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Why Westerners Don’t Understand the U.S. – Israel – Iran Conflict

Hot Topics & Tough Questions

A look at why today’s U.S.–Israel–Iran tensions can’t be understood through politics alone. This piece traces the conflict back to the ancient divide between Ishmael and Isaac, the rise of Islam, and the long‑standing fractures within the Muslim world. It’s a reminder that the events we see in 2026 are part of a much older story – one many Westerners never learned to see.

From Abraham to 2026: The Conflict We Still Don’t See Clearly
Futuristic image of a man in a black shirt and baggy light blue jeans interacts with a glowing holographic AI interface in a futuristic lab under a "Be Safe!" sign.

How Christians Can Use AI Safely

Conversations with AI 🤖

This article is a real‑world example of Christian discernment in an AI conversation. It began with a Barna study but quickly shifted into something more helpful: a step‑by‑step look at how to recognize bias, test claims, and keep spiritual authority grounded where it belongs. The dialogue is presented as it unfolded so you can see the process, not just the conclusions.

An AI Conversation on Trust, Bias, and Discernment
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TANAKH תנ״ך – The Jewish Scriptures Behind Our Christian Faith

Behind Modern Biblical Translations - What They Knew Then 🌎↔️📜, What They Knew Then 📜

To understand Christian Scripture, we must remember its Jewish roots. Jesus lived and taught as a Jew, and the Old Testament is Jewish Scripture—Tanakh. This piece explores why that context matters, how Jewish translation traditions developed, and how thoughtful use of modern knowledge can deepen faith.

Rediscovering the Jewish Roots of Our Christian Faith
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God raised you up for this purpose. What does that mean?

Authority and the Bible: Verses We Often Misuse, Hot Topics & Tough Questions

A gentle, reflective exploration of what it truly means when Scripture says someone is “raised up by God.” Through Habakkuk, Jeremiah, Pharaoh, and Nebuchadnezzar, we discover that being raised up is not always about blessing — sometimes it’s about judgment, correction, or consequences. Before we assume God has raised someone up today, we may need to ask: raised up for what?

Seeing the Purpose Behind the Phrase We Often Misuse
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When Perseverance Might Not Feel Like Victory

Revelation: A book of hope through relationship, Divine Knowledge Ephesus

Revelation 2:3 sounds straightforward, yet the verse sits in a letter where the tone isn’t simple at all. Depending on how you read it, Jesus’ words can feel encouraging, corrective, or even quietly indifferent — which is why the surrounding context matters so much. This reflection lingers in that tension and explores what perseverance means when the verse can’t be understood on its own.

What the Letter to Ephesus Really Says About Not Growing Weary
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