When Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters issued guidelines for the Bible to be integrated into classroom instruction, he knew he would have an uphill fight on his hands, and he does.

It is being reported that certain educators in the state are refusing the new implementation as the new school year is set to begin.

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In an interview with The Hill, Bixby Public Schools superintendent Rob Miller shows no sign of obeying this new curriculum.

“I suspect that the first thing that will happen is he will target a specific school district or multiple school districts who he believes are not complying with his directive, those school districts will then have to make a choice as to whether to bend [to] his whim or to sue,” Miller says.

“And I can tell you that if Bixby was one of those schools that he selected to come after, we would file a lawsuit.”

Walters has said from the beginning that these are not specific lessons on or about the Bible, but presenting the historical significance of the Bible in U.S. history, since the nation was founded on the values taught within it.

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A statement to this effect was released by Walters’ office reading:

Oklahoma school districts are required by state law to teach the historical significance of the Bible. Superintendent Walters will hold teachers and administrators accountable. Rogue, left-wing activists who refuse can leave Oklahoma and go to California.

School districts across the country have become battlegrounds recently as more states are pushing to have the Bible re-implemented into the education system. Unsurprisingly, teachers unions are staunchly against this move.

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We truly live in an upside-down world when a Bible for kids is created by a transgender atheist to teach them incorrect theology using LEGOs.

Yet this is exactly what is happening, as author Brendan Powell Smith, a self-described “blue haired transgender lesbian atheist,” has presented this Bible to untold numbers of children.

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As reported by The Blaze, “The ‘Bible’ is distributed at vacation Bible schools and sold to believers as containing Scripture—but the book itself was created by an atheist who uses the book to argue against the God of the Bible rather than guide children to Him.

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“The problem is that it is actually explicit. It is extremely gory, it is not theologically accurate, and it seems that it is actually meant to shock and disturb,” says conservative commentator Allie Beth Stuckey.

The book disguised as a Bible has been around for over 23 years now, with few knowing the outrageous demonic agenda behind it.

“It depicts Bible stories in a way that is not only violent but sexually graphic. It ridicules the nature and character of God by making Him only seem garish,” Stuckey continues. “It’s attempting to make a case against the God of the Bible.”

A multitude of Christian leaders have been warning for years now that we are living in deceptive times, and that only a true foundation built on the Word of God will give us the discernment we need to navigate these dark days.

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“It’s just so insidious. It’s so sneaky, it’s so sly. It’s so much like Satan to make a book like this that looks cheery and loving on the outside, that really on the inside is a poor depiction of what God is,” Stuckey adds.

Perhaps people are just not aware of the warning Jesus Himself issued to the world when it comes to protecting innocent children from the world in Mark 9:42: “Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to sin, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea.”

It is imperative that we teach future generations the truth found within the Bible and disciple them properly so that they can handle the world when they venture out into it.

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The U.S. stock markets are experiencing significant declines, causing concern among investors nationwide. For some, this downturn appears sudden and unpredictable, but others believe it was foretold years ago. The late Christian prophet Kim Clement spoke of such an event as far back as 2005. As the nation grapples with the current financial crisis, Clement’s words are gaining renewed attention, prompting many to consider the possible spiritual dimensions of these economic challenges.

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Here are the words Clement spoke specifically about banking and the stock exchange during the months of August, September and October:

A miracle shall happen in the banking and the stock exchange. Look to the months of August, September and October. Watch the oil, for God says it’s gone hi hi hi, lower lower lower, but God says He’s playing a yo-yo game with you.

…God said it’s gonna change. It’ll change because Greenspan shall go, for God says there is something different that shall come in its place, and there will be an economic revival for this nation and you will not need the Middle East. You will not need the oil, you will not need them, for God says it shall be in the soil of this nation.

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This nearly 20-year-old prophecy is grabbing eyes, ears and hearts again as the U.S. stock market cratered Monday morning as well as the turmoil engulfing the Middle East. The words Clement speaks out also sound strikingly similar to the energy policies that Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump is campaigning on, and that is one of American energy independance.

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In addition to this prophecy, Clement released another word on July 18, 2015, regarding a “financial break in the system”:

Something has opened up, and please hear me when I say this. Many people don’t see it or even receive it because they say, “Oh, I’ve heard that before.” You’d better listen very carefully because when God declares because of the youth and the prophetic sound in the youth, and there is, believe it or not. The heavens are opening up – not the old system of Eli the high priest, but a new system that will be set up as the result of God releasing a Samuel to the earth. Your children are important to God. You are important to Him. He’s looking to your future.

As with all prophetic words, and in obedience to the Word of God (1 John 4:1), test the words given, discern properly that which is from the Spirit of the Lord and that which is not, while continuing to live a life of victory empowered by the Holy Spirit.

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Angelic encounters can manifest in various ways, ranging from spiritual experiences to physical interactions.

Pastor Sergio Nazir Chavez, in an interview with Charisma Media, explained the different types of angelic experiences that believers might encounter and the spiritual warfare they engage in.

“You could have the experience with your spiritual eye, that’s the best experience,” Chavez said, referencing Paul’s prayer for the enlightenment of “the eye of your heart” or “the eye of your understanding.” This signifies a realm where individuals connect with God through their spiritual senses.

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Additionally, angels can appear in “visions, dreams and trances,” as documented throughout Scripture from Genesis to Revelation, Chavez says. Physical encounters with angels are also recorded, offering a tangible connection to the heavenly realm.

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The role of angels in the lives of believers is both profound and multifaceted. According to the book of Hebrews, angels are “ministering agents, ministering spirits,” tasked with providing service and messages to those who will inherit salvation. Chavez emphasizes that the term “angel” means “messenger,” highlighting their primary function. Psalm 103 further reveals that angels “excel in strength” and “hearken to the Word of God.” This dual role highlights their importance in the spiritual realm, where they serve and obey God’s Word.

Despite their significance, many in the body of Christ fail to realize the potential of angelic assistance.

“Most in the body of Christ do not realize that there are angels that are unemployed,” Chavez says, indicating that these heavenly beings have assignments but are not utilized effectively. The Scripture says that angels “hearken or they hear, they adhere to God’s Word.” Therefore, aligning oneself with God’s Word and speaking it aloud can activate angelic intervention. Proverbs emphasizes the power of spoken words: “Life and death is in our tongue.”

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Spiritual warfare is deeply connected to the Word of God. The temptation of Jesus in the wilderness serves as a prime example of using the Word to combat demonic forces. Similarly, in Genesis, Satan’s deception began with questioning God’s Word, “Did God say?” This shows that demonic spirits operate through words, using “words of discouragement, words of deception, words of distraction,” Chavez noted.

Ephesians 6 describes the armor of God, which essentially represents the Word of God. “When we put on the armor of God, we’re actually putting on Christ,” embodying the Word that “became flesh,” Chavez explained.

For believers to wield this power effectively, they must “know it, embrace it and cherish it.” Meditation on the Word, as advised to Joshua and echoed in Psalm 1, is crucial for internalizing its power. “The question is, is the Word getting inside of you?” Chavez asks. Only then can we combat the “arrows, force words, discouragement, deception” of the enemy, maintaining their spiritual defense and advancing in their faith journey.

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For those enjoying the serene ocean view on Rhode Island‘s Misquamicut State Beach on a recent Saturday, the last thing on their mind was being overrun by a swarm of insects.

Yet this is exactly what they ended up experiencing as the Exodus-like swarm made up of millions of dragonflies invaded the beach.

While not on the same scale as the land of Egypt being overrun by locusts, the incident quickly went viral as video of the swarm caught worldwide attention, as people got out their trusty mobile devices to record the bizarre incident.

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“One minute everything was calm,” witness Nicole Taylor told news outlet WFSB. “The next minute I saw the most dragonflies I’ve ever seen in my life.

“It lasted for like three minutes, and then they were gone. It was a very strange experience.”

Videos of the event show the skies above the beach congested with the flying pests moving quickly through the shoreline.

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“It was weird,” another vacationer, Paula Bellavance, told the outlet. “It was like there was a couple, and then there was more and then it was just like they were coming from the ocean, and we’re just trying to process, ‘Wow, what is going on,’ and you look up, and there’s thousands in the air and all around you.”

Rhode Island Natural History Survey’s Executive Director David Gregg told the Providence Journal that the swarm could be a result of searching for more fertile feeding grounds. “What I suspect is happening is a combination of a good year for this species, a particularly big population, then a decline in their resources, and it triggers them to move and try to find a better place to be,” says Gregg.

Associate scientist Gale Ridge of Connecticut’s Agricultural Experiment Station believes this could just be a case of the swarm being moved by warm breezes from up north.

“These are green donna dragonflies that are commuting possibly from Canada, and they may have been pushed on shore by the wind,” Ridge speculates.

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In a recent segment on MSNBC, a panel discussed the prayers at former President Donald Trump’s rallies, which have become a notable feature since he announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election in November 2022. The conversation was sparked by an article written by McKay Coppins, a member of the LDS church and staff writer for The Atlantic, who examined the nature of these prayers.

Coppins expressed concern that the prayers could be planting “seeds of conspiracy theories” among Trump’s supporters, as opposed to the seeds of deception planted by outlets in the mainstream media. He highlighted the lack of “journalistic attention” to the content of these prayers, suggesting they could influence the mindset of those attending the rallies.

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Jen Palmieri, an MSNBC contributor, raised the question, “If you imagine a loss for this ticket, you know, what are these rallies and the religious—and the prayers sort of sowing in this crowd of Trump supporters?” She described the prayers as being “apocalyptic.”

In response, Coppins said, “I think the concern you’re getting at is the one that was rattling around in my mind as I studied these prayers, which is that, of course, if you believe that this election is a battle between good and evil and that God is on your side, if your side loses, you have to believe that something is amiss, right?” He noted that such beliefs could lead to election denialism, as supporters might see a loss as evidence of foul play rather than a legitimate result, much like the Democratic reaction to Donald Trump being elected president of the United States against Hillary Clinton in 2016.

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The discussion also touched on the reactions of some Trump supporters to the July 13 assassination attempt on the former president, which they attributed to divine intervention, as reported by the New York Times. This belief has been met with skepticism and mockery by some Democrats, with others even questioning the authenticity of the assassination attempt in the aftermath of the Butler rally.

Christians who pray can expect to have their very belief system not only questioned, but ridiculed and lied about by the mainstream media. We clearly live in a day that the name of Jesus Christ drives the demonically influenced in society insane, hence they seek to minimize the power of prayer and the impact that spiritual warfare has on a society.

So keep praying, never let up and let your light shine as the representatives of Jesus here on earth.

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Another day, another case of Big Tech censoring anything that could humanize former President Donald Trump and lead to him being viewed favorably by the citizens of the United States.

Few censorship platforms are as bold and forthright with their swinging of the ban hammer as Meta properties such as Facebook and Instagram.

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Recently, the alarm was yet again sounded on the relatively free speech oriented X (formerly Twitter) about an image of Trump raising his fist in defiance of his would-be assassin at his Butler, Pennsylvania, rally where he nearly lost his life.

Outrage ensued as Facebook labeled the image “altered” using fact checkers that are more akin to activists than purveyors of the truth, saying “Independent fact checkers reviewed a similar photo and said it was altered in a way that could mislead people.”

As the flames of anger spread across the digital world, Meta realized they had better put the fire out before it became an even bigger problem.

Fox News reported that “Meta Public Affairs Director Dani Lever later explained on X it was done in error as the systems were meant to detect a separate version of the image.”

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In perhaps a strange twist, Lever lists her previous position on X as the Communications Director for disgraced New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

“This was an error. This fact check was initially applied to a doctored photo showing the secret service agents smiling, and in some cases our systems incorrectly applied that fact check to the real photo. This has been fixed, and we apologize for the mistake,” Lever posted, ironically on X.

The image Meta referenced as altered was one where the Secret Service agents surrounding Trump were smiling, which in turn marked all images of that particular part of the event as “altered.”

USA Today writes, “None of the agents in the original image are smiling as they surround Trump, who has blood on his face and his right arm in the air. The image – which was captured by Associated Press photographer Evan Vucci and distributed by the AP – appeared with coverage of the shooting by CNN, The Atlantic, Business Insider and many other legitimate news outlets.”

With time constantly moving forward, we too are moving deeper and deeper into an age of deception. Discernment is our best friend in a digital world which seeks to push lies as the truth, and hide the truth entirely. As King Solomon asked for wisdom to rule Israel, so too should we ask for the same thing in dealing with tech censorship on a massive scale.

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The Trinity Foundation is reporting that Suzanne Hinn, wife of world-famous televangelist Benny Hinn, has filed for divorce in Hillsborough County Court in Tampa, Florida.

This is the second time that she has filed for divorce from Benny after being first married on Aug. 4, 1979, and having four children.

As reported by Trinity Foundation, “The first Hinn divorce was filed in California, a no-fault divorce, community property state. The second divorce was filed in Florida, which is a no-fault divorce, equitable distribution state.”

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Following the first filing in 2010, Hinn was infamously photographed holding hands with fellow televangelist Paula White while the pair was in Rome, Italy, published by The National Enquirer.

Benny Hinn argued that it was not the reason for the marital problems he and Suzanne were experiencing at the time, saying they were “just friends.”

“A friendship did develop,” Hinn said of White. “Hear this: No immorality whatsoever. These people out there are making it sound like we had an affair. That’s a lie.”

As Charisma previously reported, Hinn claims the the demise of his marriage was putting it before his family. “I was so busy in the ministry, I was so caught up with the ministry, I forgot about my family,” Hinn said then. “That’s probably what broke the whole thing up.”

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The Hinns publicly shared the reconciliation process following the first divorce filing on their flagship program, “This is Your Day,” and were remarried in 2013.

“It’s amazing, Benny, what happens, when you allow the Lord and give Him permission and say, ‘Not my will but Your will be done in any situation in my life,'” Suzanne said at the time.

“Suzanne will be my partner in ministry,” Hinn said. “Because there’s really no other way around it, frankly … That’s just the way God wants it. She has a great anointing. She has a great ministry of prayer.”

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When your pastor gives a speech so radical and outlandish that Nancy Pelosi condemns the words, you may want to reconsider taking advice from such a person.

Yet Vice President Kamala Harris instead leaned into her longtime pastor, Amos Brown, head of the Third Baptist Church in San Francisco. He was reportedly one of the first people Harris contacted when President Joe Biden suspended his 2024 presidential campaign and she became the presumptive nominee.

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Brown shared some of their discussion with the publication “Sojourners” saying, “She said to me, ‘Pastor, I called because I want you to pray for me … this country … and the race I am intending to run for president.'”

Their relationship goes back years, and even as Harris was inaugurated as vice president, she maintained a close proximity to Brown, describing him in an Instagram picture of the two as “an inspiration to me always.”

So what is it that makes Brown such a “radical” and “dangerous” influence on the person who could be president of the United States one day?

Many Americans have never even heard of Amos Brown, much less his history of radical, anti-American rhetoric which has caused even prominent California liberals such as former Gov. Gray Davis and the late Senator Diane Feinstein to walk out of his speaking events.

Mere days after the horrific events of September 11, 2001, Brown blamed America for the attacks in a tirade that caused Rep. Nancy Pelosi to push back against them when she took the podium.

“America, is there anything you did to set up this climate?” Brown asked those in attendance. “Ohhhh—America, what did you do?”

According to the Washington Free Beacon he continued saying:

“America, what did you do two weeks ago when I stood at the world conference on racism, when you wouldn’t show up?” Brown said, referring to his participation in the United Nations World Conference Against Racism, which the United States and Israel boycotted citing concerns about antisemitism.

“America, America, what did you do – either intentionally or unintentionally – in the world order, in Central America, in Africa where bombs are still blasting?” Brown went on. “America, what did you do in the global warming conference when you did not embrace the smaller nations? America, what did you do two weeks ago when I stood at the world conference on racism, when you wouldn’t show up?”

You know you’ve jumped into the deep end when Nancy Pelosi slams the statement as too far.

“The act of terrorism on Sept. 11 put those people outside the order of civilized behavior, and we will not take responsibility for that,” Pelosi said.

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As Brown’s history comes to the surface, it rings eerily similar to the horrific statements given by former President Barack Obama’s pastor, Jeremiah Wright. While Obama frequently caught a lot of heat for the divisive and strong anti-American language used by Wright, in the long run it made little difference to those who ended up voting for him.

Fox News reported on a speech given by Harris at the 2022 NAACP National Convention, telling the world just how much Brown means to her and influences her decisions.

“I just want to, if you don’t mind for a moment, take a moment of personal privilege to talk about Dr. Brown. He has been on this journey with me every step of the way, from when I first thought about running for public office almost two decades ago,” Harris said. “And he has been such a voice of leadership, more leadership, and leadership in our nation. And so I want to thank you, Dr. Brown, for all that you are.”

Can America afford a presidency of someone who pushes communist ideals and is influenced by those who revile and despise the nation they are supposed to lead and unify?

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In a recent interview with Stephen Strang on the Strang Report, evangelist Mario Murillo discussed the spiritual implications surrounding the recent attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump. Murillo, known for his prophetic ministry and tent crusades, believes that this incident holds significant meaning for America’s current political and spiritual landscape.

Murillo recounted the miraculous nature of the event, describing how the bullet “missed Donald Trump by a quarter inch,” a near-miss that he attributes to divine intervention. He emphasized, “God made Donald Trump’s head move at the exact nanosecond that it needed to move. God did that.”

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This moment, according to Murillo, is a clear sign of divine favor and protection over Trump, whom he sees as a pivotal figure in America’s spiritual battle.

The evangelist expressed his belief that the American public, particularly Christians, must recognize this incident as a call to action. He warned that the forces opposing Trump are not just political but deeply rooted in a broader spiritual struggle.

“He’s not running against Kamala Harris,” Murillo stated. “He’s running against a machine, a mechanism… into the media, into business, into billionaires, into education.” He described the opposition as a “consummate blank canvas” for the left’s agenda, which he believes threatens the country’s moral and spiritual foundation.

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Murillo’s comments reflect his concern about the spiritual war being waged in the United States, with Trump playing a central role in this conflict. He drew parallels between the current political situation and historical instances of tyranny, explaining that the attempt on Trump’s life is indicative of a larger, more sinister agenda. “The most dangerous thing… is the apathetic way in which the American public is reacting,” Murillo cautioned, urging Christians to wake up and take a stand.

Calling for a unified response from the Christian community, Murillo urges believers to pray and support what he sees as God’s plan for America. He stressed the need for spiritual vigilance, warning, “Woe unto those who are silent in the process of God’s redemptive work for American freedom.”

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