The Church is God’s Plan A (and there’s not a plan B)

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The Church is God’s Plan A (and there’s not a plan B)

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May 20, 2024

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A look into the Colson Fellows program and how it helps churches in this cultural moment. __________ Learn more about the Colson Fellows program by going to colsonfellows.org.

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May 20, 2024

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Richard Dawkins, a “Cultural Christian”: You can’t have Christianity’s fruit without its root. __________ Learn more about the Colson Fellows program at . by Breakpoint
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The Remarkable Story of Katharina von Bora, wife to Martin Luther: Escaping the nunnery to follow Christ led to a life full of service alongside one of the most seminal figures in Christianity. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit . by Breakpoint
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God’s Purposes from Genesis to Revelation: God’s goal has always been to be in unbroken fellowship with us and with His creation. __________ Claim your copy of The Beginning and End of All Things at . by Breakpoint
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Government Should Promote What’s Good for Society, Not Just What’s Fair: Tax laws reflect value for life, marriage, and family. by Breakpoint
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Canada Grants “Medical Assistance in Dying” to Woman With Autism: Judge’s ruling suggests that her death would be less harmful than living with autism. by Breakpoint
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How LifeWise is Teaching the Bible to Public School Students: The good (and legal) news about Bible-based classes in local schools. __________ Reserve your free spot for the next Lighthouse Voices event, How Faith Matters for American Families, at . by Breakpoint
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The Desecration of Good Friday, Christian revival in Britain?, and The Solar Eclipse in Christian History: Recommendations Segment 1 - Desecration vs. Disenchantment Segment 2 - Is a Christian revival coming? Segment 3 - The Total Eclipse __________ Claim your copy of The Beginning and End of All Things with your gift of any amount at... by Breakpoint
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The Transformative Power of the Word of God: Woman who underwent transgender surgeries shares how God restored her life as an image bearer. by Breakpoint
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Love Tells the Truth: A 1 Corinthians look at the fullness of love in the age of identity culture. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit . by Breakpoint
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Surrogacy Worst-Case Scenario Happens. Now What?: The time is now to start asking real questions about the unregulated industry of child manufacturing. __________ For more resourcs to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit . by Breakpoint
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The Desecration of Easter: Our culture is shifting from denying reality to attempting to usurp God’s authority over reality all together. __________ For more resources on living like a Christian in this cultural moment visit . by Breakpoint
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A Heresy to “Misgender” in Scotland: Anyone found guilty of hurtful content under the new law could face up to seven years in jail. by Breakpoint
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Tech That Restores: In the age of remarkable technological feats, we must check our hubris from time to time. by Breakpoint
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A Texas Win Against Pornographers to Protect Kids: Other states are following the lead to pass age verification laws while content distributors fight for the right of “artistic freedom.” __________ Reserve your free place at the next Lighthouse Voices event at . by Breakpoint
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The Most Dangerous Idea in Human History: If Jesus is who He said He was, the implications are enormous. by Breakpoint
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Trump Announces His Position on Life Post-Roe: The catch-all statement exemplifies greater worldview falsehoods when it comes to protecting the preborn. __________ Reserve your spot for the upcomign Lighthouse Voices event at . by Breakpoint
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David Daleiden’s Courage, Planned Parenthood’s Deceit: Enduring years of legal battles and media vilification, pro-life activist faithfully exposes Planned Parenthood’s trafficking of baby body parts. __________ Claim your copy of The Beginning and End of All Things with your gift of... by Breakpoint
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Experimenting on Breastfeeding Babies: A so-called step forward in “gender affirming care” uses babies as props in yet another social experiment for narcissists. by Breakpoint
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God at March Madness: Coaches’ professions of faith testify that God is in everything. by Breakpoint
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Chuck Colson Remembers Monica, Mother of “Many Tears”: Take heart, mothers; keep praying for your children. __________ Support the ongoing production of Breakpoint at . by Breakpoint
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Planned Parenthood’s Annual Report: Preventative care is down; taxpayer-funded abortions and “gender-affirming” care is way up. by Breakpoint
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Married People Are Happier; Religious Married People Are Happiest: Statistics back up God’s good plan for humanity and for His creation. Reserve your spot for the next Lighthouse Voices event at . __________ Get your tickets for the Colson Center National Conference at . by Breakpoint
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Trump’s Statement on Abortion and IVF and Vatican Statement on Human Dignity: Former President Donald Trump tells voters how he’ll treat the abortion issue if he wins in November. And the Vatican releases a far-reaching statement on human dignity. Recommendations Segment 1 - Trump on Abortion Segment 2 - The... by Breakpoint
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Scotland Is All Bark, No Bite: J.K. Rowling calls Scotland’s woke bluff in a win for women. by Breakpoint
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The Providential Meeting of Lewis and Tolkien: A friendship to bless the world. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian today visit . by Breakpoint
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The Church is God’s Plan A (and there’s not a plan B): A look into the Colson Fellows program and how it helps churches in this cultural moment. __________ Learn more about the Colson Fellows program by going to . by Breakpoint
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Oregon’s Drug Decriminalization Disaster: It turns out, the human condition requires accountability, not absolution, from the state. __________ Learm more about the Colson Fellows Program at by Breakpoint
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Butler and Postmodernism: The social framework invasive in today’s culture seeks only to destroy. by Breakpoint
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Washington State’s Hotline to Report “Hate”: Bill intends to help residents report “hate crimes” and “bias” against fellow citizens. by Breakpoint
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Antisemitism, Campus Protests, and the Meaning of Education (Also: The Cass Report and Idaho at the Supreme Court): College campuses across the US saw protests and clashes with police by pro-Palestine demonstrators. Oral arguments at the Supreme Court on a Biden administration policy that requires emergency abortion care in states where abortion has been heavily... by Breakpoint
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New Colorado Law Will Harm Children: What parents? Colorado thinks kids are the property of the state. __________ Claim your free copy of The Christian Mind at . by Breakpoint
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The Church is God’s Plan A (and there’s not a plan B)

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