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What do car horns and Christians have in common?
Prologue: Before I dive into this, I would like to state that I am convinced that I do not have the gift of making and interpreting analogies. My wife, on the other hand, has this grand way of building a format to get something through my thick skull with the most simplistic portrait. I love…
Read MoreAudio Article: Encouraging Imagination or Fostering Deceit?
From all of us at Once Lost Ministries, we pray you have a joyful CHRISTmas, celebrating and encouraging those around you to remember what truly is the reason for the season! With all the busy distractions this time of year, as well as the world’s constant desire to magnify self, our hope is that you…
Read MoreMinecraft- The Craft Beyond the Mine
Minecraft is a virtual world video game where players build, explore, mine, craft, gather and grow food, and even battle. Since its release on November 18, 2011, it has truly captured the hearts and minds of millions of people worldwide. On the surface, Minecraft appears almost like a digital Lego game where players simply and…
Read MoreGrowing and Going Video: Star Wars In Light of God’s Word
With the new Star Wars movie being released, we wanted to share our article and video on the topic. Praying it is still a resource that encourages the church and glorifies the Lord! “Below is our latest video which is based on an article Flynn wrote a while back on the film “Star Wars”. We…
Read MoreEncouraging Imagination or Fostering Deceit?
Proverbs 14:25 – “A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.” God’s Word has a lot to say about lies; not the least of which is how He deals with them and where those who spread them are destined to spend eternity (Revelation 21:8). I don’t believe it’s necessary to delve into why God is so harsh in…
Read MoreWhat Does the Bible Say About “YOLO”?
The world subscribes to the philosophy that self-fulfillment, instant gratification, and pride in one’s self are not only permissible desires, but are, in fact, ones we should actively pursue. If you spend any amount of time around a teenager on Instagram, Twitter, or the like, you are no doubt familiar with “YOLO”, the contemporary rendition…
Read MoreMatt Maher: Musical Mouthpiece and Missionary
When considering wolves in sheep’s clothing, we might envision some slick-haired salesman lugging his box of snake oil from house to house. Yet too often nothing could be further from the truth. There are many warnings from Scripture admonishing the saints to pay careful attention as we traverse through this planet’s deadly terrain. We are instructed not…
Read MoreIt’s the Most Nostalgic Time of the Year
It’s often said and sung that this is the most wonderful time of the year, but why? Is it because, as a nation, so many rejoice in the True and Living God’s provision and protection over the last four hundred years? Is it because so many have turned from their pride and gratefully embraced the…
Read MoreNEW VIDEO – Growing & Going: Pokemon Go – Where is it Taking You?
Ephesians 5:15-17 – “See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.” After sharing the article on the topic of “Pokemon Go: Where is it Taking You“, the game continues…
Read MoreLine-Dancing: Careful, it Gets Blurry…
Observing the state of the modern church is no difficult task. With the church unabashedly looking to (and adopting) the image and likeness of the world, and the world sometimes quite convincingly imitating the church in hopes of proving their own righteousness, the lines can become indiscernibly blurred as to which side is which. It’s…
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