Category: Bible Study
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NAVIGATING CONSPIRACY
A Guideline for Faithful Christian Discernment Source of Faith | Pastoral Guidelines I. The Problem Stated Plainly Conspiracy thinking is widespread in the church today, and it does not respect the maturity level of those who embrace it. Some of the most seasoned believers — men and women with genuine faith, real biblical knowledge, and…
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Is the Gospel of John a Gnostic Text?
The claim that the Gospel of John is a Gnostic text surfaces periodically, particularly in online discussions about early Christianity. The claim is understandable given certain vocabulary overlaps, but it confuses linguistic borrowing with theological agreement. Here’s what the evidence actually shows. The Claims That John Is Gnostic Scholars who note Gnostic elements in John…
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The Valley, the Tomb, and the Name That Calls Us Out
There are moments when faith does not feel like strength. It feels more like standing in a valley full of bones, staring at what used to be alive, and having no idea what to say next. That is where Ezekiel 37 begins. God brings the prophet into a valley, and the valley is full of…
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The Radio Link and the Soul: What Forty-Seven Years in Rural Infrastructure Have Taught Me About Work, Technology, Life, and Faith
I remember standing out at a metering station back in 2007, somewhere off a caliche road you wouldn’t find unless you already knew where you were going. East Texas co-op site. Quiet place. The kind where you can hear the wind before you see it. That radio link we were depending on had been put…
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Joshua Blake Hargrove 4-9-2026 memory
Joshua Blake Hargrove lived with joy, love, and a growing heart for Jesus. Though his life ended too soon, his legacy continues through lives touched, a youth ministry that endured, and a calling that shaped his parents’ lifelong service.
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The Radio Link and the Soul: What Forty-Seven Years in Rural Infrastructure Have Taught Me About Work, Technology, Life, and Faith
The author reflects on the challenges faced in maintaining outdated technology in rural systems, emphasizing the emotional burden it brings. Despite operational constraints, they advocate for shared responsibilities and spiritual integration as solutions. They stress the importance of resting, mourning changes, and recognizing that meaning extends beyond technical reliability and is rooted in faith and…
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A THOUGHT EXPERIMENT FOR EVERY AMERICAN, REGARDLESS OF PARTY
The Founders called this republic an experiment. Madison said so explicitly. Hamilton opened the Federalist Papers asking whether societies of men are capable of governing themselves by “reflection and choice” — or whether they are forever destined to be governed by “accident and force.” That question has never been permanently answered. It gets re-answered by…
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JOHN 6
JOHN 6 · A PLAIN-LANGUAGE OVERVIEW What Happened, What It Means, and Why the Early Church Cared So Much Source of Old Faith Church · March 2026 · Class Overview Part One · What John 6 Is About John 6 opens with a crowd following Jesus across a lake because they saw him heal people.…
John Hargrove Seeking Truth and Reality 