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35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. 38 Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?” 39 He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm 40 He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” 41 They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!”

Mark 4:35-41 Jesus’ Words Silence my Fear Driven Life! Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Year B 2024

(OPINION) We are living in times of great shaking, times of refining and purifying. How should we respond? In the words of the gospel song, and in the spirit of Isaiah 6, we should say, “Take the coal, touch my lips, here I stand.”. Let the cleansing begin with...

Judgment Begins With The House of God

“You cannot touch the ball with your hands.” Those are the rules in soccer. The referee or coach will say something if they see it, but you also have the right to call out your fellow player for breaking the rules. Telling another player they have broken the rules might be difficult if they are your friend, if you fear backlash or if you have also broken the rules. God took us to be his own people, or you could say that he put us on his team. We speak his words, Scripture, to one another as teammates sometimes encouraging with the gospel, other times calling out sin.

Amos 7:10-15 God took you from secular servitude to Scripture speaker!

Teasing hurts. Teasing someone by calling them names hurts. Name calling changes how we are seen; it affects our reputation. It affects whether someone wants to sit by us, pick us to be on their team, play with us, work with us, date us, love us, etc. When a hurtful nickname sticks around, it chains us to that negativity and suffering. Whatever teasing you suffer, God’s view of you does not change. He is above any influence or opinions of this world. He has freed you from the ugliness of this sinful world to be a citizen of his glorious heavenly kingdom.

2 Timothy 2:1-13 We suffer because we live in unchained gospel freedom!

Phoenix, AZ

Editor's note: This article was originally published on February 16, 2022. It has since been updated. A Catholic priest resigned after an investigation found that he used one wrong word for more than 20 years while performing baptisms. All baptisms performed by Father Andres Arango were declared void because he mistakenly used "We" instead of "I." Bishop Thomas Olmsted of the Diocese of Phoenix announced the decision. The investigation revealed that Father Arango consistently said, "We baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and the Holy Spirit." Olmsted clarified that he was supposed to say "I baptize" and not "We baptize," reported CNN. The pastor apologized for using the 'wrong formula.'

Pastor baptized people for decades but he used one wrong word and now they're all invalid

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Daily Mail

Archaeologists have unearthed a 1,500-year-old relic decorated with Christian motifs, including Moses receiving the 10 Commandments and the ascension of Christ after the crucifixion.

Archaeologists unearth 'significant' religious relic that depicts Moses receiving the 10 Commandments

Our God has flung billions of stars in the sky. When we look towards the heavens, during the night time we see the marvelous lights made by God. The word of God teaches us in Psalm 8:3-4, “When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him?” Seek God in the stars.

Seeing God in the stars

Rockwall, TX

I loved reading this. Sometimes on you tube I come across pastors who mainly preach about Trump being God's chosen…

Obituary for Angeline “Angie” Manfre

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Frisco, TX

New York Post

A Texas megachurch pastor has stepped down after confessing to “moral failures” — and church leadership has barred congregants from talking about what happened.

Tony Cammarota, who had served as a pastor at the Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, for 17 years, stepped down on July 7 after he “confessed to church leadership of a moral failure,” a letter from the church to congregants read.

“He is deeply remorseful but his sin disqualifies him from serving on our staff as a pastor,” the letter, obtained by church watchdog group watchkeep.org, read.



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Texas megachurch pastor steps down over ‘moral failures,’ invokes Lucifer to bar congregants from talking

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New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Obituary for Jo Ann Athey

The Crucifixion of Jesus stands as one of the most significant events in history, shaping the course of Christianity and impacting millions worldwide. But how much do you really know about this pivotal moment? Did you know that the crucifixion was not just a method of execution but also a powerful symbol of sacrifice and redemption? Or that the exact location of Golgotha, where Jesus was crucified, remains a topic of debate among scholars? From the Roman soldiers who carried out the execution to the profound last words spoken by Jesus, each detail holds a story waiting to be told. Let's uncover 18 amazing facts about the crucifixion that might surprise you and deepen your understanding of this monumental event.

18 Amazing Facts About The Crucifixion Of Jesus

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Fort Worth, TX

The State of Texas has placed Gladney in charge of the successful program that helps foster kids find homes through professional photos and advocacy. Fort Worth, TX-June 20, 2024 – The Gladney Center for Adoption, one of the leading adoption agencies in the country, today announced that it has been selected by the State of Texas to administer the Heart Gallery program in 19 North Texas counties. This is a highly successful program that takes professional photos of children in foster care who are available for adoption and then creates an online gallery of these photos, as well as galleries that are then displayed in businesses and other public venues. The goal is to raise awareness and help kids find forever homes.

Gladney Center for Adoption – Chosen by the State to Lead North Texas Heart Gallery

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Archaeologists at a university unearthed a marble shrine containing an ivory box dating 1,500 years, which is believed to be tied to Moses and the Ten Commandments.

Archaeologists discover ancient relic believed to be tied to Moses and the Ten Commandments

Obituary for Leb Joyner Jr.

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Mark 4:26-34 God Grows His Kingdom as You Share His Word! Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Year B 2024

26 He also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, whether he...

Mark 4:26-34 God Grows His Kingdom as You Share His Word! Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Year B 2024

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