Rapture or Not: Are You Ready to Give An Account?

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September 23, 2025 • 11 mins

What if the rapture were tomorrow—would you be ready? In this episode, I look at the long history of failed end-times predictions, from the “Great Disappointment” to blood moons and Y2K, and why living faithfully matters more than chasing sensational prophecies. We’ll talk about how God calls us to ordinary, steady faith, the joy of using our gifts with purpose, and the books that can shape how we think about the end times—whether it’s Michael Horton’s Ordinary, the imaginative worlds of Left Behind, or Pat Simmons’ powerful Intercessors series. Plus, I’m spotlighting All Things Inspiration Giftique, with titles available on their website and Bookshop.org.

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rapture hoaxes,end times,faithful living,Great Disappointment,Harold Camping,Michael Horton,Ordinary,Left Behind,Pat Simmons,The Intercessors,Christian faith,spiritual practices,Vanessa Riley,Write of Passage,All Things Inspiration Giftique

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