<LISTEN>Years ago some kind soul sent me a book on the devil. It was rather dated, from the 1960s I believe, complete with little caricature drawings of Satan as our adversary. I’m ashamed to admit my first thought was, I know plenty about spiritual warfare; this looks juvenile. I was put off by the outdated style and …
March Praise and Prayer Update
PRAISE: Have recovered from about a six-week bronchial and viral infection. And, still recovering from a March 4 medical procedure. PRAYER: Pray for film evangelism for International Women’s Day (March 8). Through multiple channels, our “Magdalena” and “Rivka” films will be used to proclaim the good news. Pray for hearts to be prepared and for effective …
The Zap View of Prayer*
<LISTEN> Christians have been told over and over that God is almighty. And indeed he is—the God of four hundred billion billion suns. We have been told he is also sovereign. And indeed he is. Perhaps out of respect, we have adopted the notion that if he is going to act, he is going to …
Cote d’Ivoire Woman’s Story of Pain to Healing
February is the month we think of "love" with Valentine's Day just around the corner. Sometimes people make choices in pursuing"'love," that can lead to deep and painful consequences. Here is a story of a woman from Cote d'Ivoire [Ivory Coast] who made a choice to seek the "love" she so deeply wanted, but found …
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February Prayer Update
PRAISE: In 2019, through television and radio, the ministry shared the gospel with 120+ million men, women and children. Versions of “JESUS” were viewed on television in 58 nations and heard on 373 radio stations across the globe. Thank you for praying. Please now pray for upcoming Easter broadcasts. PRAY: An updated tool for smartphone evangelism is being introduced this …
Is Forgiveness Possible?
East Asia “What he did best was to beat me and my mother and drink all the time.” Erden* addressed the room with little hesitation and a heavy dose of anger. The other young men all listened attentively as he spoke about his father—as he spoke about many fathers in their community. With the sudden …
Truths that Transform The Steward’s Mindset: Earning, by Andrew Wheeler.
Working for a paycheck. Working for the weekend. Working for retirement. Though we wouldn’t put it this way, many of us are working primarily so that at some point we won’t have to. Work – and Earning – is where the financial equation begins. A Spending Plan assumes that we have something to spend, presumably …
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A South Sudanese man resists the good news until seeing “JESUS.”
Malual's testimony: "I never thought I would leave my parents’ gods, as they protected me from danger. Jesus was my ‘enemy’, so I did not talk about Him or attend church. One day, I watched the JESUS film for entertainment. My conscience told me my parents’ gods were not the true God. I realized following Jesus would give me …
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January Prayer Update
PRAISE: Thank God for the last-minute open He doors to show “JESUS” on television over the Christmas holidays in a key Near Eastern country. Pray for the follow-up of those who responded to the call to follow Christ. In 2019 more than 110 million people watch or heard "JESUS" on television or radio.Praise God for the funds for the …
Setting Our Busyness Down*
<LISTEN> Now, rest is just one of the ways we receive the life of God. We stop, set all of our busyness down, and allow ourselves to be replenished. This is supposed to happen regularly. The original prescription was weekly. So why does rest feel like a luxury? Seriously, it feels irresponsible. We think we …
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