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DonP

I’m Don Porter, an educator and Christian writer who loves weaving together learning and faith. In the classroom and beyond, I aim to spark curiosity, encourage growth, and equip others with practical tools for both life and spiritual walk. Through teaching, writing, and digital projects, I share insights rooted in Scripture and everyday experience, with a desire to inspire confidence, nurture faith, and point others toward living with purpose.

Open Bible with a glowing white stone near an archway leading to radiant light and a cross, symbolizing the believer’s new name in Christ.

Your New Name in Christ: More Than Heritage

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Believers will one day receive a new name from Christ. Our earthly names carry heritage and history, but His name for us reflects redemption, identity, and eternal hope.

A single, silent shofar and a candle resting on a rustic wooden table, symbolizing the paradox of the Watchman and 1 Thessalonians 4:11.

The Watchman’s Paradox

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Wrestling with the fear of saying too much or not enough as a Truth-teller? Discover how the command to “study to be quiet” in 1 Thessalonians 4:11 provides the essential boundary for the biblical Watchman.

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Authority, Respect, and Biblical Discernment

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Many are taught to “respect the position” without question—but is that biblical? This post explores the balance between honoring authority and maintaining God-given discernment.

A comprehensive timeline of the Passion Week showing a Wednesday crucifixion, two Sabbaths (High Day and Weekly), and the 72-hour "Sign of Jonah" leading to a Saturday evening resurrection.

Christ –The 3 Day & 3 Night Timeline

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Traditional Friday timelines struggle to fit three full days and nights into the tomb. By examining the Jewish “High Day” Sabbath and the 9th-hour cry of Christ, we can reconstruct a mathematically perfect 72-hour timeline that honors the literal word of Scripture.