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“9/11” will always be remembered as one of the most horrific and catastrophic events ever in U.S. history. It is amazing that this is the 23rd anniversary of 9/11 and its national changing event! In these last 23 years America has EXPONENTIALLY changed socially; culturally, morally; globally, technologically, and godlessly for only the worse! It absolutely sobers the mind that such a series of horrific events actually happened in the United States of America but in doing so it has changed America forever!. All we had on that first 9/11 was to look optimistically forward and hope that America's best...

oday as we remember the terror of the 9/11 events many Americans see the EXPONENTIAL problems facing our nation (fiscally, socially and our national venerability) and yet they truly DO NOT believe that we - as a nation - can fall or suffer any form of terror attacks. Fourteen years later our nation is more lawless, godless and evil than ever but all seems "chipper" as me march towards the Day of the Lord! Nothing has been learned by Americans and ZERO repentance is found today in towards Almighty God. American's possess a delusional mindset that illogically believes that, “It...

Archaeologists in Israel uncovered a stone seal they believe to be around 2,700 years old from the First Temple period, a find that strengthens the biblical heritage of Jerusalem. The seal, discovered at the City of David National Park in Jerusalem, contains a winged figure with one arm raised forward with an open palm, the Israeli Antiquities Authority announced. The seal was discovered during excavations conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority and the City of David Foundation near the Southern Wall of the Temple Mount in the Davidson Archaeological Garden. On either side of the figure is an inscription in...

David has always been portrayed a naked. Was it the armor of God? Why.? Been kinda into the Tulmed and the Tora. Just asking. Delving into it. My wife is cousins with a certain group of people from Louisiana. And the old guy talks about being unashamed. Want my Jewish friends to relay. I love you.

T Coronae Borealis is a binary star system composed of a red giant and a companion white dwarf located in the constellation of Corona Borealis. Nicknamed the “Blaze Star,” it is a recurrent nova with a period of approximately 80 years. Very soon, it is expected to increase rapidly in brightness and astronomers worldwide are training their gaze to catch a glimpse of the expected nova event.

Saint Augustine, one of the greatest intellects in human history and a Catholic apologist par excellence, lived and proselytized during the twilight of the Roman Empire. As his life drew to a close, however, his homeland of Roman Numidia was overrun by an army of marauding Vandals--a barbaric host which had carved a swath through the enervated provinces of Gaul, Spain and Mauritania. By the time the Vandal armies reached Augustine's province of Numidia in about AD 430, the great bishop lay on his deathbed. His city of Hippo Regius was besieged and the remaining Roman forces under Count Boniface...

Sometime in the mid-'80s, I remember going to Atlanta with a group from my church to see the Shroud of Turin, the linen cloth that some have claimed was the cloth that Joseph of Arimathea used to bury Jesus and place Him in the tomb. I remember images and videos in that crowded exhibit hall that told the story of the shroud, and of course, the shroud itself was on display in a glass case. I was probably 12 or 13, so I wasn’t mature enough in my faith to be able to conclude whether it was real. I do...

The Turin Shroud has been at the center of debate for centuries with many believing it was the cloth used to wrap Jesus's body after the crucifixion. ====================================================================== Scientists are inching closer to determining whether the famed Turin Shroud is indeed the cloth in which Jesus was wrapped. Experts have now stated that the linen can be traced back to the beginning of the AD era, aligning with the time when Jesus was crucified. The shroud, which bears a faint outline of a bearded man believed to be an imprint left by Jesus's body, was first displayed in 1350 and...

Today I am happy to show off another audio book release, Arthur J. Stansbury's Elementary catechism on the Constitution of the United States: for the use of schools, a book as it says, was always intended for young children in schools. This book is written as a catechism form, which for those Christian readers need no introduction here, a catechism form is often used in religious instruction. The book's author, Arthur Stansbury was an American Presbyterian minister and newspaper reporter who was also a noted lithographer, poet, and children's author. It's important to understand the context here. This is a...

Is America a Christian Nation or Was America Founded as a Christian country?I see this question often and the spirited arguments and debates that followed caused me to assert that America was founded on Christian principles.

This is the first time I have ever shared this in whole, I have however shared portions before. I offer this thesis as it was presented to my Church History professor in 2008, minus the bibliography or credits. This is somewhat long, but I have been told by others it flows well, so it doesn't seem as long. I'll let you decide if that is true. Mind you, I was not as polished at writing back then, so if you see any egregious errors in my punctuation or grammar you will know why. I pray everyone enjoys it, and please...

Thousands of synagogues prepare to feature lamentations about the Hamas atrocities, on Tisha B’Av, a fast day that commemorates historical – and now contemporary – tragedies. Like thousands of Israelis, Adam Hajaj is still suffering from the Hamas onslaught of October 7, when terrorists abducted his cousin Rom Braslavski from the Supernova music festival in Re’im. On Saturday, Hajaj told thousands of people about his family’s pain at the weekly rally for the hostages in Tel Aviv. But he began his speech by addressing events from almost 2,000 years ago, with the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem on...

It has to be affirmed at the outset that we cannot impose Christianity at the point of a sword. Our weapons are not carnal (2 Cor. 10:4-5). But our weapons are in fact mighty, and after they pull down strongholds, and a Christian consensus develops as a result of effective evangelism and church planting, we find that we still have these swords. What shall we do with them? So absolutely, swords do not create Christians. But can Christians create righteous swords? Can anything be done with these things? The issue is not whether swords can make men Christian. They cannot....

While the book of Acts is basically a history of the early church, there is a lot of theology that can be gleaned if the reader just takes the time to really dig into the meat that is marinating in the milk. As I delve into some of that meat, we find Jesus with the disciples at Bethany, where He is ready to ascend into Heaven. Just before He leaves He gives instructions for the men to remain in Jerusalem and wait for the gift He promised from the Father,“And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not...

Since certain Seventh Day Adventists claim they uphold the "Law". And following accusations against Evangelist Christian leaders as being "Law breakers". What say you?

Author's Note: All previous volumes of this series are here. The first 56 volumes are compiled into the book "Bible Study For Those Who Don't Read The Bible." "Part Two," featuring volumes 57-113, was published in December 2022. AdvertisementThanks for joining our study. If you missed last week’s discussion of Psalm 110, I wrote: “Stay tuned for another study about Melchizedek. I feel called to write about him again since Vol. 50 was three years ago.”So here we go! In my humble opinion, Melchizedek is “under-reported” as the prefiguration of Jesus Christ in Genesis. I hope this two-part series shines...

Catholics who did not live through Vatican II view the council more dispassionately and even critically than by those who lived through the conciliar era and were caught up in the thrill of change and the optimism it promised. (LifeSiteNews) — Much is made today of the idea that a growing cohort of young people somehow are not “accepting” Vatican II. This is often leveled at those attached to the Traditional Latin Mass but also is a critique aimed at those who attend the Novus Ordo but have preferences for pre-Conciliar hymns, Holy Communion on the tongue, and strident, clear...

A lot of prophecy teachers thought most of what we're seeing today would happen post-Rapture...But here we are! So if the Rapture continues to be delayed, what's ahead for Believer's to have to deal with? This presentation concerns the present world events setting the stage for what's about to occur according to Scripture. Discerning the signs of the times. using the following criteria for the presentation. Our world is being prepared for the arrival of the antichrist. Identifying Seven major trends being used by global elites. A. Elite Opinion B. Education C. Crisis Management D. Technology E. Border Indifference F....

Thu, 4 July 1776 = 17th of Tamuz, 5536י״ז בְּתַמּוּז תקל״ו It's the fast of the fourth month.A conversion, from mourning to joy:Zechariah 8:19 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; The fast of the fourth month, and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth, shall be to the house of Judah joy and gladness, and cheerful feasts; therefore love the truth and peace.Tuesday, July 23, 2024 17 Tammuz, 5784Laws and CustomsFast DayTammuz 17 is a fast day, devoted to mourning the breaching of Jerusalem's walls and the other tragic events...

In light of recent events I'm reminded of this video from nearly 4 years ago. Pastor Dana Coverstone has had a series of dreams in which he has posted details. His first predicated the events which unveiled the covid pandemic. The entire video is well worth listening to, while the time stamp at about 6:30 mark details which I believe to be current events as well as near future events. (hint) a casket laying in state in the Rotunda in December