Inside the Revival That Redefined Ohio State Football

Something unexpected is happening inside one of America’s biggest college football programs, and it has nothing to do with rankings or playoff brackets.

During a recent interview, CBN’s Raj Nair sat down with Ohio State national champion Gee Scott Jr. to talk about a revival movement sweeping through the Buckeyes locker room—one marked by transformed lives, bold faith and a sincerity that can’t be manufactured.

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Scott didn’t try to dress it up with slogans or strategy. He described what he and his teammates witnessed: a genuine change taking root in the heart of a Division I powerhouse. He said it began quietly, long before cameras caught players wearing “Jesus Won” shirts or speaking openly about their faith. According to him, the real story isn’t the public moments. It’s the internal ones.

Scott explained that players began to notice things in each other that couldn’t be chalked up to maturity or discipline. Teammates who once lived one way were now living another, and the shift was so pronounced that players who had known each other for years could barely recognize the men standing before them. He called these changes “undeniable,” describing them as something no person could have orchestrated.

What makes the story compelling is how widespread it became. From household names to role players, athletes across the roster began sharing their personal stories. The testimonies sparked curiosity, then participation, and eventually a kind of momentum that carried the team well beyond Xs and Os. Scott said it wasn’t about hype or attention. It was about honoring the one they believed had turned their lives around.

Nair, who once covered the team as a college reporter, noted that moments like this aren’t entirely new for the Buckeyes. He recalled earlier seasons marked by similar sparks of spiritual hunger. Still, the breadth of what happened in 2024 stood out to him. He described feeling chills as he watched the program he loves find renewed purpose.

That story is now being told in a documentary titled “Redemption,” which highlights the sweeping revival inside the team as well as the individual journeys that shaped it. Scott said the film, releasing on Amazon Prime, captures the heart of what unfolded in Columbus over the past year.

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Near the end of the conversation, Nair asked Scott what message he would offer to the fan or student who keeps hearing about this movement but doesn’t know what to make of it. Scott didn’t hesitate. His answer came quickly, and he said he felt the words forming before the question finished.

In paraphrased form, here is what he urged seekers to do:

Don’t rely on secondhand stories.
Explore the truth for yourself rather than taking someone else’s experience as your own.
Be honest about where you are.
Whether strong in faith, struggling or unsure, start from your real place.
Seek the One who brings rest.
Bring your burdens, your questions and your weariness to the only source of lasting peace.
Look beyond temporary escapes.
Set aside the distractions that promise comfort but never satisfy, and pursue the One who offers more than a momentary lift.

Scott closed his remarks by encouraging anyone who feels the pull of curiosity to take one step forward. His message wasn’t polished or rehearsed. It was the voice of someone who has seen something too real to ignore.

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What’s happening at Ohio State isn’t about a program, a brand or a trend. It’s a reminder that even in unexpected places, revival can break through. And when it does, it often starts the same way it did in this locker room—with a few willing hearts, a spark of curiosity and a message that spreads faster than anyone could have anticipated.

James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine.

3 Hotspots Where Islamic Power Is Growing in the US

Islam’s growing influence in American public life is no longer a fringe concern or a social media rumor. It is happening in politics, in key states like Texas, and across the digital landscape where young people form their worldview. CBN’s latest report on the subject raises serious questions about where this trend is headed and what it means for Christians who care about the nation’s future.

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Christians are not called to fear, but to discern. Scripture speaks plainly about guarding truth, resisting deception and recognizing threats that undermine the freedom to live out our faith. As this report shows, the rise of political Islam in the United States is something Americans should be paying attention to.

1. Islam’s Expansion Into American Politics

The first area of concern is political. As the CBN segment notes, “Twenty-four years after 9/11, a foreign-born Muslim will be sworn in as mayor of New York City.” His election, the report suggests, may “inspire more Muslims to enter politics.”

The question is not whether Muslims have the right to run for office. They do. The concern raised by youth culture and religion expert Alex McFarland is whether these political victories will be used to promote secular governance or advance Islam and Sharia law in American cities.

McFarland told CBN there is “a very real concern about the encroachment of Islam and really the infiltration of Islamists into American government.” He added that this is not “Islamophobia” but “realism,” especially given what he describes as long-term ideological goals within segments of the Islamic world.

According to McFarland, Western leaders are “very naive to think that they do not desire a cultural infiltration and the ultimate bringing down of America.”

2. Islam’s Growing Footprint in Texas

The second area CBN highlights is Texas, where rumors and reports of new Islamic centers, mosque expansions and organized efforts to influence local culture have been circulating.

A viral video shared on X shows San Diego imam Shahid Umar Ibn Farooq stating, “Know this, that Islam will enter every house. Every house. Don’t worry about the Islamophobes. They can yap all they want. Their children will be Muslim.”

Farooq denies he intends to dominate or impose Sharia law and told interviewers he only wants to “spread faith.” McFarland strongly disputed that claim, saying, “Muslims are taught that they are at liberty to lie. It’s the doctrine that they can lie for the cause of Islam.”

He argues that when Islamists speak of spreading faith, the real goal is “further to weave Islam and Sharia concepts into American life to ultimately subjugate and bring down the great infidel. That’s us.”

McFarland even described interviewing workers involved in the construction of a large Islamic center in Texas. According to him, some tradesmen refused the job until they were offered “as much as three times the going rate” to participate. He believes centers like this “are threatening the stabilization and the security of America.”

Texas lawmakers have taken notice. The state banned Sharia law in its cities, joining ten other states that have passed similar legislation. McFarland said, “It is not an overreaction. It’s very prudent.” He went further, suggesting that states “should use eminent domain to take back” centers that could become “jihadist terror cell incubators.”

3. Islam’s Digital and Cultural Push Among Young People

The third front McFarland identifies is social media, where Islamic activists are intentionally trying to shape the next generation.

Farooq has urged young Muslims to “flood social media with pro-Muslim posts” to advance Islam in the United States. McFarland warns that this is a deliberate strategy aimed at influencing young Americans and normalizing Islamic ideology in public discourse.

He emphasized that Christianity is the only force strong enough to resist ideological systems that seek to dominate. “Ultimately, the force that can hold at bay either the iron fist of Marxism or the iron sword of Sharia is Christianity,” he said.

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McFarland also referred to an article from The Atlantic stating that “the jihadists are the faithful Muslims” and that moderate, westernized Muslims are considered “backsliders.” In his view, the popular claim that Islam is a religion of peace is “really naive.”

The Christian Obligation to Be Watchful

The interview is not a call to hatred or fear. Christians are commanded to love their neighbors, including Muslims, and to pray for all to come to the saving knowledge of Christ. McFarland made that clear, saying he prays “for the salvation of the Islamic world because that is really the ultimate hope.”

But love does not mean blindness. These developments carry long-term implications for the nation’s legal structure, civic identity and cultural stability.

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If Christians care about religious liberty, the Constitution and the mission Christ gave His people, then vigilance is not optional. It is necessary.

Temple Institute and Sanhedrin Release Official Statements on the Red Heifer

The July 1 burning of a red heifer in Samaria triggered a flood of speculation. Still, both the Temple Institute and the Sanhedrin have now clarified the central issue: the animal burned was not a qualified red heifer according to biblical standards. Their statements were issued to correct incorrect claims spreading across social media and to reset expectations about where Israel truly stands in the prophetic timeline.

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The Temple Institute reminded the public that the requirements for a legitimate red heifer are stringent and that only a few scholars fully understand the details. They have been studying and preparing for years, but the July 1 animal did not meet the biblical criteria. The Sanhedrin echoed the same point in its own statement, emphasizing that no purification for Temple service was achieved through this ceremony.

Even so, the event is not meaningless. The heifer burned was one of the calves brought from Texas in 2022, raised at Shiloh, and prepared by a Kohen at a hidden location in Samaria. While not qualified, the ceremony reflects the broader national effort to train, prepare and restore the knowledge needed when a true biblically valid heifer finally emerges.

The clarification is the real headline. Israel is moving deliberately toward conditions described in Scripture, but this was not the moment of prophetic fulfillment. It was preparation, not completion.

That distinction matters. And it is precisely why the statements from the Temple Institute and the Sanhedrin deserve careful attention.

Here is the full statement released by the Temple Institute:

In light of incorrect information that has been published regarding the red heifer, the Temple Institute would like to announce:

1. For about ten years, the Temple Institute has been engaged in preparations for producing the ashes of the red heifer, both from an educational and practical perspective. The observance of these commandments, the raising of a red heifer according to Torah law and the production of kosher ashes for the purification of the ritually impure, is very complex and includes thousands (!) of details, which require great knowledge and skill in execution. Therefore, the process also includes a number of practical experiments and exercises.

2. About three months ago, a practice was held in the Samarian mountains, in which a simulation of the making of the ashes of the red heifer was conducted.

3. Of course, ashes of the red heifer that are not made on the Mount of Olives while facing the site of the Holy Temple are completely invalid (Mishnah, Para 4:2; Rambam, Para Aduma 4:5). Therefore, we clarify that the simulation was only an exercise, part of a series of exercises that were and, with G-d’s help, will continue to be conducted, before we are properly prepared to fulfill the mitzvah according to Torah requirements. The act was not kosher for additional reasons, including: a heifer was chosen for the exercise whose overall color was red, but was, nevertheless, the most invalid and unkosher of the heifers in our possession. (Its tail was damaged and it had a defect). Likewise, the priestly garments worn by the kohen conducting the practice exercise were not consecrated. The purpose of the exercise was to improve our readiness for producing the ashes, and indeed, the exercise improved our understanding of the process, as well as the kohen’s skill, and also revealed various weak points that we must deal with, such as the proper way to lead the heifer to its destination.

4. For this reason, the ashes were mostly left by us in place without any care on our part. We did collect samples of the ashes by people who are tamei met, (impure due to contact with a corpse), and are therefore rendered ineligible for performing this mitzvah, only for the purpose of checking whether the equipment we have is suitable for the task, and important lessons were learned in this regard as well. In any case, all of the ashes are completely ineligible.

5. Anyone who claims otherwise, that the heifer was kosher and the ashes produced from it are kosher for the purpose of purification, is mistaken and misleading, either intentionally or unintentionally.

6. There are currently four red heifers at the Shiloh site, some of which are owned by Rabbi Ariel, head of the Temple Institute. Their halachic status has not yet been definitively determined, and we are monitoring them.

7. The real red heifer will be made, G-d willing, when we have a kosher red heifer (according to the opinion of the rabbis of the Temple Institute and the rabbis they consult with), and when we are ready in all other aspects of the matter. This is a long process that requires patience and perseverance.

Here is the statement released by the Sanhedrin as reported by Israel365 News:

We sat together as one court.

Questions have reached the Sanhedrin regarding red heifer ashes, and particularly regarding the recent exercises that was conducted. We hereby announce that we completely rely on the attached announcement from the Temple Institute.

And we address all Gentiles throughout the world with the following call:

We, the Sanhedrin, whose ancestors and families stood at Mount Sinai and witnessed the revelation of the Holy One, Blessed be He, to the entire world – generation after generation, we have studied the Torah that the Holy One, Blessed be He, gave us. And we know that the Holy One, Blessed be He, asks those who come into the world to accept upon themselves the Seven Noahide Commandments.

The moment a person accepts upon themselves the Seven Noahide Commandments, they receive directly from the Holy One, Blessed be He, three amazing gifts:

They receive a portion of the soul.

They receive a portion in the World to Come.

They are called “Righteous Among the Nations.”

Anyone who invents something other than the Seven Noahide Commandments causes those who listen to him to sin, and this includes anyone who invents that the ashes from a red heifer exercise purify Gentiles, or heals Gentiles, or anything else – such a person is among the fraudsters and swindlers, and one must distance oneself from him and distance him.

So what does this clarification mean prophetically?

It means we are still in the preparatory phase. The infrastructure, training, and priestly readiness are being constructed piece by piece. A fully qualified red heifer has not yet been burned. That reminder should heighten our discernment, not dampen it. It shows that Israel is steadily moving toward the conditions described by the prophets — but the final steps have not yet been taken.

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Jesus urged His followers to watch the signs without jumping to premature conclusions. The Temple Institute’s correction helps us avoid that very mistake. The July 1 event was not the fulfillment. But it was another deliberate movement in that direction.

The world may shrug. The media may misinterpret. But Israel’s own institutions are telling us something vital: the prophetic timeline is progressing, but the biblical requirements have yet to be met.

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And for believers who understand prophecy, that tension — “not yet, but drawing closer” — is precisely where Scripture said the world would be as the last days approach.

Apostasy Rising: America’s Churches Are Abandoning the Truth at a Dangerous Hour

Scripture warns that in the last days many will “fall away” and embrace teachings that oppose God while still claiming His name (2 Thess. 2:3). The Bible describes a time when people will “not endure sound doctrine” and will gather teachers who tell them what they want to hear (2 Tim. 4:3–4). These warnings apply to those inside the church, not outside it. Signs of end-times apostasy include the rejection of biblical authority, the redefinition of sin and the elevation of personal desire above divine truth (Rom. 1:25). The cultural decay around us is directly tied to the theological collapse inside the American church.

That collapse was on full display this week. Several liberal Protestant and Jewish denominations declared transgenderism “holy” in a public statement meant to rebuke the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) for voting to bar transgender procedures in Catholic healthcare facilities. The Episcopal Church, the Presbyterian Church (USA), the United Church of Christ, the Unitarian Universalist Association, Reform Judaism and others are now affirming a worldview that contradicts God’s design.

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Their statement claims “our beloveds are created in the image of God, Holy and whole,” and argues that “there is a disgraceful misconception that all people of faith do not affirm the full spectrum of gender, a great many of us do,” as reported by The Christian Post. Their message is that biblical distinctions between male and female no longer matter, and that identity should be shaped by feelings rather than by creation.

Scripture does not support this. Genesis states clearly that God “created them male and female” (Gen. 1:27). These categories are not flexible or interchangeable. They reflect intentional design. To call transgender identity “holy,” as these denominations do when they “proclaim the holiness of transgender, nonbinary and intersex people,” is to redefine holiness itself. Holiness in Scripture means alignment with God’s character and His commands (1 Peter 1:15–16). No biblical passage suggests that denying one’s biological reality honors God. Instead, the Bible repeatedly warns about exchanging truth for falsehood and placing human desire above the Creator (Rom. 1:24–28).

The statement goes further by suggesting that resisting transgender ideology is sinful. “When people of faith and conscience stay silent in the face of oppression, we are all made less whole,” it reads. It claims that speaking against transgender ideology “violates the sacred in its own name,” effectively labeling biblical teaching as immoral. This is precisely the inversion of truth Scripture warns about, a generation calling good evil and evil good (Isa. 5:20).

The statement’s lead author, the Rev. Sofía Betancourt of the Unitarian Universalist Association, comes from a belief system that long ago rejected core Christian doctrines such as the Trinity and original sin. Her academic focus includes womanist theology, Earth justice and anti-oppression activism, which reflects modern ideological frameworks rather than biblical authority. When she and others declare transgender individuals to be “holy,” the term is no longer rooted in Scripture but in contemporary activism.

In contrast, the Catholic Church has drawn a moral line at a time when many Protestant bodies have surrendered it. The USCCB approved revisions to its Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services, reaffirming the teaching that “Catholic health care services must not perform interventions, whether surgical or chemical, that aim to transform the sexual characteristics of a human body into those of the opposite sex.” Bishop Robert Barron emphasized the serious nature of this decision, stating, “About the gender ideology, I think it’s very important the church makes a strong statement here.”

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This matters. More than one in seven patients in America receives care at a Catholic hospital. The bishops’ vote signals that some Christian institutions still recognize the difference between compassion and compromise and refuse to abandon the truth of creation.

America’s decline did not begin in politics. It started in pulpits. When churches dilute Scripture to fit cultural expectations, the nation loses its moral foundation (Matt. 7:24–27). When pastors trade conviction for applause, society drifts into confusion and spiritual darkness (Gal. 1:10). And when denominations publicly declare the “holiness” of what God calls sin, they embody the very apostasy Scripture warns will rise before the return of Christ (1 Tim. 4:1).

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There is still time for America to turn, but that time is not unlimited. Our nation must return to the truth of God’s Word. Our churches must reclaim biblical authority. Every believer must decide whether to follow culture or Christ (Josh. 24:15).

America must repent and return to the ways of God before judgment falls on this nation (2 Chron. 7:14).

‘The Chosen’ Stars Reveal Why Season 6 Was Emotionally Devastating

Only a short time has passed since The Chosen wrapped filming for Season 6 in September, and the cast and crew are already reflecting on what they describe as their most demanding season yet. In a new behind-the-scenes video, they walk viewers through the emotional weight, long days and intense storytelling that defined the production.

They recall a season shaped by heavy material and complex scenes that required deep emotional focus. Many moments called for repeated displays of grief, exhaustion or quiet tension. Actors said the challenge was not only producing emotion on command, but finding different shades of it, take after take. Several noted that the content pushed them to the limits of what they had done on the show before.

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Another major shift was the separation of characters throughout the season. The whole ensemble rarely appeared together. Key figures, including Jesus, John and Judas, were missing from many group scenes. Their absence created an unusual atmosphere on set that cast members described as lonely and unsettling. Empty chairs often served as reminders that the story had entered its most somber phase.

The actors also spoke about the unique challenges of performance this season. Some had more time on screen but fewer lines, which required them to communicate emotion and meaning through presence alone. Others found themselves participating in pivotal scenes while remaining on the edges of the story. All agreed that Season 6 demanded a higher level of nuance and control.

Despite the difficulty, the cast expressed excitement about having viewers see what they captured. Without giving away spoilers, they pointed to the crucifixion, the hanging of Judas and several unexpected moments as scenes they believe will leave a substantial impact. They praised the locations, effects, work and artistic direction that helped bring these climactic events to life.

Throughout the video, the team also highlighted the crew’s dedication. They acknowledged the production assistants who provided fans and ice packs during hot shoots, as well as the technicians who managed complex effects and long days. They hope audiences recognize the effort from every department that went into making the characters feel real and relatable.

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Season 6 centers heavily on the suffering of Christ, and several cast and crew members said the theme influenced their personal experience during filming. Some were walking through family health crises or other hardships at the time. They noted that these challenges deepened their connection to the material and added meaning to their work.

Looking ahead, the team expressed hope that Season 7, which will focus on resurrection and renewal, will bring a lighter, more uplifting tone to production.

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Until then, viewers can explore behind-the-scenes footage on The Chosen app, where the cast and crew continue to share their journey through what they call the most intense season the series has produced.

What Prophecy Really Says About Gaza and the West Bank Might Shock You

Israel’s brief reprieve from its multifront war has shifted global attention back to the Middle East’s two most volatile flashpoints: Gaza and the West Bank. Politicians talk about cease-fires, rebuilding plans and diplomatic “solutions,” yet Bible prophecy describes a far different outcome—one where Israel’s borders expand, not contract.

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Dr. Bill Salus argues that today’s headlines are not random. They are aligning with ancient prophecies that outline exactly what will happen to these territories. And the evidence is growing harder to ignore.

Israel Will Annex the West Bank — Because Scripture Says It Will

Despite U.S. resistance, UN resolutions, and international pressure, the prophets consistently state that Israel will take possession of territory far larger than anything currently on the table.

Obadiah 1:19–20 forecasts Israel capturing:

Samaria (the West Bank)
Mount Esau (southern Jordan)
Ephraim (central Israel)
Canaanite territory up to Zarephath (southern Lebanon)

Every modern “red line” of world diplomacy sits on land the prophets say Israel will ultimately own.

Gaza’s Future Is Not Urban Redevelopment — It’s Emptiness

Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan imagines international forces, billions in rebuilding money, and a path to Palestinian statehood. Yet the Bible’s description contradicts every element of that vision.

Zephaniah 2:4–7 predicts:

Gaza will be forsaken
No inhabitant will remain
The coastline will become pastures
The land will go to the remnant of Judah

Prophecy does not describe a rebuilt Palestinian capital. It describes an abandoned coastline occupied by the Jewish people.

The Palestinian Identity and Its Prophetic Fate

If, as Salus argues, many Palestinians descend from Edom, then Scripture’s prophecies about Edom directly apply.

Psalm 83 — “tents of Edom,” echoing the refugee conditions Palestinians have lived in since 1948.
Jeremiah 49:15 — Edom will be “small among the nations, despised among men.”
Obadiah 1:18 — The house of Esau becomes “stubble,” with no survivor remaining.

Prophecy repeatedly describes defeat, displacement, and diminishing national standing—an exact parallel to the modern Palestinian struggle.

Israel Will Take Territory in Jordan

The prophets broaden the picture even further.

Jeremiah 49:2 — Israel takes Rabbah of Ammon (modern Amman).
Zephaniah 2:8, 9 — Israel inherits Moab and Ammon, representing central and northern Jordan.

These passages forecast future Israeli victories east of the Jordan River that reshape the regional map.

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The Final Map Is Already Written

Even Israel’s future conquests before the Tribulation are only a fraction of the ultimate borders God promised Abraham.

Genesis 15:18 defines the full inheritance:

From the river of Egypt (likely the Nile)
To the Euphrates River in modern Iraq

This vast territory will not be realized until the Messiah returns and establishes His kingdom. But prophecy is clear that Israel will expand significantly before then.

The Bottom Line

The world views Gaza and the West Bank as bargaining chips. Scripture views them as Israel’s guaranteed inheritance. Every modern political plan—whether Trump’s Gaza initiative, UN resolutions or international pressure for a Palestinian state—collides with prophecies that outline a very different future.

The Bible does not predict a two-state solution. It predicts an Israeli expansion that no government, coalition or global institution can prevent.

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Gaza will be emptied.
The West Bank will be annexed.
Jordan will lose territory.
And Israel will ultimately receive the full land God promised.

Leaders can debate borders all they want. The prophets have already settled them.

Global Shock As Reports Surface of ‘Sniper Safaris’ Targeting Civilians and Children

Italian prosecutors are now digging into one of the most disturbing allegations to resurface from the Bosnian War. Claims have emerged that wealthy Westerners paid to shoot civilians, including children, for sport. It is the kind of accusation that forces society to confront what human beings are capable of when conscience dies, morality collapses and thrill replaces humanity.

The investigation, as reported by The Gateway Pundit, centers on what journalist Ezio Gavazzeni calls “sniper safaris,” a grotesque form of murder tourism allegedly carried out during the 1992 to 1995 siege of Sarajevo. Prosecutors in Milan have launched a formal probe after Gavazzeni filed a complaint detailing accusations that “wealthy individuals from Western countries, including Italy, paid substantial fees” to join Bosnian Serb forces and open fire on civilians.

NEW: Italian prosecutors have launched an investigation into allegations that wealthy people from Western countries paid upward of $90,000 for "sniper safaris" where they would shoot civilians.

The complaint was filed by journalist Ezio Gavazzeni.

Gavazzeni claims the "sniper…

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) November 13, 2025

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According to the reporting, participants allegedly paid up to €80,000, roughly $90,000, for the “opportunity to fire at unarmed residents risking their lives in the besieged city.” The claims state that these so-called tourists paid extra to shoot children, a detail so dark and depraved it defies comprehension.

The allegations focus on the infamous Sniper Alley, a main Sarajevo boulevard that became one of the most dangerous places on earth during the siege. More than 11,000 people were killed in Sarajevo, including over 1,500 children. Gavazzeni makes it clear these acts were not tied to ideology or tribal hatred but to a hunger for blood. “We are talking about people who love guns who perhaps go to shooting ranges or on safaris in Africa,” he wrote, describing the mindset behind the killers.

The journalist says these murder tourists came from multiple countries, including the United States. BBC reporting notes that similar allegations surfaced before, but the evidence Gavazzeni offers, including testimony from a Bosnian military intelligence officer, is now strong enough that Italian counterterrorism prosecutor Alessandro Gobbis is personally examining it. The Bosnian officer allegedly told investigators that his unit learned of the safaris in late 1993 and passed the information to Italy’s Sismi military intelligence in early 1994. He says Sismi later responded with a chilling update: “We’ve put a stop to it and there won’t be any more safaris.” Within three months, the trips had reportedly ended.

Gavazzeni first encountered these claims through Italian media in the 1990s but revisited them after watching a 2022 documentary on the Bosnian War. His complaint is now backed by two international law specialists. The Bosnian Consulate in Milan has pledged to help uncover the truth, stating it is “impatient to discover the truth about such a cruel matter.”

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These allegations are not merely disturbing. They are a stark reminder of the kind of evil that emerges when humanity strips itself of all restraint. This is what happens when the conscience becomes a wasteland. This is what it looks like when sin is not just present but celebrated.

Christians often acknowledge that we live in a sin-cursed world. Not every wicked act is the direct prompting of Satan. Human flesh alone is capable of brutal, selfish destruction. But some acts reveal something deeper, something that perfectly mirrors the enemy who comes “to steal, kill and destroy.”

What is being alleged in these sniper safaris is not ordinary wickedness. It is evil refined. It is moral rot distilled into pure brutality. The deliberate targeting of children for entertainment is not simply sin. It echoes the very character of the one Scripture describes as a murderer from the beginning.

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If these accusations prove true, they stand as a chilling testimony of how far humanity can fall when disconnected from any sense of accountability to God or man. And they serve as a warning about what happens when sin is unchecked, unrestrained, and unrepentant, a descent into darkness that leaves a stain on history and on the human soul itself.

Jesus Stood His Ground: Here’s How You Can Do the Same

Many people walk through life carrying wounds that were never theirs to carry. A harsh comment, a cold reaction, a dismissive tone—these moments have a way of slipping past our defenses and settling deep inside us. Rabbi Kirt Schneider’s recent teaching on John 10 confronts this problem with unusual clarity. His message demands attention because it strikes at the root of emotional and spiritual exhaustion.

Schneider points to the moment when Jesus’ own words triggered intense backlash. After calling Himself the Good Shepherd, the crowd responded immediately and hostilely. “Many of them were saying, ‘He has a demon and is insane. Why do you listen to Him?’” Schneider doesn’t soften the impact. He uses it to establish a truth most people avoid: if even Jesus faced false accusation, no one should be surprised when it happens to them.

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This isn’t a call to toughness for toughness’s sake. It’s a call to discernment. “Sometimes you and I are going to be accused falsely,” Schneider says. “And when we do, we need to be careful not to let that get inside us.” That single sentence should be printed and taped to every bathroom mirror in the country. Too many people allow others’ unsteady emotions to define their own sense of worth.

And Schneider doesn’t pretend he is above the struggle. “When people don’t treat me with love or sensitivity… sometimes I don’t always have the barrier up that I need to have so that their behavior doesn’t affect my heart,” he admits. This admission strengthens his instruction, not weakens it. It reminds readers that emotional resilience is learned, not inherited.

The key argument of his teaching is straightforward: much of the negativity we face from others stems from their own brokenness. “Why did these people treat Jesus the way they treated Him?” he asks. He answers by quoting Jesus’ own explanation: “They were being led by the devil. They didn’t realize they were being led by the devil.” In other words, people can act with confidence and even outrage while being utterly unaware of the forces shaping their reactions.

Schneider then describes a reality countless people experience but rarely articulate. “We live in a broken world. People are messed up,” he says. He talks about individuals shaped by childhood rejection, unkind parents, constant comparison or a lifetime of feeling inferior. “Hurting people hurt people,” Schneider notes. This isn’t a slogan. It’s a diagnosis.

Once you understand this dynamic, your entire emotional framework changes. Mistreatment is no longer automatically interpreted as personal failure. You stop carrying the weight of other people’s wounds. “When someone treats us wrongly because they’re messed up, we shouldn’t let the evil that’s coming out of them towards us get in us,” Schneider says. It is one of the most liberating statements a believer can internalize.

To ground this idea in reality, Schneider shares his own encounter with a teacher who insulted him during a paid lesson. “He had no reason to be insulting me… But he was broken,” he says. The critical moment came not in the insult, but in Schneider’s response. “It was a matter of ascending up, realizing what I’m dealing with, that the issue wasn’t me, it was him.” That shift—recognizing the true source of the behavior—spared him unnecessary emotional injury.

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Schneider’s lesson carries a clear takeaway: you must build a separation between your identity and the reactions of unstable people. “God, Jesus, does not want you and I to be hurting all the time because broken people have not treated us right,” he says. Emotional survival depends on spiritual clarity. Without it, every careless word becomes a wound and every damaged person becomes an emotional threat.

His closing prayer reinforces the heart of the message: “Help us, Lord, to begin to put a separation in our spiritual space so that when people are unkind… we don’t let that get in us.” That prayer is not a request for escape; it is a request for inner strength.

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And that is the point of Schneider’s teaching. You cannot control who speaks, how they speak or why they speak. But you can control what you let inside you. You can recognize brokenness for what it is. You can refuse to carry shame that never belonged to you. You can walk with dignity even when someone else is unraveling.

Ancient Cult Discovery at Armageddon Site Stuns Archaeologists and Prophecy Watchers

Archaeologists at Tel Megiddo have uncovered stunning new evidence of ancient ritual worship and early wine production—discoveries that carry profound prophetic significance for anyone watching the biblical landscape unfold today.

The finds come from the very ground described in Scripture as the future gathering point of the nations in the last days, a site the book of Revelation calls Armageddon. Every layer pulled from the earth seems to confirm the deep spiritual history rooted in this land, and the rising anticipation among prophecy watchers who see God continuing to reveal the past to illuminate the future.

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The discoveries include intact ritual vessels, a miniature shrine, and Israel’s oldest known winepress, “as reported by Fox News.” The Israel Antiquities Authority said the excavation near Highway 66 uncovered artifacts dating from the Early Bronze Age to the Late Bronze Age, stretching back nearly 5,000 years. Tel Megiddo’s biblical relevance heightens the excitement surrounding the discoveries, and the site stands as one of the most critical locations in end-times prophecy.

At the center of the announcement is a 5,000-year-old rock-carved winepress, described by officials as the oldest ever found in Israel. “This wine press is unique, one of very few known from such an ancient period when urbanization first took place in our region,” the agency said. They added that while scholars long suspected early wine production in the area, “this wine press finally provides new and clear evidence that early wine production actually took place here.”

The significance is unmistakable: wine, worship, sacrifice and judgment imagery are woven throughout Scripture, and the earliest known evidence emerging from the future site of Armageddon is stirring interest worldwide.

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Even more striking is the discovery of a Canaanite folk cult, preserved in a set of ritual vessels that remained intact for more than three millennia. Archaeologists uncovered a ceramic shrine model, imported jugs, storage jars, and an elaborate set of vessels likely used for libations. The IAA said the items “were carefully placed in the ground in an orderly burial as ritual offerings.” These offerings were found beside a large natural rock outcrop that researchers believe may have functioned as an open-air altar just outside the city. The agency said this location likely allowed ordinary farmers to “offer consecrations of liquids or valuable agricultural produce.”

The continuity of worship activity at Megiddo is remarkable, stretching from the days of the Canaanites to the biblical era of Israel’s kings. The excavation “revealed a new part of the matrix between the known settlements in the city,” officials said, noting that both the ancient winepress and the ritual offerings “indicate the continuity of ritual consecration and libations” outside the sacred complex.

Eli Escusido, director of the Israel Antiquities Authority, emphasized the historical depth revealed at the site. The discoveries, he said, are “revealing, layer by layer, the wealth of history hidden and embedded in the soil here.” He added that the findings “allow us to become acquainted with the daily life and beliefs of the region’s residents over the course of thousands of years.”

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Prophecy watchers are taking notice because this is not the only recent breakthrough at Megiddo.

Earlier this year, archaeologists uncovered compelling evidence of a biblical battle, including pottery indicating the presence of an Egyptian military force that likely confronted King Josiah. Archaeologist Assaf Kleiman said the discovery of “so many Egyptian vessels” was “an exceptional phenomenon” and supports the conclusion that Egyptian troops settled at Megiddo after the fall of the Assyrian Empire.

These discoveries are not simply academic milestones—they feed into a growing sense of prophetic anticipation. Megiddo, the prophesied staging ground for the final battle between the forces of darkness and the King of Kings, continues to yield reminders of the spiritual struggle that has existed in this land for millennia.

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As more light is shed on the worship, warfare and daily life of the people who once lived there, believers are watching closely, aware that the same ground that preserved the past will one day host the climax of human history foretold in Scripture.

Red Cup Rebellion: How the Starbucks Strike Reflects Biblical Warnings

Starbucks workers staged what the union calls a national “Red Cup rebellion” this week, walking off the job at about 65 stores across the United States during one of the company’s biggest promotional days. Starbucks Workers United said the effort was meant to “galvanize public support” and pressure the company to meet union demands and address what it calls unfair labor practices.

The union framed the walkout as a deliberate act of defiance. “We’re turning the Red Cup Season into the Red Cup Rebellion,” Pittsburgh barista Amos Hall told ABC News. “Starbucks’ refusal to settle a fair union contract and end union busting is forcing us to take drastic action.” With more than 1,000 workers participating, the strike marks the latest chapter in a long-running conflict that has increasingly drawn in far-left organizations and openly socialist groups backing the unionization effort.

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Starbucks pushed back firmly, emphasizing the union’s small representation and its unwillingness to return to the table. Company spokesperson Jaci Anderson said she was “disappointed that Workers United, which only represents around 4% of our partners, has voted to authorize a strike instead of returning to the bargaining table.” She added that Starbucks already offers “more than $30 an hour on average in pay and benefits for hourly partners.”

While the public debate focuses on wages, staffing, and corporate negotiations, Christians watching these events may see something deeper at work. Scripture warns that the end times will be marked by a culture that embraces rebellion against authority and elevates self-interest above all else.

The Bible describes a generation that will become “lovers of themselves” and “lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God” (2 Tim. 3:1–4). This is not merely about personal preference; it represents a mindset where self takes the place of moral order. When a movement cultivates defiance as a virtue, celebrates conflict and demands submission to an ideology rather than seeking truthful compromise, it mirrors the very spirit Scripture warns will dominate society.

Likewise, the Bible addresses the rise of rebellion against authority—a pattern increasingly normalized in Western culture. Romans 13 teaches that “whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed,” not as a blanket defense of government, but as a warning that habitual defiance is a spiritual danger. Jude describes those who “reject authority” as acting out of a deeper spirit of pride and lawlessness.

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Many of the organizations backing today’s labor movements promote openly socialist ideologies that run counter to biblical values and America’s founding principles. Socialism often elevates the state above God, diminishes individual responsibility and relies on perpetual agitation against authority. This worldview views rebellion not as a last resort, but as a necessary catalyst for societal transformation—a philosophy incompatible with Scripture’s call for humility, order, and respect.

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The Starbucks strike, its messaging, and the broader political forces behind it reflect more than a labor dispute. They represent a cultural shift toward the very attitudes the Bible says will intensify in the final days: self-focus, defiance and rejection of the authorities God has established for societal order. Christians are called to discern the times, remain aware of the spiritual currents beneath the surface, and stand firm in truth as the world grows increasingly chaotic.