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Ephesians 3:1-13 (ESV)Andrew and Edwin consider Paul's concern that the Ephesian Christians might lose heart over his imprisonment and discuss his first reason they should not.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=24812The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

Kate Raddatz joins Jason for the monthly "Radd Report" - this month: an eye-popping number of Gen Z'ers think wives should "obey" their husbands. Plus they talk spring break and much more!

A new study just released in time for International Women’s Day reveals that Gen Z men think a wife should always obey her husband. What’s even more interesting, that’s double the number of what older generations think, with just 13 percent of baby boomers agreeing. What is going on with men under the age of 30? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new study just released in time for International Women’s Day reveals that Gen Z men think a wife should always obey her husband. What’s even more interesting, that’s double the number of what older generations think, with just 13 percent of baby boomers agreeing. What is going on with men under the age of 30? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new study just released in time for International Women’s Day reveals that Gen Z men think a wife should always obey her husband. What’s even more interesting, that’s double the number of what older generations think, with just 13 percent of baby boomers agreeing. What is going on with men under the age of 30? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who were Jesus' favorite Old Testament heroes? If you guessed Moses, you'd be right—Jesus mentioned him 25 times. But number two might surprise you. Abraham, referenced 17 times, appears in Jesus' teaching nearly as often. Why did Jesus love talking about this man? Because Abraham shows us a relationship with God that doesn't start with our searching for Him, but with His grace finding us. Three thousand years before Jesus walked the earth, God spoke to a 75-year-old idol worshiper living in present-day Iraq and gave one command: “Go.” Abraham didn't know where he was going, why he was going, or what would happen when he got there. But he knew who was telling him to go, and that was enough. Every time you trust God's word and obey His will, you discover what Abraham learned—that when you walk with God, He shows you things you could never see standing still. Learn the three steps that take you from where you are to where God wants you to be.

A new study just released in time for International Women’s Day reveals that Gen Z men think a wife should always obey her husband. What’s even more interesting, that’s double the number of what older generations think, with just 13 percent of baby boomers agreeing. What is going on with men under the age of 30? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Fifth Commandment reveals how the family is the bridge between loving God and loving people and the primary place where faith and wisdom are passed from one generation to the next. This message explores the meaning of biblical honor, showing that it goes beyond simple obedience to include respect, gratitude, and care throughout every stage of life. By honoring parents—whether through obedience, appreciation, or caring for them in their later years—we help preserve the bonds between generations and strengthen both our families and our society. Ultimately, the command points us to Jesus, the perfect Son who honored His Father and invites us into the family of God.

The Fifth Commandment reveals how the family is the bridge between loving God and loving people and the primary place where faith and wisdom are passed from one generation to the next. This message explores the meaning of biblical honor, showing that it goes beyond simple obedience to include respect, gratitude, and care throughout every stage of life. By honoring parents—whether through obedience, appreciation, or caring for them in their later years—we help preserve the bonds between generations and strengthen both our families and our society. Ultimately, the command points us to Jesus, the perfect Son who honored His Father and invites us into the family of God.

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Every summer we used to take a large delegation to a great youth conference in Ocean City, New Jersey. One of our veteran staff was in charge of that delegation, and it was a big responsibility at the shore. When my son was old enough to go to that conference, he commented on Greg's leadership. He said, "You know, Greg's really serious." Well my wife and I kind of laughed. We said, "Oh, you should hear some of the crazy things he's done down at Ocean City." And then my son said, "Not any more. He's in charge now." Well, my son was making a pretty valid observation. As your authority increases, so does your responsibility. Followers, I guess, can goof off, but leadership; oh, that's serious business. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "The Leadership Lifestyle." Now, our word for today from the Word of God is about leaders, and you might be one whether you realize it or not. Hebrews 13:17 - "Obey your leaders and submit to their authority." Now, I've always thought "Hey, wouldn't it be great to be one of those leaders? You get to be obeyed and submitted to." Yeah, wait until you hear the rest of the verse. "...they keep watch over you as men who must give an account." Whoa. That means that if you have anyone looking to you, you will one day have the privilege and the opportunity to explain to God what you did with those people. Man! "God, here's how I influenced those people and why they ended up as they did." Well see, God's looking for people that He can trust with a promotion. He's looking for teachers and leaders, and musicians, and shepherds for His Kingdom. And maybe He's trusted you with some influence: a class, or a study group, a church, maybe a musical ministry, a position of authority in God's work. Well, then, be careful how you live. You can do so much good, and you can do so much harm. In a letter that James Dobson wrote years ago he told about an incident that occurred when he went to a Christian book seller's convention and for the first time he saw all of his materials displayed and his picture all over the place. And he said, "I heard as it were almost an audible voice saying, 'Jim, look around you. I have chosen for reasons that you don't understand to make you visible and influential with My people. And in that sense, I am preparing to make the work of My Kingdom vulnerable to you. That's why I'm telling you to be careful; think before you act; hold a tighter reign on your tongue and on your thought life than ever before. When your natural impulse is to become angry or vindictive, resist the temptation as much as possible, and keep your life free of willful and deliberate sin. You will soon be in a position to hurt my people. See that it doesn't happen.'" Whew! Man! Now, you're not a Dobson, or some spiritual star perhaps, but maybe God's lifted you to a place where others are looking at you or to you. And it's exciting, but it's a heavy responsibility, one for which you must give account the Bible says. Exercise care in what you say, what you joke about. Be careful what you watch. Stop with the negative comments, the critical comments before anybody can hear them, those displays of anger. Not for you; not now. God has called you to some measure of leadership and the responsible lifestyle that goes with that. I think that's an awfully powerful incentive to be all you were meant to be in Christ. It's a good thing; a good reason to live up to what Jesus wants for all of His kids. But He has put trust in your hands. He's put His reputation in your hands. He has made His Kingdom vulnerable to you. You are in a position to hurt some of God's people. See that it doesn't happen.

Ephesians 2 (ESV)Andrew and Edwin discuss the recreation happening in Christ by the power of God.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=24754The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

Acts 9:1-9 Bible studyPaul was set on persecuting Christians and opposing The Way. Then a miracle happened and everything changed.Let's dive in and see what lessons we can learn for our lives today.Acts 9:1-9 Bible study guide with companion discussion questions on our https://studyandobey.com/inductive-bible-study/acts/acts-9/Study and Obey's Bible study guides on Amazon -https://amzn.to/48SgPEN(As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)Study and Obey Free Weekly Podcast on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/study-and-obey/id1571266150Our website of 800+ practical and free Bible studies - https://studyandobey.comSupport this ministry -https://studyandobey.com/support/25+ Bible study guides for individual or group study on many different books of the Bible - https://studyandobey.com/shop/Sign up for a weekly Bible study to your inbox. 20+ studies to choose from - https://studyandobey.com/weekly-bible-study/Support the show

Ephesians 2:1-10 (NKJV)Andrew and Edwin discuss why no one may boast regarding their salvation.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=24740The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

Will you stand strong when culture pressures you to bow? Pastor Donnie McClurkin delivers a timely and uncompromising word on strength, courage, and unwavering faith in turbulent times. Drawing from the charge given to Joshua, he reminds believers that fear is not an option when God has already spoken promise. Rooted in Joshua 1:9 — "Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid… for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest." The message calls the church to spiritual boldness in an era marked by false teachings, societal unrest, and political tension.  Pastor McClurkin confronts superficial religion and challenges believers to seek genuine spiritual nourishment through the Holy Ghost, not emotional hype or sensationalism. Referencing Moses' leadership and the defiance of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, he illustrates the power of standing firm when the culture demands compromise. Their refusal to bow became their testimony, and their fire became the place where God revealed Himself. This sermon is both a warning and a call: do not surrender your conviction to fit the climate. Stand. Trust. Obey. Courage in this generation requires more than inspiration;  it requires a deep, uncompromised relationship with God that refuses to bow under pressure. Sermon Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6-7, 23; Joshua 1:6-7, 9    We stream live every Sunday at 11 am and every Wednesday at 8 pm. Visit our website: https://perfectingfaithchurch.com  Connect with us on social media!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PerfectingFaithChurch/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perfectingfaithchurch/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@perfectingfaithchurch  X: https://x.com/PFCNY   Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@perfectingfaithchurch  

This week a dive into John Carpenter's They Live. A film that has cemented itself as a cult classic and still as relevant now as it was on it's release. We follow Nada (Rowdy Roddy Piper) as he goes on a journey of discovery to find out that billionaires, governments and elites are corrupt and driven by power and money. He also uncovers that a secret organisation of invading aliens are behind it all demanding that we Obey, Conform and Consume.This episode contains our review of the movie along with lots of production facts. As always no episode would be complete without your involvement in voicemails and 3-word reviews. Our guest had to bail on us last minute for this episode which is a little disappointing but it did lead to a very inventive and brand new game for you all to play along with so... (every cloud has a silver lining) If you love 80's classics or two guys drawing comparisons with a fictional movie and our current global landscape this one will be a lot of fu for you!

This week a dive into John Carpenter's They Live. A film that has cemented itself as a cult classic and still as relevant now as it was on it's release. We follow Nada (Rowdy Roddy Piper) as he goes on a journey of discovery to find out that billionaires, governments and elites are corrupt and driven by power and money. He also uncovers that a secret organisation of invading aliens are behind it all demanding that we Obey, Conform and Consume.This episode contains our review of the movie along with lots of production facts. As always no episode would be complete without your involvement in voicemails and 3-word reviews. Our guest had to bail on us last minute for this episode which is a little disappointing but it did lead to a very inventive and brand new game for you all to play along with so... (every cloud has a silver lining) If you love 80's classics or two guys drawing comparisons with a fictional movie and our current global landscape this one will be a lot of fu for you!

Matt Morgan

The law was never given to save you, elevate you, or transform you; it was given to expose your sin, shut down your pride, and drive you to Christ. The promise in Christ alone secures your inheritance, creates your identity, and gives you the life the law could never produce.

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Complete Jewish Bible is for Christians page: 91Exodus 27: 20-30:10page: 225Deuteronomy 25:17-19page: 3131 Samuel 15:2-34page: 1416Romans 12:1-13:14

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Blue Moon Spirits Fridays, is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Kash Patel's misuse of FBI resources is even deeper than the fun run to Italy's Olympic games.Then, on the rest of the menu, the chief federal judge for Minnesota warned the state's top prosecutor and ICE, ‘Obey court orders or face contempt;' thousands of corrections continue being issued for Texas' Bible-infused curriculum; and, Anthropic refuses to bend to the Pentagon and make its killer robot kill more people on its own.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where a renowned German human-rights group that helps women victims of online attacks, is barred from the US after the Trump administration accused the founders of being part of a “global censorship-industrial complex;” and, the Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation said eight members of Cuba's delegation were denied visas to the United States for the World Baseball Classic.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“Structural linguistics is a bitterly divided and unhappy profession, and a large number of its practitioners spend many nights drowning their sorrows in Ouisghian Zodahs.” ― Douglas Adams "The Restaurant at the End of the Universe"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Pastor Alan, Pastor Thomas Eugene Keys III, and Mark Herzlich discuss Exodus 19-20, where we learn that courage to obey comes from a relationship with God who has rescued us. 

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One man's grandparents had a very specific set of rules every night at their place in the Missouri Ozarks. What happens when the rules are ignored? Something is hungry, and it's been waiting for just this moment. Listen to more stories from this podcast at https://youtube.com/darknessprevails Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is it possible to believe right and not do right? God never intended for our beliefs to stop short of obedience. When the heart is revived and the mind is renewed, love and truth move our hands to action. This message defines what biblical obedience is—and what it isn't. You'll learn why brokenness fuels consistency, why humility protects obedience, and how obedience creates stability in the storms of life. Discover the difference between religious rule-following and a loving, surrendered relationship with Jesus Christ.

Being a biblical family is hard because it requires us to fight against our very natures. Join AMBrewster to learn more about the battle as well as the hope for victory.Truth.Love.Parent. is a podcast of Truth.Love.Family., an Evermind Ministry.Action Steps Purchase “Quit: how to stop family strife for good.” https://amzn.to/40haxLz Support our 501(c)(3) by becoming a TLP Friend! https://www.truthloveparent.com/donate.html Download the Evermind App. https://evermind.passion.io/checkout/102683 Use the promo code EVERMIND at MyPillow.com. https://www.mypillow.com/evermind  Discover the following episodes by clicking the titles or navigating to the episode in your app: The Spiritual Warfare in Your Home https://www.truthloveparent.com/spiritual-warfare-in-your-home.html  Communication https://www.truthloveparent.com/communication-topic.html  TLP 585: How Your Children May Respond to Sin, Part 11 | Repentance https://www.truthloveparent.com/taking-back-the-family-blog/tlp-585-how-your-children-may-respond-to-sin-part-11-repentance  Teach Your Children to Apologize https://www.truthloveparent.com/teach-your-children-to-apologize.html  TLP 602: Teach Your Children to Flee https://www.truthloveparent.com/taking-back-the-family-blog/tlp-602-teach-your-children-to-flee  Teach Your Children to Obey https://www.truthloveparent.com/teach-your-children-to-obey-series.html  Click here for Today's episode notes, resources, and transcript: https://www.truthloveparent.com/taking-back-the-family-blog/tlp-320-biblical-families-part-8-the-battleLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthLoveParent/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.love.parent/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TruthLoveParentFollow AMBrewster on Facebook: https://fb.me/TheAMBrewsterFollow AMBrewster on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrewsterhome/Follow AMBrewster on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMBrewsterPin us on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TruthLoveParent/Need some help? Write to us at Counselor@TruthLoveParent.com.

Part of the great commission is to make disciples AND teach them to obey the Lord and his Word. How do we do that? How can we learn to obey Him and grow in obedience?

In Exodus 19-20, we learn that courage to obey comes from a relationship with God who has rescued us.

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Series: N/AService: Sun AM WorshipType: Bible ClassSpeaker: Caleb Daniels

We all have been called to walk by faith. This walk will lead you to your destiny. It will be a walk of obedience even when it doesn't make sense. Like Paul, we want to finish the race and complete our destiny.

Heb. 11:6, Michael Pittman

What if the growth you can't see today becomes the shelter you'll need tomorrow? We start with Jesus' parables of the scattered seed and the mustard plant to show how quiet, steady faith takes root long before results are obvious. Then the lake turns rough. As the storm crashes over the boat, fear shouts louder than trust—until a word stills the wind. That moment reframes our own crises: when panic rises, what holds authority over our hearts?From the shoreline we step into the hills of the Gerasenes, where a man beyond all restraint meets mercy and becomes a messenger to his own towns. His story challenges our priorities: will we protect comfort and profit, or make room for a transformed life? We weave in the wisdom of Psalms and Proverbs to underline the stakes of moral education, the beauty of a good name, and the steady hope of walking God's path when shortcuts tempt.We also turn to the home. A reading from 1 Peter calls husbands and wives to honor, courage, and quiet strength that outlasts trends. We speak candidly about the gap between what churches teach and how we live, and why repentance at the kitchen table restores credibility in the public square. History sharpens the lesson through the 1925 Sofia church bombing and Churchill's warning about totalizing ideologies, contrasted with the valor of Medal of Honor seaman Andrew Bryan, who stayed under fire until everyone else was safe.To ground it all, we reflect on Jonathan Mayhew's teaching that civil authority is real yet limited, answerable to God's higher law. When the state and conscience collide, fidelity to God anchors freedom without sliding into chaos. Through Scripture, story, and prayer, we invite you to plant small seeds, stand steady in storms, and tell the truth about what grace has done in your life.If this conversation encouraged you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend. Your notes and shares help others find the show and keep these reflections going.#JonathanMayhew #WinstonChurchill #DailyScripture Support the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribe Countryside Book Series https://www.amazon.com/Countryside-Book-J-T-Cope-IV-ebook/dp/B00MPIXOB2

In this episode of the Teach Different podcast, hosts Steve and Dan Fouts, along with guest Candace Fikis, explore a provocative quote by Malcolm X using the Teach Different Method. They discuss its implications for civil disobedience, the justification of violence, and the role of law in protests. They dive into the complexities of teaching controversial topics in the classroom, emphasizing the importance of creating a safe space for students to engage in discussions about current events and societal issues. The conversation highlights the need for educators to address these topics thoughtfully and encourages students to think critically about the methods of protest and the historical context surrounding them.Episode Chapters:00:00 - Introduction and Context Setting02:07 - Exploring Malcolm X's Quote05:21 - Diverging Perspectives on Protest and Violence13:06 - Consequences of Approaches to Injustice13:34 - Exploring the Complexity of Protest and Law16:23 - The Moral vs. Manmade Law Debate18:21 - Student Protests: Rights and Responsibilities22:36 - Counterclaims and Perspectives on Violence25:07 - Historical Context of Violence in Leadership27:45 - Current Events and the Role of Citizens32:48 - Teachers' Responsibilities in Discussing Controversial TopicsImage Source: Marion S. Trikosko (color by emijrp), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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Would you still follow God if His instruction doesn't make sense?

Sunglasses, Skull Faces, and the Longest Fight Scene EverREBROADCASTWelcome to this episode of The Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast! Hosts Krissy Lenz and Nathan Blackwell are joined by returning guest Adam Marshall Rini to dissect John Carpenter's 1988 cult classic They Live. What starts as a simple tale of a drifter looking for work quickly transforms into a mind-bending sci-fi commentary on consumerism, Reaganomics, and subliminal control—once Roddy Piper finds those magical sunglasses, of course. But is this film a masterpiece of political satire or just "Noam Chomsky for 14-year-olds"? The hosts debate whether They Live is best enjoyed with tacos and beer or if it's essential viewing for understanding capitalism's grip on society.The conversation flows from the film's jarring tonal shifts—peaceful drifter to trigger-happy action hero in minutes—to that infamous alley fight scene that seems to go on longer than the movie itself. Krissy experiences the film with fresh eyes and finds herself both fascinated and bewildered by its pacing, while Nathan and Adam appreciate it as a "beer and taco movie" that hits different emotional notes depending on your age when you first watch it. They explore Carpenter's knack for making outsiders the heroes, the shocking violence of the police raid scenes, and why casting a professional wrestler was the perfect choice to reach a teenage audience. The panel also wrestles with the film's abrupt ending and that peculiar final shot that seems designed purely to earn its R rating.Additional Highlights:The group debates whether the sunglasses actually get you high or just tax your brain with information overloadDiscussion of how They Live influenced everything from Shepard Fairey's "Obey" artwork to South Park episodesAnalysis of why Keith David elevates every scene he's in, even when he's being forced to wear sunglasses against his willExamination of the film's stark division between the haves and have-nots, with no middle class in sightThe revelation that this screenplay follows textbook structure, hitting its major plot point at exactly the 30-minute markThe hosts land on vastly different ratings: Nathan gives it 8 pairs of sunglasses as a fun genre piece, Adam awards it an honorary 14 for its cultural importance to young minds, and Krissy settles on 5—acknowledging its significance while admitting it's just not for her. Their deep cut recommendations range from the video game Fallout: New Vegas to Noam Chomsky's Understanding Power to Green Day's “American Idiot,” proving this film's influence extends far beyond cinema.Learn More:Discover more about the podcast and TruStory FM at trustory.fm. Members get early, ad-free access to episodes plus exclusive bonus content—join at trustory.fm/join. Connect with the show on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky. Check out the hosts' creative work at Neighborhood Comedy Theatre and Squishy Studios.Have you ever wondered what you'd do if you found sunglasses that revealed hidden messages everywhere? Would you immediately start a revolution or just try to convince your skeptical best friend? ---Learn more about supporting this podcast by becoming a member. It's just $5/month or $55/year. Visit our website to learn more.

It's Monday, February 16th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Nigerian Muslims killed 300: How you can help! The Muslims continue to kill Catholics and Protestants in Nigeria, Africa. On February 10th, suspected Fulani Muslim militants killed more than 100 people in the Southern Taraba State, and injured thousands more, reports International Christian Concern. Armed attackers arrived in the early morning hours, when residents were asleep, unleashing gunfire and setting homes, churches, and harvested crops ablaze. And on February 3rd, Muslims killed over two hundred people in remote villages in Kwara, Katsina and Benue States, reports Christian Solidarity Worldwide. Many of the victims were found with their hands bound behind their backs and their throats cut. The dead included women and children. Judd Saul, Founder of Equipping the Persecuted, wrote, “Entire villages in the Middle Belt have been attacked. Pastors targeted. Families burned out of their homes. Survivors are now fleeing with nothing — grieving, wounded, and traumatized.” He added, “While the killing continues, something significant is finally happening in Washington, DC. After six years of relentless advocacy, briefings, intelligence reports, and meetings, legislation has now been introduced to protect persecuted Christians in Nigeria.” Republican Congressmen Riley Moore of West Virginia and Chris Smith of New Jersey introduced the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026. Rep. Smith said, “Now that President Trump has rightly redesignated Nigeria a ‘Country of Particular Concern,' the United States has a responsibility to do its due diligence in ensuring that the Nigerian government is taking the proper steps to address and punish the systemic violence against Christians and non-radical Muslims by Islamist extremists, such as Boko Haram and Fulani terrorists.” Call your Representative today at 202-225-3121. Ask him or her to co-sponsor the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026. You can call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to get a live operator who will connect you to the Rep.'s office. If it's after hours, just leave a voicemail with your name, phone number and the name of the bill. That number again is 202-225-3121. And prayerfully consider sending a much-need donation to Equipping the Persecuted that works with Nigerian Christians on the ground. The website is www.EquippingThePersecuted.org Assemblies of God pastor accused of sexual abuse for 20 years Pastor Rod Loy, who leads First Assembly of God in Little Rock, Arkansas has stepped aside from his role. He will face an investigation following a recent lawsuit from a former member who claims he sexually abused her for 20 years, beginning when she was 16, reports The Christian Post. Loy's church was ranked as the third-largest Assemblies of God congregation in the United States, with more than 16,500 members in 2017. It also helped to plant more than 1,350 churches in 63 nations. The claims of abuse are detailed in a civil lawsuit filed by 45-year-old Suzanne Lander in the Circuit Court of Pulaski County, Arkansas, on January 26. The lawsuit claims, “Defendant Loy exploited his position as a trusted spiritual leader to systematically groom, manipulate, and sexually abuse a vulnerable sixteen-year-old girl who had survived years of parental sexual abuse and trafficking, [He] used religious teachings and scripture to convince Plaintiff that God wanted her to submit to his sexual demands, telling her repeatedly that performing sexual acts pleased God and made her better in God's eyes.” Lander alleges that “only months” after she began attending the church as a teenager in 1996, Loy, who was then serving as executive pastor, “initiated sexual abuse.” Lander alleged that Loy told her that God wanted her to please him sexually and shockingly used Scriptures like Hebrews 13:17 to get her to comply. It says, “Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.” The lawsuit alleges that Loy's abuse of Lander spanned from 1996 to 2016, including while she was married. Matthew 18:6 says, “If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in Me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.” Pastor Loy, age 59, denies all the allegations, reports HelpingSurvivors.org. And the church reported that the investigation found no evidence to substantiate the allegations. Church leaders further emphasized that both Pastor Loy and the board “vehemently deny these claims” and are preparing to defend themselves in court. Father not allowed to opt 5-year-old son out of LGBT propaganda A Massachusetts judge has ruled that a father cannot pull his 5-year-old son out of kindergarten lessons that promote homosexual propaganda, reports Fox News. Last Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Dennis Saylor issued a memorandum ruling in favor of Lexington Public Schools regarding two books in the kindergarten curriculum. Judge Saylor said the two disputed books, Pink Is for Boys and Except When They Don't, do not fall under the opt-out provision because they focus on gender stereotypes rather than explicit themes. Isaiah 5:20 declares, “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil.” Gloria Gaither offers a sobering warning to Christian music industry And finally, Christian songwriter Gloria Gaither addressed a roomful of young people in the Christian music industry, reports GodTube.com. Listen. GAITHER: “I don't know what's next. I'm scared about AI [Artificial Intelligence]. You are here as a guardian of the real. That's what we're trusting you to do. And we're going to die and leave that to you. And I want you all to know that we understand the value of you, and especially because we have no idea how to do what you are doing to make 10 billion hits on whatever streams those are. “It doesn't matter. That technology is going to change. You're going to be antiquated too, but your heart is not going to be antiquated.” Together with her husband Bill, they've written 700 songs. Mrs. Gaither addressed the Christian song writers in the room and offered a sober warning. GLORIA GAITHER: “I am 83.” BILL GAITHER: “A good looking 83.” (laughter) GLORIA GAITHER: “I still believe that if I write a song and I shoot it into the air, I have no idea where it's going to land and what life it's going to change. But we've been doing this long enough to get the letters back from Australia and South Africa, and all over the planet, that said, ‘That arrow landed in my heart.' “I believe in art. When everybody is arguing, and all the debates are done and the news is turned off, art will still speak. And it will bring together people that think they hate each other. Movies do it, but nothing does it like a song. Nothing. It is distilled into three minutes of total power. Trust me. And, if you have a gift for making that, be a good steward of it because that power is dangerous in the wrong hands.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, February 16th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Keith Simon preaches from Acts 15:1-35 about how the coming of Christ changes the way we read the Old Testament law. This sermon is part of our 2026 sermon series, "Acts 13-17: Revival & Resistance." Who is Jesus? What does he care about? How should his followers interact with the world around them? The book of Acts carries on the story of life with God, illustrating what it means to build his church and experience him through his people.  Want a refresher on Acts 1-12? Check out The Crossing's 2023 sermon series: "Acts: Belonging to a Mission". Interested in more content to help you experience God in 2026? Sign up for our weekly email newsletter. Every Friday, you'll get new resources to help you grow in your faith and a first look at what to expect on Sunday, delivered right to your inbox. Get connected at The Crossing! When you sign up for Crossing Update, you'll get a text message every Sunday morning with the new ways to get involved at the church. You can also find the latest information about events on The Crossing's website. 

Ephesians 2: From Death to Life — Remember Your Before Story (But God) In this message from Ephesians 2:1–3, the speaker urges the audience to open the Bible text and confront the reality of their “before story” apart from Jesus: being spiritually dead because of disobedience and sin. Using conversations with addiction recovery ministry leaders, he explains how recovery communities don't debate the seriousness of their past, while many Christians tend to edit their own stories, compare themselves to others, and place people in buckets. He connects Paul's words to the context of Ephesus in Acts 19, where believers turned from sorcery and idol worship, then emphasizes Paul's leveling statement, “all of us,” showing everyone shared the same condition outside of God. The sermon warns that forgetting why Jesus was needed leads to lost urgency and diminished evangelism. It highlights the turning point in the passage—“but God”—and the role of grace: salvation as God's gift, not earned by good works, described as both pardon from sin and power to obey. The message closes with two reflection questions—where listeners are still trying to earn what God has already given and where they are editing their story—and an invitation to changed life through Jesus, followed by prayer. 00:00 Wake Up, Journey: Phones Out & Open to Ephesians 2 01:02 A Recovery Ministry Story: No One Argues They Were ‘Dead' 03:19 Stop Editing Your Before Story: We're All in the Same Bucket 05:00 Read Ephesians 2:1–3 — ‘Once You Were Dead' 06:53 What ‘Dead' Really Means: More Than Physical or Eternal 11:15 Ephesus Context: Sorcery, Artemis, and the Power of Darkness 14:14 The Recovery Relapse Spiral: Layers of Death Unpacked 17:36 ‘All of Us' — The Level Ground & Why Forgetting Is Dangerous 20:48 The Turning Point: ‘But God' Mercy, Grace, and New Life 23:20 Grace Explained: Gift, Not Reward — Pardon & Power to Obey 25:54 Two Gut-Check Questions: Earning vs. Editing Your Story 29:13 Invitation to Jesus & Closing Prayer

In this “Dollars & Sense” message, Pastor Mike shifts from practical budgeting advice to a deeper spiritual question: Do you truly trust God, especially with your finances? Drawing on Jesus' teachings and passages like Matthew 6 and James 2, he explains that obedience in areas like tithing, stewardship, and generosity is directly connected to faith and trust in God rather than just financial knowledge. He concludes that as believers build trust through God's Word, prayer, and community, obedience becomes a natural response—and financial faithfulness flows from a heart that fully trusts the Lord.