We’ve all been there. Times when we’ve stumbled in our walk with God, and through our own actions removed ourselves from His presence making it feel like He was far away from us. But He was always right there for us, waiting patiently for the prodigal to return.

In a recent message, Pastor Vlad Savchuk of HungryGen ministries expressed how the Lord wants to begin breaking this pattern of backsliding that has tormented the church for generations. No position, no matter how lofty, is safe when we cave to the temptations of the flesh, as we have seen with many high-profile Christian names falling from the calling God placed on their lives especially over this past several months.

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Savchuk breaks down five ways where we kill the fire of God in our lives and abandon the straight and narrow path He has us on.

1. When you focus more on your love for Jesus than His love for you. “The only light we project is the light we reflect. The only light we give is the light we receive,” Savchuk explains. “We don’t love God because we are loving. We don’t love God because we have an amazing personality trait called fire for God. We love God because we are aware of His passionate pursuit of us and as long as our eyes are on Him, our heart is burning for God.”
2. When your prayer life goes to sleep. “Anytime you go into prayerlessness, you wake up your past life. Your past is dead. Prayerlessness is the power that raises the dead. Your past is gone. When you stay in prayerlessness, your old habits begin to be quickened and begin to wake up. Things you were delivered from, things you’ve testified to God and to the church and said, I’ve been set free from this,” Savcuk says.
3. When we follow Jesus at the distance avoiding sacrifice. “At a distance means I’m going to follow Him as close as I can that I don’t lose my life,” Savchuk reveals. “You’re not backsliding. It’s just between me and the Lord is a safe distance. I don’t want to sacrifice. I don’t want to give. I don’t want to crucify my flesh. I don’t want to lay my sin on the cannot be on fire for God if that fire cannot consume you. That fire cannot consume you if you and the Lord have a distance.”
4. When we numb ourselves with the world’s fire. “There is a desire for something real and authentic and if you do not go 100% send into Jesus, you’re going to have to drift into the world’s fire and pretend to like it,” Savchuk says. “The world’s fire is world’s fire is annihilating because it broke [Peter’s] intimacy with God.”
5. When we return to our old life. “Some call it deconstruction. Some call it drifting. Some call it backsliding, apostasy. It’s where we go back to where we were,” Savchuk shares. “What you remember about your past life, when you go back to it, it will no longer have exactly same the feelings and ? Because as a child of God, when you walk away from God, God will discipline you.”

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Thankfully, God is always ready to welcome us with open arms, no matter how far we’ve strayed. God is eager to forgive us, offering grace and love beyond measure. His mercy is unending, and His heart overflows with compassion for those who turn back to Him. In a world where forgiveness can be hard to come by, we are blessed to have a heavenly Father who is ever-patient, understanding and quick to restore us when we seek His forgiveness.

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In a recent interview with Charisma Media, Pastor Billy Crone delved into the alarming rise of global movements that he believes are paving the way for the end times as described in the book of Revelation. Crone specifically highlights the World Economic Forum and its founder, Klaus Schwab, as key players in what has become known as the “Great Reset,” a global agenda that Crone argues aligns with biblical prophecy.

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Crone explains that his research into recent world events, beginning with the global reaction to the pandemic and resulting crises in 2020, led him to Schwab and the WEF.

“This can’t be by chance,” Crone says. He linked Schwab’s vision, which aims to reshape global governance and economics by 2030, to a broader, darker agenda: “What I discovered was Klaus Schwab is basically taking the Third Reich agenda that Hitler wanted to bring to the world… and now Klaus has picked up the baton, and he’s bringing it to the whole planet.”

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Crone connects this modern-day Great Reset to the biblical prophecy of the Antichrist’s kingdom in Revelation 13, which foretells a one-world government and a cashless society controlled by a single leader.

“These guys, in a nutshell, are basically building the foundation for what the Bible calls the Antichrist kingdom,” Crone states, referencing Revelation 13:16-17: “He causes all, both small and great, both rich and poor, both free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their forehead, so that no one may buy or sell, except he who has the mark…”

Crone further argues that the WEF’s agenda extends beyond economic control to altering humanity itself, dubbing it the “human reset.” He links this to a repeat of the “days of Noah,” as described in Matthew 24:37: “As the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.” Crone points out that just as wickedness and genetic corruption marked Noah’s time, today’s global elites seek to redefine humanity through technology and genetic manipulation, which he refers to as “Human 2.0.”

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Drawing shocking parallels between Schwab’s plans and biblical warnings, Crone urges believers to recognize these developments as signs of the nearing end times and to stay vigilant. “This is not a conspiracy theory. This is what the other half of the Great Reset is,” Crone cautions. According to him, the agenda set by the WEF and its allies is not just a global power grab but a direct fulfillment of prophecies leading to the rise of the Antichrist.

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One church, The Altar Fellowship in Johnson City, Tennessee, is putting their money where their faith is and blessing the community around them to the tune of $8 million.

Leader of The Altar Fellowship, evangelist, pastor and author Mattie Montgomery, told The Christian Post that he dreamed of helping relieve people of crushing medical debt. After sharing this dream with a friend, the decision was made to partner with a debt negotiation group called RIP Medical Debt.

By doing so, The Altar Fellowship was able to purchase and consolidate $8 million worth of debt from the church’s six neighboring counties for only $50,000 after negotiations.

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“And essentially, we became the collection agency for $8 million of medical debt,” Montgomery said to The Christian Post. “Instead of pursuing it any further, we just sent a letter to everyone whose debt we had taken, and we just said, ‘Hey, Jesus loves you, we love you. And it’s our privilege to cancel this debt entirely.'”

This act of kindness and love has led to amazing testimonies about the goodness of God.

As reported by The Christian Post,

“One story of a family helped by the church that stood out to the pastor involved a teenage boy who was known for attending worship services without his parents because they’re not Christians. The high schooler had been trying to share about the church and newfound faith with his parents.

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“And then one day, his dad called him in and said, ‘Hey, that church you go to is called The Altar, right?’ And he said, ‘Yeah?’ And the dad said, ‘Your church just paid off all my medical bills,'” Montgomery recalls. “And he was just really confounded by that. He thought, ‘Why did they do this?’ And his son got the opportunity to share the Gospel with his father because of the giving of the church.”

Talk about a God moment.

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But the job doesn’t stop there according to Montgomery. There is still a lot of work for the church to do in the world, and he hopes this example will set a fire in the heart of the church to go out and serve the world as Jesus commanded us to do.

“We want extravagant generosity to be one of the things that the church is known for,” Montgomery says. “And I don’t just mean our church, The Altar Fellowship; I mean the church nationally and internationally. I want people to know that, in a moment of crisis, the place they need to get to is to be with a group of people who follow Jesus. They need to get into a church.”

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Back in 2023, the prophetic voice of Joseph Z warned that 2024 would see an increase in damaging cyberattacks targeting infrastructure across the nation.

It would appear, especially in the wake of another cyberattack last weekend on the Port of Seattle and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, that Z’s word is likely accurate.

Not many details have emerged from this most recent cyberattack, but officials have acknowledged delays with airport baggage services and incorrect information being displayed on screens through the terminals. In addition to these, port authorities said telephone services went down as well as email and the port and airport website.

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These pale in comparison to some of the cyberattacks we’ve already seen this year, such as Crowdstrike and Microsoft outage which caused mass disruptions in their wake for places such as hospitals, 911 services and many others, as well as the breach that exposed nearly all Americans’ social security numbers to the world.

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In one of his previous messages, Z urged America to right the path that we are on.

“America, repent, because there’s more of these Trojan Horse things that are trying to manifest,” he said.

Z emphasizes the urgency of these times and called for spiritual readiness. “There’s something going on with technology,” he says. “I believe we’re headed toward a great day, maybe a terrible day for the unrighteous. More and more manifestation.”

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Many voices are now speaking up in the wake of these cyberattacks and digital outages, pointing to the vulnerability of election machines and the impact an attack could have on this year’s election.

Z echoes these sentiments with a past word addressing the dangers we face with an unsecured digital grid, believing that “unparalleled and almost cataclysmic cyberattacks will occur, raising concerns about the vulnerability of digital infrastructures.”

In the face of such unprecedented digital attacks, it is imperative that we as Christians put our faith into action and pray over our nation. That we engage in spiritual warfare for the soul of this country, and that we as a nation repent of our sins and put God back at the forefront of American society.

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The college football season got underway last weekend, and players at The Ohio State University have shown that God is moving on campus in an incredible way.

These young warriors of God put together a massive faith event on Sunday, Aug. 25, and received thousands of those hungry for the presence of God. Multiple local churches from the Columbus area were involved in getting the event off the ground and the Holy Spirit showed up in a powerful way.

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As reported by The Lantern, “Senior running back TreVeyon Henderson, senior defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau, graduate wide received Emeka Egbuka, former Buckeyes wide receiver Kamryn Babb and more Ohio State football players helped lead the ceremony…”

The number of those in attendance varies, with some reports claiming 800-1,000 people, and others saying some 2,000 attended the spiritual awakening. No matter how many truly showed up, with eyewitness accounts, images and videos showing a substantial crowd, lives were transformed as prayer, testimonies, worship and baptisms invited the presence of God into their midst.

It is estimated between 50 and 80 people were baptized at the event, with many more being prayed for and worshipping in unity before the Lord.

“I just encourage you to step out in faith,” Babb said addressing the crowd. “Whatever you’re going through in life—whatever you’ve been through—I’m telling you there’s a God that desires you. So as we get into this worship, as we get into everything, we pray that you would see Him as He sees you. So as we get into this night, let’s give Him the glory.”

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According to Tuimoloau, the Lord had put it on his and several other players’ hearts to host such an event, and to show the world how their Lord and Savior has impacted their lives on and off the field.

“It’s one of those visions that the boys had and that I was blessed to be a part off,” says Tuimoloau. “Just being able to allow people to understand that we are more than football players, and there’s more that goes into our [lives] than getting a sack or getting a touchdown or getting a great catch—just understanding that this is what it’s all about.

“I don’t think anything I accomplish on that field compares to what is happening right now,” he adds.

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Egbuka revealed that this event was the result of years of prayer, faith and yearning for an opportunity to share the Gospel with their community, and show the world the power, love and salvation found in Jesus Christ.

“We were praying for years and years for an event like this, and we were praying with expectation—we serve a miracle-working God,” Egbuka says. “So we definitely had an expectation when it came out, but God did increasingly and abundantly more than what we thought. So, we’re just so blessed and thankful.”

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Vanessa Sivadge, a nurse formerly with Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Texas, is sounding the alarm, again, about the dangers children are facing at the hands of the medical establishment.

For years now, doctors and nursing staff have been bringing in massive amounts of money from gender-affirming care for minors, aka child mutilation and sterilization.

After exposing TCH and the Medicaid fraud that was being committed in the name of these procedures on minors, Sivadge was fired and exposed as a whistleblower, and even received a visit from the federal government.

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This all occurred after her request for a transfer on religious grounds was denied.

In a statement to The Christian Post, Sivadge says, “I am a Christian, and my faith is the foundation of everything. That’s the reason why I’ve spoken out as I have.”

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And spoken out she has. In an exclusive report sent to political activist and author Christopher Rufo, she detailed how the FBI sent agents to her house in an attempt to threaten and intimidate her for her role in exposing TCH.

“I never thought that [my identity] would come to light, and that I would be ultimately visited by the federal government, wanting to intimidate me into silence,” she told The Christian Post.

“And so I think that instead of investigating medical institutions and organizations—in my case, a hospital—for wrongdoing and for illegal activity, the federal government was weaponized to come after people exposing crime and whistleblowers like me,” she continued.

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“And so that’s egregious. It’s something I never imagined in a million years would happen to me.”

But this is more than just a culture war taking place, this is a spiritual war according to Sivadge.

“Ephesians 5 says to have nothing to do with the worthless deeds of evil and darkness but instead expose them, and that everything exposed by the light becomes visible,” Sivadge said to CP.

“So that was really the foundation and the motivation for me to do what I’ve done, to speak out like I have. Because we have, I believe, a responsibility as Christians to bring to light what’s been done in the darkness,” she continued.

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L.A. Marzulli, a prolific author and speaker known for his work on biblical prophecy and the supernatural, recently discussed the Shroud of Turin in an interview with Charisma Media. Marzulli, who has dedicated significant time to investigating the Shroud, believes it is far more than a religious relic. He argues that it in fact serves as a critical piece of evidence in understanding the divine nature of Jesus Christ.

“The Shroud of Turin is one of the most enigmatic artifacts on the planet,” Marzulli says. “It defies logic and science. We can’t recreate it, and we don’t understand how it was made.”

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Marzulli emphasizes that the Shroud’s mysteries are profound. He points out that the image on the Shroud is not a painting or a photograph, and its origins have baffled scientists for decades. “The image is a negative, and the technology to create such an image simply did not exist in the first century,” he noted.

For Marzulli, the Shroud is not just an object of fascination but a subject of deep spiritual significance. He sees it as a tangible connection to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. “This is not some random artifact,” he asserts. “This is the burial cloth of Jesus, and it bears the imprint of the Resurrection.”

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He also discusses the scientific studies that have been conducted on the Shroud. He acknowledges that while some researchers have questioned its authenticity, others have found compelling evidence supporting its connection to Christ. “There are pollen grains on the Shroud that are only found in Israel. There is forensic evidence that aligns with the crucifixion wounds described in the Gospels,” Marzulli explains.

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Marzulli calls for more open-mindedness in the study of the Shroud. He believes that modern science, when combined with faith, can reveal even more about this mysterious relic. “The Shroud is a testament to the supernatural. It challenges us to look beyond the material world and consider the possibility of miracles,” he says.

As the debate over the Shroud of Turin continues, Marzulli’s insights add a compelling voice to the conversation, urging believers and skeptics alike to explore the deeper meanings behind this ancient and mysterious artifact.

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Recently, Pastor Jesse Bradley, founder of Just Choose Hope and the lead pastor at Grace Community Church in Auburn, Washington, spoke with Fox News about the blessings that are waiting for us to accept.

Pointing to Ephesians 5:15-20 (MEV), Bradley says that God has intentionally offered us five distinct blessings in these verses, if we are willing to take hold of them.

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See then that you walk carefully, not as fools, but as wise men, making the most of the time because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Do not be drunk with wine, for that is reckless living. But be filled with the Spirit. Speak to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord. Give thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

According to Bradley, the five blessings found in this passage of Scripture are:

• The Holy Spirit: “When you decide to follow Jesus, the Holy Spirit dwells in you,” he says. “The Christian life is supernatural. We can’t live it merely on our own strength.”
• Wisdom: Bradley points out that knowledge and wisdom are two very different things. “Knowledge includes information—but wisdom leads to transformation. Wisdom is applying knowledge through practical life decisions,” he explains. “God is generous and will give wisdom to anyone who seeks and honors God.”
• Courage: No matter what difficulties or fears we may be experiencing in life, Bradley says “ask God for courage to do the next right thing and trust Him with the results.”
• Words: As Christians, Bradley says that we should always “speak to others what is full of love and truth. Your tongue is like a rudder that steers a big ship. Words flow from your heart. Jesus knocks on the door—so let Him in.”
• Gratitude: Bradley explains that gratitude must be intentional, and that “a gritty gratitude learns how to give thanks even when you do not feel like it. Complaining, gossip, slander and negativity are not coming from God.”

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Living the Christian life is one that is intentional in our relationship with our Lord and Savior. We cannot just sit by and expect the blessings to magically happen, we must put our faith into action. When we do, we can rely on the fact that God is waiting for us with blessings and strength to endure the life that awaits us.

“Jesus has an infinite and indestructible hope to give us. Drink deeply from the well that never runs dry,” Bradley encourages.

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Conservative commentator, former professor and all-around intellectual Jordan Peterson has been dancing around the decision to accept Jesus as his Lord and Savior for some time now.

Peterson has shown an immense interest in the Bible and the lessons one can learn from it from a purely educational and moral standpoint, but he has yet to cross over into that spiritual standpoint which makes all the difference.

Recently on the Jordan B. Peterson Podcast, he was joined by country star John Rich, formerly of the hit duo Big and Rich. It was from this rather unexpected guest that Peterson was confronted with the reality that one day, all will proclaim Jesus Christ is Lord.

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“At the end of the day, it’s [the Bible] not a metaphor, it’s not intellectualism. When you die, and you see Him, what’s He gonna say to you?” Rich asks Peterson.

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But the Lord works in mysterious ways. Here’s the dude who wrote and sang “Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy” presenting the Gospel to one of the greatest conservative intellectuals in a way he can’t get around.

Rich left no room for maneuvering with Peterson, which seemed to catch him off guard. The Canadian psychologist has made a living breaking down and eviscerating far left-wing tropes which in turn harm those who adopt the ideology. But when discussing the role of Jesus Christ as the Savior of humanity with Rich, who is coming from a biblical perspective, there is no room for Peterson to move.

You either make the leap of faith and proclaim Jesus your personal Lord and Savior, or you don’t.

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Peterson has shown a receptive nature to the teachings of Christ, but as we see in this interview, he does not appear to be ready to make that jump just yet.

Even when Peterson tries to end the podcast, with a look on his face that could potentially show that he is being convicted at the very moment he is speaking, Rich does not let off the gas and keeps hammering the message home of how badly we need Jesus in our life.

“I know you want to wrap up, so obviously we will. But it [the Bible] does say ‘go out and preach the Gospel to every nation, every human being out there,'” shares Rich. “…when it talks about go out and tell everybody about the truth of who I [Jesus] am and what the Bible says, and what the stakes are, the eternal stakes, you are supposed to go say that.”

Rich was 100% correct when he told Peterson to his face that one day every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Pray that Peterson will do this before it is too late.

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The authenticity of the Shroud of Turin, a piece of cloth believed by some to have been the burial shroud of Jesus Christ, has been debated for centuries.

This has not stopped people from taking the image provided by scans of the shroud and producing potential images of what Jesus looked like during His time of ministry on earth.

People around the world are using artificial intelligence tools such as Merlin to create an image of Jesus based on the shroud, one of which has now gone viral.

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Residing at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Turin, Italy, the shroud has a devout following who believe in its authenticity, yet many remain unconvinced that it is what people say it is.

As reported by the Daily Mail, “Research in the 1980s appeared to debunk the idea it was real after dating it to the Middle Ages, hundreds of years after Christ’s death.”

Yet now, Italian scientists have scanned the shroud using a new x-ray test and have claimed it reveals the religious relic to date back some 2,000 years to the days of Jesus in the New Testament.

Images are now circulating across the internet with a potentially accurate depiction of what Jesus looked like.

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According to the apostle John however, this is not what Jesus is going to look like when He returns.

This is how John describes Jesus’ appearance in his vision of the Revelation:

• Hair: white like wool and snow
• Eyes: aflame like fire
• Feet: like brass refined in a furnace
• Voice: like the sound of many waters
• Appearance: bright like the sun shining

Putting our trust in the Word of God is the smartest thing we can do in an age of deception. While playing with image creation from AI bots can be fun, we must be careful about how much faith and trust we place in these technological advancements.

An AI bot is only as unbiased as those who program them, after all.

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