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 …
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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February Praise and Prayer Update
PRAISE: My nuclear stress test came back negative; I don’t need to see my cardiologist for the next 12 months!The ministry had its best year ever in 2021 in terms of funds that God brought in. PRAY: Continue to pray for my back; the injections last summer and fall gave only short-term relief. Please pray for wisdom …
December Prayer Update
The Christmas and New Year’s holidays present a strategic opportunity to share the story of Jesus, even in many countries where there is aversion or hostility to the gospel.As we connect with more and more TV stations across Africa, South Asia, and Central Asia, pray for God to smooth the way for airing films like …
November Praise and Prayer Update
PRAISE: Thank the Lord for his working in hearts of friends of the ministry and for the encouraging responses we saw at our recent Southern California Briefing, to our October Translations appeal and to our early fall New Donor letters.Thank God for the progress on my projects at work, and for me at home. PRAYER: Please …
October Praise and Prayer Updated
Prayer is absolutely necessary if we want to carry on God's work properly. God has intended it to be so!" E.M. Bounds PRAISE: Thank God for the encouraging response to the Haiti relief efforts in late August. Both aid and ministry tools have gone to the hardest hit areas in the southern part of the country …
Showing God’s Love by Providing for Needs and Then Reaching Hearts in Central Asia
Here's a report from workers on the ground using Jesus Film Project tool along with humanitarian aid which is leading to "changed lives."* “We have been traveling to all sides of our country to encourage churches and develop partnerships with pastors. Many pastors receive us with joy. Recently we organized a charity project in our …
Prayer for God’s leading from an early church leader.
St. Basil the Great, Latin Basilius, (born ad 329*, Caesarea Mazaca, Cappadocia—died January 1, 379, Caesarea); he was an early Church Father who defended the orthodox faith against the Arian heresy. *Wikipedia says "around 330," sources vary on his exact birth year.
September Praise and Prayer Update
PRAISE:1. In the midst of the global pandemic and other real challenges, Jesus film Project just finished its second best fiscal year; the best in 21 years! God is providing the funds for film evangelism, follow-up and church planting worldwide. It's humbling. To Him goes the praise, honor and glory! 2. My back is definitely better, the epidural helped. There's a …
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