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👉"In 379 (or conceivably 380) the Christian bishop Eusebius was martyred in the North Syrian city of Dolikha. 🤨That statement might sound totally unsurprising: surely martyrdom was an occupational hazard of early Church leadership? But this particular case has..."👀
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What A Lethal Roof Tile Tells Us About Christian Heresy
In 379 (or conceivably 380) the Christian bishop Eusebius was martyred in the North Syrian city of Dolikha. That statement might sound totally
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November 11, 2025 at 8:16 PM
👉"In 379 (or conceivably 380) the Christian bishop Eusebius was martyred in the North Syrian city of Dolikha. 🤨That statement might sound totally unsurprising: surely martyrdom was an occupational hazard of early Church leadership? But this particular case has..."👀
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👉"There are so many experts today offering antidotes for modern-day problems. They share inspiration and wisdom that help us through our murkiest times, and there is no question that they are gifts from Adonei. However, there is nothing like the timeless wisdom..."
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Parsha Vayera: Bless And You Will Be Blessed
Explore the Torah's relevance in modern times. This week’s Parsha Vayera highlights Abraham's righteousness and offers modern day lessons
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November 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
👉"There are so many experts today offering antidotes for modern-day problems. They share inspiration and wisdom that help us through our murkiest times, and there is no question that they are gifts from Adonei. However, there is nothing like the timeless wisdom..."
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"I’m not a New Yorker, but I write with urgency and a heavy heart. The last person executed in New York was Eddie Lee Mays on August 15, 1963. For decades, New York has stood apart from much of the nation…rejecting the death penalty and affirming that even those..."
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No Death Penalty For Luigi Mangione : A Plea To New Yorkers
No Death Penalty for Luigi Mangione : New Yorkers must defend their moral stance against the death penalty as federal prosecutors seek death.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
"I’m not a New Yorker, but I write with urgency and a heavy heart. The last person executed in New York was Eddie Lee Mays on August 15, 1963. For decades, New York has stood apart from much of the nation…rejecting the death penalty and affirming that even those..."
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Turns out we love a good lie—especially the ones we tell ourselves. Truth? That’s too much work. 🙄 #HardTruths #SelfDeception
Why We Can’t Quit the Lie
Why do we need the lie? From church pews to patriotism, humanity clings to myths to feel connected. Can we build real community without the story—or are we hardwired for fiction?
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November 11, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Turns out we love a good lie—especially the ones we tell ourselves. Truth? That’s too much work. 🙄 #HardTruths #SelfDeception
👉"Well, I suppose I’d better talk about it.
Last month, GAFCON (the Global Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans) finally revealed something that had been a long time in coming: its intention to set up an organization called ‘the Global Anglican Communion’."
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Last month, GAFCON (the Global Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans) finally revealed something that had been a long time in coming: its intention to set up an organization called ‘the Global Anglican Communion’."
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Trouble In The Anglican Communion
GAFCON’s plan for a new Anglican Communion challenges Canterbury’s role and raises questions about unity, identity, and the future of Anglicanism.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:06 AM
👉"Well, I suppose I’d better talk about it.
Last month, GAFCON (the Global Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans) finally revealed something that had been a long time in coming: its intention to set up an organization called ‘the Global Anglican Communion’."
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Last month, GAFCON (the Global Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans) finally revealed something that had been a long time in coming: its intention to set up an organization called ‘the Global Anglican Communion’."
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Discover how Luther’s four threads—Instruction, Thanksgiving, Confession, and Prayer—can weave stillness and community into daily faith.
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Threads Of Stillness: Learning To Let Scripture Read Us
Discover how Luther’s four threads—Instruction, Thanksgiving, Confession, and Prayer—can weave stillness and community into daily faith.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Discover how Luther’s four threads—Instruction, Thanksgiving, Confession, and Prayer—can weave stillness and community into daily faith.
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The Origin Of Paul’s Reconciliation And The New Creation In Paul
What is the origin of Paul’s message of reconciliation and the new creation? We read about his new creation from such texts as Galatians
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November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Before he died, Jesus wanted give his followers the peace of the Holy Spirit, who would counsel them and guide them in all truth.
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Holy Spirit – God’s Supernatural Ceasefire
Before he died, Jesus wanted give his followers the peace of the Holy Spirit, who would counsel them and guide them in all truth.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Before he died, Jesus wanted give his followers the peace of the Holy Spirit, who would counsel them and guide them in all truth.
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I’m Never Alone | Original Christian Song About Hope & God’s Presence | ... youtu.be/0QnSilbejkk?...
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I’m Never Alone | Original Christian Song About Hope & God’s Presence | Inspirational Worship Music
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I’m Never Alone | Original Christian Song About Hope & God’s Presence | ... youtu.be/0QnSilbejkk?...
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👉"The Genuine Jesus and the Counterfeit Christs by Simon Gathercole presents a rigorous defense of orthodox Christian claims about Jesus against alternative portraits found in non-canonical gospels and contemporary scholarly reconstructions."
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The Origin Of Paul’s Reconciliation And The New Creation In Paul
What is the origin of Paul’s message of reconciliation and the new creation? We read about his new creation from such texts as Galatians
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November 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
👉"The Genuine Jesus and the Counterfeit Christs by Simon Gathercole presents a rigorous defense of orthodox Christian claims about Jesus against alternative portraits found in non-canonical gospels and contemporary scholarly reconstructions."
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“My son has doubts about his faith. My daughter left the church. They no longer believe that the Bible is true.”
Such crises of faith concern many families in the Church today as we witness “the rise of the nones”—an increase in those who claim 'no particular...'"
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Such crises of faith concern many families in the Church today as we witness “the rise of the nones”—an increase in those who claim 'no particular...'"
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Reaching The Nones And Dones
Parents face heartbreak when children doubt or leave the Church. Explore listening, prayer, and hope-filled steps to guide them back to faith.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
“My son has doubts about his faith. My daughter left the church. They no longer believe that the Bible is true.”
Such crises of faith concern many families in the Church today as we witness “the rise of the nones”—an increase in those who claim 'no particular...'"
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Such crises of faith concern many families in the Church today as we witness “the rise of the nones”—an increase in those who claim 'no particular...'"
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"I will be honest, I used to take our military for granted. My dad served in the Army before any of my brothers, my sister, or I were born, but it was never talked about. We didn’t celebrate Veterans’ Day, and I certainly did not understand the distinct difference..."
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Serving With Honor: Faith Reflections For Veterans' Day
This Veterans Day, honor service and sacrifice through faith. Discover how gratitude and prayer uplift those who protect and serve.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:41 AM
"I will be honest, I used to take our military for granted. My dad served in the Army before any of my brothers, my sister, or I were born, but it was never talked about. We didn’t celebrate Veterans’ Day, and I certainly did not understand the distinct difference..."
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🪐 Everyone knows the story of Galileo — the scientist who defied the Church and paid the price.
But what if that story isn’t quite true?
Our new video dives into the real reason the Catholic Church tried to silence Galileo — a tale of ego, politics, and power.
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But what if that story isn’t quite true?
Our new video dives into the real reason the Catholic Church tried to silence Galileo — a tale of ego, politics, and power.
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🪐 The Real Reason the Church Silenced Galileo
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November 9, 2025 at 6:33 PM
🪐 Everyone knows the story of Galileo — the scientist who defied the Church and paid the price.
But what if that story isn’t quite true?
Our new video dives into the real reason the Catholic Church tried to silence Galileo — a tale of ego, politics, and power.
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But what if that story isn’t quite true?
Our new video dives into the real reason the Catholic Church tried to silence Galileo — a tale of ego, politics, and power.
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"It seems at least once in our adult lives, we must lose control to encounter truth. I’ve been deep in Volume 6 of the journals of Thomas Merton, the famous Trappist of Gethsemani Abbey, who died in 1968. If you are familiar with Merton’s journals, you know this..."
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Truth And The Loss Of Control
Truth and the loss of control. Explores Thomas Merton’s love 'affair' and how losing control and abandon...
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November 9, 2025 at 1:19 AM
"It seems at least once in our adult lives, we must lose control to encounter truth. I’ve been deep in Volume 6 of the journals of Thomas Merton, the famous Trappist of Gethsemani Abbey, who died in 1968. If you are familiar with Merton’s journals, you know this..."
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👉"I’m sorry. I know I haven’t written very much lately and there are all sorts of topics much more worth your time. 📖It’s just that, with the stress of fixing the car🚗 and relief of getting it back, combined with the November time change and the stress of this..."
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Of Pumpkins, Paintings, And The Virgin Mary
I landed on my rear end. The box of pumpkins tore open as its contents went rolling out onto the ground in all directions.
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November 8, 2025 at 2:57 PM
👉"I’m sorry. I know I haven’t written very much lately and there are all sorts of topics much more worth your time. 📖It’s just that, with the stress of fixing the car🚗 and relief of getting it back, combined with the November time change and the stress of this..."
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👉"The alerts created by our bodies are merely like warning lights on the dashboard of a car. They tell us something needs our attention, but they don’t give us absolute truth.🙄 When people say “follow your heart,” they are giving you the worst possible advice..."✋
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When Your Body Lies To You: False Messages And Appetites
Your problem is not all in your head. But that doesn't mean it reflects reality.
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November 8, 2025 at 2:52 PM
👉"The alerts created by our bodies are merely like warning lights on the dashboard of a car. They tell us something needs our attention, but they don’t give us absolute truth.🙄 When people say “follow your heart,” they are giving you the worst possible advice..."✋
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World Adoption Day is on Sunday, November 9, 2025. This day is significant because many children around the globe need the care and guidance a loving family can provide.
This day is important to me because I am adopted. I will share my experience towards the end...
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This day is important to me because I am adopted. I will share my experience towards the end...
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World Adoption Day: The Faith To Love Children As Your Own
World Adoption Day occurs annually on November 9th. This is a day to love on, pray for, celebrate, and support the adoption community.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:46 AM
World Adoption Day is on Sunday, November 9, 2025. This day is significant because many children around the globe need the care and guidance a loving family can provide.
This day is important to me because I am adopted. I will share my experience towards the end...
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This day is important to me because I am adopted. I will share my experience towards the end...
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👉"On September 12, 1960, Senator John F. Kennedy addressed the Greater Houston Ministerial Association. As a Roman Catholic running for president, Kennedy sought to calm widespread fears that a Catholic in the White House might take orders from Rome." ☝️
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Is JD Vance The First True Catholic Presidential Hopeful?
Vance thinks as a Catholic. He represents the first serious attempt to bring a coherent Catholic worldview into presidential politics.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
👉"On September 12, 1960, Senator John F. Kennedy addressed the Greater Houston Ministerial Association. As a Roman Catholic running for president, Kennedy sought to calm widespread fears that a Catholic in the White House might take orders from Rome." ☝️
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👉"Spiritual experience cannot be relived.
Recalling wonderful moments in the presence of God has some value, but a remembrance can’t bring the essence of the experience back. We cannot draw nourishment from it a second time." 🫤
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Recalling wonderful moments in the presence of God has some value, but a remembrance can’t bring the essence of the experience back. We cannot draw nourishment from it a second time." 🫤
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Why Spiritual Experiences Fade And What To Do About It
Spiritual moments don’t last forever. Learn why they fade and how regular practice can restore depth, healing, and joy in your faith journey.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:36 PM
👉"Spiritual experience cannot be relived.
Recalling wonderful moments in the presence of God has some value, but a remembrance can’t bring the essence of the experience back. We cannot draw nourishment from it a second time." 🫤
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Recalling wonderful moments in the presence of God has some value, but a remembrance can’t bring the essence of the experience back. We cannot draw nourishment from it a second time." 🫤
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👉"Wearing a black dress, dancing across the interior of an urban mosque and waving an LGBTQ+ flag, Berfin Celebi—formerly known as "Kurdische Kween”—wants to be clear: her mosque is open for business. “Because many believe it is closed,” the caption on her TikTok..."✍️
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Berlin Mosque Welcomes Queer Muslims After Yearlong Closure
Berlin’s Ibn Rushd-Goethe Mosque reopens after threats, reaffirming its mission as a safe, inclusive space for LGBTQ+ Muslims and allies.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:56 PM
👉"Wearing a black dress, dancing across the interior of an urban mosque and waving an LGBTQ+ flag, Berfin Celebi—formerly known as "Kurdische Kween”—wants to be clear: her mosque is open for business. “Because many believe it is closed,” the caption on her TikTok..."✍️
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O Sing, My Soul – A Beautiful Christian Song That Lifts the Heart in Praise youtu.be/_21_a8xlUW8?...
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O Sing, My Soul – A Beautiful Christian Song That Lifts the Heart in Praise
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November 7, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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"Alexandra David-Need is one of the singular figures at the dawn of European Buddhism. All of us of my generation, whatever school of the great way we embrace, if we were raised in the West and came to the dharma as adults, her fingerprints are all over what we..."
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The Amazing, The Wonderful, The Astonishing Alexandra David-Neel
Alexandra David Neel died in 1969, just shy of her 101st birthday. I gather one of her last acts was to apply for a renewal for her passport.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:57 PM
"Alexandra David-Need is one of the singular figures at the dawn of European Buddhism. All of us of my generation, whatever school of the great way we embrace, if we were raised in the West and came to the dharma as adults, her fingerprints are all over what we..."
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👉"I can’t stop thinking about the single mom standing in the checkout line, swiping her EBT card and silently praying it’s been reloaded. Her face reflects that mix of hope and dread only someone living on the edge can understand. She’s already done the math in..."
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When SNAP Stops: Why The Church Must Step Up
When government aid falters, the Church must step up. True religion means feeding the hungry and loving our neighbors like Jesus would.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:09 AM
👉"I can’t stop thinking about the single mom standing in the checkout line, swiping her EBT card and silently praying it’s been reloaded. Her face reflects that mix of hope and dread only someone living on the edge can understand. She’s already done the math in..."
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👉"In 379 (or conceivably 380) the Christian bishop Eusebius was martyred in the North Syrian city of Dolikha. That statement might sound totally unsurprising: surely martyrdom was an occupational hazard of early Church leadership? But this particular case has..."👀
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What A Lethal Roof Tile Tells Us About Christian Heresy
In 379 (or conceivably 380) the Christian bishop Eusebius was martyred in the North Syrian city of Dolikha. That statement might sound totally
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November 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
👉"In 379 (or conceivably 380) the Christian bishop Eusebius was martyred in the North Syrian city of Dolikha. That statement might sound totally unsurprising: surely martyrdom was an occupational hazard of early Church leadership? But this particular case has..."👀
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