As we begin The Bible Marathon, there's a general introduction, giving three reasons as to why I am "running" this marathon (the first fifteen minutes).

After that, we consider Genesis 1:1 and four Bible passages that give us the reasons why God created the heavens and the earth.

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POLICE WERE SENT FOR SMITH WIGGLESWORTH.
When I was in Switzerland the Lord was graciously working and healing many of the people. I was staying with Brother Reuss of Goldiwil and two policemen were sent to arrest me. The charge was that I was healing the people without a license. Mr. Reuss said to them, "I am sorry that he is not here just now. He is holding a meeting about two miles away, but before you arrest him let me show you something."
Brother Reuss took these two policemen down to one of the lower parts of that district, to a house with which they were familiar, for they had often gone to that place to arrest a certain woman, who was repeatedly put in prison because of continually being engaged in drunken brawls. He took them to this woman and said to them, "This is one of the many cases of blessing that have come through the ministry of the man you have come to arrest. This woman came to our meeting in a drunken condition. Her body was broken, for she was ruptured in two places. While she was drunk, the evangelist laid his hands on her and asked God to heal her and deliver her." The woman joined in, "Yes, and God saved me, and I have not tasted a drop of liquor since." The policemen had a warrant for my arrest, but they said with disgust, "Let the doctors do this kind of thing." They turned and went away and that was the last we heard of them.
We have a Jesus that heals the broken-hearted, who lets the captives go free, who saves the very worst. Dare you, dare _you, spurn this glorious Gospel of God for spirit, soul and body? Dare you spurn this grace? I realize that this full Gospel has in great measure been hid, this Gospel that brings liberty, this Gospel that brings souls out of bondage, this Gospel that brings perfect health to the body, this Gospel of entire salvation. Listen again to this word of Him who left the glory to bring us this great salvation, "Verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, ... he shall have whatsoever he saith.
- Smith Wigglesworth - Ever Increasing Faith

ANOTHER 5 STAR REVIEW

russell tamicka
Aug 16, 2026

Interesting book! It’s a bold, unique look at history through a spiritual lens

When I first picked up Why The White Man Rules (An Apology) by Nathaniel Leonard Jackson Jr., I wasn't quite sure what I was getting into. The title definitely catches your attention, but it tackles a huge, heavy question: why have Western and European nations held so much global power and wealth throughout history? Instead of giving a standard history lesson or political breakdown, Jackson approaches everything from a completely biblical angle. He argues that Western dominance isn't an accident or a matter of racial superiority, but rather God fulfilling His ancient promises to the lost tribes of Israel. The book is split into eight chapters, and Jackson walks you through his thoughts step by step. Right away in Chapter 1, "The Unsettling Truth," he clears up a big detail: he’s using the word "apology" in the old-school literary sense, meaning a formal defence rather than actually apologising for anything. The middle of the book really digs into scripture. "Promises, Promises...", was the part that kept me reading. Jackson traces the birthright blessings from Abraham, down through Isaac and Jacob, and eventually to Joseph’s sons, Ephraim and Manasseh. He points to passages like Deuteronomy 33, which describes Joseph's descendants as a "fruitful bough" pushed out to the ends of the earth. Seeing how he connects those Old Testament lines about becoming a "great nation" and a "multitude of nations" to the rise of modern Western powers was definitely a perspective I hadn't come across before. Toward the end, in chapters like "Nothing but the Blood" and "The Two Camps," he shifts to the New Testament, looking at how Jesus's sacrifice ties into all of this and asking the reader to focus on spiritual faith rather than worldly drama. Even if you don't agree with every conclusion he draws, Jackson puts a lot of detail into his scripture study. It’s a bold, unique look at history through a spiritual lens that gives you plenty to think about after you put it down.

Spinning a tale is nothing new. Humans have been doing it for as long as there have been humans.
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Ex 32:3-4 All the people took the gold rings from their ears and brought them to Aaron. Then Aaron took the gold, melted it down, and molded it into the shape of a calf.
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Ex 32:21-24 Finally, he turned to Aaron and demanded, "What did these people do to you to make you bring such terrible sin upon them?"
"Don't get so upset, my lord," Aaron replied. "You yourself know how evil these people are. They said to me, 'Make us gods who will lead us. We don't know what happened to this fellow Moses, who brought us here from the land of Egypt.' So I told them, 'Whoever has gold jewelry, take it off.' When they brought it to me, I simply threw it into the fire—and out came this calf!"

This is a resource for all us believers to use as a way to start conversations with people who need Jesus. Please read and consider how YOU can use it to fulfill Mark 16:15. Thanks.
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Kingdom Carriers | What Will Remain?

Life has a way of reminding us that not everything we spend our time pursuing will ultimately matter.

Jesus said:

"Life does not consist in an abundance of possessions." — Luke 12:15

One day, the titles will be gone.
The possessions will belong to someone else.
The applause will fall silent.
And many things we thought were urgent will no longer matter.

What will remain?
The lives we touched.
The love we gave.
The faith we carried.
The Christ we reflected.

Paul reached the end of his journey and didn't speak about what he had accumulated.

He simply said:

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." — 2 Timothy 4:7

Perhaps that's a life well lived.

Not simply to leave behind more.

But to leave behind evidence that Jesus mattered to us.

Grace and peace,

Jacob

Kingdom Carriers (Free Download)

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Morning Prayer for Divine Favour
As you begin this new day, take a moment to ask God for His favour to go before you. There are places your strength alone cannot take you, doors you cannot open by yourself, and opportunities that only God's grace can bring.

In today's prayer, we are asking God to surround us with His favour, guide us to the right opportunities, connect us with the right people, and give us wisdom to follow His will.

Scripture for Today:

"Surely, Lord, You bless the righteous; You surround them with Your favour as with a shield." — Psalm 5:12

Today, pray for:

Divine favour throughout the day
The right doors and opportunities
Wisdom and direction
Favour in your work, business, and career
Helpful and meaningful connections
Courage to take the right opportunities
Discernment to walk away from what is not for you
Progress according to God's purpose and timing

If you are trusting God for divine favour today, comment:

“Lord, let Your favour go before me.”

Share this prayer with someone who needs God's favour, and subscribe to Every Morning with God for daily morning prayers, faith declarations, and encouragement.

May God's favour surround you, His wisdom guide you, and His presence go before you today.

In Jesus' mighty name, Amen.

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Greetings Brethren, here is the continuation of Sunday (8/23/26) Sermon Excerpt, "The Power of Wordless Evangelism: Let Your Life Speak" - 'Hindrances To Wordless Evangelism'