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13 Kinds of Tests for Christ Followers
Scripture is replete with examples of divine tests — seasons and circumstances God allows His people to pass through to reveal and refine the condition of their hearts. Unfortunately, many believers today misunderstand the purpose of testing and…
The Tale of Two Churches
What is your vision of “church?” What do you believe the fellowship of believers is actually supposed to look like? At a time when foundations are being shaken and viable spiritual leadership is in question, it seems our collective vision is…
The Blessings of Being Known by God
A deep awareness of God’s knowledge of us and our circumstances is a huge protection against anxiety, against the need to settle the score, and against despair in the midst of suffering. Against Anxiety Pilate said to Jesus in John 19, “You will…
A Tale Told by a Taxman
There are two things you need to know about the renowned Italian painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio. The first is that he created the most powerful physical representations of Christian art. The second is that he was a murderer. This is…
Dr. James C. Dobson, Christian Leader and Family Advocate, Dies at 89
Dr. James C. Dobson, a pioneering Christian psychologist, author, radio broadcaster, and one of the most influential Christian leaders of the past 50 years, passed away earlier today at the age of 89, leaving behind a legacy that has shaped…
Mega Exodus Rocks U.S. Catholic Church: 9 Out of 10 Cradle Catholics Defect
The U.S. Catholic Church is plummeting in membership, with nine out of 10 cradle Catholics abandoning it to become religious “nones,” a bombshell study has revealed. “More and more of those raised Catholic are leaving,” the study published in…
Why the Transgender Cult Is So Powerful and Persistent
President Donald Trump is goring another yet another sacred cow in the post-Christian cargo cult: transgenderism. Charlie Kirk reports the following excellent news: BREAKING: The Trump Administration OPM has sent a new guidance to all federal…
Prophetic Dreams Expose a Strongman Targeting God’s Vision for the Church
By Wanda Alger Published on August 19, 2025 These two dreams are an alert for prayer as well as for action. There is a thief who is out to rob our vision as God’s people. Pastors, leaders, and influencers are especially being hit hard. Listen…
What is Godliness, Really? – The Stream
By Joël Malm Published on August 18, 2025 What is a “godly” person? Joël and Rick Malm into the complexities of godliness as they continue their journey through the first draft of Joël’s book, Hiking the Clouds. They explore the balance between…
America the Beneficent – The Stream
Generosity comes more easily to some than to others, and few should be more willing to share their wealth with the less fortunate than those with more than they could possibly need. As a class, U.S. billionaires stand out as uniquely positioned…