PRAISE: Thank you for your prayers for our Easter broadcasting. The radio reports are just coming in. The ministry did more targeted television this holiday season and one of the countries that broke through with much greater numbers was Vietnam. Pray for effective follow-up of those who listened or watched, responded and are ready to …
Clara and the Commander
Jesus Film Project regularly receives stories of God working in powerful ways. Every couple of years we receive an account that feels like it came right out of the Book of Acts in the New Testament. The story I have for you today is one of those more unique ones. Be encouraged as you read …
Ukraine-Your Prayers are Needed!
In less than two weeks the landscape of Eastern Europe has changed—dramatically! And the situation sadly continues to deteriorate with tragic consequences. Yet we know God is still in control. And the prayers of His people—you, me and many thousands of Christ-followers are working. Let me explain. Even before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, we …
It’s Not Christianity by John Eldredge*
<LISTEN> We've exchanged that great hymn "Onward, Christian Soldiers" for a subtle but telling substitute, a song that is currently being taught to thousands of children in Sunday school each week, which goes something like this (sung in a very happy, upbeat tune):I may never march in the infantry,ride in the cavalry,shoot the artillery, I …
Lent as a Season of Contemplation*
I have never had consistent engagement with the season of Lent. I resonate with what W. David O. Taylor has to say in this Christianity Today article: "Each year, around the latter part of winter, Lent arrives. It nearly always surprises me. Here it is, once again, summoning me to change how I typically live." Some years, Lent sneaks up …
Pandemic Helps Fuel Growth in Global Broadcasting: 1 Billion, and Counting!
Seasonal opportunities to air JESUS and our other films enable the good news to be hear across the globe throughout the year. Please join in praying for these upcoming opportunities: 1) International Women's Day (March 8). 2) Holy Week for both Western (April 17) and Eastern (April 24) communities, and includes radio and television in …
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How to Approach 2022
I saw this today and thought it was a great way to approach the year!
[Video] Thank You for Making a Difference!
Welcome to 2022!Josh and Holly Newell, yours truly and the entire Jesus Film® staff are looking forward to a new year of opportunities:To travel to create scripts and record languages, and to train and mobilize partners.To fully return to creating and delivering gospel resources.To accelerate reaching people with the good news of Christ.To continue providing …
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Christmas Greetings and Reflection into Eternity!
The poem* below was shared with me by friends who lost there 23 year-old son three years ago. It had been shared with them years earlier and it spoke them. I was reflecting on it myself with my mother now having been gone 13 months. I wonder if she's playing carols on a piano in …
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