from State Of The Nation: …Washington will conspicuously collude with the foreign government in your murder if you’re not a globalist at heart and down with their nefarious New World Order agenda. SOTN Editor’s Note: There’s no greater contradiction than when your government will quite zealously go out of its way to usher in millions of illegal […]

by Mac Slavo‚ SHTF Plan: In another major advancement toward a global conflagration‚ the United States has struck Iran-backed Houthi rebels in the country of Yemen. Following Thursday’s large-scale airstrikes‚ the U.S. attacked additional Houthi militant sites‚ according to U.S. Central Command. An additional strike by the U.S. took place Saturday morning as well. “At 3:45 […]

It’s been a few years since we’ve reported any updates on Project Neon‚ the vertical shmup for the Neo Geo‚ but we have some major news to talk about. The team at Fullset‚ the group behind Project Neon‚ have just announced that the game PCBs are in production with an estimate of shipping in March […]

January 15‚ 2024 When Hiding Is Not an OptionREGINA LEWIS‚ COMPEL Training Member Lee en español "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden." Matthew 5:14 (NIV) My classmates and I excitedly lined up to make our way to the auditorium for school picture day. My joy quickly evaporated when the photographer began shifting students around based on height. As he approached me‚ he waved his hand and dispatched me to the end of the line‚ saying‚ "Wow‚ you're tall." Tears threatened to ruin my picture-day outfit. I heard giggles arise as I slowly made my way to the back‚ taking my appointed place with the all-boy crew. For many years after that‚ I slouched to hide my height - my shoulders hunched‚ eyes riveted to the ground‚ mostly speaking in an unassuming whisper instead of my natural voice. Maybe you're like me and have tried to fly under the radar. I want to let you in on a very powerful secret: As God's children‚ we were not created to exist in the shadows. Jesus declares this truth in Matthew 5:14: "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden." Let that soak in‚ friend. Even as Jesus' followers‚ many of us stay hidden in the darkness for fear of revealing our light's full wattage. Perhaps we're afraid of rejection‚ or maybe we're not sure how to use the power of His light. How are we and others transformed when we live out the fullness of Christ in plain view‚ under the illuminating light of Jesus? When we stand firm in the faith ... our posture is confident‚ not self-conscious‚ and our voices are steady‚ not trembling‚ as we "keep it real" while revealing how the love of Jesus Christ has transformed us. When we emerge from the shadows ... we can boldly find ways to make people feel understood‚ seen and loved because we know everyone we meet is desperately in need of hearing how Jesus Christ saves. When we know who we are as His beautifully made creations ... we can be confident in our Kingdom placement - and it is not at the back of the line. When we stay strong ... we're filled with the mighty courage of the Holy Spirit to do God's work unashamedly. We are called to wholeheartedly understand and humbly accept the assignment to stand tall as followers of Jesus‚ "the light of the world" (John 8:12‚ NIV). Many of us face hidden battles daily. As much as we might want to hide our struggles and put on a brave front to show the world "we've got this‚" it's the light of Christ that keeps us going. Let's resist the temptation to shrink fearfully into the background. The world wants and desperately needs to see God's light in action through us so that His glory will be visible to all. Father‚ thank You for being my Protector‚ Guardian and Light. Help me to turn away from the things that keep me from shining for You. Fill me with Your courageous Spirit to help me boldly share Your goodness with others. In Jesus' Name‚ Amen. OUR FAVORITE THINGS This is your year to take the next steps in sharing the story God has given you ... and COMPEL Writers Training is here to help! Registration for COMPEL Training is open for a limited time. With your membership‚ you'll get access to guided courses that will help you grow in every area of your craft regardless of where you start‚ one-of-a-kind publishing opportunities throughout the year‚ and a tight-knit community that will cheer you on and remind you of why you are pursuing this calling. Don't delay ... Sign up today! ENGAGE Receive writing tips on your social media feeds when you follow COMPEL Training on Instagram‚ Facebook and Twitter! For countless free articles on the writing life‚ check out the COMPEL Training Blog! FOR DEEPER STUDY 1 Peter 3:15‚ "But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect ..." (NIV). What is one thing you can do today to be a much-needed light to someone? Share your ideas with us in the comments! © 2024 by Regina Lewis. All rights reserved. Proverbs 31 MinistriesP.O. Box 3189 Matthews‚ NC 28106 www.Proverbs31.org The post When Hiding Is Not an Option – Encouragement for Today – January 15‚ 2024 appeared first on GodUpdates.

1559 - Elizabeth I crowned Queen of England in Westminster Abbey 1586 - Battle at Boxum: Spanish troops under Tassis beat state army 1927 - Tennessee Supreme Court overturns (on a technicality) John T. Scopes' guilty verdict for teaching evolution in the “Scopes monkey trial”‚ but the law itself remains in force 1935 - Clifford Odets' first produced play "Waiting for Lefty" premieres in NYC 1936 - Nonprofit Ford Foundation incorporates 1943 - 1‚000 workers complete air conditioning system for Pentagon 1965 - Soviet underground nuclear test creates the atomic lake Chagan‚ Kazakhstan 1972 - TV drama "Emergency" with Randolph Mantooth and Robert Fuller premieres on NBC TV 1986 - Living Seas opens (Disneyland) 2021 - Global death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic passes 2 million (true total likely much higher) More Historical Events »

Historical Events 1552 - France signs secret treaty with German Protestants 1927 - Tennessee Supreme Court overturns (on a technicality) John T. Scopes' guilty verdict for teaching evolution in the “Scopes monkey trial”‚ but the law itself remains in force 1937 - Spanish Civil War: Second Battle of the Corunna Road ends after both forces withdraw 1964 - Teamsters negotiate 1st national labor contract 1975 - Space Mountain opens at Disney World in Orlando‚ Florida 1997 - Space Shuttle Atlantis docks with Mir Space Station More Historical Events » Famous Birthdays 1885 - Grover Lowdermilk‚ American baseball player‚ born in Sandborn‚ Illinois (d. 1968) 1888 - Joseph Henabery‚ American director (Cobra)‚ born in Omaha‚ Nebraska (d. 1976) 1893 - Dragisa Cvetkovic‚ Serbian politician (Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia 1939-41)‚ born in NiÅ¡‚ Kingdom of Serbia (d. 1969) 1905 - Torin Thatcher‚ British actor (Houdini‚ Isranbul‚ Lady Godiva)‚ born in Bombay Presidency‚ British India (d. 1981) 1964 - Osmo Tapio Räihälä‚ Finnish composer‚ born in Suomussalmi‚ Finland 1974 - Mike Minter‚ American football safety (Carolina Panthers) and college coach (Campbell University 2013-23)‚ born in Cleveland‚ Ohio More Famous Birthdays » Famous Deaths 69 - Galba [Servius Sulpicius Galba]‚ 6th emperor of Rome (68-69)‚ lynched by his successor Otho at 70 1953 - Patrick Vretblad‚ Swedish composer‚ dies at 76 1969 - Theodor Werner‚ German painter‚ dies at 82 1981 - Emanuel Celler‚ American politician (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York)‚ dies at 92 1989 - Wilf Slack‚ English cricketer‚ dies while playing cricket in Gambia at 34 2001 - Bob Braun‚ American TV and radio personality (Dotty Mack Show)‚ dies at 71 More Famous Deaths »