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Faith Radio - AL https://faithradio.org Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:37:31 +0000 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:37:31 +0000 hourly 1 3600 SnapPages.com Dark Forces https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/31/dark-forces Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:43:56 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/31/dark-forces

We know that there are dark forces who are aligned against the Kingdom of God. The Scriptures teach us about the existence of these purveyors of evil and show us what we can do about them. We can develop a sense of spiritual discernment to recognize what the enemy of our souls is up to and release the resources of God in order to overcome him in our lives, in our churches, and in our communities, because he is a defeated foe based on what Jesus has done through His death and resurrection.

Dark Forces by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/31/dark-forces#comments 0 Confidence in the Church https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/30/confidence-in-the-church Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:03:20 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/30/confidence-in-the-church

We can be confident that God is moving in the earth today - we see the evidence all around us: people are publicly professing faith in Jesus Christ, the selfless work of the Church is continuing all around the world, and in communities all across the earth, Jesus is being lifted up regularly in the local church, either above ground or underground. Sure, there is persecution, yet the Church is continuing to strengthen, I believe.

Confidence in the Church by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/30/confidence-in-the-church#comments 0 Bypassing Biology https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/29/bypassing-biology Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:49:48 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/29/bypassing-biology

Science and the Bible are consistent with one another - they are certainly not at odds, as some would have you believe. You might even say that science is a means through which the existence of God, the intricacies of Scripture, and the truth of the Bible can be proven. Science reinforces Biblical truth, it proves that God is true and trustworthy.

Bypassing Biology? by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/29/bypassing-biology#comments 0 Following Your Conscience https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/28/following-your-conscience Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:44:13 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/28/following-your-conscience

There are certainly consequences for following our conscience - that is the human mechanism given to us in order to know what is right and wrong, to be able to affirm what is good and reject what is evil. For the Christian, we are instructed to build up our conscience, so that we can know the direction of the Holy Spirit.

Following Your Conscience by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/28/following-your-conscience#comments 0 3Stories - July 27, 2026 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/27/3stories-july-27-2026 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/27/3stories-july-27-2026

This latest edition of "3 Stories," consisting of three stories of relevance to the Christian community includes the following:
* Smithsonian on trial in White House report and in Congressional hearing
* Gay news host’s celebration of surrogate birth causes firestorm
* Rubio calls out political violence from a Biblical worldview.

3Stories - July 27, 2026 by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/27/3stories-july-27-2026#comments 0 My Pleasure https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/27/my-pleasure Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:45:47 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/27/my-pleasure

We can know that God has a purpose for our lives that He desires to fulfill - He calls us to a life of obedience, and to live each day with a sense of His presence with us and faithfulness to us. While we are not guaranteed tomorrow, we are empowered to be good stewards of the time - of the days - that He has given to us.

My Pleasure by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/27/my-pleasure#comments 0 Sleeping https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/24/sleeping Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:23:50 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/24/sleeping

God has made our bodies to function in incredible ways - no wonder the Psalmist wrote that we are fearfully and wonderfully made. Each day, we can think, we can breathe, in all but the most extreme cases, we can move. And, we have the capacity to refresh ourselves through sleep. The Bible says in Psalm 127:2 (ESV): “It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep.”

Sleeping by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/24/sleeping#comments 0 Following the Fad https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/23/following-the-fad Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:04:28 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/23/following-the-fad

There is a divine plan, a divine order that God has ordained, that provides sound and beneficial governance for human relationships. When we individually and collectively violate God’s standards, then there are consequences that we encounter. God’s ways are predicated on a love that is unselfish and pure, putting the needs of others first.

Following the Fad by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/23/following-the-fad#comments 0 Filling the Void https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/22/filling-the-void Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:10:00 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/22/filling-the-void

As the pastor I recently referred to in Fort Worth challenged the church, others are filling a vacuum that has been left by an absence of the Church being salt and light in the world today. We are to do more than present the gospel as one option among many, but to present Christ as the source of absolute truth and unlimited love. Karl Marx is dead, Muhammad is dead - Jesus is alive. He came to earth, He showed His love, He gave His life, so that we could have a personal relationship with God. The One True God. We have the answer. We know the answer. So, what is holding us back as the Church from boldly proclaiming the gospel of salvation?

Filling the Void by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/22/filling-the-void#comments 0 Addictive https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/21/addictive Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:02:59 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/21/addictive

Idolatry can come in many forms - from the very simple area of mis-prioritizing certain things in our lives so the the Lord is not in the first place in our lives to engaging in behaviors that put people in bondage; participating in activities that a person cannot quit, even if he or she wants to. When we surrender our will to the will of the ungodly, there are spiritual consequences.

Addictive by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/21/addictive#comments 0 3Stories - July 20, 2026 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/20/3stories-july-20-2026 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/20/3stories-july-20-2026

This week's edition of "3Stories" highlights three stories of relevance to the Christian community:
* Swedish family prevented from reuniting because of “religious extremism”
* Various incidents indicate danger to churches in NYC
* Preachers proclaiming gospel at TX Pride festival face free speech restrictions

3Stories - July 20, 2026 by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/20/3stories-july-20-2026#comments 0 One True God https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/20/one-true-god Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:04:20 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/20/one-true-god

The Bible instructs us to have no other gods before us. There is one true God, maker of heaven and earth, who rules and reigns throughout the universe. A God so majestic and mighty, but so loving that He chose to send His Son so that in Him we might have a personal relationship with Him. This is the God about whom it is written, “God is love.”

One True God by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/20/one-true-god#comments 0 Keep it Short https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/17/keep-it-short Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:21:55 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/17/keep-it-short

Jesus was a master communicator - not only did He speak truth, but He IS the Truth. THE Truth. And, He desired for His messages to penetrate the hearts and minds of those who would listen. He spoke of those “with ears to hear.” There are some who would perhaps listen, but never hear. Or who would hear, but never understand and receive. We should always be looking for ways to relate truth to a world that needs to hear and respond to the message of the gospel.

Keep it Short by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/17/keep-it-short#comments 0 Wait - What? https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/16/wait-what Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:22:43 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/16/wait-what

What can the body of Christ contribute to preserving American ideals? Quite a bit, really. Of course, we can pray for our leaders, according to 1st Timothy chapter 2. We can also make sure we are engaged in the process of selecting our leaders, and vote for candidates who best exemplify our deeply-held Christian principles.

In addition to prayer and civic engagement, we should be in a constant state of reliance on the Holy Spirit to communicate truth to others, with the most significant truth being that Jesus came to bring salvation to those who do not know Him.

Wait! What? by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/16/wait-what#comments 0 Time to Celebrate https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/15/time-to-celebrate Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:13:13 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/15/time-to-celebrate

One of the ways that believers in Christ can maintain perspective and even undergird our walk with Him is to enter into praise. We can reflect on what God has done in our lives, and rejoice that He is Lord of all, going before us and with us, protecting and providing, loving us and showing His faithfulness. When we consider the faithfulness of God, we can realize we have much for which to be thankful.

Time to Celebrate by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/15/time-to-celebrate#comments 0 Implode https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/14/implode Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:05:48 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/14/implode

There are cultural adjustments that are being made in the area of sexuality. Witness the tidal wave of opposition to these false promises of surgeries and treatments to change one’s gender. Check out the number of states and athletic organizations that do not believe biological males should compete in female sports; now, thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court, states can continue to enforce laws that ban this practice. The high court has also ruled that, yes, people can counsel youth struggling with same-sex attraction, which applies to those who would want to apply Biblical truth. Think about the muted response to Pride Month exhibited by Target or the consumer backlash to the Bud Light controversy.

Implode by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/14/implode#comments 0 3Stories - July 13, 2026 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/13/3stories-july-13-2026 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/13/3stories-july-13-2026

The latest edition of "3Stories," highlighting three stories of relevance to the Christian community, includes the following:
* Religious Liberty Commission issues final report
* Denomination severs relationship with seminary
* Role of Christian faith in American history de-emphasized in library books, survey finds.

3Stories - July 13, 2026 by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/13/3stories-july-13-2026#comments 0 Getting Up https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/13/getting-up Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:05:41 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/13/getting-up

There are so many voices that could drown out the voice of the Spirit…so we have to focus, to concentrate, to gain a sense of His presence with us. That includes prayer, study, perhaps journaling, and even listening to Him, communing with the Lord with an attitude of worship. Perhaps that means adding a few more minutes to your waking hours.

Getting Up by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/13/getting-up#comments 0 From the Inside https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/10/from-the-inside Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:58:02 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/10/from-the-inside

We can incorrectly view our trials as interruptions or inconveniences. Or, we can take those opportunities to trust in God more fully, to surrender our lives more wholeheartedly.
Through any number of difficulties, we can stand strong in the Lord and enjoy His victory and wisdom, knowing that He is with us and He is working to bring us more in conformity to His will.

From the Inside by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/10/from-the-inside#comments 0 Moral Acceptability https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/09/moral-acceptability Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:20:53 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/09/moral-acceptability

It’s really very simple in the Christian life: we accept what God accepts and we reject what He rejects - our deeply-held beliefs should not be based on personal opinion, but on the Word of God. Now, there are areas to which the Scripture does not speak, and we can be grateful for the latitude. But, the Bible speaks to so many issues - either by direct pronouncement or by direct principles.

Moral Acceptability by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/09/moral-acceptability#comments 0 In the Air https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/08/in-the-air Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:19:50 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/08/in-the-air

We have to remember that we have been placed here on this earth, in the city or community where we live, in order to be a light for the gospel to those with whom we interact. The primary method of reaching people for Christ is the proclamation of truth. That can be done in a variety of ways - as God leads.

In the Air by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/08/in-the-air#comments 0 Remembered https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/07/remembered Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:14:38 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/07/remembered

Fame is fleeting, and while we would hope to leave a legacy behind that can impact people for our generation and the generations to come, we should always be cognizant that God is calling us to be faithful to Him and that our ultimate reward is in heaven eternally. Our citizenship in heaven should drive what we pursue and accomplish here on earth.

Remembered by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/07/remembered#comments 0 3Stories - July 5, 2026 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/06/3stories-july-5-2026 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/06/3stories-july-5-2026

On this latest edition of 3Stories, offering three stories of relevance to the Christian community, these are the chosen developments:
* SCOTUS ruling allows states to prevent males from competing in female sports
* TX OK’s Bible passages in student curriculum
* Adoption agency described as Christian will no longer place kids in LGBT homes.

3Stories - July 6, 2026 by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/06/3stories-july-5-2026#comments 0 Charity https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/06/charity Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:04:46 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/06/charity

We can be challenged to recognize that God has placed us in this world and calls us to take our eyes off ourselves, to look to Him, and see others through His eyes. Who knows what sort of interaction we might have today that will produce fruit in the lives of another? God knows, and He is so faithful to arrange divine encounters for us.

Charity by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/06/charity#comments 0 Liberty and Tyranny https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/01/liberty-and-tyranny Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:37:31 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/07/01/liberty-and-tyranny

The world is full of those who wish to use their authority to subvert others and force them to behave in a certain way, perhaps in violation of their deeply-held beliefs. There are matters of conscience that governments should respect. But King George III of Great Britain was just another king who exceeded the boundaries of power and rejected the Romans 13 model of government. He, British “subjects” and American colonists all paid a heavy price. But, the price was worth it to the revolutionaries, who depended on the Lord and crafted a new nation, with a form of government that was predicated on freedom.

Liberty and Tyranny by Bob Crittenden

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