Daniel Maritz

What is one Bible question you wish pastors would answer honestly and with simple explanation? For the last 8 years, I have answered hundreds of difficult Bible questions for over 2,5 million YouTube subscribers across our channels. I ignored X for a long time, but recently activated it. I want X to become a real conversation, not another page of announcements. So I ask again: What is one Bible question you wish pastors would answer honestly?

Are you getting tired of what Hollywood has become? 🎬 I recently had the opportunity to speak with @FoxNews about something that's been on my heart for a long time. What happened to the stories we could sit down and enjoy with our families? So many movies and shows today seem filled with unnecessary profanity, explicit scenes, and messages that leave us wondering why we even started watching. And when beloved stories are adapted for new generations, too often the original good meanings are lost. But here's the thing… Stories have always had the power to shape how we understand good, evil, truth, and purpose. That's one of the reasons my brother and I wrote Lightborn: Dawn of Darkness. It's a Christian fantasy novel set in the world before the great flood, exploring the ancient battle between light and darkness through a character searching for truth. We wanted to create an adventure that believers and nonbelievers could enjoy while encouraging them to ask deeper questions about life, faith, and the God who created us. I'm grateful to FOX News for the opportunity to share that vision! Watch it here: foxnews.com/media/popular-ch…

Backsliding begins with dusty Bibles. - Charles Spurgeon

Over 60 Christians killed in Ethiopia... My heart breaks, but at the same time I know who the real enemy is... Thes Western church need to wake up from the comfort and freedom that many take for granted... If the apostels died for the Gospel and so many others even to this day, you can at least walk over the street to share the Gospel. You can at least read the full Bible once, which was given to us by the blood of martyrs... What say you?

It's a sad thing in a Christian life, when the head is full of Bible knowledge, but the heart has never changed.

As Christians, we can't make a difference if we're not different.

Are you truly willing to take a stand for God, no matter the cost? Because there is a cost and there will be trials and tribulations...

France had encouraged the very movement now contributing to unrest... What did they think was going to happen? Many could clearly saw what was brewing and they have been warned. Do you notice that it is always the same groups who are attacking police, loot shops and burn buildings? This crisis is now partly about Christianity, Islam and secularism competing to shape society. Those who are evil will create more evil... What do you think will happen?

It's hard to get in shape spiritually if you only work out on Sundays.

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If you want God to open and close doors, get your hands of the door knob.

So... they want to give ASLAN from Narnia a woman's voice, when we know C.S. Lewis wrote ASLAN to be JESUS (male) in the world of Narnia... @netflix @NarniaFans What bothers you the most about how the ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY changed?

What would Christianity today look like compared to the early church? Paul wrote to many churches of that time. What would he say about us today?

The first few days could change EVERYTHING for LIGHTBORN, we need your help to make it a BEST-SELLER! 🛒 Order now at lightbornofficial.com/ GET YOUR COPY NOW! LIGHTBORN: Dawn of Darkness has officially launched and is available wherever books are sold. ⚔️ . . . #Lightborn #DawnOfDarkness #ChristianFantasy #FantasyBooks #ChristianBooks #BookLaunch #NewBook #EpicFantasy

The new ⚔️Lightborn trailer is here! 📢 Before the flood. Before the world we know. Darkness was rising - and the promise of a Savior had already been spoken... We’ve woven biblical truth deeply into this story, with the hope that people around the world will connect with it and discover more about Jesus Christ, the true Lightborn. Help us keep the momentum going by sharing this trailer with at least 10 people! Send it to family and friends, share it with your church or cell group, and think of someone who needs encouragement right now. Maybe it’s someone struggling with their faith, someone who’s been drifting away, or a friend searching for hope. A story can open the door to a conversation they’ve needed for a long time. ❤️ Every share helps us reach more people. Thank you for helping us take this story further! youtu.be/HbhlAUi6M7Q?si=QLo0… . . . #Lightborn #BiblicalFiction #ChristianFantasy #AncientCivilizations #BeforeTheFlood #GenesisStory #BibleInspired #FantasyBooks #lightborndawnofdarkness #lightbornbook #ChristianCreators #RuachEntertainment #LightbornSaga #lightbornnovel #AncientWorld #antedeluvianworld #prefloodworld #advancedancientcivilizations

It's hard to throw stones when you're busy washing feet.

"In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." Proverbs 3:6 Not my will, Lord...

I’m incredibly grateful & humbled. In the last few weeks, FOX NEWS, BLAZE MEDIA & THE CHRISTIAN POST have all published op-eds I wrote about something very close to my heart… how Christians should engage the stories, culture & spiritual questions shaping our world. FOX NEWS: Why fantasy doesn’t need another Game of Thrones… it needs what Tolkien understood. foxnews.com/opinion/fantasy-… BLAZE MEDIA: When the Pentagon cries “UFO,” should Christians look to the skies… or to the Bible? theblaze.com/lifestyle/when-… THE CHRISTIAN POST: Harry Potter, Narnia & Tolkien are returning… what should the Church do? christianpost.com/voices/har… All three connect deeply with WHY we created Lightborn: Dawn of Darkness. We wanted to tell an exciting story first… while never compromising biblical truth. It is only the TRUTH that will set people free! And this is still Lightborn’s LAUNCH WEEK. If you have been thinking about getting your copy, this weekend could make a huge difference in helping Lightborn become a bestseller. Help me to make fishers of men! 👉🏻 lightbornofficial.com/

What if the reason we're so captivated by fantasy worlds is because they echo a much greater story… one that's actually real? 👀 From the magic of Harry Potter to the wonders of Narnia and the epic battles of Middle-earth, these beloved fantasy worlds are making a comeback. But as millions prepare to return to these stories, there's a question Christians shouldn't ignore. Are these stories simply harmless entertainment? Should we avoid them altogether? Or could there be something deeper behind our fascination with supernatural powers, good and evil, sacrifice, and the battle between light and darkness? In his latest opinion piece for @ChristianPost , Daniel explores a fascinating biblical perspective on fantasy storytelling - and why the Church's response matters more than we might think. A big thank you to The Christian Post for publishing Daniel's article and helping bring this conversation to a wider audience! 🙏 💬 Now we want to hear from YOU! Do you believe fantasy stories can point people toward biblical truth, or should Christians be cautious about what they watch and read? 👇 Share your thoughts below, and be sure to read the full article! 📖 “Harry Potter, Narnia, Tolkien Return. What Should the Church Do?” - Daniel Maritz 🔗 christianpost.com/voices/har…

A CITY COUNCIL MEETING OPENED WITH “HAIL SATAN.” BUT ONE PASTOR REFUSED TO REMAIN SILENT. On October 6, a city council meeting in Ottumwa, Iowa, opened with a Satanic invocation delivered by a former council member. The invocation addressed a “dark father,” referenced Lucifer, and ended with the words “Hail Satan.” But Pastor Rick Bick of New Life Center wasn't willing to let it pass without a response. He stood up and boldly declared: “Let's just reverse this curse that was put on our city. That ‘Hail Satan’ is not welcome here.” When asked to wait until the public comment period, he insisted that it needed to be addressed immediately. Praise God for Christians who are willing to stand up for what is right, even when it's uncomfortable! The Bible tells us exactly how we should respond to the works of darkness: “Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.” - Ephesians 5:11 (ESV) As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to be the light of the world, not to compromise with darkness or remain silent in the face of evil. We need more believers who will stand firm in God's truth, speak with courage, and refuse to be ashamed of their faith. What do you think about this pastor's response? Would you have spoken up? youtube.com/watch?v=GhnHU8YT…