‘Praise God’: The Defunding of Planned Parenthood Is a Major Spiritual Victory

With visible excitement and a resolute tone, evangelist Isaiah Saldivar took to his platform this week to deliver what he called “breaking news” for Christians across America.

“This is amazing news. If you are a Christian, this is something to celebrate,” Saldivar said in response to the U.S. Senate and House votes advancing a bill that would strip Planned Parenthood of federal Medicaid funding. “One of the greatest sins right now in the world, and for sure our generation, is abortion,” he declared. “Abortion is the greatest sin of the hour.”

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The legislation, dubbed the “big beautiful bill,” includes broad tax cuts, support for military and border security and, most notably, the long-anticipated effort to defund Planned Parenthood. According to Saldivar, this is more than just politics, it’s spiritual warfare.

“Planned Parenthood would be defunded. This was to me the number one thing I prayed for when it came to politics and the number one thing I vote for,” he said. “This is going to save millions of lives. Literally millions of lives.”



The popular preacher didn’t shy away from calling abortion what he believes it is: a modern form of ancient idolatry. “This was going on in the Bible. And God said, ‘Don’t sacrifice your kids to the gods of Molech.’ And this spirit of Molech is still around today. It’s just disguised itself as abortion.”

As Planned Parenthood leaders reacted with public statements of alarm, Saldivar viewed their distress as confirmation of the bill’s spiritual impact. “You love to hear this from the CEO of Planned Parenthood. You love to hear this,” he said. “They’re mad because this happened. Be mad all you want. This is a massive victory.”

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Addressing criticisms that the bill undermines health care, Saldivar made his position clear: “They’re making it seem like murdering babies is like, we have a right to this. We should be getting this paid for. No, the fact is, you kill unborn babies by the millions.”

Saldivar ended the video with a call to action for continued prayer and unwavering resolve. “Keep praying. Keep pushing,” he urged viewers. “The Lord has heard these cries. This is a huge W. Babies are going to be saved because of this.”

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For millions who have long prayed for the end of government-funded abortion, this moment marks a turning point. As Saldivar declared in celebration, “Praise God that people’s babies are going to be saved.”

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.




Is AI the Image of the Beast? Revelation 13 and the Rise of Artificial Intelligence

In a chilling exploration of Revelation 13:14–15, Pastor Kap Chatfield issued a powerful warning about the direction of modern technology and its eerie alignment with biblical prophecy. The verse speaks of a time when the second beast, known as the false prophet, “was granted power to give breath to the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak and cause as many as would not worship the image of the beast to be killed.”

“This scripture gives us one of the most mysterious and chilling details in all of Bible prophecy,” Chatfield said. “The first beast is going to say, ‘I need you to create something that will … basically take me and codify me and make me an image.’”

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While early readers of Revelation may have struggled to envision such a reality, Chatfield argued that current technological advancements bring the prophecy into sharp focus. “We’ve created artificially intelligent avatars that can speak … now they can think for you and they can interact in real time,” he said. “We have deep fakes … holograms … Tesla’s creating humanoid robots … you can buy a robot for like, I think, 20,000 bucks that can … be a robot butler for your house.”

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His tone grew more urgent as he connected this rise in artificial intelligence to a coming deception. “What if the image of the beast is not actually … a golden statue like Nebuchadnezzar or a golden calf … but is actually a globally accepted artificially intelligent representation of the antichrist himself?” he asked. “What if it’s something powered by a super intelligent system that can speak, influence and even make life or death decisions?”

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At the heart of Chatfield’s message is a call for spiritual awareness and biblical literacy in the face of emerging AI systems that mimic life and consciousness. “The more we build technology that mimics consciousness and the more society becomes conditioned to obey digital prompts without question, the easier it becomes for a powerful AI-driven system to be embraced as something holy and transcendent.”

Chatfield made it clear he is not claiming that AI is the beast itself, but warned it may be the very tool that fulfills the prophecy. “I’m not saying that AI itself is the beast,” he said. “But what I am saying is that AI may be the very tool used to give the image of the beast its voice, its life, its conviction and its terrifying authority.”

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As the lines between the spiritual and digital worlds continue to blur, this message from Chatfield stands as a sobering reminder: now more than ever, Christians must sharpen their discernment, not through speculation, but by anchoring themselves in the truth of God’s Word.

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.




End Times Expert Reveals How Globalists Are Preparing for the Antichrist

In a compelling interview on Prophecy Watchers, Gary Stearman sits down with pastor and researcher Billy Crone to expose the growing alliance between powerful global elites and the prophetic system described in the Bible as the Antichrist’s kingdom.

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Drawing from his new [video?] release, Global Elites and the Antichrist: Volume Two, Crone lays out a sobering picture of how world leaders, tech innovators and thought influencers are unknowingly, or perhaps knowingly, laying the groundwork for the rise of global control foretold in Scripture.

Crone names names and doesn’t hold back. He dives deep into the roles of King Charles, Elon Musk and Yuval Noah Harari, revealing their connections to the World Economic Forum, biometric surveillance systems, and transhumanist agendas. From the “Great Reset” to Neuralink brain chips and global satellite grids, Crone argues these are not random technological advances but essential pieces of a prophetic puzzle being assembled before our eyes.

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Key topics that you don’t want to miss include:

  • King Charles’ launch of the Great Reset and influence over 56 nations
  • Elon Musk’s Starlink and Neuralink technologies and their connection to Revelation 13
  • Yuval Noah Harari’s push for a “human reset” through genetic modification
  • The infrastructure of the Antichrist’s kingdom forming globally
  • Why understanding these developments is critical for Christians today

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If you want to see the full conversation and explore these prophetic insights in depth, watch the full interview in the video above.

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.




Prophetic Signs Surround Trump’s Strike on Iran and Israel’s Role

As tensions escalate in the Middle East following a coordinated U.S. and Israeli military strike on Iran, bestselling author and prophecy expert Troy Anderson is calling the event a potential prophetic turning point.

President Donald Trump, who referred to the strike as Operation Midnight Hammer, may be stepping into a biblical role akin to the ancient Persian King Cyrus, Anderson said in a recent interview with Charisma Media.

“King Cyrus, in Isaiah 45, he’s a Persian king who didn’t know that God had called him His anointed,” Anderson said. “God raised him up to liberate the Jewish people, restore Jerusalem, rebuild the temple after decades of Babylonian captivity.”

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In a similar vein, Anderson said Trump has emerged as “a political disruptor, a spiritual defender,” and “an outsider raised up to stand with Israel, confront evil regimes like Iran and uphold the Judeo-Christian foundations amid this moral collapse we’re seeing in this country.”

Anderson pointed to the strike’s name and timing as filled with prophetic overtones. “Midnight is a consistent biblical sign of divine judgment and deliverance,” he said. “Think of the plagues of Egypt in Exodus… the bridegroom in Matthew 25 arriving at midnight. The word hammer in Jeremiah 23:29 is symbolic of God’s word breaking strongholds.”

Adding to the significance, Anderson noted that “on the eve of the strike over the weekend, there was a major earthquake in Iran, which in biblical terms often symbolizes God shaking the nations before a decisive move.”



He also highlighted Israel’s role in the strike, referring to its counterpart operation known as Operation Rising Lion. “These two operations—Operation Roaring Lion and Operation Midnight Hammer—working together, America and Israel. It seems very prophetic to me,” Anderson said.

In a speech following the strike, Trump declared, “We love you, God, and God bless Israel.” For Anderson, this public acknowledgment of God carried major significance. “When a world leader like this says, ‘We love you, God,’ after launching one of the most daring, precise military operations in modern history, it’s something to pay attention to.”

He cited Jeremiah 49:35, where God declares, “I will break the bow of Elam,” referring to ancient Iran. “Elam was an ancient kingdom located in southern Iran, very near where these nuclear programs that were destroyed over the weekend are,” Anderson said. “God declared He’ll break the bow… a metaphor for Elam’s military strength.”

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Anderson believes this event may be a “partial fulfillment or foreshadowing” of the biblical prophecy. “Could Operation Midnight Hammer somehow prophetically be that this is a way to bring peace to the Middle East and revival?”

He added that spiritual revival is already sweeping across America. “We just went to the Baptize America event here in Pirates Cove in Corona del Mar where the Jesus Movement started. There’s like a thousand people there… getting baptized,” he said. “We’re seeing all these prophetic things happening, but then this revival breaking out. It’s really quite remarkable.”

For Anderson, the event is a wake-up call to believers: “Are we living this Isaiah 45 moment? God is raising up leaders not just to preserve nations, but to prepare the church for what’s coming.”

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He urged Christians to take this moment seriously. “It’s a time to pray. It’s a time to fast. It’s a time to draw close to the Lord,” he said. “Just like Cyrus opened the gates for Israel’s return, Trump may be opening a prophetic window for America’s spiritual return.”

Anderson warned that the window could close quickly if tensions escalate. “There’s always a possibility of World War III breaking out… or of Gog and Magog,” he said. “That’s why it’s so important to pray… that Russia, other countries won’t give nuclear bombs to Iran and we could have a successful outcome here.”

He concluded with a challenge to the body of Christ: “We all need to pray, fast and repent and intercede for Israel and for America and for the world in this situation.”

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.




Provision for the Vision: A Prophetic Dream About God’s Faithful Giving

Evangelist Alwyn Uys recently shared a prophetic dream that brought encouragement and clarity to those stepping out in faith toward a God-given calling. The message was simple yet powerful: God will provide for what He has called you to do.

“I want to share with you a prophetic dream that God gave me a few days ago,” Uys said. “There’s just a lot to unpack, but I believe the Lord is leading me to share this.”

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In the dream, Uys saw a close friend in full-time ministry receive three escalating financial gifts from the same supporter, first $3,000, then $30,000 and finally $300,000. The first two gifts were given freely, but with the third, the donor asked how the money would be used. The evangelist responded with a detailed plan and vision.

“He provided him with a vision. He provided him with a mission. And God filled that need,” Uys said. “God provided for him.”

After sharing the dream with his friend, Uys was amazed to learn that those specific amounts were exactly what his friend needed for an upcoming ministry tour. “This was very encouraging to him,” Uys said, “knowing that God is providing for his vision. He’s giving provision for his mission.”

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Uys believes this dream carries a broader message for the body of Christ. “God is a provider, Jehovah Jireh, it’s who He is. He will always provide for you, no matter what you’re going through,” he said.

He stressed the importance of vision and planning in the spiritual journey. “If God is putting something on your heart, write a book, start a church, launch a nonprofit, you have to write it, make it plain, put it on paper, pray about it, and present it to the Lord,” Uys said.

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Referencing Habakkuk 2:2–3, he quoted: “Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it… For the vision is yet for an appointed time… though it tarries, wait for it.”

Uys also addressed those who may feel uncertain or under-resourced in their calling. “If we are working in the Kingdom of God, He is our boss,” he said. “Now what kind of boss will give you a task to do but not give you the tools, the fuel, or the vehicle to get it done? It just doesn’t make sense.”

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He concluded with a reminder that prophetic messages should always be tested in prayer. “In the prophetic, we only see in part and know in part,” Uys said. “So go to the Lord and hopefully He may reveal some parts to you as well.”

Encouraging viewers to take the word to heart, he added, “If God has put something on your heart, He will give you the provision for that, but you need a vision.”

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.




End-Times Watch: Rome and Constantinople Eye Spiritual Reunification

While much of the world’s attention remains fixed on wars, economic instability and geopolitical unrest, a quieter but potentially prophetic development has unfolded in Rome. A recent high-level meeting between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church may carry implications far beyond ecclesiastical unity, some believe it could be a step toward fulfilling end times biblical prophecies.

Pope Leo I 14th recently welcomed a delegation from the Eastern Orthodox Church to the Vatican, marking another exchange in the long and complex history between the two branches of Christianity. However, this meeting bore a notable difference in tone. The pope expressed his clear desire to restore full visible communion between the Catholic and Orthodox churches—an unprecedented move if realized.

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Such a reunion would effectively reverse the 1,000-year-old divide that began with the Great Schism of 1054. That historical split was not merely theological—it stemmed from political and cultural tensions between Rome in the West and Constantinople in the East. Disputes over papal authority, the wording of the Nicene Creed, and liturgical practices drove a wedge between the two major centers of Christian influence.

Recent history had appeared to further stall any reconciliation. In 2024, the Coptic Orthodox Church cut off dialogue with the Vatican due to Pope Francis’s controversial stance on issues of gender and sexuality. But Pope Leo I 14th’s arrival and his disassociation from those positions seem to have reopened the door to cooperation with the East.

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This latest move carries profound religious weight, but it may also echo themes found in biblical prophecy. In the book of Daniel, a statue representing a succession of empires ends with legs of iron and feet mixed with iron and clay—symbols long interpreted to represent a divided yet enduring Roman influence, both past and future. Some scholars see the Catholic and Orthodox churches as the religious counterparts of these iron legs—East and West.

The book of Revelation also references a powerful religious figure who promotes global unity under deceptive spiritual pretenses. Revelation 13 describes this individual as a second beast who works in tandem with a political leader, often identified as the Antichrist. Revelation 17 further describes a global religious system symbolized as “Mystery Babylon,” which holds sway over the kings of the earth but is ultimately destroyed by the very powers it serves.

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While no definitive claim is being made that this current reunification effort fulfills prophecy directly, the alignment of events has raised questions. The possibility of merging the two largest historic branches of Christianity—against a backdrop of growing political unity in Europe and interfaith initiatives like the Abrahamic Family House—has led some to wonder whether this is the beginning of a broader spiritual consolidation.

Critics warn against making rash conclusions, but many in the prophetic community urge discernment. These developments may not be the final fulfillment of end-times prophecy, but they could represent the architectural groundwork of systems described in Scripture.

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As ancient power centers reconnect and ideologies blend beneath banners of tolerance and peace, some are asking whether this movement is preparing the way for a global spiritual system that will eventually oppose biblical truth.

Whether this reunification proceeds or not, the unfolding events serve as a reminder: believers are called to remain watchful, rooted in Scripture and anchored in the eternal kingship of Christ, not in the shifting alliances of earthly institutions.

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.




Dr. Ben Carson Reveals the War on Faith and Family

In a stirring conversation on Culture and Christianity: The Allen Jackson Podcast, Dr. Ben Carson shared his concerns about the spiritual warfare gripping American culture. The former neurosurgeon and cabinet secretary didn’t mince words as he addressed what he believes is a battle between truth and deception, good and evil.

“There are forces at work—forces for good and forces for evil,” Carson said. “We have completely illogical things going on.”

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Carson described the confusion being sown in society as a deliberate spiritual attack, especially against the most vulnerable—children. “Take little children who are suggestible and confuse them about their gender… it’s child abuse,” he said, referencing gender ideology and cultural messaging targeting minors.

He pointed to a larger, long-standing effort to dismantle biblical values and rewrite morality. “If you look at the congressional record from Jan. 10, 1963… one of them was to change the church from the true gospel to the social gospel,” he said. “To compromise the values and principles… to take things like sexual perversion and make them normal, natural and healthy.”



Carson said today’s culture has rejected objective truth in favor of moral relativism. “You have so many people saying your truth versus my truth versus their truth,” he said. “When there’s no solid principle, which is what God gave us… everybody becomes their own god.”

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Despite the troubling signs, Carson called believers to boldness and perseverance. “All we have to do is what is right,” he said. Citing the biblical account of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, Carson emphasized the kind of faith needed in difficult times: “Our God can save us but even if he doesn’t, we’re still going to serve him and not you.”

Quoting Scripture, he warned of a time when spiritual deception would become so persuasive, it could mislead even the faithful. “In the book of Matthew, it says if the time were not cut short, even the very elect would be deceived,” he said. “That should make everybody humble… and we have to seek guidance from God.”

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But Carson insisted the answer is not silence. “When you open your mouth and you stand boldly, that gives permission for other people to do the same thing,” he said. “Courage thrives on courage and it will grow.”

His message was one of hope, urging Christians to stand firm in their faith as the moral landscape shifts. “There’s a right, there’s a wrong, there are values, there are principles,” he said. “You can’t be the land of the free if you’re not the home of the brave.”

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.




What Does the Hebrew Month of Tammuz Mean for Your Spiritual Vision?

Rabbi Curt Landry is calling believers to examine their spiritual vision and align their focus with God’s purposes during the Hebrew month of Tammuz, which he describes as a season of reflection, discipline and intentionality.

“Tammuz is the ‘Month of the Eye’ — a time focused on what you see, both physically and spiritually,” Landry said during a recent podcast episode. Referencing the biblical story of the 12 spies who scouted the Promised Land, he noted, “You have 10 that go out and see giants, and then you have two that see the fruit and the opportunity for harvest.”

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The rabbi emphasized the need to protect one’s eye gate and avoid consuming media or information that stirs fear or anger. “Keep your eyes on the promise — don’t be glancing off and looking at bad reports,” he warned. “This is the month where the 10 with the bad report caused 40 years of wandering in a wilderness.”



To practice what he preaches, Landry took a 45-day break from social media to reset spiritually. “I shut down for … 45 days … and I spent that time seeking the Lord,” he said. “I was struggling getting over [offenses], and I can’t do this — my ministry — if I’m not settled with the Lord.”

That period of consecration brought breakthrough. “I got healed from all offenses … I learned how to soar above the circumstances,” he said. “I don’t wrestle against people … these are spirits … and I overcame it.”

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Landry encouraged listeners to not only guard their eyes but also cast vision for their future. “Create a vision board … visualize yourself in that lifestyle,” he explained. “When you do … what you will look upon and think upon, it will happen.”

As men and spiritual leaders especially face increasing cultural pressures, Landry challenged them to rise with boldness. “Where are the men?” he asked. “Joshua and Caleb were men. The other 10 had no courage.”

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He concluded with a practical yet powerful reminder: “Little eyes, be careful what you see. Stay focused on what the Lord is asking you to go. This month is about vision, purpose and identity — and what you do with your eyes will shape your future.”

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.




Troy Brewer Reveals Prophetic Meaning Behind July’s Full Moon and Meteor Showers

As summer heats up, Pastor Troy Brewer is encouraging believers to spend their nights looking to the heavens for what he calls “heavenly happenings” with prophetic significance.

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“There’s a whole bunch of cool stuff,” Brewer said during the latest episode of Heavenly Happenings. “It’s too hot outside in the daytime anyway. So, spend your time out late at night.”



Brewer believes the skies in July are filled with reminders of God’s covenant, promises and spiritual timing. He walked through several celestial events that take place this month and connected them to scriptural patterns:

  • July 10 – Full Moon (Buck/Thunder Moon):
    “When I hear thunder, I always hear like the voice of the Lord,” Brewer said. “Can the voice of the Lord be in the moon possibly this month? Well, yeah.”
  • July 17 – Perseids Meteor Shower from Perseus:
    “It happens on the 17th. And you know what the 17th is? Seventeen is a number for him that overcomes,” he said. “There are 17 promises in the book of Revelation for him that overcomes.”
  • July 18 – Meteor Shower from Aquarius:
    “There’s a whole other kind of meteor shower that happens on the 18th that is different from the 17th,” Brewer said. “And this one comes out of Aquarius. Ah, Aquarius, the water bearer. I love Aquarius. I really do. It’s like one of my favorite constellations. I love what the picture is. He [God] will pour out His Holy Spirit upon all flesh.”
    Brewer pointed to Acts 2:17 and said, “This is that that the prophet Joel spoke of—that He would pour out His Spirit upon all flesh. So I would go out and I would look up.”
  • July 20 – Moon Covers the Pleiades (Seven Sisters):
    “The moon actually moves over to be literally on top of Pleiades,” Brewer explained. “Pleiades represents the seven sisters. It’s the seven churches in the book of Asia. And the moon represents His covenant people.”

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Brewer encouraged believers to see these celestial events not as coincidence, but as opportunities to reflect on God’s timing and presence. “When I see that, I start getting excited,” he said. “I want you to think about all the prophetic markers that are within that.”

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.




Rediscovering the Sabbath: God’s Original Design

Too often overlooked or misunderstood, the Sabbath is far more than an ancient tradition, it’s a divine rhythm built into creation itself. Rabbi Kirt Schneider believes it’s time for believers to reclaim this sacred day, not as a legalistic burden, but as a gift meant to refresh the soul and restore the body.

“The principle of the Sabbath and the law of the Sabbath was given before the Mosaic law,” Schneider said in a teaching on Decoding the Torah. “In fact, it’s in the first chapters of Genesis where the Lord created the world in six days, then He rested on the seventh day and hallowed it.”

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Many Christians, he explained, disregard the Sabbath because they view it as part of the Old Covenant. But Schneider emphasized that the Sabbath “predates the Ten Commandments” and is rooted in the very fabric of creation. “The Sabbath, beloved one, is a creation principle,” he said. “The Sabbath was given before there was a Jew or a Gentile.”

More than a day off, the Sabbath is a day to be set apart unto the Lord. “We’re staying close to home. We’re not exerting ourselves with responsibilities and burdens,” Schneider explained. “We’re sitting before the Lord, spending time with loved ones, enjoying meals together, taking a nap, listening to beautiful worship music, reading Scripture.”



The principle is simple, yet transformative: six days of work followed by one day of sacred rest. “It’s such a beautiful thing to have a reason to be irresponsible,” he said. “Nothing we have to do but rest in Him.”

Rabbi Schneider also addressed the confusion around the Sabbath’s timing, clarifying, “The Sabbath has never been changed by the way from Saturday to Sunday. Sunday is the first day of the week that we celebrate the Lord’s resurrection… but Sunday never replaced the seventh day of the week.”

He reminded viewers of Jesus’ words in Mark 2: “The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath.” Schneider echoed the point: “It was God’s gift to you… so that we could be revived and refreshed and rejuvenated.”

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To observe the Sabbath well, he advised planning ahead: pre-cooking meals, finishing chores early, and even disconnecting from technology. “I’m so blessed to know that every week, I have a day come Friday at sunset that—bam—all my technology is disconnected,” he said. “Because it frees me from that addictive cycle that causes so much stress.”

In practicing Sabbath rest, Schneider said believers create space for God to move in their lives. “The Shabbat is a time, beloved, where the Lord… re-presents Himself to us when we make space for Him to do that.”

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He concluded with a reminder of God’s own example. “He created the world in six days and then He Himself rested and was refreshed. We’re created in His image. So if we want to walk out the image that we’re created in… we should work six days and rest one.”

By honoring the Sabbath, believers can find renewed strength, peace of mind and deeper intimacy with God.

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.