and unpredictable animal sightings, what may the earth be telling us about the current times that we are living in?

From a biblical perspective, these strange and unsettling events—rabbits sprouting tentacle-like growths, deep-sea “doomsday” fish appearing on shorelines, and waters turning red—serve as sobering reminders of Jesus’ words about the end times. He warned that in the last days there would be “fearful sights and great signs from heaven” (Luke 21:11). Just as the prophets of old described plagues, strange phenomena and disruptions in nature as signs calling people to repentance, these bizarre occurrences may be a wake-up call for us to turn our hearts back to God before the return of Christ.

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Whether these tentacle-faced rabbits are purely a natural virus mutation or part of a larger prophetic pattern, believers are reminded to remain watchful, discerning the signs of the times.

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Is Justin Bieber simply praising the Lord, or going through a spiritual struggle?

In a post on Instagram, the pop star shared some of his thoughts and insights on God’s grace and mercy, which he believes he is unworthy of receiving.

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Grateful for a new day.

Grateful for Jesus.

He meets me every morning with forgiveness and love

That I truly don’t deserve

So grateful that He gives this love so freely, so graciously

Wouldn’t be able to get thru the day without his love.

It meets me at my lowest.

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As End Time Headlines pointed out, right before posting this, Bieber shared a screenshot from a text chat where he referred to himself as “tired emotionally.” He also captioned the post reading, “Standing on business gets tiring. Going to bed night.” They also noted how his rather cryptic messages have caused fans to reach out in prayer and ask the singer how he is doing.

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One comment read, “Praying for healing for you,” another wrote, “That’s the devil talking to you when you think you’re not worthy of his grace and love. Praying for you Justin.”

Bieber also recently wrote on Instagram that he is “praying away the feeling of being wrong.”

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Regardless of what Justin Bieber may be experiencing behind the scenes, whether moments of praise or spiritual struggle, this is a reminder for Christians to lift him up in prayer. As believers, we are called to intercede for one another, remembering that God’s mercy and grace extend to everyone, no matter their status or circumstance.

Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.