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Guarding Against a Seared Conscience: Recognizing and Resisting Spiritual Hardness

Contending for the Word Q&A / Dave Jenkins / August 10, 2025

Guarding Against a Seared Conscience Understanding the Danger of Ignoring Conviction and Hardening the Heart Contending for the Word – August 11, 2025 · Dave Jenkins What is a seared conscience? Have you ever wondered how someone can sin repeatedly—without guilt, remorse, or repentance? Scripture gives a chilling answer in 1 Timothy 4:2: they may […]

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Part 2: When Journaling Becomes a New Age Practice

Doreen's Corner / Doreen Virtue / August 10, 2025

Part 2: When Journaling Becomes a New Age Practice By Doreen Virtue, Author of “How to Avoid New Age & New Thought Deception” — https://a.co/d/0DDm3SQ Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a series. Read Part 1: Automatic Writing and Spiritual Deception for background on this topic. In Part 1, we discussed the spiritual dangers

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Hearing God’s Voice in the Light of Scripture

Contending for the Word Q&A / Dave Jenkins / August 9, 2025

Hearing God’s Voice in the Light of Scripture Understanding How God Speaks in the Age of Scripture Contending for the Word – August 10, 2025 • Written by Dave Jenkins Introduction “God told me…”“I heard His voice in my spirit.”“I’m waiting for a word from the Lord.” These phrases are common in many Christian circles—but

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1 Kings 15 — Abijam’s Failure, Asa’s Reform, and God’s Faithfulness (August 10, 2025)

Reading the Bible Daily With Dave, 1 Kings / Dave Jenkins / August 9, 2025

1 Kings 15 — Abijam’s Failure, Asa’s Reform, and God’s Faithfulness | Reading the Bible Daily with Dave Date: Sunday, August 10, 2025 • Passage: 1 Kings 15:1–34 Show Summary In 1 Kings 15, Abijam follows in the sins of his father Rehoboam, but Asa stands out for courageous reform and godly leadership. God honors

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Weekly Roundup 8/3-8/9/2025

Resources / Dave Jenkins / August 8, 2025

📚 Servants of Grace Weekly Roundup August 3–9, 2025 Each week, we’re thankful to offer biblical teaching that strengthens your walk with Christ, sharpens your discernment, and encourages faithful living. Here’s everything we published this week. 📝 Featured Articles & Devotionals The Difference Between Discernment and a Judgmental Spirit by Dave Jenkins Absolute Allegiance to

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Exposing Psychic Practices in the Church

Contending for the Word Podcast, Discerning the Times – Answering Today’s Most Urgent Questions, The Weekly Watch / Dave Jenkins / August 8, 2025

Exposing Psychic Practices in the Church Published: Saturday, August 9, 2025 Series: Discerning the Times – Answering Today’s Most Urgent Questions Podcast: The Weekly Watch – Contending for the Word In this episode of The Weekly Watch on Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins addresses the growing popularity of psychic and mystical practices—especially within professing

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1 Kings 14 – God's judgment on two kings and His call to holiness. Reading the Bible Daily with Dave.

1 Kings 14: Judgment on Jeroboam and Rehoboam (August 9, 2025)

Reading the Bible Daily With Dave, 1 Kings / Dave Jenkins / August 8, 2025

1 Kings 14: Judgment on Jeroboam and Rehoboam Reading the Bible Daily with Dave August 9, 2025 Show Summary In 1 Kings 14, we witness the unraveling of two kings—Jeroboam in the north and Rehoboam in the south. God sends a prophet to declare judgment on Jeroboam’s dynasty, while Judah under Rehoboam also falls into

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The Difference Between a Pastor and a Prophet

Contending for the Word Q&A / Dave Jenkins / August 8, 2025

The Difference Between a Pastor and a Prophet Contending for the Word – August 9, 2025Written by Dave Jenkins Introduction In an age of charismatic confusion, it’s become common for Christians to ask, “What is the difference between a pastor and a prophet?” Even more concerning, some ministries today claim that their leaders are both—holding

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