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Come with me to beautiful June Lake, California—where snow-capped mountains, clear water, fresh air, and the beauty of God’s creation provide the backdrop for a short Christian reflection.

While my family and I were enjoying some summer vacation time on the lake, seeing people fishing brought to mind the words of Jesus:

“Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” — Matthew 4:19 KJV

What a wonderful setting to remember that the God who created these magnificent mountains, lakes, and everything around us also calls us to follow His Son.

But what does it mean to truly follow Jesus?

In this short, informal message from our boat, I encourage you to examine that question, spend time in God’s Word, walk in the path of the godly, and remember that following Christ is far more than simply calling ourselves Christians.

We may enjoy fishing for fish—but Jesus calls His followers to become fishers of men.

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Until we meet again, may the Lord richly bless you.

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Charles Haddon Spurgeon was known as the "Prince of Preachers," and this timeless devotional is as relevant today as when it was first written.

In today's reading from Morning and Evening (August 6), Spurgeon challenges every believer to remain spiritually watchful, persevere in prayer, long for the return of Christ, and seek the spread of God's kingdom throughout the earth. His words remind us that the Christian life is not one of spiritual complacency but of faithful vigilance, joyful hope, and active service for our Lord Jesus Christ.

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"Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come." — Matthew 24:42 (KJV)

May these timeless words from Charles Spurgeon draw you closer to Christ and deepen your desire to live for His glory.

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Are you feeding your mind with God's truth—or the world's distractions?

In this evening devotional, Brother Carlton explores some of the most important Bible passages on studying, meditating on, and memorizing Scripture. You'll discover why genuine faith always produces spiritual fruit, why good works are the evidence—not the cause—of salvation, and why hiding God's Word in your heart is one of the greatest safeguards against sin.

Drawing from passages such as 2 Timothy 2:15, Ephesians 2:10, Psalm 1, Philippians 2:12–13, John 6:29, and Psalm 119:11, this message will encourage you to spend time in God's Word every day and grow stronger in your walk with Christ.

As the sun sets, let this devotional remind you that the greatest investment you can make is not in the things of this world, but in knowing God through His Word.

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John Bunyan's Catechism – Part 3

Can a person claim to know Christ while living in habitual sin? What does genuine repentance really look like? How can we distinguish between a mere profession of faith and true conversion?

In Part 3 of our study through John Bunyan's Catechism, we continue exploring the timeless biblical truths that have awakened souls for centuries. Bunyan does not flatter the sinner or offer false assurance. Instead, he points us back to the Scriptures, where salvation is revealed as the gracious work of God that transforms the heart and produces a life of obedience.

In this episode, you'll discover:

Why true faith always bears spiritual fruit.

The difference between outward religion and inward regeneration.

What Bunyan teaches about repentance, holiness, and the new birth.

How Scripture calls every believer to examine themselves in the light of God's Word.

These questions are just as relevant today as they were in Bunyan's day. In an age filled with shallow professions and easy-believism, we need to recover the biblical gospel that produces changed lives and enduring faith.

"Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith." — 2 Corinthians 13:5

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May the Lord use His Word to deepen your faith, strengthen your walk, and draw you ever closer to Christ.

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Are good works necessary for salvation? If we're saved by grace alone through faith alone, why does the New Testament repeatedly command believers to be zealous for good works and to maintain good works?

This is one of the most important questions every Christian must answer.

In this Bible study, we examine what Scripture actually teaches about the relationship between saving faith and good works. Salvation is not earned by works, yet genuine saving faith always produces a transformed life. Good works are not the root of salvation—they are its fruit.

Together we'll explore questions such as:

Are we saved by good works or unto good works?

Why does Paul command believers to maintain good works?

What is the difference between dead works and works produced by living faith?

Does a lack of holiness reveal a deeper spiritual problem?

What does it mean that "their works do follow them" into heaven?

How can you know whether your faith is genuine?

Key Scriptures:

Ephesians 2:8-10

Titus 2:14

Titus 3:5, 8

Romans 3:28

Romans 5:1

James 2:17-18

Galatians 5:6

John 15:1-5

Revelation 14:13

Hebrews 6:10

If you've ever wondered whether your profession of faith is genuine—or whether your life bears the fruit of the Holy Spirit—this message will challenge, encourage, and point you back to God's Word.

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Digging for Spiritual Treasure: A Collection of Meditations From My Hollywood Apartment is available now on Amazon.

Written during my years pursuing a film acting career while living in Hollywood, this devotional is filled with biblical meditations, practical wisdom, poems, and encouragement to deepen your walk with Jesus Christ.

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What does true confession of sin look like in the eyes of God? Is it merely admitting that we've done wrong, or is it something far deeper?

In this episode of The Brother Carlton Show, we continue our study through John Bunyan's Instruction for the Ignorant, exploring one of the most neglected subjects in modern Christianity: the confession of sin.

Drawing from dozens of Scriptures, Bunyan demonstrates that genuine confession is far more than empty words or religious tradition. It flows from a heart convicted by God, grieved over sin, and longing for His mercy. Together we examine the deceitfulness of the human heart, why every sin should be confessed, how God's Word exposes what we often cannot see in ourselves, and why repentance and confession remain the ongoing marks of a true believer.

You'll also hear a biblical warning against superficial religion and "easy-believism," along with an encouraging reminder that salvation is entirely the work of God. True believers don't trust in their own righteousness—they cast themselves completely upon the mercy of Christ.

In this episode you'll discover:

Why confession of sin is a continual practice in the Christian life.

How God's Word reveals the hidden corruption of the human heart.

Why repentance and confession always accompany genuine faith.

The biblical reasons God commands us to confess our sins.

How to distinguish heartfelt confession from empty religious ritual.

Why a broken and contrite heart is precious in God's sight.

What Bunyan teaches about hatred of sin, holiness, and God's mercy.

Why Christ alone is our righteousness and only hope before a holy God.

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How deceptive is the human heart? More than most people ever imagine.

Could it be that one of the greatest dangers facing professing Christians today is not open rebellion against God—but self-deception?

In this sobering message, I examine Jonathan Edwards' powerful sermon on the deceitfulness of the human heart and compare it with Scripture. Edwards exposes a frightening reality: we can confess our sins with our lips while secretly trusting in our own righteousness. We can appear humble, religious, and devoted while our hearts remain far from God.

Jesus warned that many will say, "Lord, Lord," only to hear the words, "I never knew you." Paul commands us to examine ourselves to see whether we are truly in the faith. This message takes those warnings seriously.

In this study you'll discover:

• Why the human heart naturally deceives itself.

• The hidden danger of religious hypocrisy.

• Why outward morality and religious activity cannot save.

• How false assurance can blind people to their true spiritual condition.

• Why many trust in prayers, church attendance, Bible knowledge, or good works instead of Christ alone.

• What Jonathan Edwards teaches about genuine repentance and self-examination.

• Why we must distrust our own hearts and trust God's Word instead.

• The biblical call to seek true assurance from God rather than from man.

This is not a message intended to discourage genuine believers, but to awaken those who may be resting in a false hope. Eternity is too important to ignore Christ's warnings.

"The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?" — Jeremiah 17:9

May the Holy Spirit search our hearts, expose every false refuge, and lead us to sincere faith in Jesus Christ.

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"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding." — Proverbs 3:5 (KJV)

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Lindsey Graham spent 23 years as one of the most powerful Iran hawks in Washington and one of the largest recipients of pro-Israel money in Congress. In this video, I go through his actual record — the wars, the donors, the quotes on tape — and what it tells us about how foreign policy really gets made in Washington.

This isn't a hit piece and it isn't a eulogy. Graham was a sitting U.S. Senator for over two decades, a close Trump ally, and one of the most influential foreign policy voices in the country — which means his record is public, documented, and fair game for honest scrutiny like any powerful official's. From his AIPAC speeches to his campaign finance filings to his role pushing the Iraq War, the Iran strikes, and endless Ukraine funding, this is the case study for how the neoconservative Israel-alliance model actually operates in American politics — the money, the access, and the results.

In this video, I break down:

Who Graham was in Washington — from House member to Senate power broker, McCain's closest ally, and Trump's most trusted foreign policy hawk.

The hawk record — Iraq, the war on terror, the 2026 Iran strikes, and two decades of consistent interventionism on Israel and Iran.

The money — the documented pro-Israel donor network behind his campaigns, including AIPAC board members, defense contractors like Boeing, and the FEC-filed timeline connecting his fundraising to his votes.

In his own words — what Graham told AIPAC directly on tape, and how closely his rhetoric tracked the money.

The neoconservative playbook — how the modern Israel-alliance consensus in Washington was built, funded, and defended for a generation, and what Graham's career reveals about that machine.

What happens now — who inherits his seat, his influence, and his role in the Israel-Iran hawk wing of the GOP.

CHAPTERS (adjust to final cut):

00:00 Intro

05:15 Lindsey Graham Joins Neoconservatism

10:24 Obama Era Iran Hawks

14:50 From Socialism To Conservatism

17:38 Lindsey Graham's Secrets

24:08 The Future Of American Politics

29:03 The Will Sexton Opinion

Whether you're coming at this from an America First perspective, a campaign-finance-reform angle, a foreign-policy-history curiosity, or you just want the documented record without the sanitized obituary version — the filings are public, the record is real, and understanding it matters.

THIS IS AN ANALYSIS VIDEO: No sensationalism, no fabrication — just the voting record, the FEC filings, and his own public statements. This is an assessment of a public official's documented policy record and campaign finances, not a personal attack. No bias, no hate.

If you want to understand how Washington's Israel-alliance consensus actually gets built and funded — you're in the right place.

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What if one of the greatest Puritans who ever lived could sit down with you and answer life's most important questions?

In this eye-opening message, we explore the little-known catechism written by John Bunyan (1628–1688), beloved author of Pilgrim's Progress and The Holy War. Through a series of profound questions and answers, Bunyan addresses the nature of God, the reality of sin, the new birth, the importance of self-examination, true worship, the fear of the Lord, and the urgency of seeking Christ while there is still time.

You'll discover:

What it means to truly know God and know yourself.

Why Bunyan believed the heart must be purified by faith.

The biblical doctrine of sin and man's fallen condition.

Why many churches today have neglected catechisms and sound doctrine.

How Scripture reveals God's holiness, justice, wisdom, and love.

Why young people should seek God now rather than later.

The difference between outward religion and genuine Christianity.

The importance of worshiping God in spirit and in truth.

How the knowledge of God leads to wisdom and salvation.

Why self-examination is essential for every professing Christian.

This podcast is ideal for Christians, Bible students, pastors, homeschool families, and anyone who appreciates the rich spiritual treasures left behind by the Puritans.

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