5+ min ago (1063+ words) 7 Ancient Tactics Resurfacing in the Last Days Introduction: Ancient Patterns in a Modern World Long before the Flood reshaped the world, humanity was caught in a cosmic crossfire. The Bible paints a world spiraling toward judgment'not because of primitive ignorance, but because of strategic, coordinated spiritual warfare carried out by fallen angels. What unfolded in those pre-Flood days was not myth or superstition, but a calculated assault on God's design and the destiny of humanity. Genesis 6 provides only a glimpse, but enough to reveal the enemy's playbook. Jesus sharpened the warning by telling us: "For the coming of the Son of Man will be just like the days of Noah." ' Matthew 24:37 This wasn't a poetic comparison. It was a prophetic alert. The same forces that engineered global corruption once before will rise again, influencing culture, governments, spirituality, and technology in…...

5+ min ago (1427+ words) A group called "Endless Highway" recently sang at the church I attend. One of the founding members (now retired) was asked to sing, and he chose a song called "I Won't Have to Worry Anymore." The lyrics go like this: Down here, my burden's heavy And the road seems rough and long Sometimes my feet grow weary and so slow But a brighter day is coming; soon I'll step on heaven's shore And I won't have to worry anymore Someday, when life is over, and I've said my last goodbye I'll see my Savior standing at the door Then, I'll hear Him say, "You're welcome" All your cares you've left behind And I won't have to worry anymore Here is the Chorus No, I won't have to worry when I reach the other shore All my troubles will be over,…...

9+ min ago (239+ words) Here is a chart I recently made of the two witnesses' activity. Starting today August 7th, 2024, in order to post in the Married Couples, Courting Couples, or Singles forums, you will not be allowed to post if you have your Marital status designated as private. Announcements will be made in the respective forums as well but please note that if yours is currently listed as Private, you will need to submit a ticket in the Support Area to have yours changed. - /account/dismiss-notice?notice_id=118 CF has always been a site that welcomes people from different backgrounds and beliefs to participate in discussion and even debate. That is the nature of its ministry. In view of recent events emotions are running very high. We need to remind people of some basic principles in debating on this site. We need to be civil when…...

17+ min ago (612+ words) Are you familiar with the Divine Office, also called the Liturgy of the Hours?" This prayer is rooted in the Church's history, and is beautiful and powerful." The Divine Office is a participation in the unceasing praises of God in heaven. It is an act of earthly union with the saints in heaven." Drawn from the Psalms and Old Testament, it is an ancient tradition in which the whole Church says certain prayers together at Morning, Evening, and Night each day (with a few other optional times of prayer throughout the day and night)." Here is how it's described in the constitution on the sacred liturgy from Vatican II: Christ Jesus, high priest of the new and eternal covenant, taking human nature, introduced into this earthly exile that hymn which is sung throughout all ages in the halls of heaven. He…...

29+ min ago (417+ words) New Delhi [India], December 7 (ANI): The Chavara Cultural Centre marked the fifth edition of Kristu Mahotsav 2025 in Delhi, reinforcing its message of cultural harmony, inclusion and interfaith dialogue through a gathering that brought together religious leaders, diplomats, artists, educators and families from diverse backgrounds. Over the years, the festival has evolved into a platform celebrating compassion and human dignity. This year's edition was attended by West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose, Archbishop Anil Joseph Thomas Couto, Bishop Stephen Fernandes, and ambassadors from Portugal, Malta, Timor-Leste, Peru and Guatemala along with a large community of well-wishers. Also Read | Katy Perry Goes Instagram Official About Relationship With Former Canada PM Justin Trudeau (See Post). Welcoming the gathering, Roby Kannanchira CMI, Director of the Chavara Cultural Centre, described the event as a movement of compassion. He said the specially-abled and underprivileged children were…...

33+ min ago (474+ words) Over 2500 students from Telangana and more from 30 schools from around India participated in the day-long colourful programme involving Sloka Recitation, Storytelling, Poster-making activities for children, Insightful Talks by eminent speakers, Panel discussions and cultural extravaganza Hyderabad: The annual Gitopadesh Summit in its third edition was held at Kanha Shanti Vanam - the headquarters of Heartfulness in the outskirts of Hyderabad today. This summit was graced by Hon'ble Governor of Telangana - Shri Jishnu Dev Varma ji who was joined by Revered Daaji - Guide of Heartfulness and President of Shri Ram Chandra Mission. Over 2500 students from Telangana and more from 30 schools from around India participated in the day-long colourful programme involving Sloka Recitation, Storytelling, Poster-making activities for children, Insightful Talks by eminent speakers, Panel discussions and cultural extravaganza. This year's summit is themed as " " " " See the Divinity in Your Heart'. The annual summit…...

47+ min ago (593+ words) During these Marian feasts of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary and Our Lady of Guadalupe, Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity pray with various dioceses through Mary's intercession and share images that encourage a relationship with the Mother of Jesus who offers her protection. Here we pause and join our prayers with Our Lady [] The post Our Lady of Guadalupe: "Are you not under my protection?' Madison and Tucson Dioceses appeared first on Franciscan Sisters. During these Marian feasts of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary and Our Lady of Guadalupe, Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity pray with various dioceses through Mary's intercession and share images that encourage a relationship with the Mother of Jesus who offers her protection. Here we pause and join our prayers with Our Lady of Guadalupe Pastorate at St. James Church, Madison, Wisconsin....

49+ min ago (435+ words) Thursday night saw the lighting of the national Christmas tree from the White House by President Donald Trump along with First Lady Melania Trump. Although this tradition has been going on for more than 100 years, Trump's speech at the ceremony was an exceptional one for our time. The president did not provide an anodyne message of "thankfulness" or "holiday cheer." He decided to correctly focus the attention of the crowd on one true reason for Christmas " our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. "During this holy season, Christians everywhere rejoice at the miracle in Bethlehem more than 2,000 years ago when the Son of God, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, came down from Heaven to be with us," the president said to cheers. In response to the cheering crowd, he gave a simple, "you're right." "Full of grace and truth, he…...

49+ min ago (408+ words) But blessed are your eyes, because they see; and your ears, because they hear. For truly I say to you that many prophets and righteous men desired to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it" (Matthew 13:1617). As believers, we can understand Gods profoundest revelation, whether parables or other teachings, because biblical writers have recorded them and the Spirit has illumined them for us (cf. 1 Cor. 2:910). When Christ finished explaining some parables to the apostles and asked if they understood them, they could honestly answer... But blessed are your eyes, because they see; and your ears, because they hear. For truly I say to you that many prophets and righteous men desired to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear,…...

51+ min ago (532+ words) The Greeks tried to erase Jewish meaning. Hanukkah celebrates the courage to protect a purposeful life'and the chance to reclaim that purpose now. When we light the menorah during Hanukkah, you're not just commemorating military victory or miraculous oil. You're celebrating the triumph of a meaningful life over mere existence, and that same gift'a life saturated with significance'is available to you today. This is what Hanukkah is truly about. The Maharal, the great 16 century Jewish philosopher, offers a powerful insight into the Hanukkah story. Greek oppression unfolded in two distinct phases. First came physical restrictions'curfews, limited movement, constraints on daily activities. The Jewish people endured these hardships without resistance. Life was difficult but it was still life. What transformed a compliant population into warriors willing to risk everything to fight a far mightier nation? The Maharal explains that while physical…...