Have you ever been in church, you’re singing away to a worship song, or reading your Bible, and following a pastor's sermon, when a sinful thought pops into your mind? Perhaps it’s anger towards a fellow believer, a lustful desire, or a moment of doubt about God's presence or power that feels out of place concerning God.

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06 July 2025

Read more: Battling Intrusive Thoughts: Trusting God’s Grace

A Burden Born from Love
My heart is heavy for the Jewish people, God’s chosen nation. As a born-again Christian in Scotland, I run bornagainchristians.org to share the truth of Jesus Christ. Recently, I watched a YouTube video by Joseph Cohen, an Orthodox Jew with the Israel Advocacy Movement.

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06 July 2025

Read more: A Heart for Israel, Sharing Jesus with the Jewish People

Hi folk, been a while posting, but my heart is heavy for the folk, Israeli and Palestinians the last few days, who are caught in the cruel grip of the Gaza war. As Christians, we are called to pray for Jerusalem’s peace (Psalm 122:6) and to weep with those who weep (Romans 12:15).

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02 July 2025

Read more: Caught in the Crossfire, My Heart Sore for Innocents in the Gaza War

Men of faith today is Father’s Day in the UK. It’s a day to honour dads. But at Forge of Faith, it’s a call to lead as Christ leads. Godly fathers anchor their families in truth.

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15 June 2025

Read more: Father’s Day: A Call to Lead Like Christ

As a follower of Christ in Scotland, with an online blog category called Faithful Steps to Freedom at bornagainchristians.org, I was stunned by various YouTube videos of ZOMBIES OF AMERICA showing the streets of Kensington, Philadelphia.

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14 June 2025

Read more: From Colonial Opium to Kensington’s Crisis - A Call for Christ’s Redemption

Refuge in Christ: A Safe Space for Men Facing Domestic Abuse

Welcome to Refuge in Christ, a place for men in Scotland and beyond to find hope and healing from domestic abuse, including emotional and psychological harm like putdowns or control.

As a Bible teacher who’s survived abuse and alienation, I know the pain of feeling silenced. Psalm 82:3-4 calls us to defend the afflicted, and here, we stand with you.

Through faith in Christ (Psalm 46:1: “God is our refuge and strength”), practical support, and community, you’re not alone. Seeking help is strength, not weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9).

Explore stories, resources, and encouragement to find freedom in God’s truth (Romans 6:6-7).

Get Help Now:

Abused Men in Scotland (AMIS): 0808 800 0024 – Confidential support for male victims.

Families Need Fathers Scotland: 0131 557 2440 – Help with parental alienation.

Scotland’s Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 027 1234 – 24/7 support for all.

Christian Counselling Service Scotland: Faith-based counselling (contact local offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, etc.).

Restored: UK Christian charity addressing abuse (restored-uk.org).

Contact us anonymously to share your story by contacting me. God offers hope and healing (Isaiah 61:1-3).

Read more at our category page: – Refuge in Christ

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14 June 2025

A Move of God in a Hostile Land

While watching The Hot Zone with Chuck Holton on YouTube, I was deeply moved by his prayer following the broadcast about the attacks in residential areas of Tel Aviv. It inspired me to share my thoughts on this important issue.

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13 June 2025

Read more: The Fire of Faith in Iran - A Born-Again Revival

As an eager 11-year-old in Scotland back in 1984, I felt a nudge from God to pray for Ethiopia’s famine and the rescue of its people in Israel. Having just started my faith journey at the age of seven, I was captivated by Blue Peter’s appeal, which showed trucks trapped in Ethiopia’s mud and shared the story of Operation Moses airlifting Ethiopian Jews.

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13 June 2025

Read more: A Wee Lad’s Prayers for Israel and Ethiopia - How Faith Moved History

Last night I was watching away on Amir Tsarfati’s Telegram, my eyes glued to the screen in the wee hours, feeling the weight of what’s happening in Israel. Their Operation Rising Lion ~ Am KeLavi, meaning “Nation Like a Lion” from Numbers 23:24 ~ has walloped Iran’s nuclear sites and IRGC bigwigs. It’s got me thinking of Psalm 83, with nations ganging up on God’s people. As folks with a heart for the Lord and Israel, let’s dive into this story, see what’s what, and pray hard, deeply.

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13 June 2025

Read more: Israel’s Operation Rising Lion - A Prophetic Stand Against Iran’s Threat

As Christians, we face a daily battle against sin. Paul Washer recently shared a powerful truth on an Instagram reel: skipping time in the Bible is like missing breakfast; it leaves us spiritually weak and hungry. I noticed many believers struggle with sin because they don’t read or study their Bibles.

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12 June 2025

Read more: Feeding Your Soul with Scripture - Why Neglecting the Bible Weakens Us Against Sin