Wednesday, August 11, 2021

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Only 9% of Gen Z youth are ‘Bible centered': survey

Politics

Gender identity, marijuana and breathalyzers: 3 unexpected items in the infrastructure bill

As the U.S. Senate voted to pass a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package Tuesday that appears to have attracted a degree of bipartisan support, some conservatives are warning about some controversial aspects of the bill, which some argue have little to do with infrastructure.

A Message from Westside Christian Fellowship

“The pride of your heart has deceived you.”

I believe the major way the enemy works in the lives of believers is through pride. Humble yourself under the mighty hand of God. You will be amazed at what God can do with humility, brokenness, and repentance.Listen Now

Church & ministry

‘Awaken the Dawn’ revivalist talks new book, if prophetic dreams still happen

In October 2017, tens of thousands of people gathered at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to participate in a weekend-long, 24-hour praise and worship event.

Politics

Texas gov. asks CPS to determine if trans surgeries for kids constitute 'child abuse'

The governor of Texas is asking the state’s family services department to compile a report analyzing whether subjecting children with gender dysphoria to sex reassignment surgeries constitutes child abuse.

World

France expands COVID-19 health passport as protests against lockdown, vaccine mandates erupt worldwide

France's health passports went into effect Monday, just days after thousands took to the streets to protest a mandate that only allows the vaccinated or those who've tested negative for COVID-19 to go to shopping centers, restaurants or board public transportation.

U.S.

Student expelled from University of Louisville over pro-life views: lawsuit

A four-year medical student has filed a lawsuit against officials at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, accusing them of discriminating against him over his pro-life activism.

Entertainment

Dog the Bounty Hunter sets wedding date: 'God doesn't want a man to be alone’

Duane "Dog" Chapman announced that he and his fiancée, Francie Frane, have set a date for their wedding.

A Message from Dallas Theological Seminary

Harness Technology for Online Worship

In many regions of the country, churches with excellent Internet access focused on developing fully online worship services, including livestreams via social media platforms (68%) (see table 1). Approximately 139 or 30% of the pastors noted that they prerecord their services and upload... read more

Opinion

Getting to the heart of the 'systemic problem'

The problems America faces are systemic. However, the focus of the woke socio-cultural reformers is on the wrong system.

Has the Pride of Your Heart Deceived You?

Pride blinds and deceives, as illustrated in Obadiah 1:3 says, “The pride of your heart has deceived you.” You may feel that you’ve done too much damage, but don’t lose heart. You will be amazed at what God can do with humility, brokenness, and repentance. You may not be able to change your circumstances immediately, but God can reposition you back into the center of His will.

Listen to this powerful message, The Deception of Pride, from Westside Chrisitan Fellowship in Southern California: youtube.com/watch?v=6IYRMfAl2F8

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