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Month: August 2021
Legendary Missionary Still Taking Gospel to Jungles
Bruce Olson now into his 60th year of telling the story of Jesus to Colombia’s indigenous tribes.
Death Sentence Upheld For Gunman Who Shot Churchgoers
Appeals court refuses request to commute Dylann Roof’s punishment.
Last US Troops Exit Kabul
The decades long mission has officially come to an end as the US exits Afghanistan.
Louisiana Residents Left in the Dark in the Wake of Ida
At least one person has been killed.
Billy Graham Team Helps Haiti Quake Victims
Tropical storm makes conditions even worse for survivors.
The ‘If Only’ Trap
‘Farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant.’ Ecclesiastes 11:4 NLT Author Betty Mahalik says in this day and age we’re surrounded by messages that scream, ‘My life would be perfect if only I’d a different job… house… car… nose… spouse… bank account (you fill in the blank). Or if I could be like some celebrity whose [...]
Today’s Readings
Ezekiel 14–16:52 19:1 He entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 And behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus. He was a chief tax collector and was rich. 3 And he was seeking to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was small in stature. 4 So he ran on ahead [...]
Father’s Love Letter
The letter you are about to read is straight from the Father’s heart. He loves you. This is His love letter to you.
Pakistan Christian Couple Safe From Death Row
Parents and four children granted asylum in undisclosed European country.
Christians Already Being Killed in Afghanistan Say US Organisations
Situation ‘incredibly dangerous’ for believers after Taliban takeover.
Prayer Notes Removed From Jerusalem’s Western Wall
Traditional practice continues despite pandemic and concerns from Jewish faithful that it debases the holy site.
Christian Teen Suffers Severe Burns in India Acid Attack
Victim’s family believes young church leader was attacked because his faith.
Wildfires Destroy Californian Christian Camp
Operators plan to start fundraising to rebuild the campsite.
Use The Smile Strategy
‘When they were discouraged, I smiled at them. My look of approval was precious to them.’ Job 29:24 NLT A pastor tells of being in a church for twelve years. He had a custom during Sunday morning service of calling the children forward just before his sermon so that they could go to a ‘children’s church’ especially [...]
Today’s Readings
Ezekiel 10–13 31 And taking the twelve, he said to them, “See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written about the Son of Man by the prophets will be accomplished. 32 For he will be delivered over to the Gentiles and will be mocked and shamefully treated and spit upon. 33 And after flogging [...]
There Are No Menial Jobs
‘Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.’ 1 Corinthians 10:31 NLT David said, ‘I would rather be a gatekeeper in the house of my God than live the good life in the homes of the wicked.’ (Psalm 84:10 NLT) Joni Eareckson Tada writes: ‘Elsie runs a Christian home for young girls who’ve left lives of [...]
Today’s Readings
Genesis 6:9–8:4 37 For as were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. 38 For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark, 39 and they were unaware until the flood came and swept [...]
Christian Singer Recovering After Being Injured in Road Accident
Jamie Kimmett says it’s a miracle he only suffered relatively minor injuries.
Satellite Lifeline for Afghan Christians
Last resort for isolated believers.
Spreading the Gospel in Hostile Indian State
MIssion Cry plans to train more Christian leaders and distribute Christian books in area known for Hindu extremism.
God Is Only A Prayer Away
‘This poor man cried out, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.’ Psalm 34:6 NKJV JC Penney has died and gone to heaven, but hundreds of department stores across America still carry his name. When he started out in life he was interested in one thing only: making money. Working as [...]
Today’s Readings
Ezekiel 5–9 18 And a ruler asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 19 And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone. 20 You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, Do not murder, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor [...]
Daffodil Day Helps Cancer Research
One in two Australians diagnosed with the disease in their lifetime.
Deadly Terror Attack at Afghanistan’s Main Airport
American soldiers among scores of casualties. US vows to continue evacuations.