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Together, We’re Bringing Truth and Hope

by | Wed, Jun 7 2017

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Dear friends,

Media is one of the most powerful influences of our culture, but the majority is awash with ‘empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense’.

‘Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ.’ – Colossians 2:8 NLT

However together we’re bringing Christ’s radically different message through Vision Christian Media. TRUTH and HOPE right when it’s needed.

And right now I need your help. This is our mid-year appeal and your donation by June 30 is vital if we are to continue fulfilling the dream of Trusted Christian Media for Every Australian. (Your donation is also tax deductible).

The testimonies below are evidence of the impact that, as we work together, we are having on people in towns and communities all across our nation. So thank you!

‘I had done some things in my Christian walk that I felt too ashamed to be praying about…I still wanted a relationship with God but I felt too ashamed. A friend of mine, not knowing where I was at spiritually, said ‘hey why don’t you listen to Vision radio it’s 1611AM here in Adelaide’. I thought ‘yeah yeah yeah’ but then a couple of weeks after he said it I turned it on when I had to do some driving. Now I’m a blokey bloke and I don’t like expressing my emotions too openly…by the time the fourth or fifth song had come on, and I’d listened to the talks in-between, I actually had to pull the car over ‘cause I was crying so much. God was telling me, ‘I love you. I care about you. Don’t worry about what you’ve done. Repent of it. Come and have a relationship with Me. I care about you.’ There are a lot of people in areas you don’t even know who are encouraged by what you do…Your labour’s not in vain.’  – James

‘I was taught if you sin you just went to hell. That went with me all through my adulthood, every time I made a mistake I really punished myself. I suffer at the moment…feeling like I’m a failure, like God doesn’t love me. I lost my marriage and my business last year and I stood on a bridge.  I wanted to jump off. And then God really, really spoke to me that it’s a faith thing…it doesn’t matter how I feel, God loves me, it’s ok to make a mistake, it’s ok to fail. Sometimes I can’t sleep at 2am, but I listen to your radio…I still have to stand in faith…I still have to ask God to help me. The idea is to get a few people to support you, and if you’re down you get prayer.’  – Peter

‘I had a faith-filled upbringing but I lapsed trying to keep up with my worldly daily life. I came across Vision late last year after being born again. I struggle as a divorced, working mum of 2 teenagers who both suffer from depression and are trying to find their way in this world. Sometimes days are so hard. But I have received wonderful confirmations when tuning in to Vision whilst in the car. The stories give me hope in this tragic world we live in now.’Rose

‘The Word for Today has helped me return to the Faith from my youth, and opened so many doors and opportunities to witness for Jesus. I now share with numerous people in retirement homes, who also enjoy the daily word. For myself I am growing stronger with the Lord every day. – Carol

‘I gave my life to the Lord in August 2015. Coming from a non-Christian family this was an extremely difficult decision but it has proven the best decision of my life. The Word for Today was suggested to me by a friend. Since I started reading this I have noticed that my parents have become more interested in the changes they see me undergoing. Now mum and dad are both quarterly subscribers. Praise God!’Brock

 

Thank you to all who give their generous financial support, thank you to all who speak well of us and especially thank you to all who are praying with us. We are so encouraged to know that you are standing with us.

May God bless you.

Phil Edwards – CEO

PS The winds of cultural change are blowing hard in our nation. But take heart, God is also on the move! Please prayerfully consider making an extra donation this financial year.