Podcasts about trusting christ

APR. 3, 2025Today, use your God-given power."You shall receive power." Ac 1:8 NKJVYou say, "If Christ lives in me, why do I still think and act the way I do?" A Christian leader explains: "The answer is illustrated in a story about a lady who had a small house...at the turn of the century. She was quite wealthy but also quite frugal... People were surprised, then, when she decided to be among the first to have electricity in her home. Several weeks after the installation, a meter reader appeared at her door. He asked her if her electricity was working well, and she assured him it was. 'I'm wondering if you can explain something to me,' he said. 'Your meter shows scarcely any usage. Are you using your power?' 'Certainly,' she answered. 'Each evening when the sun sets, I turn on my lights just long enough to light my candles; then I turn them off.' She's tapped into the power but didn't use it. Her house is connected but not altered. Don't we make the same mistake? We, too-with our souls saved but our hearts unchanged-are connected but not altered. Trusting Christ for salvation but resisting transformation. We occasionally flip the switch, but most of the time we settle for shadows. What would happen if we left the light on? What changes would occur if we set about the task of dwelling in the radiance of Christ? No doubt about it: God has ambitious plans for us. The same one who saved your soul longs to remake your heart. His plan is nothing short of a total transformation." "He decided...to shape [our] lives...along the same lines as the life of his Son" (Ro 8:29 MSG). Today, use your God-given power.Today, use your God-given power God has ambitious plans for us.Share This DevotionalSend us a textSupport the showChanging Lives | Building Strong Family | Impacting Our Community For Jesus Christ!

1 Peter 4:12-19   [vv. 12-13] Embracing Christ's Pattern [vv. 14-16] Displaying Christ's Glory [vv. 17-18] Proved as Christ's People [v. 19] Trusting Christ's Father   Apologies for the slight audio cut out in the middle.

We look at Proverbs today (SUNDAY 03/02/25) Today's Sermon will look at Proverbs 3:1-18 "The Blessing of Trusting Christ and Keeping His Word"

Embracing Christ's pattern (v12-13)Displaying Chirst's Glory (v14-16)Proved as Christ's people (v17-18)Trusting Christ's Father (v19)

Day 16: Trusting Christ's Quiet Growth in Us It is only necessary to give ourselves to that life, all that we are, to pray without ceasing, not by a continual effort to concentrate our minds but by a growing awareness that Christ is being formed in our lives from what we are. We must trust ... Read more The post Day 16: Trusting Christ's Quiet Growth in Us – From the writings of Caryll Houselander – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

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At Anchorpoint, we are seeking to clarify the Gospel message. The Bible says that you can know for sure that you are saved and ready to meet God. In our message today, speaker Phil Coulson explains how that God's salvation is so simple, even a child can be saved. He tells us the story describing how, as a child, he came to know Christ as his Saviour. We hope that you enjoy this captivating story.

To many people go to church and involve themselves with the church without having ever placed their faith in Christ to save them. Today we talk about know Christ vs trusting Christ. Matthew 7:21-23 James 2:19 Ephesians 2:8 Acts 4:10 Acts 10:43 John 14:6 Ephesians 2:10 Titus 2:14

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There is a deadly error that aspiring Christians make. They sincerely attempt to be righteous from the outside without possessing the incarnate Jesus on the inside.  Connect with us: YouTube: YouTube.com/@soul02-oxygen Facebook: @LP.Oxygen https://www.facebook.com/LP.Oxygen Instagram: LP.Oxygen Twitter: @Soul025 Buzzsprout: Soul02-Buzzsprout Spotify: Soul02 - Spotify Apple: Soul02-Itunes Stitcher: Soul02-Stitcher

Megan Donahue grew up in a Mormon family whose roots reach all the way back to the founding of Mormonism. Though she sincerely believed as a child, she was discouraged from thoroughly investigating what she had been taught. Eventually, Megan's beliefs unraveled as she grappled with long-held questions and the burden of works-based religion. Through the mess of doubt, she stepped away from everything she had ever known and asked God to show her the truth. She joins us this week to tell her story of leaving Mormonism and learning to trust Christ.    Who Is Jesus?: A Bible Study on the “I AM” Statements of Christ LifeChange Bible Study Series by The Navigators  Strong Women Podcast Episode 19. How the God of Truth Pursues Us: A Story Out of Mormonism with Sandra Tanner  Shurley English Homeschooling materials  Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder  Little Miriam of Galilee by Edith Martin   Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers & Devotions by Arthur Bennett   Don't Sweat the Small Stuff with Your Family: Simple Ways to Keep Daily Responsibilities from Taking Over Your Life by Richard Carlson  Jeanne Robertson American humorist    As Christians, we're called to love God with all our minds, and be transformed by the renewal of our minds. Without a mind that's shaped by God's Word, we'll struggle to champion the truth, beauty, and goodness of God's Kingdom in this time and place. To address this problem, Michael Craven, Vice President of Equipping and Mobilization at the Colson Center has written a brand-new, free e-book called The Christian Mind: Its Necessity to Christian Relevance and Renewal. It's a primer on developing a thoroughly Christian mind for the sake of the Kingdom. If you want a more robust faith that actually shapes how you live in the world today, or if you're wondering why cultivating a Christian mind really matters, you should read this book. Again, it's called The Christian Mind. You can grab your free copy by going to colsoncenter.org/book.   Join us May 14 at 7pm Eastern for Lighthouse Voices with Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett, co-authors of The Deconstruction of Christianity. Faith deconstruction is a growing movement influencing churches and drawing believers from the solid ground of biblical truth. At this event, Alisa Childers and Tim Barrnett will help us understand what deconstruction really is, why it's influencing so many, and how the Church can help those who are wrestling with their faith. You'll be equipped with practical tools to counter the influence of deconstruction and pursue those who are veering toward it. This free event will be held in-person in Holland, Michigan and online via livestream. To RSVP and claim your spot today, go to colsoncenter.org/lighthouse.   The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly journal: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women  Join Strong Women on Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC  https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/  https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/  https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc     

Romans 3:13-18 Condemnation Under the Law.

The Doctrine of Total Depravity

Romans 2:25-29 Jewish Christians and the Law

The Misplaced Confidence in the Law.

Romans 2:12-16 12 For all who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law.  13 For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who will be justified. 14 For when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law. 15 They show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness, and their conflicting thoughts accuse or even excuse them  16 on that day when, according to my gospel, God judges the secrets of men by Christ Jesus.   因信基督與神和好 -7 外邦人与神的律法 罗马书 2:12-16 12凡沒有律法犯了罪的，也必不按律法滅亡；凡在律法以下犯了罪的，也必按律法受審判。 （ 13原來在上帝面前，不是聽律法的為義，乃是行律法的稱義。 14沒有律法的外邦人若順着本性行律法上的事，他們雖然沒有律法，自己就是自己的律法。 15這是顯出律法的功用刻在他們心裏，他們是非之心同作見證，並且他們的思念互相較量，或以為是，或以為非。）  16就在上帝藉耶穌基督審判人隱祕事的日子，照着我的福音所言。

Forgiveness is received freely through trusting Christ. Trusting Christ involves confessing, and turning away from sin, and embracing God with Joy. 

This sermon covers Romans 2:10-11.

Made Right By Trusting Christ -6 God judges us according to our works Romans 2:6-11 6 He will render to each one according to his works: 7 to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life; 8 but for those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there will be wrath and fury. 9 There will be tribulation and distress for every human being who does evil, the Jew first and also the Greek, 10 but glory and honor and peace for everyone who does good, the Jew first and also the Greek. 11 For God shows no partiality.     因信基督與神和好 -6 按行为审判 罗马书 2：6-11 6他必照各人的行為報應各人。 7凡恆心行善、尋求榮耀、尊貴和不能朽壞之福的，就以永生報應他們； 8惟有結黨、不順從真理、反順從不義的，就以忿怒、惱恨報應他們； 9將患難、困苦加給一切作惡的人，先是猶太人，後是希臘人， 10卻將榮耀、尊貴、平安加給一切行善的人，先是猶太人，後是希臘人。 11因為上帝不偏待人。

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Romans 2:1-5 1 Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things. 2 We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things. 3 Do you suppose, O man—you who judge those who practice such things and yet do them yourself—that you will escape the judgment of God? 4 Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance? 5 But because of your hard and impenitent heart you are storing up wrath for yourself on the day of wrath when God's righteous judgment will be revealed.     罗马书 2:1-5 1你這論斷人的，無論你是誰，也無可推諉。你在甚麼事上論斷人，就在甚麼事上定自己的罪；因你這論斷人的，自己所行卻和別人一樣。 2我們知道這樣行的人，上帝必照真理審判他。 3你這人哪，你論斷行這樣事的人，自己所行的卻和別人一樣，你以為能逃脫上帝的審判嗎？ 4還是你藐視他豐富的恩慈、寬容、忍耐，不曉得他的恩慈是領你悔改呢？ 5你竟任着你剛硬不悔改的心，為自己積蓄忿怒，以致上帝震怒，顯他公義審判的日子來到。

Rejection of Knowledge (v.28) The Catalog of Sins (vv.29-31) Knowledge of Judgment (v.32)   拒绝神的知识（第28 节） 罪的種類（第29-31 节） 对神审判的认识（第 32 节）

We look at Proverbs today (SUNDAY 12/31/23) Today's Sermon will look at Proverbs 3:1-18 "The Blessing of Trusting Christ and Keeping His Word"

God's Abandonment (vv.24-25) Manifestations of Sinful Desires (vv.26-27) Conclusion   神的任憑（第24-25 节） 人的恶欲（第26-27 节） 结论

Revelation of God's Wrath (v.18) Natural Revelation and Human Responsibility (vv.19-20) Humanity's Rejection of God (v.21-23) 神的震怒（第18 节） 自然启示与人类责任（第19-20 节） 人拒絕神（第 21-23 节）

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11/8/23. Five Minutes in the Word scriptures for today: Romans 3:22b-24. Trusting Christ is the only way to salvation, not by works or obedience to the law. Resources: enduringword.com; biblehub.com; logos.com; Matthew Henry Commentary; and Life Application Study Bible. November 2021 Podchaser list of "60 Best Podcasts to Discover!" Listen, like, follow, share! #MinutesWord; @MinutesWord; #dailydevotional #christianpodcaster Now on Amazon podcasts and Pandora! #prayforpeace

Revelation of God's Wrath (v.18) Natural Revelation and Human Responsibility (vv.19-20) Humanity's Rejection of God (v.21-23)   神的震怒（第18 节） 自然启示与人类责任（第19-20 节） 人拒絕神（第 21-23 节）

Justin Perdue

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Rob Travis has been teaching high school science for decades. His intriguing stories include growing up in a poor Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn and experiencing harrowing adventures serving with the Merchant Marine. His stories are beloved by his students and have shaped his strong faith in Jesus. They inspire us to trust in the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

Morning: Sixth Day Morning: The Gospel: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/sixth-day-morning-the-gospel/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, October 20, Morning:  https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2023/10/20 Jeremiah 35: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Jeremiah+35 Jeremiah 36: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Jeremiah+36 1 Timothy 5:  https://read.lsbible.org/?q=1+Timothy+5 Psalm 89:14-37:  https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+89 Proverbs 25:25-27: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Proverbs+25 God All-Sufficient: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/gifts-of-grace/ Evening: Confidence: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/confidence/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, October 20, Evening:  https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2023/10/20 Message: Comfort For Troubled Hearts, Comfort Comes From Trusting Christ's Promise, John 14:13-14 Sixth Day Evening: The Mediator: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/sixth-day-evening-the-mediator/ Resources: Valley of Vision: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotional-books/the-valley-of-vision/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Evening-Classic-Daily-Devotional/dp/1683227247/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1683227247&psc=1 Legacy Standard Bible: https://316publishing.com/ 2023 Reading Plan: https://www.oneyearbibleonline.com/readingplan/oneyearreadingplan_month_per_page.pdf Vail Valley Baptist Church GiveSendGo Campaign Link: https://www.givesendgo.com/vvbc-az-school Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-floyd/support

Morning: Fifth Day Morning: The Giver: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/fifth-day-morning-the-giver/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, October 19, Morning:  https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2023/10/19 Jeremiah 33: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Jeremiah+33 Jeremiah 34: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Jeremiah+34 1 Timothy 4:  https://read.lsbible.org/?q=1+Timothy+4 Psalm 89:1-13:  https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+89 Proverbs 25:23-24: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Proverbs+25 God And Myself: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/god-and-myself/ Evening: Divine Support (212) Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, October 19, Evening:  https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2023/10/19 Message: Comfort For Troubled Hearts, Comfort Comes From Trusting Christ's Power, John 14:12 Fifth Day Evening: Protection: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/fifth-day-evening-protection/ Resources: Valley of Vision: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotional-books/the-valley-of-vision/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Evening-Classic-Daily-Devotional/dp/1683227247/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1683227247&psc=1 Legacy Standard Bible: https://316publishing.com/ 2023 Reading Plan: https://www.oneyearbibleonline.com/readingplan/oneyearreadingplan_month_per_page.pdf Vail Valley Baptist Church GiveSendGo Campaign Link: https://www.givesendgo.com/vvbc-az-school Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-floyd/support

Morning: Fourth Day Morning: True Christianity: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/fourth-day-morning-true-christianity/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, October 18, Morning:  https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2023/10/18 Jeremiah 31:27-: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Jeremiah+31 Jeremiah 32: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Jeremiah+32 1 Timothy 3:  https://read.lsbible.org/?q=1+Timothy+3 Psalm 88:  https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+88 Proverbs 25:20-22: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Proverbs+25 The Throne: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/the-throne/ Evening Faith And The World: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/faith-and-the-world/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, October 18, Evening:  https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2023/10/18 Message: Comfort For Troubled Hearts, Comfort Comes From Trusting Christ's Person, John 14:7-11 Fourth Day Evening: God All-Sufficient: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/fourth-day-evening-god-all-sufficient/ Resources: Valley of Vision: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotional-books/the-valley-of-vision/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Evening-Classic-Daily-Devotional/dp/1683227247/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1683227247&psc=1 Legacy Standard Bible: https://316publishing.com/ 2023 Reading Plan: https://www.oneyearbibleonline.com/readingplan/oneyearreadingplan_month_per_page.pdf Vail Valley Baptist Church GiveSendGo Campaign Link: https://www.givesendgo.com/vvbc-az-school Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-floyd/support

Morning: Sixth Day Morning: The Gospel: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/sixth-day-morning-the-gospel/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, October 13, Morning:  https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2023/10/13 Jeremiah 22: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Jeremiah+22 Jeremiah 23:1-20: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Jeremiah+23 2 Thessalonians 1:  https://read.lsbible.org/?q=2+Thessalonians+1 Psalm 83:  https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+83 Proverbs 25:11-14: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Proverbs+25 Love Shed Abroad: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/love-shed-abroad/ Evening: Evening Praise (224) Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, October 13, Evening:  https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2023/10/13 Message: Comfort For Troubled Hearts, Comfort Comes From Trusting Christ's Proclamation, John 14:4-6 Sixth Day Evening: The Mediator: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/sixth-day-evening-the-mediator/ Resources: Valley of Vision: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotional-books/the-valley-of-vision/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Evening-Classic-Daily-Devotional/dp/1683227247/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1683227247&psc=1 Legacy Standard Bible: https://316publishing.com/ 2023 Reading Plan: https://www.oneyearbibleonline.com/readingplan/oneyearreadingplan_month_per_page.pdf Vail Valley Baptist Church GiveSendGo Campaign Link: https://www.givesendgo.com/vvbc-az-school Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-floyd/support

Morning: Fifth Day Morning: The Giver: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/fifth-day-morning-the-giver/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, October 12, Morning:  https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2023/10/12 Jeremiah 19: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Jeremiah+19 Jeremiah 20: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Jeremiah+20 Jeremiah 21: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Jeremiah+21 1 Thessalonians 5:4-28:  https://read.lsbible.org/?q=1+Thessalonians+5 Psalm 82:  https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+82 Proverbs 25:9-10: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Proverbs+25 Morning Needs (218) Evening: Christ Alone: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/christ-alone/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, October 12, Evening:  https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2023/10/12 Message: Comfort For Troubled Hearts, Comfort Comes From Trusting Christ's Preparation, John 14:2-3 Fifth Day Evening: Protection: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/fifth-day-evening-protection/ Resources: Valley of Vision: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotional-books/the-valley-of-vision/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Evening-Classic-Daily-Devotional/dp/1683227247/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1683227247&psc=1 Legacy Standard Bible: https://316publishing.com/ 2023 Reading Plan: https://www.oneyearbibleonline.com/readingplan/oneyearreadingplan_month_per_page.pdf Vail Valley Baptist Church GiveSendGo Campaign Link: https://www.givesendgo.com/vvbc-az-school Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-floyd/support

Morning: Fourth Day Morning: True Christianity: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/fourth-day-morning-true-christianity/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, October 11, Morning:  https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2023/10/11 Jeremiah 16:16-: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Jeremiah+16 Jeremiah 17: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Jeremiah+17 Jeremiah 18: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Jeremiah+18 1 Thessalonians 4:  https://read.lsbible.org/?q=1+Thessalonians+4 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3:  https://read.lsbible.org/?q=1+Thessalonians+5 Psalm 81:  https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+81 Proverbs 25:6-8: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Proverbs+25 Pride: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/pride/ Evening Christlikeness: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/christlikeness/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, October 11, Evening:  https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2023/10/11 Message: Comfort For Troubled Hearts, Comfort Comes From Trusting Christ's Presence, John 14:1 Fourth Day Evening: God All-Sufficient: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/fourth-day-evening-god-all-sufficient/ Resources: Valley of Vision: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotional-books/the-valley-of-vision/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Evening-Classic-Daily-Devotional/dp/1683227247/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1683227247&psc=1 Legacy Standard Bible: https://316publishing.com/ 2023 Reading Plan: https://www.oneyearbibleonline.com/readingplan/oneyearreadingplan_month_per_page.pdf Vail Valley Baptist Church GiveSendGo Campaign Link: https://www.givesendgo.com/vvbc-az-school Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-floyd/support

This week we look back at when Chris and Rich discussed the issue of food hoarding and prepping. While often associated with the Mormon church, many people, including Christians, store up mass quantities of food and water in preparation for times of ...

This week we look back at when Chris and Rich discussed the issue of food hoarding and prepping. While often associated with the Mormon church, many people, including Christians, store up mass quantities of food and water in preparation for times of difficulty. Is this a biblical precept? How should Christians view it? Show Link: Ultimate Survival Space article

Greg Murks was a good church kid, who needed Jesus. After trusting Christ, he didn't take his faith real seriously until his college years. Find out what triggered the transition.

It's Thursday, July 6th, A.D. 2023. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Muslims trusting Christ in North Africa and Middle East The church continues to grow in one of the most dangerous areas to be a Christian.  International Christian Concern reports that “In one of the world's most persecuted regions, the church is experiencing a remarkable surge of new believers. Despite the persecution and pressure from Islamic families and culture, an unprecedented number of Muslims across the Middle East and North Africa turn to Christianity.” Many of these Muslim-background believers are young people who became disillusioned with Islam and turned to atheism before finding Christ.  Those who become Christian are often disowned by their families and can face imprisonment or death for leaving Islam. Please pray for the suffering yet growing church in the Middle East and North Africa. Psalm 22:27 says, “All the ends of the world shall remember and turn to the LORD, and all the families of the nations shall worship before You.” Only 5% of Germans read Bible regularly Last week, the University of Leipzig released a study on Bible usage in Germany. The area was once at the heart of the Protestant Reformation in 16th century Europe. Just over 50% of the population owns a Bible now; however, less than five percent of Germans read Scripture daily or weekly. The proportion of Bible users has not changed much over the past 10 years. It is the frequency of use that has fallen.  Dr. Alexander Deeg with the university said, “I was surprised by the relatively low use of the Bible among Catholics and Protestants.”  Judge to U.S. government: Stop censoring First Amendment through Big Tech On Tuesday, a U.S. District Judge issued a preliminary injunction against the Biden administration to protect free speech. The injunction blocks the federal government from meeting with social media companies to suppress online content. Republican attorneys general in Missouri and Louisiana initiated the case last year. They accused the administration and social media companies of censoring free speech during the COVID-19 pandemic. The injunction noted, “During the . . . pandemic, a period perhaps best characterized by widespread doubt and uncertainty, the United States Government seems to have assumed a role similar to an Orwellian ‘Ministry of Truth.'” Georgian abortions dropped by 50% since Roe overturned Abortions in Georgia have dropped nearly in half since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade just over a year ago. During the first half of 2022, about 4,000 unborn babies were murdered in the womb each month in the state. That number dropped to about 2,000 during the second half of last year. Following the Supreme Court's decision, Georgia started enforcing its Heartbeat Law. The legislation bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy with some exceptions.  Jim Caviezel's Sound of Freedom film beat Indiana Jones and Dial of Destiny As The Worldview reported, Angel Studios released the film Sound of Freedom in theaters on Tuesday, July 4th, starring Jim Caviezel. The movie is based on a true story of one man's efforts to rescue children from human trafficking.  Thanks to Angel Studios “Pay it Forward” technology, the film actually took the Number 1 spot at the box office on Tuesday, beating out Disney's Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Neal Harmon, CEO of Angel Studios, told The Christian Post, “Thanks to fans around the country, Sound Of Freedom earned the top spot as America's number one movie on Independence Day. We've received numerous messages telling us theaters are either packed or sold out. This movie has now taken on a life of its own to become something more than that, a grassroots movement.” My bride, Amy, and I saw Sound of Freedom last night and highly recommend it.  To their credit, the producers of the movie depict the egregious nature of this activity through implication. Watch the trailer and get tickets through a special link in our transcript today at www.TheWorldview.com. Worldview listeners from Colorado, Georgia, and Nigeria weigh in I continue to hear from Worldview listeners at Adam@TheWorldview.com about what they like about our unique newscast. Todd Rogers from Delta, Colorado wrote, “Your ministry of digging through the fields of wheat and tares enables those of us who cannot do that well to hear a bit of what is both weedy and flowery in the world.  I pray our Father will continue to help you do His work of being a watchman for this generation and those following.” Whitney Veneziani from Columbus, Georgia, wrote, “I so appreciate and value news from a Biblical worldview! Thank you for being salt and light by providing a news outlet committed to the entire truth, both domestically and globally. It is a shame the global church and real time persecution is altogether ignored in news outlets today. I am grateful for The Worldview and its devotion to news from a Biblical perspective!” And Jeremiah, originally from Borno State, Nigeria and who now lives in Jos, Nigeria, wrote, “I deeply appreciate your accuracy about persecutions in Nigeria and other countries. I have been forwarding your link to my fellow Nigerians. I wish all Nigerians subscribed to this channel.”  (Parenthetically, I changed his first name and dropped his middle and last name to protect his identity). 9 Worldview listeners gave $2,725 Toward our $20,000 immediate goal this Friday, July 7th, 9 Worldview listeners invested their resources. Our thanks to Elizabeth in Bedminster, New Jersey who gave $25 as well as Robin in Wellington, Florida, Jeremy in Morriston, Swansea, Wales, Jason in Grand Junction, Colorado, and Adam in Gile, Wisconsin – each of whom gave $100. And we thank God for Rick and Barb in Arlington, Washington who gave $200, Sarah in Charleston, South Carolina who pledged $25/month for 12 months for a gift of $300, Manny and Denise in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania who gave $300, and Aaron in Fort Bragg, North Carolina who gave $1,500. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (Drum roll sound effect) $3,565.50. (Crowd cheering sound effect) In order to hit our $20,000 immediate goal by this Friday, July 7th, we still need to raise $16,434.50. I'm hoping that you'll choose to be one of 13 Worldview listeners to pledge $50/month for 12 months.  Or that you might be one of 26 listeners to pledge $25/month for 12 months. Just go to TheWorldview.com and click on “Give” at the top right to give what the Lord is prompting you to give. Make sure to select the “Recurring” tab if that's your wish. Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Thursday, July 6th in the year of our Lord 2023. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.