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34+ min ago (166+ words) December 18, 2025 by Jeff and Adriana Howe FOR THERE IS ONE GOD AND ONE MEDIATOR ALSO BETWEEN GOD AND MEN, THE MAN CHRIST JUSES, WHO GAVE HIMSELF AS A RANSOM FOR ALL, THE TESTIMONY GIVEN AT THE PROPER TIME. The school semester is over and the students have all gone home. Meanwhile, we who live on school grounds, continue to work on upkeep and maintenance. PRAY: Adriana's back and neck problems. Pray that the physical therapy that she has started will be effective in relieving discomfort. Praise the Lord, she hasn't experienced any debilitating pain. We look forward to having our kids and first grand-daughter with us in January. PRAY: Travel documents for our grand-daughter to arrive in time. Pray for travel mercies. PRAY: Funds for the new dormitory project. We appreciate your prayers and financial gifts! May you all have…...

37+ min ago (478+ words) Save $25 when you join by 12/20. On Sunday, two gunmen killed more than 15 people on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, where the local Jewish community had gathered for a Hanukkah celebration. As antisemitic violence rises around the world, rabbi Josh Stanton says it is imperative that Christians respond in solidarity with their Jewish neighbors." The Bulletin sat down with Stanton, associate vice president for interfaith and intergroup initiatives at Jewish Federations of North America, and bishop Robert Stearns, president of the Israel Christian Nexus in Los Angeles, to talk about the threat of hatred toward Jews and the actions Christians can take in response. Here are edited excerpts of their conversation from episode 176. We've seen too many instances of antisemitism and violence over the past year. How is your community responding? These crimes seem to be a violent outgrowth of protest…...

44+ min ago (360+ words) Archbishop Elpidophoros of America issued a message of gratitude and respect following the acceptance of Cardinal Timothy Dolan's resignation by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. In a post shared on social media, the Archbishop expressed his heartfelt congratulations to Cardinal Dolan, highlighting his longstanding friendship with the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and his significant [] Archbishop Elpidophoros of America issued a message of gratitude and respect following the acceptance of Cardinal Timothy Dolan's resignation by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. In a post shared on social media, the Archbishop expressed his heartfelt congratulations to Cardinal Dolan, highlighting his longstanding friendship with the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and his significant contribution to ecumenical relations. "Throughout the years, Cardinal Dolan has been a steadfast friend of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and a true ecumenical partner," Archbishop Elpidophoros wrote. He praised Cardinal…...

1+ hour, 32+ min ago (231+ words) The Holy Metropolis of Sweden has announced that the sixth consecutive meeting of Catechumens and Newly Illumined will take place this evening, Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., at the welcoming premises of St George Cathedral in Stockholm (Birger Jarlsgatan 92, 114 20 Stockholm). Entrance to the venue will be through the church driveway. [] The Holy Metropolis of Sweden has announced that the sixth consecutive meeting of Catechumens and Newly Illumined will take place this evening, Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., at the welcoming premises of St George Cathedral in Stockholm (Birger Jarlsgatan 92, 114 20 Stockholm). Entrance to the venue will be through the church driveway. Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden will be the speaker at the gathering, addressing participants in English in order to accommodate the diverse community of catechumens and newly baptized faithful, who come from a wide range of countries and cultural backgrounds. During the meeting, catechumens will…...

1+ hour, 35+ min ago (68+ words) Peace in Christ. Again, the glory of God has departed from the man-based churches where they are exchanging His glory for an image made like corruptible man's. Their church "images" are patterned in the likeness of the outside nations" which is "corruptible man" that surround us. They are... (22) Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, (22) Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,...

1+ hour, 45+ min ago (460+ words) Rodney Harrison, president of The Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries December 18, 2025 By Benjamin Hawkins JEFFERSON CITY " Rodney Harrison, president of the Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries, has announced his plan to retire next fall, after having served with the ministry since the December of 2019. "Looking ahead, I encourage the board to devote the next four months to prayer, including three special days of fasting, as we seek God's guidance for the next president. During this season, the board chair and I will share biblically grounded resources to support a thoughtful and faithful transition." Harrison noted that the board will have the opportunity during its April 2026 board meeting to elect a search committee for the next BHHM president. "My identity is rooted in Christ, and my love for Baptist Homes and its people is enduring," he said. " Thank you for allowing me to…...

2+ hour, 14+ min ago (120+ words) There are 5 different versions of this text https://www2.iath.virginia.edu/anderson/vita/about.vita.html https://www2.iath.virginia.edu/anderson/iath.report.html A few different versions are on audiobook on youtube. The Greek one says Moses wrote it. Not all of them have the 5500 year prophecy... There are 5 different versions of this text A few different versions are on audiobook on youtube. There are 5 different versions of this text A few different versions are on audiobook on youtube. There are 5 different versions of this text A few different versions are on audiobook on youtube. There are 5 different versions of this text A few different versions are on audiobook on youtube....

2+ hour, 37+ min ago (302+ words) 1:1 The oracle of the word of the LORD to Israel by Malachi. 13 And this second thing you do. You cover the LORD's altar with tears, with weeping and groaning because he no longer regards the offering or accepts it with favor from your hand. 1:1 The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. And David was the father of Solomon by the wife of Uriah, 10 An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.11 The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain.12 She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life.13 She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands. Mal 1-4 Matt 1:1-6a Ps 128 Pro 31:10-13 Zech 12-14 John 21:15-25 Ps 47 Pro 31:6-9 Zech 9-11 John 21:1-14 Ps 12 Pro 31:1-5 Zech 5-8 John 20:19-31 Ps 67 Pro…...

2+ hour, 37+ min ago (341+ words) [TWFT Dec]We could precisely translate the word glory as brilliance. Our new bodies may have a shiny quality to them. Recorded in Exodus 34:29,... The post Your new resurrection body (2) appeared first on Vision Christian Media. [TWFT Dec]We could precisely translate the word glory as "brilliance." Our new bodies may have a shiny quality to them. Recorded in Exodus 34:29, Moses spent time with the Lord and something uncommon happened to him'his face became luminous and began to shine. A similar thing happened to Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration (See Luke 9:28-29). In Revelation 21:23, we read that the entire city of New Jerusalem will be brightly illuminated by the light radiating from God"s glory and the resurrected Christ. Daniel 12:3 tells us that the resurrected saints "shall shine like the brightness of the firmament" (NKJV). Matthew 13:43 says, "The righteous will…...

2+ hour, 44+ min ago (409+ words) Home " Christian leaders launch national declaration against antisemitism amid rising violence As antisemitic threats and attacks continue to rise worldwide, the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem USA announced the launch of the Christian Declaration Against Antisemitism, a nationwide call for Christians to publicly stand with the Jewish people and reject hatred in all its forms. Unveiled on Tuesday, the declaration brings together Christians from a wide range of denominations and traditions. Its message is direct. Antisemitism violates human dignity, contradicts biblical faith, and threatens the moral foundations of a free society. "Antisemitism is a moral evil that dehumanizes the Jewish people and undermines the very foundations of a free and just society," said ICEJ USA President Dr. Susan Michael. "As Christians, our faith compels us to reject it without hesitation and to stand with the Jewish people in both word and…...