September 24, 2025

A shattered crown on the battlefield, symbolizing Saul’s tragic end and the hope of God’s true King in 1 Chronicles 10.

1 Chronicles 10: The Tragic Death of Saul and the Hope of God’s True King (September 25, 2025)

1 Chronicles 10, The Tragic Death of Saul and the Hope of God’s True King Show: Reading the Bible Daily with Dave Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025 Scripture: 1 Chronicles 10:1–14 (ESV) Show Summary Today we consider the tragic end of King Saul and the sober lesson it gives about unfaithfulness to the Lord. The […]

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White House podium silhouette and faint building outline contrasted with an open Bible glowing under a beam of light, raising questions about the White House Faith Office and Christian engagement.

Paula White, the White House Faith Office, and the Seven Mountain Mandate

NAR to Christ: Paula White, the White House Faith Office, and the Seven Mountain Mandate Show Summary NAR to Christ (Contending for the Word) — Dave Jenkins and Dawn Hill (The Lovesick Scribe) examine Paula White’s appointment to the White House Faith Office and unpack the teaching behind the Seven Mountain Mandate. We contrast dominion

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Bright straight path contrasted with a dark winding path, representing the difference between biblical truth and contemplative deception.

Contemplative Spirituality and the Danger of Mystical Practices

Contemplative Spirituality and the Danger of Mystical Practices Contending for the Word Q&A – September 25, 2025 Question What is contemplative spirituality and why is it dangerous? Introduction Contemplative spirituality has become a trend in churches, Christian publishing, and spiritual formation circles. From prayer labyrinths to centering prayer, from Richard Foster’s Celebration of Discipline to

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Sunlight streaming through stained-glass windows into a church sanctuary with empty pews, overlaid with the words “Sober Worship Not Somber Worship” and attribution to David de Bruyn, servantsofgrace.org.

Sober Worship Is Not Somber Worship: Reverence and Joy in God’s Presence

Sober Worship Is Not Somber Worship: Reverence and Joy in God’s Presence Sober vs. Somber By David de Bruyn Sober and somber differ by only one letter, but they carry very different meanings. Sober in modern usage often means “not drunk.” In Scripture, its fuller meaning is clear-thinking, serious-minded, respectful, wise. A sober-minded Christian avoids

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