The HSL Blog
Cultural apologetics, functional theology, everyday application, and enough salt to make you want more.
Wise Men Still Seek Him
Faith
The wise men weren't the only ones to see the star. They were just the only ones TO FOLLOW IT.
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“You’re Fired…Maybe:” The Tenured Tyranny of the DC Swamp
Conservative
We are so distracted by Jasmine and Candace, but the most significant story no one is talking about happened yesterday at the Supreme Court. Here it is...
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He Shall Be Called…An Advent Deep Dive into Christmas Prophecy
Faith
Why were these the names that Isaiah prophesied 800 years before Christ would come?
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Black Hawk Down: Little Mogadishu is Coming to a Main Street Near You
Conservative
Why MinneSomalia's fraud, immigration policy, divided loyalties, and voting blocs matter to every single American.
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A Song of Thanksgiving
Faith
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! Here is our story, here is our song...and it does warrant praising our Savior all the day long!
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MTG & DJT: MAGA’s Messiest Divorce Yet
Conservative
GOP being reduced to tabloid trash with infighting and bitter break-ups...as though our fragile nation can survive the divorce.
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The Abolition of Absolution
Faith
The world is waiting on the righteous to object, to dissent, and to break the chains our abolition has won us.
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Dems Fly Lolita Express to Crash Trump
Conservative
Everything you need to know about the Epstein emails...
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Wells of Living Water…That Can Kill
Faith
What do we do when the well doesn't run dry but instead continues to pump out toxicity?
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The Black Box Betrayal: How Kennedy’s HHS Won the War on Women This Week
Conservative
RFK Jr. the unlikely hero of women...on the left and right.
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The Silver Linings of Last Night’s Losses
Conservative
Sparkle, sparkle, discouraged friends. There are indeed silver linings to last night's elections losses.
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Evangelicals Encouraged to Kindly, Compassionately Vote for Communism
Faith
I would honestly feel cheated if we went through another election cycle and a godless, pagan culture wasn't telling me how to live more like Jesus. Here is my loving response...
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Will New Yorkers Elect an Actual Threat to Democracy Today?
Conservative
New York City heads to the polls today, deciding if Democracy is dead at the hands of Socialism.
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Fear Not, Friends! Pt.II
Faith
If fear is so normal and inevitable, why would God-- who created us, knows every natural thought, response, and inclination (because He perfectly designed them) take such care to tell us "Don't be afraid?"
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The Good and Baaad of November’s Midterms
Conservative
I know it's an off year but we gotta have longer attention spans. Dreadful things can happen in November when no one is paying attention. Here is what you need to know...
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Hey Salty Halloween: No Fear Here!
Faith
No fear here, friends-not in life or death. No need to shrink back from this spooky season!
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Good News! Still No King in the Land
Conservative
It’s not kings they oppose.
It’s anyone else daring to wear what they see as THEIR CROWN.
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7 Things the Bible Does
Faith
See this rightly, friend. There are things the Bible does and things it doesn't.
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Liberal Left Unsure Who Brokered Trump’s Peace Deal
Conservative
Hostages released and almost everyone rejoiced.
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Oh No, Girl–Showgirl.
Faith
Taylor Swift's latest album gives Believers yet another chance to reflect on and decide--how holy do we really want to be?
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What Have We Learned Since October 7th, 2023?
Conservative
Today is the 2nd anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel. Where are we now and what comes next?
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Gentle Parenting? FAFO Parenting? Indeed, There is Nothing New Under the Sun.
Faith
Hugs. And Thugs.
On one side, we have the soft-voiced, granola-crusted sages of gentle parenting, whose toddlers never hear the word “no” without a full TED Talk on emotional safety.
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Are We Doing This, New York?
Conservative
Eric Adams drops out leaving Sliwa, Cuomo, and yes... a real-live socialist in Mamdani...with 83% chance to win.
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Charlie Kirk Memorial: Revival or Regrettable?
Faith
Was it perfect? Was it political? Revival or Regrettable? Here is a balanced perspective.
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Charlie Kirk Memorial: Revival or Regrettable?
Conservative
Will it be a moment or a movement that endures? Was it revival or regrettable? Here are my thoughts on Charlie Kirk's Memorial.
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How the Church Responds to the Making of a Martyr
Faith
The whole world needs guidance on how to respond to tragedy. But before that can happen, the world probably needs guidance on how to define tragedy. It seems we are struggling with that as well.
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Charlie Kirk: The Assassination of Our Better Angels
Conservative
What happens when we kill the better angels who championed dialogue and understanding?
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Charlie Kirk: Man on Faith, Man of Fire
Conservative
Charlie Kirk: a man of faith, a man of fire.
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Murder on the Carolina Express: Samaritans Silent, Kindness Killed
Faith
The recent headlines about a young woman murdered on a train reveal not only the flaws in political "wisdom," but the absence of moral and spiritual wisdom as well.
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“Slava Ukraine!” Murdered on the Carolina Express
Conservative
One victim, one knife...but death at the hands of many. Here is what I mean...
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Another School Shooting…My Thoughts on Thoughts and Prayers
Faith
I’m so tired of hearing “thoughts and prayers aren’t enough.”
Usually from people who don’t pray—or do anything else.
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Dems Get Tough Fighting Fighting Crime
Conservative
You read that right. Dems are not fighting crime. They are fighting the fighting of crime. And it's going about as well as one might imagine it would
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Cracker Barrel, Communism, and the Traditions That Truly Matter
Conservative
Ah, pancakes and politics. Only in America could we riot or boycott to save cornbread while watching capitalism crumble.
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To the Happy Couple…Taylor and Travis Get Engaged
Faith
To the bride and groom...Yes, we can be kind to people with disagree with.
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Red Flag! Don’t Fall for this Guilt Trip.
Faith
Look at this. I saw this comment on social media this week. The world will say it is brave, truth to power, and compassion for all. “Hi. Just wanna say that a person’s very existence cannot be “against your beliefs.” That is called bigotry. Thanks.” This is rotten. Subtle, but rotten. This is a…
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A+ for the Liberal Left: Advocacy for the Asinine, Compassion for the Criminal
Conservative
Ripped from the headlines! How the Liberal Left is winning at losing. Let me explain...
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You Know Better. Don’t you?
Faith
Let's start the school year off on the right foot...learning right things in right ways. Here is what I mean...
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Unpacking Obama’s Russian Ruse
Conservative
A breakdown of what's inside the Russia Obama Collusion Conspiracy
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The Most Disturbing Thing on the Internet this Week
Faith
AI reveals the danger of our arrogance and glorious, goodness of our God.. Here is how...
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Cry Harder, Austin. Redistrictin’ Ain’t Riggin’.
Conservative
Heck yeah, Texas versus all y'all. Gerry that mander!
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Gentle Parenting? FAFO Parenting? Indeed, There is Nothing New Under the Sun.
Faith
Headlines were made this week as the parenting world split into two camps.
Hugs. And Thugs. Here's what the Bible says about both.
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Hey You! You Got This!
Faith
If you were looking for a sign, here it is. Do the hard thing. Obey God. The only person that can keep you from being obedient to God—is YOU. Your obedience requires encouragement, agreement, or congratulations from NO ONE. ZERO people are needed for you to decide to obey God. We do not obey only…
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Colbert and the Cancellers Cry Censorship!
Conservative
Can you imagine the nerve—or narcissism—required to demand an investigation into a late-night show being cancelled? Of course, Colbert sees himself as the martyr of the masses.
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Baylor Bears, Magnolia Wares, & Tastefully Done Apostasy Part II
Faith, Uncategorized
These are eternal versus earthly issues, worth getting right.
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Baylor Bears, Magnolia Wares, & Tastefully Done Apostasy Part I
Faith
I "poked the bear" this week by saying something that should be entirely uncontroversial. Here is what I mean...
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What the Right is Getting Wrong About Epstein
Conservative
Anyone else have whiplash from the 180 we just made on the relevance of the Epstein files?? Get it together, folks. This is an easy win.
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One Year Later: Remembering Butler, PA
Conservative
Read this post from one year ago. Now remember that there was a second attempt on Trump's life...that political violence has increased exponentially.
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Texas Flood Reveals These Truths
Faith
There are not going to be many silver linings around this flood, and we are not tasked with finding or manufacturing them in order to understand why it happened. But we can have proper perspective.
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Deep Water in Texas
Conservative
We are in deep water in Texas. Broken-hearted but resilient, both misty-eyed and clear-eyed in this tragedy.
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The Mamdani Matter
Conservative
Here is the point we are missing with Mamdani's primary win--and why we can't afford to miss it.
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An Unlikely King
Faith
God has a history of using unlikely and unexpected people for His purposes. Even today.
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Stop! Hammer Time.
Conservative
Operation Midnight Hammer--and those who choose to be "meh" instead of marvel at it.
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Fordow and the Bunker Buster Bomb
Conservative
Why would US involvement in the conflict between Israel and Iran be NECESSARY?
Not just as allies or political maneuvering—physically (tangibly, not even boots on the ground but physical hardware), militarily necessary. Here is why...
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How to Pray for the Nations
Faith
Prayer is not passive—it is spiritual warfare. Here is how we can be praying for the nations today...
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No King? No problem!
Conservative
I would say I have never seen more collective confusion, and emotion-driven, unproductive, though self-congratulating drivel. But I have. It has become a distinctive of the left.
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The Righteous Riot
Faith
Not every cause is just, not every war is righteous. And even the ones that are, are corruptible by wicked ways and weapons. Here is what I mean...
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Big Dumb Animals: The Break-Up & Why the GOP May Not Fly
Conservative
Ewweeee! Grab the popcorn, fam. Though, it's too nauseating to snack much. I did not have the break-up of Elon-ald Trump on my bingo card, did you??
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All Things Being Equal…We are Still Sinners.
Faith | faith
Here’s another Pride Month PSA from your friendly neighborhood extremist...equality is great but it's not the chief end of man.
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A Warning as Pride Month Begins
Faith
The only thing more dangerous than PRIDE is using Jesus to justify it. Here's a warning as June begins...
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“Mostly Peaceful” Terror Attack in Colorado
Conservative
Over the weekend, a CO terrorist lit innocent people on fire to draw attention to the need for peace in Gaza...on this episode of "Understanding the Left."
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Pride Month 2025: Using Guilt to Make Gay Great Again
Faith
The fairy-tale may be winding down for the LGBTQ+ reign. But it certainly is not yet midnight at Cinderella's Ball. The LGBTQ+ party is still raging and raving on. It's just having to get creative with the invitations as more and more choose to stay home.
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Trump’s Big, Beautiful, Bill…Sitting on Capitol Hill
Conservative
Here is my breakdown of Trump's One Big, Beautiful, Bill...and why it needs a glow-up before its close-up.
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Hatmaker, Hitmen, & Antisemitic Assassinations in America
Conservative
The Progressive Left shows again how destructive and disingenuous they are with their continued fear-mongering, selective lament, and myopic shame.
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Hatmaker, Hitmen, & Antisemitic Assassination in America
Faith
Where is the love and lament now?
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Biden’s Grim Diagnosis: The Left More Cancerous Than We Knew
Conservative
If only this cancer had been limited to Biden's prostate. Sadly, it too has metastasized. Here is what I mean...
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Scandal Comes to G3 & Reformed Baptist Bros
Faith
Scandal has come once again to the Kingdom of Christ, wounds and embarrassment at the hands of our leaders.
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Biden Staff Shares New Details of His Decline
Conservative
Shocking News! Biden was in poor health while in office...Who knew?! Everyone. Everyone knew.
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Happy Mother’s and Other’s Day!
Faith | CCM
You may want to scroll right over this post. First, Happy Mother's Day!
Second, I think the Holy Spirit grieves today because...
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Democrats Begin Campaigning for GOP Ahead of Midterms
Conservative
Is there any explanation for the catastrophic collapse that we are seeing other than Democrats want to see Republicans win and win some more? Here is what I mean...
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Last Place Winners
Faith | CCM
Do you know why the Bible says, "My flesh and heart may fail... BUT God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever?"
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In UNPRECEDENTED Move, FBI Arrests Criminal for Committing Crime
Conservative
Have you heard? Trump is a dictator tyrant...again. Judges are being arrested. Perfectly innocent, judges...arrested. UNPRECEDENTED.
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What Happens After Easter
Faith | CCM
What will you do with this Risen Lord? When the songs have been sung, the dress has been worn, and nothing is left of Easter but wilting lilies and foil wrappers... what comes next?
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Parent’s Right to Opt Out of Sexual Indoctrination in Schools Heads to SCOTUS
Conservative
Have you heard this one?
A Muslim mom, a Jewish mom, and a Christian mom walk into a bar... Or more specifically, a chamber? Well, they did. And it is no joke.
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One Thing You Don’t Know About Passover
Faith
I know you think you have heard it all when it comes to Passover and Easter, I assure you...this is different.
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El Facilitator: Trump Goes Mano e Mano with SCOTUS over Salvadoran Immigrant
Conservative
El Facilitator...will the Don "facilitate" his way into a constitutional crisis or stand his ground on Bukele's new bestie??
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Colorado Outlaws Parenting…But I’m Sure it Will Be Fine
Faith
The recent law passed in Colorado, House Bill 25-1309, regarding parental rights is deeply concerning. Here is why...
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Colorado Outlaws Parenting…But I’m Sure it Will Be Fine
Conservative
The recent law passed in Colorado, House Bill 25-1309, regarding parental rights is deeply concerning. Here is why...
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War in Wisconsin: The Battle of Words, Curds, and the Courts
Conservative | conservative
What's the big deal about Wisconsin? Here is why Elon is there with the other big cheeses...
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7 Things the Bible Does
Faith | faith
God has never had to change a definition or regretted a word choice. He has never had to walk back one...
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War Plans, Whoopsies, and Mixed Signals
Conservative
Yikes! Mixed signals and mix-ups on a DC group thread. Here's what you need to know.
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This is What Discipleship Looks Like
Faith | faith
Sweet, sweet Jesus— give me the courage and humility to be led well by others. Make me brave enough and strong enough to run hard in the dark.
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The 5th Anniversary of COVID
Faith
How do you remember this week in 2020?
What were you doing and thinking? What do you wish you had been doing and thinking or what would you tell yourself then?
Here was my post from March 12th, 2020—
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“Here’s Your Sign!” Democrats Fasc”ish” Foolishness On Display
Conservative
The left's shenanigans don't stop at hippy, drippy, and awkward. They include arson and arsenic. Here's your sign, mi amigos.
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What is the Bible and What are You Talking About??
Faith
Everyone is a "scholar" as long as no one is grading the tests. Have you ever seen people more confident in incorrect, incomplete information?? Fortunately, this is not new to the Lord. Here is one way to be bolder and brighter in a dark world.
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Zelensky to Sign Rare Earth Agreement Five Days After Rare Air Disagreement
Conservative
I wasn't sure how quickly it would pay off but I didn't hate the on-air exchange in the Oval Office between Vance, Zelensky, and Trump. Here is why...
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YOU’RE FIRED: Left Shocked as Trump Does Exactly What Obama Did
Conservative
Oh look—precedent.
Gird thy loins for this one. Everyone is getting fired!
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“Judge Not” Does Not Mean “Have No Discernment.”
Faith
It's a thing. You can make observations, valuations... wait for it... differentiations (isn't vocabulary fun?!) WITHOUT BEING GUILTY OF CONDEMNATION.
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MI State Rep Chooses Sterilization After Trump Win
Conservative
Oh baby…your fears about “reproductive health” make me very much afraid for your mental health. Here is why...
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MI State Rep. Chooses Sterilization After Trump Win
Faith
Oh baby…your fears about “reproductive health” make me very much afraid for your mental health. Here is why...
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The Left Loses as the Right Wins for Women in Sports
Conservative
Donald Trump knocks out the left with common sense and concern for women. A winning issue if ever there were!
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Politics is Giving Christians Common Ground…Or it Should Be
Faith
Are you grieving or annoyed that light is shining in dark places, that lies are being revealed by truth, or that confusion is being tamed by wisdom? Why is that? Common ground will be found when we are clear about Christ.
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Why Everyone is Losing It Over the USAID
Conservative
Here is why Washington is grieving the shuttering of USAID...and why it must be shuttered.
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One Thing Christians Can Learn from Senate Confirmation Hearings
Faith
Bold claims have been made in Washington recently. Here is what we can learn from them...
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Oh Ye of Little Cope
Faith
Sweet Selena. Here is why your teary, tiktok, tantrum is not healthy or helpful.
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Why Pardoning All J6ers Was the Right Call
Conservative
The innocent and guilty, the defenders and the delinquents, the curious and the questioners...all collided at the capitol. How do you justify their pardons?
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Trump Moves In But Should We Move On?
Faith
We haven't just been foolish, we've been wicked. Can we move on from that without acknowledging it?
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Trump Returns to Washington
Conservative
Trump moves in but are we ready to move on? I'm not. Here's why...
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Up in Smoke: The Illusion of Competence in Cali Destroyed in Wildfires
Conservative
Wildfires in Los Angeles reveal mismanagement of resources and a lack of proper priorities, leading to scorched earth devastation for celebrities and citizens alike.
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Red Flags, Rites of Passage, and Words that Might Get You Killed
Faith | faith, top
Did you know that saying this word incorrectly could get you killed?
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Palpatine, Presidential Pardons, and Poisoned Pill Last Minute Bills
Conservative
Biden seems determined to go out with a bing, bang, boom of kerosene, ketamine, and the fire of a thousand suns. Is it even possible to immolate one's own legacy?
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You Need to Know This Today
Faith | top
If no one else has told you, allow me—and do receive this as the salty but loving encouragement it is intended to be. You are not enough. Here's why...
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Leaves, Debris, and the Distance In-Between
Faith | top
Close proximity to the vine does not a branch make you. In-ness, not nearness, Friend. Come see the difference.
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The Top Post of 2024 is…
Conservative
It was a big year in politics, with headlines breaking every day if not every hour. Between the debate that ended a presidency, to McDonalds and trash trucks...among readers this was the saltiest post of 2024...
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Happy New Year!!
Faith
Where do we get this idea that God’s plans for us include starting strong and finishing poorly?
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Merry Christmas from The Salty Citizen
Conservative
Merry Christmas from me to you! Here is your gift...
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HSL Better Than Stuff Series: Give the Gift of Sabbath Rest
Faith
Spiritual disciplines aren’t just for grown-ups. You want wise and mature adult Believers? Start training Believers to be wise and mature when they are children.
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HSL Better Than Stuff Series: Give the Gift of Fidelity
Faith | top
What if I told you compromise or a convenient lack of conviction may go further to secure our earthly interests, but the inconsistency it requires damages the Gospel?
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The Myth of the Moderate
Conservative | top
As for the elephants in the room? There is simply no need for moderate Republicans anymore. Here is why...
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My Best Advice for Hard and Hurting Days
Faith | CCM, top
Friend. Mark the occasion even when the occasion is grief, loss, or loneliness. Ask someone to do this...
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Daniel Penny Not Guilty…America Not So Much
Conservative
There are signs of life in the American judicial system, but improvement in brain activity remains questionable.
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HSL Better Than Stuff Series: Give the Gift of High Expectations
Faith | top
You can turn this thing around starting today! And you can start with high expectations, lofty goals, and faith that gives a confidence the world can't take away.
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HSL Better Than Stuff Series: Give the Gift of Encouragement
Faith | top
This is the season of grand loving gestures and unreciprocated generosity!! (Just ask Jesus.)
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Biden Pardons Another Turkey
Conservative
With the most sweeping and expansive pardon ever given, Biden gives his son Hunter and himself the best "get out of jail free card" ever. Here is what you need to know...
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Let Every Heart Prepare HIM Room
Faith | top
What is the first message of the manger?? HE will occupy as much room as you give Him.
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HSL Better Than Stuff Series: Give the Gift of Crazy-Good Skills
Faith | top
Having trouble coming up with gift ideas for your family? Could it be because they don’t truly need anything... or because the stuff they need CAN'T BE BOUGHT?
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Surviving the Holidays with Democrats
Conservative
As Thanksgiving approaches, half of the country is jubilant, while the other half is in various stages of grief or panic. Here are helpful tips to survive dinners with combatants.
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I’m Just Thankful to Be Alive
Conservative | top
I am honestly still just so glad my daughter, and son before her, and I are alive. None of those things were guaranteed.
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I’m Just Thankful to Be Alive II
Faith | top
Time was running out and I needed a minute I did not really have, to think.
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I’m Just Thankful to Be Alive III
Faith | top
I shouldn’t be here. My children shouldn’t be here, not healthy and whole anyway. But we are. Because the Lord has allowed it. Best gift ever. Here is why...
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Bald Heads, Sexless Beds, and the Shunning of the Liberal Left
Conservative
This madness isn't in response to thoughtless bosting by the opposition. It is in response to emotional abuse by your own party. It is the completely predictable fruit of the climate of chaos cultivated by the left.
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Dear Democrats…
Conservative
There's a hard conversation coming, friends. I'm here for it...so I will start it. Let's talk about the election...
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And the Winner Is…
Conservative
The Red Wave cometh! Who knew the "Right-Wing Extremists" would form the broadest, most diverse coalition to unite our fractured family and land?! Who knew Hitler would be so popular with minorities?! Here is the breakdown of this stunning victory.
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Let Freedom Ring!
Faith | faith
Satan is winning. As long as we are whining and worrying, he wins.
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Orange Man + Orange Vest + Trash Truck = Gold
Conservative
Oh friends...the trashman cometh! And he continues to collect the rubbish of the left and turn it into the rewards of the right. Here's how Trump is turning trash into treasure...
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Julia Roberts’ Anti-Woman Pro-Kamala Ad
Conservative
All the talk about who says and thinks what and about whom this week...and no one is bothered or offended by the left's assumption that women need to be secretive about their vote lest their husband find out? Here's why it matters...
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Rogan, Rally, Revolution! OH. MY.
Conservative
Crying "Nazi" isn't the final solution for the left. Censorship and Color Revolutions seem to be next on their to-do list. Here is what I mean...
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Bitter Feminists Dusting Off Pink “Cat Hats” After CNN Townhall
Conservative
Don't you know calls were made after yet another disastrous public appearance by Mother Mamala? Better stock up on pink yarn, my Communista Feministas!
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Evangelicals Encouraged to Kindly and Compassionately Vote for Communists
Conservative
I would honestly feel cheated if we went through another election cycle and a godless, pagan culture wasn't telling me how to live more like Jesus. Here is my loving response...
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Liberal Lies, French Fries, and the Most Hated African American Alive
Conservative
No matter the gloom and doom predicted, it just can't be that bad, right? Not if we had time for an entire news cycle devoted to French fries from Micky D's. Here's what I mean...
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The October Surprise that Would Surprise Everyone
Conservative
Sweet death. How does anyone tolerate election year Octobers without a therapist, a dealer, or a relationship with Jesus? Here is how it is shaping on the home stretch to the White House.
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Kamala’s Record-Breaking Record
Conservative
As Kamala touts her "tough on crime" record, remember it was so good it ended her presidential campaign in 2019...even before her home state primary, which she would have lost. Let's take a look at that record, shall we?
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Encouragement for Wind, Wave, and Hurricanes
Faith | faith, top
Encouragement for my Salty Friends on the coast. Praying His mercies over you.
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Call Her Baddie
Conservative
"Corruption, deception, and dereliction? Are we the baddies?" Yes, yes you are. Here's why...
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Mayorkas Says FEMA Out of Money for Hurricane Relief
Conservative
Isn't that rich? The government that throws around billions to bail out others is too light in the pockets to send buckets for their drowning kids.
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Should Your Christian Student Be in Public or Private School?
Faith | faith
Home school? Private school? Public school? I've seen what I've seen, and I can't unsee it. How do you decide what is best for your student?
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Vance Takes On Tim “Lotus Toes” Walz in the VP Debate
Conservative
The battle between east and west, boomer and bro. Here's everything you need to know about the VP Debate.
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The FBI Cannot Be Trusted
Conservative
The FBI cannot be trusted to defend our country or its citizens. In fact, we must be defended against the FBI. Here's why...
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A Holy Hard Pass
Faith | CCM
Why do we allow ourselves to assume the postures and positions of the guilty or condemned when such a precious price has been paid to make us free? I am so over it. Let's be done with these things...
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“Peace, Peace.” When There is No Peace
Faith | top
"They dress the wound of My people with very little care, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace at all." In Israel or anywhere else.
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Will We See Damascus Disappear?
Faith | top
Here are two thoughts I keep having—1. We are seeing not just history, but perhaps Biblical prophecy unfold before our very eyes. 2. Will it matter much?
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True Love Waits…for Socialism and Climate Reform
Conservative
Abstain from having children to save the world from climate change, but don't abstain from having sex to save children from abortion? How does this make sense?
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Turn Down for What? Why the Left Won’t Stop Dangerous Attacks on Trump
Conservative
Why does the left feel it necessary to paint Trump as the supervillain and everyone else as the misunderstood vigilante?
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Ohio Cats Collecting Unused Lives to Donate to Trump
Conservative
Never did I dream I would be dusting off the "Trump Assassination Post" to draw from. Again. In the same decade. In the same year...or season. But here we are. How many lives does Trump have left?
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We Have Forgotten 9/11 Entirely
Faith | faith
Never forget? With all due respect, we have forgotten everything--except to post the obligatory patriotic pic on the anniversary. Here is what we have forgotten.
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We Have Forgotten 9/11 Entirely
Conservative | conservative, top
Never forget? With all due respect, we have forgotten everything--except the obligatory patriotic pic. Here is some of what we have forgotten.
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Well, Hells Bells ABC
Conservative
That is some brass. Y'all didn't even try to make the Trump-Harris Debate look fair. Are you dying of cancer? Is the world ending? What made retaining any shred of professional credibility unnecessary for you?
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School Shootings and Red Flag Laws
Conservative
The GA shooter triggered all kinds of red flags. Why did we ignore them?
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Kamala Vows to Fix Border Wall She Broke…with Duct Tape
Conservative
Not everything can be Macgyvered with twine and twig, Bubba. Sometimes it requires will power, fire power, and razor wire...don't suppose those things were in that "Amazing Border Bill?"
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Because He Lives I Can Face Tomorrow…and Probably Today Too
Faith | CCM
Friend. ETERNAL hope should look like DAILY peace. Shouldn’t it? Sufficient to save = sufficient to sanctify. Sufficient in HIS death = sufficient in YOUR life.
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Kamehla and Lotus Toes: The Interview
Conservative
I say this as a mother in Texas...I have seen my daughter sit through tougher questioning in the pageant portion of twirling competitions. And better answers.
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Kamala Harris Giving First Interview with Emotional Support Animal
Conservative
Kamala Harris will finally be giving her first solo interview since becoming the nominee. And she will have a comfort coach by her side for it. I kid you not. WOOF.
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Can Christians Still Teach In Minnesota? Not for Long.
Faith
These new regulations will require Christians, Jews, and Muslims to choose gainful employment over faithfulness to their religion. Here is how...
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The Kennedys, Kamalot, and the Hypocrisy of Them All
Conservative
Is there any demographic that still shapes its opinions and choices based on the Kennedys...outside of elite libs of the north shore or lifelong democrats who have been wearing mourning black since '63 down at The Villages?
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DNC2024 Serves Up Mid Candidate Who’s as American as Apple Pie from the UK
Conservative
Praise. The. Lord. It actually was worse than I thought it would be. Heaven knows how many hundreds of millions of dollars were spent to serve up a candidate who is mid at best. Here is what I mean...
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DNC Night 3: Pelosi, Policies, and Porn-Pirates
Conservative
What's there to say? It's the Twilight Zone. Truly. It amazes me how little integrity or honesty is demanded from our leaders. Let's unpack it...awful as it was...
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Evangelicals 4 Harris and Other Wandering Stars
Faith
Good News, everyone! We are all God's children! Aren't we?
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Snip, Snip: The DNC Kicks off with Joyous Neutering, Joe, and Anti-Jewish Protestors
Conservative
Ahhh, the ironic dividing lines made by radicals. Everything is getting cut in Chicago...the program, the speakers, and the vas deferens.
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World Gathers to Mourn Significant Loss
Conservative
Many gathered for services across the globe as a hero was laid to rest, though not nearly as many as were expected. While an investigation is on-going, here is what we know so far.
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Church Gathers to Mourn Significant Loss
Faith
Many gathered for services across the globe as a hero of faith was laid to rest, though not nearly as many as were expected. While an investigation is on-going, here is what we know so far.
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Elon and Trump Break Internet with Interview that Almost Wasn’t Heard Round the World
Conservative
Elon Musk and Donald Trump took to X Spaces last night for a highly anticipated and objected to interview. Find out how it went here...
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Sweat, Equity, and That Time I Won Gold in the Olympics
Conservative
Equity says that 100% can and should be the top 1%. That means all the me(s) can and should be all the Noahs. What an incredible time to be alive!
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Go Ahead and Cry, Baby
Faith | top
The Man of Sorrows knew we would have sorrow and so He sent the Comforter. For those who mourn. Not the concealers, never-feelers, and nerves of steelers.
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Get Thee Transformed, People.
Faith | top
God intended you do more than dangle in a crusty cocoon. New life awaits! Get thee transformed, people. Pronto!
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Kamala Picks a VP…and He is a GIFT!
Conservative
Let the fawning and flushing begin as mainstream media and the democratic party machine pretends yet another flub is a heartthrob. We have been given a gift. Here's why...
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Olympic Boxing: What is Going On In the Ring and Below the Belt?
Conservative
What are we even looking at?
What just happened? Did we see a man and woman box or no?
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An Olympic Mess: Paris, Podiums, and Pagan Picnics
Faith | top
Nothing offensive here, gang. Just a pagan feast that resembles a priestly communion. Let the games begin!
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An Olympic Mess: Paris, Podiums, and Pagan Picnics
Conservative
Nothing offensive here, gang. Just a pagan feast that resembles a priestly communion. Let the games begin!
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Girl Power Ain’t Got Nothing on God’s Power
Faith
This is not a political post. It's a Biblical worldview post on a political issue...feminism.
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Biden a Saint? More Like a Martyr.
Conservative
This is not a somber, selfless, passing of the torch by the party people of compassion. This is “We realized we won’t win…and are okay with burning you/it all down to hang on to the illusion we still can.”
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The President Has Been Shot
Conservative
Is there room for everyone to be careful about their words and actions? Sure. That would be amazing. But I absolutely won't pretend responsibility should be distributed equally around the table. It should not.
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On Preferred Names…
Faith | faith
God knows feelings are fleeting, circumstances change, and bitter seasons end.
God also has ultimate sovereignty and authority over our identity and purpose.
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On Pronoun Hospitality and Thee/Thou/Thy Will
Faith | top
Pronouns ALWAYS MATTERED. This was never a small issue. Here is why...
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Homophones and Homophobes
Faith | faith
I received a very frank message from one reader who had some thoughts about a few Hey Salty Pride Month posts. The message contained a most interesting closing...
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On Gender Pronouns…
Faith | faith
It is easy to have strong positions on issues until people you love are the ones with the issue.
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Happy “Full-On Rebellion and Boast in Identity Apart From Christ” Month!
Faith | faith
Happy “Full-On Rebellion and Boast in Identity, Right, and Privilege Apart from Christ” Month!! I'm sure the God who is righteously jealous of worship and lovingly generous with His Name and inheritance just loves it.
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The Red Hands of Passover
Faith | top
On that first Passover, obedience to God required making homes marked and discernibly different from the rest. Doesn't it still?
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The Hawkeye Cauckeye and Who Cares?
Conservative | top
Friends, we could debrief every caucus, every town hall, and debate. It is all for naught if these two questions are not answered.
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This is Still True.
Uncategorized
I’m feeling particularly perky this morning, so I’m just gonna give this to you for free. I wrote this 7 years ago when Trump, Hillary, and Bernie were the faces of polity and thought. It is still true. The sifting is coming. Friends, fellow political junkies and those shaking their head in disbelief at…
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When There is No Vision, the People Perish…and Worse
Conservative | top
We are there. This is the cusp we are on as a party, as a people. We have no vision. We have lost the goal and thus tire ourselves running in wrong directions only to win nothing.
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“Millstones! Get Your Millstones!”
Faith | top
Friends, the clearest and best indicator of the judgement awaiting us is our utter inability to value life or protect children. Millstones! Get your Millstones!
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Boomers, Groomers, and a Little Perspective on Purity Culture
Faith | top
Beware the progressive voice condemning yesterday's "purity culture," if that same voice is condoning today's radical transgender culture.
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Sanctuary Cities Not Safe for Students…and Other Democratic Disgraces
Conservative
When will we be tired enough? Embarrassed enough? Broke, frustrated, or in peril enough to do something? It can't go on forever. Eventually we will run out of food and money.
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The Test of Christianity… Should Probably Include Christ.
Faith | top
Don't convolute a litmus test for what is Christianity with sentiment or kindness. A fruit of the Spirit, or from the Vine, is NOT THE VINE.
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Trump’s Christmas Message Not Very Christmasy
Conservative | top
Why in the world would you serve up an unforced error to your opponents that causes division in your already not quite coagulating or coalescing party?
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Come Let Us Adore Him!
Faith | top
Let there be a gap between what your soul needed and the world provided. And then, REFUSE to try to fill it with stuff.
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We wish you a Merry Christmas… and a “Mary” New Year!
Faith | top
Given enough time and tinsel, anyone can “make merry.” But if making “Mary” is our goal for the new year, we may have some work to do.
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Gay Porn Filmed at the Capitol, Justifiable Terrorism, and You
Conservative | conservative, top
There are so many things that could be said here, though few are appropriate. But I will say this because it matters to all of us...
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Best. Gift. Ever.
Faith | top
You cannot box this up or tie it with ribbons, something so grand requires no trappings or wrappings. Just this...
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CO Supreme Court Finds Democrats Are No Longer Pro-Choice
Conservative | conservative, top
Democrats are robbing voters of their freedom to choose whom to vote for. I didn't have "Conservatives now Pro-Choice and Democrats no longer Pro-Choice" on my 2023 bingo card. Did you?
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Risen with Healing in His Wings
Faith | top
Surely, we can offer a modicum of grace to our family, friend, co-worker, or a stranger---those who merely inconvenience and irritate---even our enemies. Here's why...
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Polity and the Pulpit
Conservative
There is a significant voting block that is no longer predictable in its voting or convictions. Christianity is suffering an identity crisis, but it is not because of our Christ. He is unchanging in word, nature, and deed. The groom is steadfast and steeled. It is the bride who has cold feet and finds…
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Star of Wonder
Faith | top
The wise men weren't the only ones to see the star. They were just the ones WILLING TO FOLLOW IT.
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Well, Hello Dolly! Let’s Talk About Halftime.
Conservative | top
Did y'all catch that Dallas Cowboys game? And if you did, did y'all catch that half time performance? Here is why it's important enough to cuss and discuss...
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Target Ringing in Christmas with PRIDE Propaganda
Conservative | top
Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Bankruptcy! Target still hates conservative, Christian, consumers.
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Magnolia Offers New Line of Crickets at Target
Conservative | faith, top
Wanted to be sure and update y'all on Chip and Joanna Gaine's response to Target's recent PRIDE month controversies. Here is their thoughtful response...
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Women’s Soccer Star Proves God Doesn’t Exist
Faith | top
God exists when circumstances are right and fair but not when they are disappointing or painful?? Nope. This isn't how it works. Here's why...
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Republicans Need to Run on Repentance
Conservative | top
If the GOP ran on repentance they just might win. Here's why...
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Paper or Plastic? Communism Comes to the Aisles of Chicago
Conservative | top
Chicago Mayor shared that the city will be working to create a municipally-owned grocery stores in their lower income neighborhoods. Tremendous. Here's why that's wicked...
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Take It On the Road
Faith | CCM
Originally published: Nov 2020 I know everyone wants to talk about the gas, politics, etc. But I just don’t. I don’t have the energy for it. There are, however, several conversations I have been wanting to have over the last few days, but they didn’t seem appropriate or I didn’t want them to get lost…
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The Abolition of Absolution
Conservative | top
We are the generation dictators desired, without values enough to resist, without history enough to defend, without truth enough to reason... without conscience.
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The Dangerous Man in Your House
Conservative | top
Danger abounds, goodly citizen! Do you know it when you see it?? Find out how to spot evil in almost every corner here...
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Thanksgiving Among the Walking and Living
Faith | top
Let the season of thanks begin! Do you remember where you were found by the Lord? Was it among the blind or lame?
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Yay, Insufficiency!
Faith | top
Welcome, fools and failures! God knows our potential and He called us anyway. We are exactly the wrong kinda stuff He desires. And there's more good news...
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There Was No Speaker in the House…and We Survived
Conservative | top
There was no speaker in the House...and everyone did what was right in their own eyes. And they were wrong. Here's why...
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Hey Salty Halloween! I
Faith | top
What to do with Halloween? Does your house go big or go dark? Total immersion or total avoidance? Why does it have to be one or the other?
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No Fear Here II
Faith | top
Avoiding scary things is not the same as being brave. You understanding fear rightly, means you helping your family understand fear rightly and that changes things, forever. You ready?
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Bullies, Battles, Bumps in the Night, and Other Things to Fear Not III
Faith | top
Courage will not be found in an official scroll from the Great Oz. Nor will it be found rightly in your own strength, ability, or understanding. Courage is...
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Culture Warrior of the Year Nominations
Uncategorized
What one person has done more to affect the culture in a positive direction, made more contributions to a positive discussion of the future of the country, and has had to suffer the slings and arrows of public discontent as a result of those positive contributions?
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The Talking Heads, Taking Votes and Burning Down the House
Conservative | top
If you're gonna burn it down over electing Jim Jordan as speaker, burn it all the way down. Here's why...
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Israeli War Reveals Shortages in America
Faith | top
America's lack of moral clarity and willingness to purposefully overlook truth or walk in blatant inconsistency or hypocrisy has been on full display this last week.
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Democrats Support Terrorists…and Other Fun Facts
Conservative | top
If this is untrue, an unfair association, then purge them from your party. Denounce, diminish, and dismiss them. If this is not you, give back DSA money and reject their support. Here's why...
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Israel at War: Observations of an Amateur
Conservative | top
I'm no expert. I'm not a distinguished anything. But frankly---I don't know that experts can really be trusted or have much to boast about of late.
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One More Time for the People in Back…and Atlanta
Faith | top
Last week, Andy Stanley and North Point hosted a conference for the parents of LGBTQ children, Unconditional Conference. It was the subject of much speculation and curiosity. Here is why...
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THIS IS NOT A DRILL! What Fire Alarms and Fetterman Say About the State of Government
Conservative | top
I apologize again for the tone of this article. It's blistering. I'm aware. Blistering and entirely appropriate.
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I Hear Wedding Bells! How Kamala is the Wedded Winner for the GOP
Conservative | top
Put the bling bling on the ring fing...Kamala is the bride we want. The wine will flow like the river of lies and well...wine already flowing out of the DNC. Find out how to get your invite here...
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GOP Debate Recap: Cringe, Curtains, and Quacks
Conservative | top
Ultimately, as in all the other debates...no one wins and the people lose. Here is why...
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President Puddin’ Pops is Getting the Kids Concert Tickets!
Conservative | top
Just when you thought the government couldn't be more useless and feckless... Surprise! They can! Sec. 2 Row E Seat 7
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The Abolition of Absolution
Faith | top
We are the generation dictators desired, without values enough to resist, without history enough to defend, without truth enough to reason... without conscience.
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Climatology, Theology, and Idiology
Faith | top
We can no longer define or distinguish what theology is enough to adequately defend, honor, or allow it... much less appoint high priests.
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Artificial Intelligence Comes to Church… As Does AI
Faith | faith, top
A local church in Austin, Texas was led by AI this week. Seriously. What could go wrong? Glad you asked...
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Hard Things at Homecoming
Faith | faith, top
It's homecoming in Texas! And for you coastals, yankees, and otherwise normal humans...it's a thing. And I'm not saying it's a good thing. I'm just saying, it's a thing. Sometimes it is even a God-thing. Here's how...
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Christianity Today Triggered Over Oliver Anthony Song
Conservative
CT's post is to truth and expression what the Barbie movie is to men and patriarchy...a hissy fit of self-made martyrs and saviors that no one needed. Here's why...
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Christianity Today Triggered Over Oliver Anthony Song
Faith | faith, top
Everybody loves an underdog story! Except Christianity Today. Here's how they missed the mark...
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900 yr-old Cathedral Installs Carnival Ride in Place of Lecturn
Faith | faith
God help us. We elevated entertainment over worship. We thought Jesus needed a 55-foot slide to help His image. What will we think of next?
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Update on Target: Hearth & Hand, and Hell in a Handbasket on Aisle 9
Conservative | conservative
**Update: August 17, 2023. As it turns out people did care about Target's merchandise and Pride month partnerships. Here's the latest...
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Update on Target: Hearth & Hand, and Hell in a Handbasket on Aisle 9
Faith | CCM, conservative, faith
**Update: August 17, 2023. As it turns out people did care about Target's merchandise and Pride month partnerships. Here's the latest...
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School’s Back in Session
Faith | faith, top
And with fresh shoes, near flawless faces (in my eyes anyway), and an awkward wave from the car--summer has ended.
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“Christianity is in Crisis.” Or is it?
Faith | faith, top
Former top church official warns Christianity is in 'crisis' if people think quotes from Jesus are 'liberal talking points'
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The Greatest Danger to Children Is…
Faith | faith
This one thing is more dangerous than cars, drugs, or guns combined. It is...
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For The Mamas and the Papas
Faith | faith
Monday mornin', Monday mornin' it was all I hoped it would be. But Monday mornin', Monday mornin' couldn't guarantee...
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The Pump of Death
Faith | faith
It wasn't always the Pump of Death. It actually had quite a glorious beginning going all the way back to the...
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Life in the Dreamhouse…
Faith | faith
You can get the play-by-play somewhere else, but here's my bottom line on Barbie...
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Speaking of Houses…
Faith | faith
This is not a partisan post. It is factual. It is neutral. It is teachable. And we should never forsake an opportunity for teachable moments.
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Turn It Off
Faith | faith
Tomorrow will require a boldness, clarity, and faith that won't be in any scrum or screen. In fact, it won't be found at all apart from sacrificial truth speaking, Christ following, and spirit-led-living.
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Not As Righteous As You Think
Faith | church, conservative, either/or, politics
We have bought the worlds version of Love Your Neighbor, which is See No Sin.
And, when there is no sin, there is no need for a Savior.
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Win Tickets to Sound of Freedom!
Uncategorized
Win Movie Tickets to Sound of Freedom
For Yourself or to Pay It Forward!
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Thank You for the Crutches, Father
Faith | faith
If you honestly can see no value in being American, you have not traveled or read enough. You have not dined with missionaries, wartime military, or martyrs near enough.
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Independance Day
Faith | faith
We think our future is hung upon won wars, election cycles, and votes but we have far more than a victory or vote at our disposal.
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The Ringer
Faith | faith
I am writing to you from vacation. The first in many, many years. The first with two teenagers. The first with extended family in tow. And I could not be more delighted about all of it.
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Intolerant is Thy Name
Faith | faith
Friends, if taking a stand for Christ hasn't cost you anything yet. You might be doing it wrong.
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Pronoun Hospitality and Thee/Thou/Thy Will
Faith | faith, top
Our insecurity has bred us to be people pleasers instead of Lord fearers and delighters. And pastors in pulpits led the charge.
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The Mamas and the Papas
Faith | faith
Celebrating dangerous, destructive, behaviors or unholy habits is not loving thy neighbor. Or child.
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Hearth & Hand, and Hell in a Handbasket on Aisle 9: A Christian’s Brand in a Corrupted Culture
Faith | faith
Wouldn't it send a strong message if Target had to face the consequences of its duplicity with their brand partners?
If only there was an established, Bible-believing, God-honoring, Target brand who could object to this trash... oh wait, there is...
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Martha Stewart’s Very Revealing Swimsuit
Faith | CCM
I did not have "Address 81 year-old on Sports Illustrated Cover," on my Biblical Worldview Bingo card for 2023. But here we are.
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Strike Three! LA’s Baseball Team Dodges Wisdom
Faith
Everybody ready for June and what I'm sure will be a delightful Pride Month? Everybody have their Berean helmet handy to test everything against His Word? Fantastic.
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Drugs are Still Bad. Who Knew?
Faith | CCM
Apparently, the healthy and harmonious utopia promised by unrestricted, unprohibited, and encouraged drug use never materialized.
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Judas Priest… and the Other Killers of Jesus
Faith | CCM
There, there. Settle. This works, trust me. Let me explain...
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Judas Priest… and other Killers of Jesus Pt. 2
Faith | CCM
Remember, Judas was there for every miracle, every sermon and every prayer. How could he have seen what he saw, and not fully believed?
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Judas Priest… And the Other Killers of Jesus Pt. 3
Faith | CCM
Ever been in a situation where doing what seemed like the "right" thing was directly disobedient to what God had called you to do?
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A Mother’s Day Mulligan and HELLP from the Lord Pt. 1/2
Faith | CCM
What do you do when your special moments are seemingly robbed of their brilliance? Let me tell you about my first Mother's Day.
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A Mother’s Day Mulligan and HELLP from the Lord Pt. 2/2
Faith | CCM
What a refining and sanctifying tool He has given us through living, longing, and loss. It's not too late for a mulligan on mothering.
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He Who Is More Than Able, Does Not Enable
Faith | CCM
You can call it whatever you want--tolerance, affirmation, acceptance. In fact, make up fancy, new words and wear them out. But I will not...
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Faith That Breaks a Sweat
Faith | CCM
Faith that withstands a hostile culture does not happen by accident.
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Triggered: How Satan Silences the Sheep
Faith | CCM, top
Why is it so important for the Enemy to convince us that we cannot dialogue on the difficult, cope with the uncomfortable, or survive any offense?
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Tools: Simple Answers for Big Questions
Faith | CCM
What is the Bible? Not a rhetorical question. I’ve been in ministry twenty-plus years, you’d be surprised how Christians answer that question.
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The Early Deconstruction Era
Faith | CCM
To the deconstructor who simply found life more alluring, sin more savory, or faithfulness a source of fatigue and frustration and thus denounced Christ in authenticity or authority, REPENT. To everyone else...
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Biblical Parenting 101: You First.
Faith | CCM
Wanna know how to raise your children according to God's will? You are either gonna hate or love this, Papa and Mamacita.
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I Beg Your Pardon
CCM | CCM
This is not an indictment. This is a statement of conviction that I found myself heavy under this morning and had to repent to free myself of its weight. What are we doing, Church?
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Come Down From That Cross
CCM | CCM
Tell me you don't understand Christology or soteriology without telling me... never mind. You don't understand Jesus or salvation if you think social justice equates to Christ on the cross.
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The Beautiful Gait
CCM | CCM
The Name of Christ changed my life,
from heel to heart, to habits.
Nothing will ever be the same,
I carry the testimony of the lame—
who’s now able to walk in HIS victory.
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The Good Grace of Good Friday
CCM | CCM
Little did I know today,
As I walked this long and dusty road;
That as I hung upon a dreadful cross,
I'd play a most important role...
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Obedience. Aint’t it Grand?
CCM | CCM
Now, I know my stands of flowers aren't exactly Isaac on the altar and we shouldn't pretend they are. The purpose of this post is not piety or admiration, it's illustration and education.
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Bullets, The Bride, and The Covenant Lost
CCM | CCM
Grieve deeply. Mourn brokenness. Speak slowly. Listen carefully. Pray fervently. Weep for the lives stolen today. AND THEN, BY GOD, WAKE UP. SPEAK UP.
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Granite, Graves, and the Grace Required to Grow 3/3
CCM | CCM
The only thing that separates any of us from being the walking wounded turned walking wounders? Grace. Grace alone.
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Granite, Graves, and the Grace Required to Grieve 2/3
CCM | CCM
It wasn't until high school or college that I became aware of some of the complex layers and dynamics. I much preferred the obliviousness of childhood.
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Granite, Graves, and the Grace Required to Grieve I/3
CCM | CCM
What do you say when the only true things are hard things and the things that would best be said, are not true?
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The Ancient God of Current Events
CCM | CCM
Did you wonder if the God of the Bible could still captivate, activate and change the whole world at once?
You should not be wondering now.
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Foolish Objections, Charlie’s Chocolate Confections, and the Idiocy of Immorality
Faith | CCM
This week saw the saintly and censoring eyes of the mob turn to Roald Dahl's smutty books--like Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and BFG... obviously, very dangerous books.
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Fear Not… For Real.
Faith | CCM
Believer. You are a child of the Most-High God. Pride in being so greatly affected, by so very little... has no place in your heart, mind, mouth, or habits. Build a bridge. Get thee over it.
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Billy, Lottie, and the Burden of the Body
Faith | CCM
How many teenagers are we expecting, encouraging, or equipping as though they will change the entire world?
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Cloudy with a Chance of… Coughing, Cancer, and Birth Defects?
Faith | CCM
The sky turned black in the day, fish floated in streams, animals died in their pins, crops... food... skin... tumors... Plagues in East Palestine?
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DANGER! NUCLEAR FAMILY AHEAD!
Faith | CCM
Take cover! There is a functional, nuclear family ahead... complete with loving marriage between man and wife... the horror!!
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Halftime’s Rihanna, Asbury’s Revival, and Our Need to Worship
Faith | CCM
The young people that we think require the lights, the look, and the loud... to encounter the LORD? Don't.
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This Is Worship. Part I
Faith | CCM
This is the first of two posts on worship, multiple perspectives on one moment. HOW we worship matters to WHO we worship. Here's why...
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This is Worship Leading. Part II
Faith | CCM
This is the second of two posts on worship, multiple perspectives on one moment. HOW we worship matters to WHO we worship. Here's why...
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Singing, Satan, Statues Oh My!
Faith | CCM
With every song, show, and celebration the world broadcasts its depravity loud and clear. Roll out the red carpet, shine the trophies while you can. Rest assured this party ends on earth.
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Spy Balloons, Bus Beatings, and Yes… the Body of Christ
Faith | CCM
You've seen this, right? What do these two things have in common and what does it mean for The Body of Christ? Everything. And everything. Here, watch this...
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If Paul Saw the Church in America… We’d Get a Letter
Uncategorized | CCM
Saw this float around a while back. Let’s clarify a point. This is true indeed. However...
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Kingdom Breadlines and the Panhandling Poor
Faith | CCM
Simmer, simmer... this is not about poverty or the hungry. This is about Jehovah Jireh and His children... who sometimes live like orphans.
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Be a Better Disciple Maker with These Three Words
Faith | CCM
Want a fast, easy way to be a better apologist and disciple maker? These three words make all the difference..
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The Healthy You, Healthy Family Sweepstakes!
Uncategorized
It's a new year and a new opportunity to become more healthy. This year, we've decided to help by giving away a healthy Grand Prize valued at $5,000! Enter to win here...
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Alabaster Box… of Chicken Sandwiches
Faith | CCM
We tend to think the stories of the Bible are A) just stories... and B) stories that happened once a long time ago, but never again. Nay, nay weary traveler. Here's a story for you...
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Faith, Fire… and Football?
CCM | CCM
Damar Hamlin, stopped and starting hearts... miracles on football fields should look like harvests in spiritual fields. What will we do with this miracle?
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What Good Ideas We Are Having!
Uncategorized
Grieve and repent. There’s not a way to reframe this narrative to make it less foolish or wicked.
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Christmas Mortgage Miracle Sweepstakes!
Uncategorized
Enter to win mortgage payments for all of 2023! You can enter once per day and earn bonus entries!
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Know Your Stuff.
Faith | CCM
***This is a perspective post, not a political post. This is Kayleigh McEnany’s binder for daily briefings. And, really that should be understood to be this is the culled down, portable version that represents countless volumes of information and hours of preparation… for every single day. So… being prepared to give an answer for…
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Why Abortion Isn’t Driving Voters to the Polls… (or Pools)
Conservative | conservative
Grab the vapors and recline if you need to but do let it wash over you, we have actually identified the cause of pregnancy.
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Bless the Patriarchy
CCM | CCM
The idea that patriarchy is inherently bad and must be leveled is a lie from the enemy, intended to destabilize society, deconstruct the family and diminish men.
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Mirror, Mirror On the Wall… Libs of TikTok is Exposing All
Conservative | conservative
No entrapment or coercion, just curating the liberal lunacy of the left. Brilliant. Now it's still basically the same but with security and attorneys.
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The HSL Guide to Halloween II
CCM | CCM
You, Believer, can equip others with hope and courage in the form of answers, truth, and scripts that can encourage today and empower tomorrow, whatever battle tomorrow brings.
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The HSL Guide to Halloween: No Fear Here
CCM | CCM
What to do with Halloween? Does your house go big or go dark? I'm not a fan of Halloween but something scares me even more. Missed opportunities while my kids are still at home.
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Crooks, Crowns, and the Libbish Empire
Conservative | conservative
This week was peak royal… self-unaware, self-absorbed, a smidge snobby... and that’s stateside royals, not even the ones with actual crowns across the pond.
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Socialism is Great… on Paper!
Faith | conservative
Socialism would be outstanding in a society free of greed, sloth or sin. In other words, a society of plants. But certainly not sinful man
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Mums the Word on Dignity and Reverance
Conservative | conservative
Say what you want about the Queen--but honor, tradition, dignity, and majesty are good and noble things for society.
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Christ, Cactus, and College Football
CCM | CCM
The rest of the world may be unconcerned but there is a prickly situation in Texas, between TCU and Texas Tech. Christ, Cactus, and College Football. Trust me.
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Your Majesty
CCM | CCM
Respect the reverence, the pomp, and pageantry. Then remember--your King, though once buried, lives again.
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Little Demon. Big Problem.
CCM | CCM
You can read exhaustive thoughts on Disney's show Little Demon, but not here. This will just take a minute anyhow.
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Rise, Shine, and Give God the Glory, Glory!
CCM | CCM
For too long we’ve let a broken world determine what it is to be blessed, the Lord sees it much differently.
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Forgiving a Debt Doesn’t Make You Jesus
Conservative | conservative
If I had fireworks, I’d light em! Two of my favorite things happening right now… when people who reject my God, His Word, His Son, His Spirit and His authority— try to co-opt that which they routinely mock, to give validity and credibility to sophomoric ideas… and in some way pressure Christians, who they routinely…
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The Danger of Social Justice
CCM | CCM
Same dust, same ashes. Same shed blood covers us, same blood spills out of us. And those are the only colors that should concern us. We start in darkness, we have been offered ruby red redemption and we will end, in either eternal darkness or light. We should at least consider how the enemy has…
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That’s Racist: Public Schools to Fire White Teachers First
Conservative | conservative
Seriously. This is actual racism and not the kind that is embedded or systemic, unintentional or unfelt. This is not the kind that you are guilty of by virtue of existence or skin color. This is not even the kind that wasn’t last year but is this year… because triggers or terms are changing daily,…
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There’s a Reason Everyone Loved Top Gun 2
Faith | conservative
There’s a reason everyone loves Top Gun Maverick… aside from the nostalgia for us “seasoned” folks, aside from the G’s, Mach 10, and dogfight (hellooo football) scene… it will make hundreds and hundreds of millions of dollars for this reason: It was JUST entertainment. It didn’t make you feel like garbage about your country, your…
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Ain’t Identity Politics Grand?
Conservative | conservative
My favorite thing is when we assign good intentions, moral authority, and integrity based on gender… alone. Especially, when we’ve been told gender is just an imagined, social construct anyway. We live in a time of actual misandry, contempt and prejudice against men, though you wouldn’t know it with everyone screaming “Misogynist!” at every “peeing…
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I’m a trained Marxist. -BLM
Conservative | conservative
When someone says “We are trained Marxists.” You need to sit up and take notice. Do you know what that means?? Pointing out self-avowed Marxism isn’t to detract from the reality of racism. It’s not a distraction. It’s not a strategy to blame shift or avoid justice. It IS to sound the alarm, that…
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7 Habits of Highly Humble People
Uncategorized
What if the habits you are trying to maintain are the exact ones He intends to change? If the Lord intended us to go on as we were… He would allow us to go on as we were. But, oh no sir! He obviously intends we be thoroughly changed. Zero areas have been left in…
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The Letting Go
CCM | CCM
If the Lord wills…. These words said by some of the bravest, closest followers of Christ. Paul and James…men so confident in what they saw and KNEW, that they would leave lives they knew for deaths they didn’t. Men of conviction and clarity. These are the men who ultimately and humbly acknowledged… only the Lord…
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The Finisher
CCM | CCM
This is my girl, Much Afraid. You can see it on her precious face. Scared to the point of tears. That instant where your flesh begs to be bowed to, in relief or rescue. This is that. As, her Mama… I could tell she wanted to bolt and not in the same direction as the…
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The God of the Bible
CCM | CCM
Did you wonder if the God of the Bible could still captivate, activate and change the whole world at once? You should not be wondering now. Do you think COVID was outside of His will or awareness? Ask Pharaoh. Ask kings and presidents how in charge they felt when The Ruler chose to reign…
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Don’t Say Nothing About Nothing
Uncategorized
You can’t say anything… you’re not from here. You can’t say anything… you’re a man. You can’t say anything… you’re a woman. You can’t say anything… you’re the wrong color. You can’t say anything… you’re no one. You can’t say anything… you’re someone. You can’t say anything… you are privileged. You can’t say anything… you’re…
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