There was a time when the Word of God was sacred and untouchable. Today, it’s being rewritten, distorted and marketed to children as a tool for indoctrination. What’s emerging isn’t faith—it’s propaganda dressed in Scripture. “Progressive” publishers are twisting the Bible to fit the culture instead of calling the culture to repentance.

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As reported by Fox News, new “children’s storybook Bibles” are being released for “progressive Christians who are turned off by traditional presentations of Scripture.” These books emphasize “diversity, inclusion and social justice,” reshaping the Gospel into something it was never meant to be. “The Just Love Story Bible,” written by Rev. Jacqui Lewis and Rev. Shannon Daley-Harris, claims to teach “a theology of love and justice that we don’t have to unlearn.” That phrase alone reveals their agenda—to replace biblical truth with man-made ideology.

The authors admit they want children to “ask questions and challenge traditional beliefs about God, Jesus, and the biblical narrative.” When discussing the resurrection, Lewis said, “For me, it matters more that children know that love never dies.” That’s not Christianity—it’s heresy disguised as kindness. Daley-Harris added that kids should be told “some of these stories are made-up,” effectively undermining the authority of Scripture from the start.

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Lewis even bragged that the book portrays Jesus as a “feminist” and eliminates “patriarchy” from the Bible. Beaming Books, the publisher, calls it “an antidote to Christian white supremacy.” To call the Gospel oppressive is not liberation—it’s blasphemy. The Word of God doesn’t need rewriting to satisfy cultural trends. It stands eternal, unchanging and holy.

The corruption doesn’t end there. Fox News also reported that Hodder Faith released a devotional by “the first openly transgender man ordained to the Old Catholic priesthood,” and another devotional removed words like “mother” and “father” to promote “gender diversity.”

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This is what end-times apostasy looks like. Scripture warned that people would “turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.” That prophecy is unfolding before our eyes. When Christ is reduced to a political symbol and the Bible to a social experiment, the faith itself is under attack.

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This is not Christianity. It’s rebellion dressed in religious language. The truth doesn’t need revision—it needs restoration. And every believer must have the courage to call this movement what it is: evil masquerading as enlightenment.

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.

Revivalist Isaiah Saldivar is sounding the alarm on what he calls one of the most deceptive spiritual tools creeping into the church—the Enneagram. In a recent video, Saldivar questioned whether Christians should be using it at all, calling it “demonic” and “completely opposed to the biblical worldview.”

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“The Enneagram is a system of personality typing that describes patterns of how people interpret the world and manage their emotions,” Saldivar explained. “It basically describes nine personality types. You’ve heard like you’re a seven, you’re a three, you’re a one.” While the personality chart may seem harmless, he says its deeper roots tell a much darker story.

The Origin Matters

“The devil does not care about your intentions,” Saldivar warned. “You might say, ‘I have innocent intentions doing the Enneagram test,’ but like many people doing Ouija boards, they have innocent intentions. Intentions don’t matter. They could still be an open door.”

Tracing the history of the system, he pointed out its earliest connection to Russian occultist P. D. Ouspensky and his teacher George Gurdjieff, who viewed it as a symbol of the cosmos rather than a psychological tool. The modern Enneagram, Saldivar noted, was later shaped by occultist Óscar Ichazo, who “claimed to have discovered the personality type meaning of the Enneagram when it was taught to him by the archangel Metatron while he was high on mescaline.”

“That’s how he got it,” Saldivar said. “That’s how he got this revelation—from an archangel, a demonic spirit, while he was high.”

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From the Occult to the Church

According to Saldivar, the Enneagram spread from occult circles into Catholic mysticism and later into mainstream Christianity. “It’s important to note that most Enneagram books can be found in the New Age section,” he said. “There’s other books that have tried to tie Christianity into the New Age movement. It’s a false spirit, guys.”

He pointed specifically to The Sacred Enneagram, a popular book often sold in Christian categories, quoting passages that describe the Enneagram as:

• “A pathway to God.”
• “A sacred map to our soul.”
• “An alive force that finds you.”
• “A tool for reclaiming your true identity.”

“Guys, that sounds demonic,” Saldivar said after reading the excerpts. “That does not sound like a personality type.”

A False Gospel of Self

Saldivar argued that the Enneagram replaces biblical truth with human-centered spirituality. “The Enneagram forces us to wake up,” one passage from the book reads. “It’s a sacred experience and a map to your soul.” Saldivar rejected that message outright: “That’s enough for me, guys, to say let’s stay far away from it.”

He said the Enneagram’s message directly contradicts the heart of the gospel. “Christ is how you find your way home. Christ is the door, not the Enneagram,” he said.

To illustrate the contrast, Saldivar drew a clear line between what the Bible teaches and what the Enneagram promotes:

“This goes against the biblical worldview of Jesus,” Saldivar said. “It goes against the biblical worldview of salvation. It goes against the biblical worldview of dying to self. Instead, it tells you to find yourself. It’s demonic.”

A Warning to the Church

Saldivar cautioned believers not to be deceived just because the Enneagram has been dressed in Christian language. “If you follow preachers that quote this, that get involved in this, they’re probably ignorant,” he said. “I would stop following them. I would stay far away from the Enneagram because of its occult roots, because of the quotes from the book that go directly against the Bible.”

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He reminded his audience of 1 Thessalonians 5:21—“test the spirits, test everything and hold fast what is good.” The problem, Saldivar argued, is that many Christians see the Enneagram as a harmless alternative to horoscopes, not realizing both have the same spiritual roots.

The Final Word

“The devil comes as an angel of light,” Saldivar concluded. “He comes innocent.” He urged believers to reject the Enneagram and any tool that replaces God with self-knowledge. “Stay away from these tests. They sound innocent. You might think, ‘I’m just a type three, I’m a type seven,’ but if you look at the origins, this is an open door to unclean spirits.”

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For Saldivar, the choice is a simple one: “The Enneagram connects you to other sources—demonic spirits. Christ is the only source you need.”

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.

Michael Knowles strongly criticized Canada’s MAID program, calling it a moral disaster that treats human life like a commodity.

In a recent segment of The Michael Knowles Show, he reacted to a National Post story. The story was about an American man receiving a heart from a 38-year-old Canadian ALS patient who ended his life through assisted suicide. This example, Knowles argued, illustrates the unintended consequences of MAID. “Hey, suicide is bad and we shouldn’t open up markets in the organs of the people we’ve encouraged through the law to kill themselves in other countries,” Knowles said.

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Knowles argued that assisted suicide breaks the Hippocratic Oath and the biblical command to preserve life. “Assisted suicide kills people. It violates the Hippocratic Oath.” He cited Scripture: “The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away” (Job 1:21), to show life belongs to God.

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Knowles warned that the MAID program was initially intended for the terminally ill. He said it has expanded to “adults with depression … then it’s teenagers … then it’s the mentally handicapped.” He said this decline was inevitable once killing was accepted as a form of compassion.

Knowles said, “If we eliminate suffering, we end up eliminating life.” He argued that suffering is an inevitable part of life, which builds perseverance and hope.

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He also condemned the growing practice of harvesting organs from euthanized patients. Knowles noted a direct link between euthanasia and organ harvesting. He said, “The harvesting of the organs is what literally kills the person.” The Bible teaches that humans are made in God’s image (Gen. 1:27), not resources to be harvested.

Knowles rejected self-ownership, saying, “Liberalism says we own ourselves. That’s not true at all,” and denied that autonomy justifies suicide.

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Knowles’ warning spotlights a core moral crisis. Making life negotiable erodes every protective boundary for the vulnerable. He urges turning back to the biblical truth that life’s sacred worth comes not from convenience or comfort, but from being created and sustained by God.

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.

The technological future, once heralded as liberating, is revealing itself as a system of control. Recent developments—OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas, an AI browser tracking users online, and Amazon’s plan to automate hundreds of thousands of jobs—are not isolated events. They signal a new phase: AI now embeds opaque, pervasive systems of oversight into every aspect of society.

AI shapes daily life. From browsing and communicating to decisions on hiring and firing, it influences both human progress and dependence.

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The Digital Web Tightens

OpenAI describes Atlas as a “super-assistant” that learns from a user’s world, recalls past conversations, and performs tasks autonomously. It can remember where users shop, what they read, and what they study, deepening the feedback loop between human behavior and machine learning.

At the same time, Amazon’s growing robotic workforce hints at a world where productivity no longer requires people. While the company denies plans for mass layoffs, internal documents cited by The New York Times suggest automation will replace hundreds of thousands of jobs within the next decade. When combined, these shifts represent more than technological evolution—they are economic and social re-engineering on a global scale.

The Rise of Dependence

The timing of these changes is no accident. As automation consumes more jobs, governments and economists have begun to float the idea of Universal Basic Income (UBI)—a system that promises to replace lost wages with guaranteed government payments. On the surface, it appears compassionate, even equitable. But with digital currencies and AI-driven oversight, such systems could one day monitor, limit, and control how that money is spent.

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The infrastructure for such control already exists. AI-integrated browsers, such as Atlas, track user behavior across the internet. Robots in companies like Amazon replace workers while collecting data on warehouse activity. Financial institutions are exploring programmable digital currencies that could restrict certain purchases.

Together, these systems make clear that technological progress is not a force for neutrality. Instead, it actively constructs new structures of oversight and compliance that undermine personal autonomy, embedding systemic control more deeply into everyday life.

A Dividing World

The gulf between the ultra-rich technocratic elite and ordinary citizens widens as those who own AI systems accumulate unprecedented control and capital. Meanwhile, workers are being managed and measured by these systems, under the guise of efficiency—masking a deeper reality: as AI enforces control, society is being conditioned to comply.

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This divide extends beyond finances—it signals a transformation of power. The growth of centralized digital authority, as forewarned by many, risks establishing a system that enforces domination and dependence, where compliance becomes the price of access and autonomy.

Discernment, Not Fear

Yet for those who believe that history is guided by more than human ambition, these technological developments hold deeper spiritual significance. The Bible reminds us that God is sovereign even in an age of rapid change, and these shifts may reflect a wider spiritual narrative foretold in Scripture. They can be seen as signs that Jesus’ return will restore what humanity and technology have disrupted, and that justice will ultimately prevail over the injustices perpetuated by human and technological systems.

In the meantime, we are called not only to avoid fear but also to practice discernment—seeking to understand the spiritual implications of increasing technological control. As technology becomes increasingly invasive and society pursues what it believes is progress, we are challenged not only to adapt but also to remain spiritually alert and deliberate in our choices.

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For while artificial intelligence may claim to know everything about humanity, only God truly understands the heart—and it is the state of the heart, shaped by spiritual discernment, that determines whom we ultimately serve. Let this conviction not only bring comfort but also inspire purposeful living, as we trust God’s wisdom above human innovation and hold fast to hope as the future unfolds.

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.

From rockets flying and protests erupting across the globe, Israel has faced attacks on nearly every front—militarily, politically and spiritually. But one of the most egregious assaults isn’t coming from missiles or mobs. It’s the growing claim that modern Israel isn’t the real Israel of the Bible, that today’s Jews are impostors or “Khazarian converts.”

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For many in the younger generation, this narrative has taken root online and in fringe corners of social media. But as Mondo Gonzales of Prophecy Watchers explained on the ScarsPodcast, Scripture tells a very different story.

Returning to the Word, Not Conspiracy

“I think the main question we have is the difference between the Israel in the Bible and then today’s modern governed state of Israel,” Gonzales said. “A lot of people today think they’re evil or corrupt, but at the end of the day, what do we do? We go back to the Scripture.”

That, he said, is where every question about Israel must begin and end. Gonzales has spent years studying what the Bible actually says about God’s chosen people, and his research dismantles the false claim that modern Jews are not the descendants of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

Biblical and Historical Continuity

“I wrote an article covering every place the word Hebrew appears, every place the word Jew appears, and every place the word Israel appears—which is about 2,500 times,” Gonzales explained. “By the end of it, when you look scripturally through the Old and New Testaments, the word Hebrew, the word Israel, and the word Jew are all synonyms. They’re 100% synonyms.”

According to Gonzales, those who argue that modern Jews are not “true Hebrews” are simply contradicting Scripture. The same people God called His own thousands of years ago are the same lineage that exists in the modern nation today.

Refuting the Khazarian Lie

Gonzales also tackled one of the most widespread conspiracy theories circulating online—that the Jews living in Israel today descend from Khazars, an ancient group from Eastern Europe who allegedly converted to Judaism in the 8th century.

“The fact of the matter is we have DNA studies, and these are indisputable,” he said. “The DNA clearly shows that the people living there are the ancient people.”

He added that this scientific confirmation “eliminates the Khazarian theory,” which he called “pretty convoluted.” The genetics trace directly back to the Middle East, connecting today’s Jewish population with the very bloodline of the patriarchs.

A Prophetic Fulfillment in Our Lifetime

Beyond history and science, Gonzales pointed to fulfilled prophecy as perhaps the strongest evidence of Israel’s biblical legitimacy. “God says in Ezekiel 36, 37 and 38 that in the last days He is going to bring back His people Israel to the land,” he said. “From 70 A.D. all the way to basically 1948, the land was desolate. But when God said, ‘I’m going to bring back My people to that land,’ prophetically that happened.”

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He compared old descriptions of the region—barren and lifeless—to what it is today: a thriving land of innovation and agriculture. “When I look and go, well, prophetically that happened. Those people there, obviously, God said, ‘those are My people.’ So if God said it, that’s enough for me.”

The Covenant Still Stands

While Gonzales acknowledged that the modern Israeli government has corruption and flaws like any other nation, he made clear that those issues do not nullify God’s promises. “Even though we have other lines of evidence—DNA, prophecy—those people that are there, you’re like, ‘These are God’s people,’” he said.

In a world quick to delegitimize Israel, Gonzales’s words serve as a reminder: God’s covenant hasn’t changed. The same God who called Abraham, restored the nation in 1948, and promised their return to the land in the last days is still keeping His word.

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Israel’s legitimacy isn’t defined by public opinion or politics. It’s defined by prophecy—and that, as Gonzales put it, “is enough.”

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.

It’s the kind of story that sounds like a scene straight out of a sci-fi thriller. A United Airlines pilot flying a Boeing 737 at 36,000 feet was injured after a mystery object smashed through the plane’s windshield and forced an emergency landing in Salt Lake City.

The shocking incident, as reported by the New York Post, raises serious questions about what exactly is happening in our skies and how close this flight came to disaster.

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According to the report, “Photos circulating online reportedly show the pilot’s arms bleeding and bruised with injuries consistent with glass cuts.” The cockpit itself wasn’t spared either. Broken glass covered the dashboard and scorch marks were visible at the point of impact. Whatever struck the plane didn’t just crack the glass, it left behind the kind of damage that suggests something powerful and fast.

United Flight 1093 was en route from Denver to Los Angeles when it was forced to divert. “On Thursday, United flight 1093 landed safely in Salt Lake City to address damage to its multilayered windshield,” the airline said in a statement. “We arranged for another aircraft to take customers to Los Angeles later that day and our maintenance team is working to return the aircraft to service.”

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Experts are baffled. Some online observers suggested the strike could have been “space debris or even a meteor,” though others pointed to possible electrical malfunctions. But as the Post notes, “the scorch marks and the broken glass indicate the plane was likely hit by something.” That “something” remains a mystery.

The Federal Aviation Administration has previously said the odds of a commercial passenger being seriously injured by space debris are “1 trillion to 1.” Yet with NASA tracking more than 25,000 pieces of debris larger than four inches orbiting Earth, perhaps that trillion-to-one risk isn’t as far-fetched as it once seemed.

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It’s crazy to think how differently this could have ended. A Boeing 737 MAX 8 traveling at cruising altitude doesn’t have room for error. The fact that the pilot was able to land safely despite his injuries is a testament to his training and composure.

Still, the thought that a mystery object possibly from space could strike a passenger jet at 36,000 feet is alarming. It reminds us that for all our advances in aviation technology there’s still plenty above us that we don’t fully control or understand.

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Thankfully, everyone on board made it home safely. But the next time a plane streaks silently across the night sky, it’s worth remembering that space isn’t as empty as we like to think.

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.

After years of bloodshed and political turmoil the recent peace agreement between Israel and Hamas has sparked hope across the world. Tears of relief were shed as hostages returned home after 738 days in captivity.

President Donald Trump who brokered the deal called it “the dawn of a new Middle East” and made a rapid trip to the region to oversee the signing. While many celebrate the truce as a victory for diplomacy others wonder if it carries deeper spiritual significance.

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Could this be a step toward the end-times prophecy foretold in Scripture?

Pastor Vlad Savchuk of HungryGen Ministries addressed these questions in a recent message offering both biblical insight and caution. He reminded viewers that while peace is always welcome not all peace is prophetic.

His teaching centered around four main points:

1. The Bible Does Predict a Future Peace Agreement

“The Bible does predict a future peace agreement,” Savchuk said, referencing Daniel 9:27. “The prophet says that the Antichrist will confirm a covenant with many for one week meaning a seven-year period of a false peace involving Israel.”

According to Savchuk that prophetic peace will appear to succeed at first but will be broken halfway through when the Antichrist desecrates the temple and unleashes tribulation upon the world. He cautioned that this current deal is not that prophecy fulfilled.

“That is not what is happening right now. What we’re seeing today is a temporary ceasefire and a political peace not a prophetic one,” he said. “We don’t have a temple and the conditions Daniel describes are not yet in place.”

2. Trump Is Not the Antichrist

Savchuk then tackled the growing online speculation that President Trump could be connected to the Antichrist. “Trump is not the Antichrist,” he said plainly.

“The Bible gives specific instructions of the Antichrist,” Savchuk explained. “He will rise out of a revived global empire, demand worship, exalt himself as God and perform false miracles to deceive the nations. Whatever your view of Donald Trump is, none of that fits his profile.”

He added that the Antichrist will not come as a political celebrity but as a global unifier. “He will deceive the world under the disguise of peace and unity,” Savchuk said. “Trump does not fit the bill.”

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3. Real Peace Will Only Come Through Jesus

Moving from geopolitics to faith Savchuk emphasized that true and lasting peace cannot come from treaties or world leaders. “When they say, ‘Peace and safety,’ then sudden destruction comes upon them,” he said, quoting 1 Thessalonians 5:3.

He continued, “The peace of men is temporary. The peace of Christ is eternal. Jesus Himself said, ‘My peace I give to you; not as the world gives.’”

Savchuk underscored that no political agreement can create lasting harmony. “This means that no treaty, no president and no political plan can bring lasting peace to the Middle East,” he said. “Only the Prince of Peace can.”

4. What Should We Do as Believers?

Rather than speculating about the prophetic implications of modern politics Savchuk called believers to action through prayer and awareness. “We should pray for the peace of Jerusalem,” he said, citing Psalm 122:6. “We should also pray for Jews and Palestinians to come to know Jesus as the Messiah.”

He urged Christians to stay awake and spiritually alert saying, “Every headline reminds us that prophecy is unfolding and Christ’s return is drawing near.”

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Savchuk ended with a Q&A that summed up his message: “Is this the peace that the Bible predicted? Not yet. Is Trump the Antichrist? No. But is the world setting the stage for end-time events? Absolutely.”

The World’s Hope Is in Christ Alone

Pastor Savchuk’s message reminds us that while world leaders can forge temporary truces only Jesus can bring true reconciliation and eternal peace. Political peace may ease suffering for a season but spiritual peace transforms the human heart.

“Our hope is not in our political leaders,” Savchuk said. “It’s in Jesus Christ because He’s the only one who can bring true peace to Israel, Gaza, Palestine, the world and to your heart.”

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As the world watches the Middle East and wonders what comes next Savchuk’s words point us back to the only source of lasting peace not a political figure or treaty but the Prince of Peace Himself.

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.

A quiet crisis is unfolding among young women in America. According to new data from Barna Research, nearly 40% of women in Generation Z now identify as atheist, agnostic or having no faith at all. Behind the statistics lies a deeper story of pain, disconnection and longing, a generation of young women searching for meaning but struggling to find it in the faith of their parents.

The numbers reveal more than a religious shift. They expose a growing void where faith once anchored the heart and shaped identity. As these young women distance themselves from prayer, church and Scripture, the spiritual foundation that has sustained generations before them is quietly eroding.

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As reported by The Christian Post, Barna’s survey of 2,000 people between the ages of 13 and 24 found that Gen Z women are not only less likely to believe in God but also the least engaged spiritually among their peers. The research paints a sobering picture of spiritual decline and emotional distance:

• 38% of Gen Z women identify as atheist, agnostic or having no faith
• Only 58% prayed within the past week compared to 63% of younger teenage girls and more than 70% of teenage boys
• 31% reported reading the Bible within the past week compared to 41% of other Gen Z groups
• 30% attended church in the last seven days, the lowest rate of any demographic surveyed
• Just 23% feel supported by their fathers and 36% by their mothers
• Only 32% believe their parents understand them and 33% feel valued by older adults
• 40% agree that “older people don’t seem to understand the pressure my generation is under”

Barna’s vice president of research Daniel Copeland said rebuilding relationships is essential to reversing this trend. “If we want to see change in Gen Z women’s spiritual trajectories, relationships are the place to start,” he explained. “Faith is a skill that must be modeled first and strong supportive relationships can bridge the gap between doubt and belief.”

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The data also shows a surprising post-pandemic shift. For the first time in decades, men are outpacing women in key spiritual markers such as church attendance. Barna’s State of the Church report found that 43% of men attend church weekly compared with only 36% of women, a reversal of the long-standing trend where women were once the backbone of church life.

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This growing spiritual void may be doing more than reshaping faith statistics. It may be shaping the mental health crisis sweeping through young women today. When the human heart drifts from its Creator, the sense of identity, worth and hope that faith provides often fades with it. The result is a generation burdened by anxiety, loneliness and self-doubt, reaching for meaning in a world that cannot satisfy the soul.

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If these findings reveal anything, it’s that the need for spiritual connection to the Lord has never been greater. Perhaps the healing young women are searching for will only come when they rediscover the relationship that was never meant to be broken.

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.

A private defense contractor has claimed responsibility for the mysterious “UFO” sightings that sparked confusion across New Jersey last year, according to a report from the New York Post.

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The revelation came during the Army’s UAS and Launched Effects Summit at Fort Rucker in August where the company demonstrated a unique manned aircraft with an unconventional design and flight pattern. “You remember that big UFO scare in New Jersey last year? Well, that was us,” an employee of the unnamed contractor told a small group after the presentation, a source told the Post.

NEW: Private contractor takes credit for last year's New Jersey drone pandemonium that captured the country's attention for weeks on end.

The company made the admission, according to a source who spoke with the New York Post.

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The contractor was reportedly flying over New Jersey in November 2024 to “test out their capabilities,” the employee said. The company was not required to notify the public due to a private government contract, the Post reported.

In video provided to the Post, the roughly 20-foot-wide aircraft appeared to glide silently above the tree line astonishing soldiers on the ground. “It feels like it’s a UFO because it defies what you’re expecting to see,” a military veteran and drone expert who attended the summit told the Post. “When it turned, you almost completely lose sight of it.”

The Army enforced strict rules at the event including prohibiting any drone or aircraft containing Chinese-made parts, the source said. Fort Rucker, the Army’s Aviation Branch headquarters, could not be reached for comment.

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The original wave of sightings occurred in November 2024 over Picatinny Arsenal and continued into December. At the time the Federal Aviation Administration under President Trump said many of the reported sightings were likely “hobbyists, recreational pilots and private individuals,” the Post reported.

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The Army declined to comment further citing the ongoing federal government shutdown.

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President Donald Trump boarded Air Force One using a smaller staircase on Sunday after federal agents discovered a suspicious structure near Palm Beach International Airport prompting what officials called “increased security measures.”

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According to law enforcement the structure described as an “elevated hunting stand” was found on Friday in a wooded area overlooking the airport’s runway. It was close enough to the flight path that the Secret Service altered the President’s normal boarding routine for his return trip to Washington.

As reported by Daily Mail, FBI Director Kash Patel said the agency had “taken the investigatory lead, flying in resources to collect all evidence from the scene and deploying our cell phone analytics capabilities.” He added that the stand was located “within sight line of the Air Force One landing zone.”

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Authorities said no ammunition or weapons were discovered nearby and the object appeared to be an “odd collection of pipes.” Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi told Fox News that “there was no impact to any movements and no individuals were present or involved at the location” adding that the incident highlighted “the importance of our layered security measures.”

Trump’s son Eric praised the Secret Service for their vigilance writing on X “Ps the Secret Service did a GREAT job finding this.”

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The investigation remains ongoing but the incident comes amid a series of recent security threats against the President. Less than a month ago Ryan Routh was convicted for plotting to assassinate Trump at his West Palm Beach golf club. Another attempt occurred during a campaign rally in Butler Pennsylvania last year.

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Federal officials have not tied the newly discovered structure to any individual or group.

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.