God is a refuge and strength. A present help in time of trouble. Though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea, though the waters roar and foam, we will not fear!
The world is a scary place without the Lord. But the Lord is present and active. Here are the places I want to apply our faith today:
Brandon Lake suspended from NYC for two years for refusing to wear gay stuff - https://x.com/LibTearCreator1/status/2035898107179737573?s=20
Burge on heritability of faith - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DcqhN3S9i/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Evangelicals have held the line (sorta) - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Rm57qDDA9/
Uganda Conference met - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14YpftyfX7i/?mibextid=wwXIfr and https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AoJPw5U5x/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Apparently my wife has the makings of a domestic terrorist? - https://x.com/jessegenet/status/2034783197075317043?s=46&t=UGB_bVaMqYnX9gy5jXvGyg And https://x.com/wallstreetapes/status/2035498769077387298?s=46&t=UGB_bVaMqYnX9gy5jXvGyg
Two income households shouldn’t be the norm - https://x.com/thomassowell/status/2034696405370208492?s=46&t=UGB_bVaMqYnX9gy5jXvGyg and https://x.com/nancyrpearcey/status/2035894751191253187?s=46&t=UGB_bVaMqYnX9gy5jXvGyg
Busyness is sin - https://x.com/gracecityrome/status/2034676272232898869?s=46&t=UGB_bVaMqYnX9gy5jXvGyg
We are in hell - https://x.com/trhlofficial/status/2034601796950200485?s=46&t=UGB_bVaMqYnX9gy5jXvGyg and https://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2016/03/15/aborted-babies-incinerated-to-heat-uk-hospitals/
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I don't know why the live stream didn't work today. Here is what I did:
Reviewing Judicial Docket at the end.
Apparently Locals isn't processing my live streams this month. I'm not sure what the issue is. A supporter asked about this particular episode, so I uploaded it here for him (and anyone else who wants to go back).
Debra Baty is the head of Resources 4 Redemption, which is an effort aimed at spreading good information about sexual orientation and gender identity. She recently published an article about “sexual fluidity” and how it impacts our sanctification in Firebrand Magazine. It is a good piece, and Debra does worthy work. All believers in the West have to contend with the artificial ideas of the sexual revolution. There is nowhere we can go that these issues do not impact us. The only way out is through.
Debra has a personal story that is quite compelling. She is a trustworthy, thoughtful, and conscientious resource. All covenant Christian bodies need to know where they stand on these things, lest the evil one sow confusion. Now is the time to reflect upon these things. Days are coming when what we believe will be put to the test. If we have not prepared, then we cannot expect to prevail.
Resources 4 Redemption can be found at https://substack.com/@resources4redemption
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Hey I need to just cancel the rest of the week of PlainSpoken programming. Mama and baby are in decent health, but attention is needed at home.
