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10 Powerful Prayers from Leaders throughout History

10 Powerful Prayers from Leaders throughout History

"The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one who prays." - Søren Kierkegaard

All throughout history, people have turned to prayer to deal with tests and hardships. Men and women from all walks of life have found comfort, strength and guidance by lifting up their concerns to God.

Here is a collection of 10 prayers that reach for something more. Each reflects a deep desire to not only receive God’s blessings, but to become a blessing to others. And every one of them reminds us that God will make us able and ready to do that. 

Let’s allow these prayers to inspire us to grow in our faith and to live more like Christ.

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How Was it Decided Which Books Would Be Put in the Bible? 

How Was it Decided Which Books Would Be Put in the Bible? 

So how was it decided which books were put in the Bible and which ones weren't? If we believe the Bible is the inerrant word of God, we need to know how these books came about and how they came to us.

Archeologists Uncover Ancient Gold Ring Portraying the Face of Christ

Archeologists Uncover Ancient Gold Ring Portraying the Face of Christ

Archeologists recently discovered an ancient gold ring inscribed with the face of Jesus Christ in “almost new condition” among 30,000 other medieval archaeological objects in southeast Sweden.

10 Classic Authors Who Had Strong Christian Faith

10 Classic Authors Who Had Strong Christian Faith

Christian faith was integral to so many classic authors' writings. Deep and abiding faith can be seen in writers of both poetry and prose, and this list includes just a few of them. We hope it will inspire you to appreciate the writings of these authors to an even greater extend or maybe to pick up their works for the very first time!

Although some may think that it is difficult to connect with authors and writings from previous centuries, perhaps the connection of shared faith may serve to bridge that gap and help you see these writers in new ways. The famous Christian father Augustine said that "All truth is God's truth," and while the works of these authors are fiction, it holds true that we can glean insights into God's character, faith, and human nature by reading their portrayal of these things. We hope you enjoy reading this list.

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The Story of St. Patrick

The Story of St. Patrick

Of the thousands of green-clad parade-goers, marchers, and partiers today, few know about Patrick, the man for whom today’s holiday is named. Fewer still know of the man beyond the legend, who supposedly drove the snakes out of Ireland and certainly possessed an indomitable faith in Jesus Christ.

In 2006, Chuck Colson told St. Patrick’s story in a Breakpoint commentary. Here is Chuck Colson:

Archaeology Offers 'Tsunami of Evidence' of the Bible

Archaeology Offers 'Tsunami of Evidence' of the Bible

Shasta Bible College Professor Tom Meyer, also known as the "Bible Memory Man," recently wrote a book explaining how archaeological finds further validate the Bible.

5 Biblical Reasons Gaza Is Important

5 Biblical Reasons Gaza Is Important

Headlines bombard us with news about the devastation in Gaza—the staggering death toll, the increasing war and bloodshed, the innocent lives lost. People on both sides cry for an end to the violence and the pain.  

As Christians, we hear the news, and our hearts fill with compassion and anguish. Why is this happening? Why are people so eager to fight—and die—over this one small section of land?

Gaza, also called the Gaza Strip, is a thin piece of land of about 140 square miles located between Israel and Egypt. Roughly 2.3 million Palestinians live there, and it is a Palestinian territory. It is situated on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea, with Egypt on its southwest and Israel on its east and north.

However, there is longtime animosity between Israel and Palestine. In 1947, the United Nations divided Palestine into an Arab and a Jewish state. This was to accommodate a post-World War Two desire for a Jewish homeland, but it came against the will of the local Arab population.

On October 7, 2023, the Islamic militant group Hamas killed more than a thousand people, mostly civilians, and took 250 others hostage in the deadliest attack in Israel’s history. Israel immediately declared war on Hamas, and as of this writing, more than 30,000 people have been killed.

Beyond a territory for present-day Palestine, the land is much desired by both groups. But there is also much biblical importance and history surrounding Gaza. Here are five biblical reasons by Gaza is important.

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2,000-Year-Old Coin Engraved with ‘Eleazor the Priest’ Uncovered in Israel

2,000-Year-Old Coin Engraved with ‘Eleazor the Priest’ Uncovered in Israel

Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered a 2,000-year-old coin that dates to a century before the birth of Christ and bears the name “Eleazor the Priest,” a biblical name that experts say most likely references a religious leader of the time.

Astronomers Discover Record-Breaking Star with Black Hole That ‘Eats a Sun Per Day’

Astronomers Discover Record-Breaking Star with Black Hole That ‘Eats a Sun Per Day’

Astronomers have discovered a quasar, the brightest of its kind, which is reportedly as bright as 500 trillion suns and is powered by a supermassive black hole.

8 Presidents Who Looked to God for Guidance

8 Presidents Who Looked to God for Guidance

America has now had 46 presidents in its history. Most of these men have been at least nominally Christian, and none have declared themselves atheists. Each President's Day, many Americans think back to the leaders we have had throughout the few centuries since the country's founding. A few presidents particularly stand out for their Christian faith and how they relied on God in times of personal and national crisis. It may be inspiring to read how these men knew that while they themselves had a great deal of power, they too knew who the ultimate authority was and knew they could only succeed in their responsibilities through His guidance.

Here are eight presidents who are particularly noteworthy examples of men of character and faith.

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