The Essenes and the Protestant Reformation
A Tale of Separation from Corruption
The Essenes and the Protestant Reformation: A Tale of Separation from Corruption
Throughout history, groups of devout believers have broken away from mainstream religious institutions, seeing them as compromised by materialism, political power, and human corruption. Two significant examples of this phenomenon are the Essenes, a Jewish sect that distanced itself from the religious establishment of its time, and the Protestant Reformation, which saw a mass exodus from the Roman Catholic Church. While separated by centuries, these two movements share a striking parallel: each arose from a desire to return to the true essence of faith, untainted by greed, hierarchy, and worldly influence. …READ MORE…
WATCH: Giant Slayer: The Tale of King David
Join Pastor Greg Laurie as he takes us though the exciting life of King David the Giant Slayer, you will learn all of his triumphs and tragedies, and learn just what it means to be a Man (or a woman) after God’s own heart. …WATCH HERE…
God’s March of Glory, Part 1
The extraordinary stretch of time I call God’s march of glory will span only a couple handful of years and, by all indices, will happen very soon. It purpose is to reveal God’s hand to all, and to awe everyone on earth. God has planned this for a long time and He will not skip any of it. The individual events will be: …READ MORE…
Was It Darkest Before the Dawn?
The first presidential election I remember taking an active interest in was in 1976. Jimmy Carter was running against Gerald Ford. I think the reason this election stands out in my memory is that I was in elementary school and the school held a “mock election.” …READ MORE…
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