When I discovered "systematic theology" was trending on Google, I had to know why. (It's an unusually academic topic, after all.) Turns out it all goes back to a new Christian company called Valorrea selling handy workbooks for both adults and kids.
Except not.
In fact, Valorrea is not a Christian organization at all but a Chinese shell company hawking overpriced reproductions of pirated books, alongside generic AI-generated illustrations.
Unfortunately, this is just the latest scam of its kind. In this article, I'm going to set the record straight — and help you avoid getting duped by bad actors. |
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Younger Christians and Pastors Wrestle With AI — Feb. 28: A Barna Group study reveals that 30% of American Christians, particularly younger generations, . Meanwhile, at the "Pathway Preaching Conference" in Korea, pastors emphasized that , spiritual encounters, and communal resonance essential to preaching. (Christianity Daily; Christian Daily) |
| Iranian Christians Express Mixed Emotions Amid Attacks — Mar. 1: Iranian Christians, both within the country and abroad, are following the U.S.-Israel strikes. Many see this as a in Iran, while others express concern over the uncertainty and suffering caused by the conflict. Supported by diaspora communities and churches worldwide, long-persecuted Iranian Christians are . (Various sources) |
| Israeli Researchers Solve 100-Year-Old Mystery — Mar 1: Israeli researchers from Tel Aviv University have , known as cornets, found nearly 100 years ago near the Dead Sea. The cornets, dating to 4,700–3,800 BC, were likely used as candles during ceremonial processions before being ritually smashed and buried in sacred pits. Chemical analysis revealed beeswax residue inside the cornets, while pierced legs served as handles for balanced suspension. (Jerusalem Post) |
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Spiritual Warfare is something that every child of God faces. We encounter spiritual battles almost every day and almost everywhere we go. Understanding what the Bible has to say about spiritual battles, providing both warnings and encouragement, is critical to gaining the proper perspective on the fight that we engage in every day.
The Thompson Chain-Reference Bible (TCR) categorizes and references many verses about Spiritual Warfare, making it a great choice for studying this important topic. In this post, we'll see how to build a Bible study on Spiritual Warfare using the TCR. |
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One of the most effective ways to help children return to Scripture is to help them understand what they are reading. This is as true for the Bible as it is for any other book. When children comprehend a story — its structure, purpose, and meaning — they are more likely to engage it thoughtfully and return to it willingly.
Many children grow up familiar with Bible stories yet lack the tools to read the Bible as Scripture: a unified, authoritative, and layered work that speaks to different cultures and times, and was written by many different authors. |
| Here's your Bible Gateway verse-of-the-day calendar for the month of March. Click each link below to read the verse in your preferred translation — or scroll to the bottom to download the image (or PDF) of all verse references.
Plus — a closer look at one of this month's verses, Job 23:10, using the NIV Quest Study Bible in Bible Gateway Plus! Is suffering a sign of God's abandonment? |
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