18+ hour, 36+ min ago (670+ words) Tour guide Levi Simon takes ALL ISRAEL NEWS correspondent, Oriel Moran, around Tel Arad in Israel's Negev Desert, explaining what we can learn from the Bible and archaeology. "The Jews were wandering through the desert and the king of Arad goes to attack the Israelites and stops them in their way," he begins. "Then God actually makes a promise to the Israelites that he will destroy the cities of the Canaanites: "When the Canaanite, the king of Arad, who lived in the Negev, heard that Israel was coming by the way of Atharim, he fought against Israel, and took some of them captive. And Israel vowed a vow to the Lord and said, "If you will indeed give this people into my hand, then I will devote their cities to destruction" (Numbers 21:1-2). Like the Amalekites who attacked the Israelite survivors…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago (210+ words) This is Episode 161 of Christian Research Journal Reads." This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, "Making a Case for the Historicity of Moses" by Mark D. Janzen. This article first appeared in the"Christian Research Journal, volume 42, number 1 (2019). It was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 119 The Historicity of Moses. All episodes are available at the following podcast platforms with more being added daily! You can help spread the word about this podcast by giving us a rating and review from the other channels we are listed on and telling others! You can view off our Website at the"at this link"and off our"Journal main page." I Heart Radio " "Amazon Music"Audible" "PocketsCasts" " "Podcast Republic"Goodpods" " " " "Podcast Guru" " "Radio.net" " " " " " " " " "Podverse" " " " " " Also available on the following Smart Speakers. Ask them to play Christian Research Journal Reads…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago (99+ words) Well, Pope Leo is trying to bring all the world together, but at the same time spreading fear and terror of a third World War.... "Pope Leo on first foreign trip says future of humanity at stake from conflict Pope Leo XIV has warned that the world should not give into "a heightened level of... "Pope Leo on first foreign trip says future of humanity at stake from conflict Pope Leo XIV has warned that the world should not give into "a heightened level of conflict on the global level", at the start of his foreign trip in Turkey....

1+ day, 17+ hour ago (230+ words) Will it be freedom as we know it? Starting today August 7th, 2024, in order to post in the Married Couples, Courting Couples, or Singles forums, you will not be allowed to post if you have your Marital status designated as private. Announcements will be made in the respective forums as well but please note that if yours is currently listed as Private, you will need to submit a ticket in the Support Area to have yours changed. - /account/dismiss-notice?notice_id=118 CF has always been a site that welcomes people from different backgrounds and beliefs to participate in discussion and even debate. That is the nature of its ministry. In view of recent events emotions are running very high. We need to remind people of some basic principles in debating on this site. We need to be civil when we express differences in…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago (440+ words) Luke 23:32-43" " Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with Jesus to be executed." When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals"one on his right, the other on his left." Jesus said,Father,"forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him." They said, He saved others; let him save himself if he is God's Messiah, the Chosen One." The soldiers also came up and mocked him." They offered him wine vinegar and said, If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself." There was a written notice above him, which read: This is the King of the Jews. One of the criminals who hung there…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago (677+ words) The Banner has a subscription to republish articles from Religion News Service. This story combines two articles by Claire Giangrav, published Nov. 26 and Nov. 28, 2025 on religionnews.com. The combined article was edited for length and Banner style. U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV on his first international trip as pope visited Turkey and Lebanon, with a stop in "znik, Turkey, on Nov. 28, commemorating the 1,700th anniversary of the Ecumenical Council of Nicaea. The motto of the pope's trip, "One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism," reflects his intention to foster communion with Christian denominations across theological and liturgical differences. "The Council of Nicaea is not merely an event of the past but a compass that must continue to guide us towards the full visible unity of Christians," Leo said in his address to the Nicaea symposium in Rome in June. Not much remains of…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago (506+ words) JERUSALEM, Israel" More than one thousand pastors from the U.S. and other countries, the largest delegation to visit in modern Israel's history, continued their journey through the land. They visited the iconic Western Wall and heard from the chief rabbi about the importance of their visit. They began with prayer and worship on the ancient Southern Steps that led to the Temple Mount in Jesus' day, then toured and prayed at the Wall, one of the holiest sites in Judaism. Referring to the visit, Mike Evans, founder of the Friends of Zion, one of the tour's co-sponsors, told CBN News,"It's going to have an incredible impact. The president of the United States is going to see this. He's going to be aware of this. Virtually everyone of significance is going to see this, andthey're already aware." Evans added, "There aremany…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago (375+ words) Advent in all its terror If we remove the difficult facts of history leading up to Jesus" birth, the story loses its power. During Advent, we must remember the Creator who radically sets aside the oligarchy'for it was the sounds, smells, and sights of a stable which greeted the newborn babe, not the splendor of a palace. No longer would princely wealth be the only marker of authority. Even a child born on the fringes of society could become God-With-Us. During Advent, we must remember the Creator who radically breaks the bondage of racial and cultural hegemony, choosing a despised and peculiar people to receive the revelation of the great I Am. No longer will the hierarchy reign. The world is turned upside down, and those peoples and cultures considered weak and foolish are chosen to confound the mighty and…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago (536+ words) JERUSALEM, Israel" More than one thousand pastors and Christian influencers are in the Holy Land this week. Organizers call it the largest gathering of its kind since Israel's founding. A partnership between Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Friends of Zion Museum led to the unprecedented visit. Friends of Zion founder Mike Evans toldCBN News, "It's the first time in historythe State of Israel has officially partnered with 1,000 strategic pastors to commission them as ambassadors to combat antisemitism and reach the youth of their generation." Evans believes Israel's fight is not just on the battlefield. "Right now, there's an ideological war that Israel is losing," he stated. "So, they need the Evangelicals, they need the Zionists, to fight an ideological war. Demons don't clear customs, and this ideological war's massive. And it's being funded by countries like Qatar and…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago (232+ words) Please join me in continued prayer! Starting today August 7th, 2024, in order to post in the Married Couples, Courting Couples, or Singles forums, you will not be allowed to post if you have your Marital status designated as private. Announcements will be made in the respective forums as well but please note that if yours is currently listed as Private, you will need to submit a ticket in the Support Area to have yours changed. - /account/dismiss-notice?notice_id=118 CF has always been a site that welcomes people from different backgrounds and beliefs to participate in discussion and even debate. That is the nature of its ministry. In view of recent events emotions are running very high. We need to remind people of some basic principles in debating on this site. We need to be civil when we express differences in opinion. No…...