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Emily Tomko

Emily Tomko's radical encounter with the Lord while at a nightclub changed her life forever and inspired her first novel, College Bound: A Pursuit of Freedom. She is the author of seven books, including 31 Thoughts on Prophecy and Leaving the Shallows: igniting the faith that overcomes the world. Her tastes tend toward vintage and she's a Germanophile, having spent a year in Bremen and Nuremberg. Emily loves the scriptures and writes with fierce compassion and a deep desire to see people freed from the miry clay of this world and walking in the truth.

“The Increase of Lawlessness”

lawlessness, day of the lord, man of lawlessness, son of perdition

The recent rioting and burning in Baltimore might be considered a snapshot of a trend in America as a whole. Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake supported the burgeoning violence in her city by telling police to give anarchists “space to destroy.” Later, when Rawlings was asked for accountability about her words, ...

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You Are a Giant!

spiritual giant, rule with Christ

Have you ever pictured your faith as a piece of bread that you’re carrying around, half-doubtfully hoping that someone out there will want it or suddenly see their need for it? In a meeting recently in which a group of us were praying for a community event, the Lord showed ...

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Teens: Rebellion is as Sinful as Witchcraft

Rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, idolatry

Living in a nation that was birthed in revolution, it is culturally fashionable to be hostile and suspicious of authority in America, a trend on the rise since the Vietnam War era. For teens, adolescence is a time of transition from parental authority to self-government, and along with the push ...

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This Is Only a Test

spiritual testing, Psalm 66, the Lord tests the righteous

They invited him into their home while he found work and got established. For over a year he enjoyed a clean bedroom, a shower, and home-cooked meals, all free of charge. They took him with them to parties and church socials so he could meet others in the community; they even let ...

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