The right to bear faith: Our self-defense

The right to bear faith: Our self-defense

Just days ago, Danielle and I returned home to find thousands marching down the streets of Seattle in response to recent mass shootings Turn on the T.V., check the news, read online forums or social media: you'll find no shortage of debate on gun control, vastly opposed opinions, pushes for legislation, adamant defense of rights and beliefs, and of course, the tragic stories of the victims of these horrendous acts which we all wish to prevent. Yet, at the heart of every argument, I believe there to be a common goal: We want to be safe. In 1948, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted and proclaimed a document titled the "Universal Declaration of Human Rights" (UDHR). The 3rd article of the UDHR states, "Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and the security of person." Recognized at this level as a basic human right, it's no wonder the topic is so passionately debated. Restoring our security I've found that as the preservation of our...
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I’ve got 95 theses but an indulgence aint one

I’ve got 95 theses but an indulgence aint one

Today is the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther's 95 theses Most have, at a minimum, heard his name. If you don't know anything else about him and why he matters, here are some quick notes to bring you up to speed... It's actually pretty interesting! Martin Luther was a German monk and professor of theology who questioned the theology and leadership of the Catholic Church in 1517. He is widely regarded as the guy who kicked off the protestant reformation. The protestant reformation was a split from the Catholic Church. There are now many protestant denominations. Some of the larger "branches" are Adventist, Anglican, Baptist, Calvinist (Reformed), Lutheran, Methodist, and Pentecostal. Luther wrote a profound list of statements, sent a copy to the Pope and supposedly nailed it to a church door. This is his 95 Theses. The 95 theses was meant to start conversation on the listed topics. Not split the church. The original name of this document was the "Disputation on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences." Or...
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Testimony: Safety nets and self-destruction

Testimony: Safety nets and self-destruction

Hey, everyone! Its been a little while since I've posted anything, but there's lots going on! I'll be sure to share soon, in the mean time we received this great report from an individual who went through Prophetic Deliverance with us around nine months ago, and wanted to share it with you all. Check it out!:   "I had the delight of going through deliverance about 9 months ago. It was something that God had caught my attention with a few years prior. So, when the opportunity arrived for my husband and I to go through deliverance, we jumped at it! The session itself was saturated with peace. I knew in my heart that things would be different going forward. But honestly, I didn’t know what that would look like and I had no idea just how different things would be. For me, the first month after the session was honestly hard and really disorienting. I felt raw and fragile, like a wound had been reopened. ...
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