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‘Reacher Star Alan Ritchson Delivers Bible Lesson, Hits Back at Critics
Actor Alan Ritchson, an outspoken Christian, recently delivered a message about those who criticize him for playing in secular projects like his hit show “Reacher.”
Ritchson released a YouTube video stating he loves playing Reacher and telling the story, noting his character offers an interesting opportunity to explore ethics and values.
“I love playing a character who creates a kind of moral ambiguity that we should struggle against as we consider whether or not what he’s doing is good all the time or morally right,” Ritchson said. “I think that kind of thing is fun and fascinating, and I think escaping to that world as an audience, hopefully it’s as enjoyable for you as it is for me to help bring it to life.”
Arizona Pastor Shot While Preaching Emerges From Critical Condition
In a remarkable turn of events, Pastor Hans Schmidt, the 26-year-old preacher from Victory Chapel First Phoenix Church, who was shot in the head while street preaching on Nov. 15, 2023, has defied the odds and emerged from critical condition. A former military combat medic, husband and father of two young children, Schmidt’s journey to recovery captivated the nation as his church fervently sought prayers for what seemed an insurmountable challenge.
The incident occurred as Schmidt preached the Word of God on a street corner, leaving him in critical condition and in desperate need of a miracle. His wife, Zulya Schmidt, took to social media to share a recent photo of Hans awake in his hospital bed, surrounded by his family. In a heartfelt post, she expressed gratitude for the miraculous turnaround in her husband’s health, emphasizing their faith in God’s plan.
“In the blink of an eye, our lives were changed. You are a living miracle,” Zulya Schmidt wrote. “Every day I am amazed seeing you hold our baby boy once again. Waving at our baby girl. You have a long way to go, but God will carry us through.
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6 Areas to Pray for Deliverance From the Evil One
In a crazed and divided world, it’s easy to see the evil all around. There’s the breakdown of the family unit, drugs, violence and addiction, all screaming the vices that have taken hold of our modern-day world. And yet, even in this complete and utter darkness, the Lord’s prayer to “deliver us from evil” is still true, and there is nothing too great to keep us from this promise.
In his exclusive Beyond the Article interview with Charisma Magazine Online, Lee Grady is sharing six ways that believers can pray for deliverance from evil.
“I came up with this strategy to pray, ‘deliver us from evil’ in six different areas,” Grady says.
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