Faith Facts

• Scripture teaches that creation groans under the weight of sin and awaits redemption
• Christian teaching holds that believers are called to reflect God’s compassion through practical help
• History shows the church has long been first on the scene after floods, fires, and storms

Every natural disaster reminds us that we live in a fallen world — that mankind’s sin irreparably marred the world’s original perfection.

We call these events “natural disasters,” but the reality is that these tragedies are anything but “natural.”

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Faith Facts

• Scripture warns believers to test every spirit and every prophetic claim against the Word of God.
• The Bible records both genuine and false prophets, showing that discernment has always been essential for the people of God.
• Recent abuses of prophetic gifts have prompted many Christians to re-examine what the Bible actually teaches about true prophecy.

The recent exposures of ministries misusing spiritual gifts have sparked a much-needed conversation among believers about the nature and practice of prophecy today.

Christians are being called back to the clear standards laid out in Scripture rather than following personalities or emotional experiences.

God’s Word consistently instructs His people to weigh prophetic words carefully and to reject anything that contradicts biblical truth.

“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.”

Those who value faith, family, and freedom recognize that healthy churches must protect their congregations from spiritual manipulation while remaining open to the genuine work of the Holy Spirit.

The solution is not to dismiss prophecy entirely but to return to the biblical model of accountability and testing.

Church leaders are urged to teach sound doctrine on this subject so that believers can exercise both discernment and faith.

“To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.”

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Faith Facts

• AWAKE Houston is a live worship and preaching event featuring Michael Youssef, Chris Tomlin, O.S. Hawkins, and evangelist Ahmed Joktan.
• Chris Tomlin is a Grammy-winning Christian artist known for leading congregations in worship across the nation.
• Ahmed Joktan, founder of Mecca to Christ Ministries International, brings a unique testimony of faith from a Muslim background.

Believers across Houston are preparing for an evening of worship and gospel preaching as AWAKE Houston brings together some of the most respected voices in American Christianity.

The event will feature renowned pastor and author Michael Youssef, Grammy-winning worship leader Chris Tomlin, respected ministry leader O.S. Hawkins, and evangelist Ahmed Joktan.

Organizers say the gathering is designed to strengthen families and local churches while calling the nation back to its spiritual foundations.

“We are excited to welcome these faithful servants of the Lord to Houston for an unforgettable night of worship and the Word,”

Event planners emphasized that the evening is intended to point hearts toward Jesus Christ and encourage believers to stand firm in their faith amid cultural challenges.

“This is more than a concert or conference—it is a call to awaken the church,”

Supporters are encouraging Christians throughout the region to attend and bring friends and family who need to hear the gospel message.

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