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Genesis 6 Giants: The Shocking Truth

Genesis 6 Giants: The Shocking Truth
The Terrifying Truth About Genesis 6 That Many Churches Won't Teach Most Christians have been told that Genesis 6 is about "good guys marrying bad guys." That's not what your Bible says. The truth is far more shocking - and it's about to happen again. What Really Happened in Genesis
Jul 19, 2025 — 2 min read

Why Your Past Doesn't Disqualify You

Why Your Past Doesn't Disqualify You
The Woman at the Well's Message of Hope Feeling too ashamed of your past to believe God could use you? The woman at the well had five failed marriages and was living with her sixth man. She came to draw water alone at noon - the hottest part of the
Jul 18, 2025 — 3 min read

When God Calls You to Be Brave

When God Calls You to Be Brave
The Life-Changing Choice Esther Had to Make What would you do if standing up for what's right could cost you everything – even your life? Queen Esther faced exactly this terrifying choice. Her people were sentenced to death, and she was the only one who could save them. But approaching the
Jul 17, 2025 — 3 min read

Don't Shoot the Messenger

Don't Shoot the Messenger
When God Sends Hard Truth in Crisis A lot of times God's voice isn't thundering from a pulpit—it's coming from the broken heart of someone who might just love you enough to tell you truth that you need to hear but maybe don't want to hear. You Can't Dress
Jul 16, 2025 — 3 min read

Family Camp 2025: Invest in Your Family

Family Camp 2025: Invest in Your Family
🏕️ Family Camp 2025: An Investment in What Matters Most Are you ready for an unforgettable October adventure? 🍂 Mark your calendars for October 13-16, 2025 because Pilgrim Baptist Church's Family Camp is coming to the beautiful Cedine Ministries Camp in Spring City, Tennessee! 🌟 More Than Just a Getaway This isn't just
Jul 15, 2025 — 1 min read

Are You Praying or Just Going Through Religious Motions?

Are You Praying or Just Going Through Religious Motions?
The Most Dangerous Kind of Faith What if I told you that the most spiritually dangerous people aren't the obvious sinners, but the religious ones? In Esther 4, we witness something shocking that should make every believer uncomfortable. When Haman's death decree threatened every Jewish person in the Persian Empire,
Jul 14, 2025 — 3 min read

Sources for Traditional Christian Hymns and Conservative Music

Sources for Traditional Christian Hymns and Conservative Music
Ephesians 5:19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Below is an alphabetical source list of Christian music that includes a variety of music styles and instruments. I hope it's a blessing to you. Abiding Radio
Jul 11, 2025 — 2 min read

Are You Tired of Going to the Same Well?

Are You Tired of Going to the Same Well?
The Weight We All Carry She walked to the well carrying more than just a water pot. Five failed marriages. The shame of living with a man who wasn't her husband. The weight of whispers and stares every time she showed her face in town. Sound familiar? Maybe not the
Jul 10, 2025 — 4 min read

Jesus Offers Living Water: Why You'll Never Thirst Again

Jesus Offers Living Water: Why You'll Never Thirst Again
The Promise That Changes Everything "But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life." - John 4:14 Imagine never being thirsty again. Not
Jul 9, 2025 — 3 min read

Jesus Goes Through Samaria

Jesus Goes Through Samaria
The Journey Nobody Wanted to Take When Jesus left Judea for Galilee, He faced a choice. Take the longer, but safer route around Samaria like every other Jew—or go straight through the land everyone avoided. "And he must needs go through Samaria" (John 4:4). That word "must" changes
Jul 8, 2025 — 3 min read

Why Christians Fight (And How to Stop)

Why Christians Fight (And How to Stop)
Are you tired of Christians who seem more interested in winning arguments than winning souls? You're not alone. Paul had the same problem in Corinth. After laying out fifteen verses of solid biblical teaching about God's design for men and women, he essentially said, "If you still want to fight
Jul 7, 2025 — 3 min read

Is Long Hair on Men Biblical?

Is Long Hair on Men Biblical?
The Question That Challenges Every Christian Man Every Christian man faces this question at some point: Does God care about my hair length? The answer might surprise you. Many dismiss this as trivial, claiming the God who created the universe doesn't care about something as small as hair. But here's
Jul 5, 2025 — 3 min read

Does God Want Men to Have Short Hair?

Does God Want Men to Have Short Hair?
The Struggle is Real You've probably wondered about this. Maybe you've been criticized for your hair length, or maybe you've questioned other men's choices. The confusion is understandable - especially when some people claim Jesus had long hair, so it must be okay. But what does God's Word actually say?
Jul 4, 2025 — 3 min read

The Truth About Women's Hair in 1 Corinthians 11

The Truth About Women's Hair in 1 Corinthians 11
Stop Overcomplicating Scripture Are you tired of confusing debates about head coverings that leave you more puzzled than enlightened? You're not alone. Many Christians struggle with 1 Corinthians 11, turning a simple passage into a theological battleground. The truth is simpler than you think. What Does the Bible Actually Say?
Jul 3, 2025 — 3 min read

Why Biblical Success Is the Opposite of What You Think

Why Biblical Success Is the Opposite of What You Think
The Tragic Story That Exposes Everything Wrong with Modern Success Kevin Carter won the Pulitzer Prize for photography in 1994. His image of a starving child with a vulture nearby made him world-famous. Three months later, he took his own life. His suicide note read: "I'm really, really sorry the
Jul 2, 2025 — 3 min read

Angels Are Watching? What 1 Corinthians 11:10 Means

Angels Are Watching? What 1 Corinthians 11:10 Means
Have you ever wondered if anyone notices how you worship God? The answer might shock you: Angels are watching. In 1 Corinthians 11:10, Paul writes that women should have "power on her head because of the angels." This isn't some throwaway comment—it's a profound revelation about the spiritual
Jul 1, 2025 — 3 min read

Hair Is the Covering: What 1 Corinthians 11 Really Says About Men and Women

Hair Is the Covering: What 1 Corinthians 11 Really Says About Men and Women
The Truth Modern Churches Won't Tell You This is hard for our upside-down world to hear, but God's Word is crystal clear about His design for men and women. While churches argue about hats and scarves, they're missing what 1 Corinthians 11 actually says. "But if a woman have long
Jun 30, 2025 — 3 min read

Is a Woman's Hair Her Covering? The Biblical Answer You Need to Know

Is a Woman's Hair Her Covering? The Biblical Answer You Need to Know
Are you confused about what the Bible teaches regarding head coverings for women? Many sincere Christians believe women must wear physical veils when praying, but what if the answer has been right there in Scripture all along? The Missing Evidence: No Prophetesses Wore Head Coverings Here's something most people miss.
Jun 28, 2025 — 2 min read

Head Coverings: What Scripture Actually Says

Head Coverings: What Scripture Actually Says
The Confusion Ends Here Churches have turned 1 Corinthians 11 into everything from legalistic rules to complete neglect. Some forbid women from joining without head coverings. Others ignore the passage entirely. But what does Scripture actually say when we let the Bible interpret itself? The Bible Defines the Covering 1
Jun 27, 2025 — 2 min read

The Head Covering Debate: What Scripture Actually Says

The Head Covering Debate: What Scripture Actually Says
Are You Confused About Head Coverings? The head covering debate has divided churches for generations. Some claim it's essential doctrine, while others dismiss it as outdated tradition. What does Scripture actually teach? God's Order Never Changes 1 Corinthians 11:3 establishes God's unchanging foundation: "But I would have you know
Jun 26, 2025 — 2 min read

1 Corinthians 11 Head Coverings: Is Hair Enough or Do Women Need More?

1 Corinthians 11 Head Coverings: Is Hair Enough or Do Women Need More?
Here's a common question: "Is hair the woman's covering, or does she need an additional covering?" What Scripture Actually Says (Without the Confusion) Let's use the Bible to interpret itself. When Scripture says something is "covered," it tells us what it's covered WITH: * "Fifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail,
Jun 25, 2025 — 2 min read

Biblical Gender Roles: What Every Christian Needs to Know

Biblical Gender Roles: What Every Christian Needs to Know
The Question That's Dividing Churches What does the Bible really teach about gender roles? This isn't just an academic debate—it's reshaping churches, marriages, and how we understand God's design for humanity. Two main views dominate Christian thinking today: complementarianism (men and women have equal worth but different roles) and
Jun 24, 2025 — 3 min read

What Makes a Good Father: 4 Biblical Principles Every Dad Needs

What Makes a Good Father: 4 Biblical Principles Every Dad Needs
What Type of Legacy Are You Leaving? Every father faces this crucial question: what kind of legacy am I leaving my children? The Bible provides a powerful answer through the contrasting stories of two kings - Hezekiah, one of the most godly fathers in Scripture, and his son Manasseh, who
Jun 23, 2025 — 3 min read

The Sinner's Prayer: Not Found in Scripture

The Sinner's Prayer: Not Found in Scripture
The Hard Truth About Modern Evangelism Here's a question that might shake you: Can you show me anywhere in the Bible where someone was asked to pray a sinner's prayer? The answer is shocking - you can't find it anywhere in Scripture. Yet millions are told to "repeat this prayer
Jun 21, 2025 — 3 min read

Signs of True Salvation: How to Know Your Conversion Is Real

Signs of True Salvation: How to Know Your Conversion Is Real
Are you confident your salvation is genuine? Many believers struggle with doubt, wondering if their conversion was real or just an emotional response. Romans 10:9 says, "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from
Jun 20, 2025 — 2 min read