Christians are known as being “people of the Book.” After all, God chose to reveal Himself to us through a collection of books! The Bible even contains commands to read it – think of Deuteronomy 6:6-9. But what about non-Biblical works? You know how the Apostle Paul in Romans 12:2 warns us to stop being conformed to the fallen world? He goes on to say, “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Chip Ingram believes a key way to do that is to read great books.

Don’t be overwhelmed. You just need a plan. In addition to your daily Bible reading and meditation, Chip encourages you to shoot for reading at least one book every month. You might need to turn off the television and shut down the internet, but it will be worth it! A final word: enjoy the journey! It is not about how many books you read. It is about how deeply the books you read sink into your heart…

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A superfood is a food source that contains higher-than-average nutritional content such as minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, proteins, and essential oils. These foods are considered to be especially beneficial for overall health and wellbeing. It has been proven that our bodies operate better when they are optimally nourished with the appropriate nutrients. As children grow and adults age – and as a result of exposure to modern harmful variables and chemicals – we need superfoods and their nutrients to sustain health, vitality, and longevity…

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When one talks about the “global elite”, one usually refers to a small group of wealthy and powerful individuals who operate beyond national borders. Through various organisations, these non-elected individuals gather in semi-secrecy to decide policies they want to see applied on a global level.

Throughout the years, people at the WEF have said some highly disturbing things, none of which garnered proper media attention. In fact, when one pieces together the topics championed by the WEF, an overarching theme emerges: The total control of humanity using media, science, and technology while reshaping democracies to form a global government. If this sounds like a far-fetched conspiracy theory, keep reading. Here are the 10 most dystopian things that are being pushed by the WEF right now…

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It is rare that you meet someone who truly blows you away, someone who inspires you to become a better person – not by their words, but by their actions. Jo Swart is one such individual, a passionate and fiery woman with a heart for helping and serving others. Jo is not only a pastor at LIFE Church in Somerset West, but she also runs the local night shelter for the destitute, as well as a pre-school for underprivileged children too. Jo is a dynamo who does it all – she is beautiful, she is humble, she is extremely powerful – and she is being used mightily for Christ, shining His light in all that she does…

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