Bethel Church in Redding, California, has recently disclosed that it addressed allegations against Christian minister Shawn Bolz regarding the fabrication of prophecies, a matter that dates back over five years. Led by Pastor Bill Johnson, the church indicated that it distanced itself from Bolz after he did not provide a satisfactory explanation for the concerns …
In our fast-paced modern life, I’ve come to realize the importance of patience. The desire for quick results often leads us to neglect the essential role of patience. Whether it’s waiting for a promotion or nurturing personal growth and relationships, understanding and mastering patience is crucial. The ability to wait can lead to better results …
Switzerland’s AI Jesus: A Different Way to Practice Religion Switzerland has pioneered an artificial intelligence model to interact with questions about faith. Through advanced technology this project helps people understand their faith better by giving spiritual guidance online.The Concept Behind AI JesusAI Jesus emerged from the need to distribute spiritual knowledge more broadly. Through advanced technology users …
Embracing Faith Amidst Uncertainty The weather in Florida during during January this year demonstrates the contrast between opposite life conditions when North Florida breaks snowfall records and South Florida enjoys sunny 83 degree beach weather. The difference between North Florida snow and South Florida warmth symbolizes how people today experience diverse, emotional states because of new …
4 Challenges to Tackle Today: A Faith-Based Perspective In our journey of faith, we often encounter obstacles that can hinder our growth and potential. Today, I invite you to tackle four challenges that can help you align your mindset with the promises of God. Let’s explore how faith can empower us to overcome these challenges. …
The Single Biggest Risk of All And that’s the thing about risk: it isn’t the enemy. Comfort is. We can become snared by the mundane, held in place by habits that give us the illusion of security. But let’s face it: we’re all on the brink of a choice right now. You have a choice: …
Sitting with Our Battle: Keeping Faith Through Obstacles Hey there, friends! Today, I want to share something personal: how we can draw on faith to sit with our pain rather than run from it. Instead of reaching for a beer, a cigarette, or other distractions, what if we embraced our challenges with faith? The Power …
Supporting Friends Through Mental Health Challenges: A Faith-Based Perspective Let’s talk about something that’s becoming more and more common in our fast-paced world – mental health challenges. I’ve been thinking a lot about how we can really show up for our friends and family members when they’re struggling. You know what’s amazing? When we combine …
Have you experienced that moment when someone reminds you of your birthday without hitting Facebook’s reminder button or the generic posting on Social Media? Or when your friend brings over your favorite cup of coffee just for no reason? These times – it’s just pure magic. They’re the fabrics that knit our friendships together into something truly wonderful, …
Something happened in my neighborhood coffee shop a couple of years back. Two friends turned up at each other’s doorstep every Tuesday morning, notebooks in hand, not to just catch up, but to intentionally invest in each other. It was their “Growth Tuesday,” they said. It occurred to me then how friendship is when we decide to be …