Wide editorial graphic showing a crowded Pride festival scene at the Dead Sea under dark storm clouds, with rainbow flags and an Israeli flag in the foreground, beside a vintage style map highlighting the Dead Sea region and the label Sodom. Large text reads, “A Pride Festival in the Shadow of Sodom?”

A Pride Festival on Sodom’s Doorstep?!

A Pride festival near the Dead Sea has stirred controversy for Christians who cannot ignore the region’s long association with Sodom. This devotional reflects on Luke 17, the judgment of God, the hardness of the human heart, and the urgent call of the gospel in a world that still does not fear Him.

A caravan travels through misty mountains under a brooding sky, while distant villages watch silently from the shadows.

The Way Back Begins with a Grave

Jacob didn’t just walk back to Bethel—he buried idols, wept at graves, endured betrayal, and rebuilt the altar. Genesis 35 is not a sentimental return to God, but a costly one. This is the story of what happens when obedience meets opposition, sorrow, and the fierce mercy of God. The way back is through a grave. The way forward is under His hand.

A smoke-filled battlefield at dawn with swords, shields, and helmets scattered across the ground under a golden sunrise.

The One Thing That Will Make God’s Presence Leave

When God blesses a church, a people, or a life—it’s never random. Psalm 76 doesn’t just celebrate the victory; it teaches us how to receive it without pride, how to tremble when the fire falls, and why fearing God is the only way to keep what He’s given.

Stop Praying for Revival If You Won’t Repent

The content reflects on the moral decline of society and the feeling of despair that accompanies it. It highlights the importance of turning to God for help rather than relying on human efforts. Through prayer and faith, believers can find strength against wickedness, assuring that God’s Word remains eternal, and His people will endure.