11/28/12

Car Crash Survivor Believes He is Alive for a Reason

Antonio believes he survived horrific car-wreck injuries for a reason.
http://video.answers.com/car-crash-survivor-believes-he-is-alive-for-a-reason-517515654

11/17/12

Tamela Mann - Take Me To The King


 http://www.tillymannmusic.com/

Hollywood Prayer Network Newsletter (November 2012)

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November 2012 Newsletter

(Blog Disclaimer: All information, links and photos from Hollywood Prayer Network. Re-posted here for informative/educational purposes only. Subscription info and Official Website: http://www.hollywoodprayernetwork.org )
 
Dear HPN members,
 
 
  
This is a month to give thanks to God for who He is, for all that He gives, and all that we are, because of Him. Would you join us in praying for Hollywood with an attitude of great thanks? God has been doing so many amazing things in our industry, and we want to be full of thanksgiving!
 
 
 
 
 
SUMMARY:
• We want to PRAISE GOD for two recent HPN events!
•  Thank God for the current TV shows that are dealing with solid Biblical themes.
•  Thank God for the Bible studies and prayer groups happening in Hollywood.
•  I want to apologize for HPN's prayer request last month about horror films.   
•  Pray for the decisions made at American Film Market (AFM).
•  Pray for Caren Bream in her last month on staff at HPN.
•  Pray for Tina Fey and Amy Poehler who are co-hosting this year's Golden Globe Awards.
• Pray for Steven Spielberg, director of the Daniel Day Lewis film, Lincoln.
• Pray for the people who are in the limelight.
• Pray for the Lord to touch the hearts of the people here who don’t believe in Jesus.
• Pray for the employees of Universal Studios who are being laid off.
• Pray for Bob Iger & Disney for their recent purchase Lucas Films for $4.05 billion.
• Pray for upcoming film releases and TV specials airing during the holiday season.
•  Thank God for the Twin Cities HPN Local Chapter’s weekly prayer meetings.
• The Greater LA Agency on Deafness wants our help in donating small toys & cookies.
• HPN wants to help the hurting and displaced artists from Hurricane Sandy.
• Check out our list of upcoming events. There is a lot happening in our community!
 
THANKS:
• We want to PRAISE GOD for two recent HPN events! We had an amazing prayer night last Tuesday for industry professionals, and the Lord showed up powerfully. He encouraged, healed, strengthened and empowered people in ways that many hadn't experienced before. Then this past Sunday, we had an afternoon event to share our vision with some wonderful industry insiders and outsiders, and we were so grateful for the way the Lord showed up in that place. God is truly moving in Hollywood, and we are VERY THANKFUL!
 
•  We want to thank God for the current TV shows dealing with solid Biblical themes. Though HPN doesn't recommend these series to everyone, we do want to thank God that the writers and producers are seeking deeper issues, and we want to thank God and ask Him to use these shows to bring people closer to Him. Boardwalk Empire is a powerful morality tale. A recent episode of Parenthood was dealing with solid Truth. Copper has honorable characters, and Blue Bloods depicts a strong Catholic family who says Sunday dinner prayers in almost every episode. Recently, all of these TV shows have presented God in a positive way and represent honest Christian values, though they are not all family shows. God is reaching out to the late night TV audience and we thank Him for that.
 
•  Let’s thank the Lord for all of the Bible studies and prayer groups happening in Hollywood. Some of the larger groups meeting are Tinseltown Ministries, Hope4Hollywood, Artisan and Hollywood Ministries. There are also many home studies and smaller prayer groups that meet all over the city every week. It's a miracle to know that Christian industry professionals are gathering for prayer and Bible study almost every day of the month, and we want to praise God for that! If you lead a study or prayer group that you’d like us to know about, email info@hpnemail.org, and we’ll add you to the growing list. For a list of the active ministries in town, click HERE.
 
UPDATES:
•  I want to make an apology regarding HPN's prayer request last month about horror films, and I hope those of you who disagree with me will hear my heart. I was approached by a few people I respect greatly about their concern with the wording of that request. And after re-reading it, I agree that in my desire to express my concern for the un-redemptive exploitation of evil in some films, I failed to express my support of Christians reaching the horror film audience through their work in that genre. I also sounded very negative, instead of pointing out the positive. My commitment when I started HPN 11 years ago was to NEVER pray AGAINST anything, but to only pray FOR people and FOR God to work miracles in and through our culture, through the media. I’m sorry that request broke that commitment.
 
All horror films deal with evil. Yet some deal with a Biblical perspective of evil, like the ones made by the people we know. There are wonderful believers in our industry who work in some of the toughest genres of the business, and HPN supports, encourages and prays for every one of them. We believe they are working right where they need to be and that they are approaching the genre with truth, integrity and wisdom. Some solid members of our community are working in horror films, soap operas, edgy films and controversial TV shows, and we thank God for them and their call to reach the people who would never work on family fare, or the audience that would never go to “family films” or watch “family programming.” I can say with confidence that every Christian I know who works in what some Christians call “questionable” areas of the entertainment industry are actually making an eternal difference. God is using them in powerful ways, in the lives of their co-workers and through the message of the stories, and they are fulfilling a God-given purpose. There is only pure darkness when there is no light present!
 
Some Christians harshly judge the horror film genre, yet they don't realize that the people who go to horror films are often faced with tough life questions that others don't ever deal with. These films address questions about how to handle real evil, how to understand the reality of evil and horror in the world, and what they believe about the spiritual realm. And the Christian writers are presenting those questions with truth. So, I want to apologize to my friends and any other people whom I offended by my misworded request. I did you and your work a disservice, and I want you to know that I am thankful for the important part you play in the Body of Christ.
 
Please pray that we, as the Church, can support God’s people who work in tougher areas, embrace these difficult issues, and seek God when pushed out of our comfort zone. We will be more effective and loving in the world if we support all the parts of the Body. Here are two respected articles I recommend on the spiritual issues of horror films, written by and about two friends in our community. For an interview with Scott Derrickson in Christianity Today, click HERE. For a theologically rich apologetic of horrow by Brian Godawa, click HERE.
 
•  Pray for the decisions made at the annual American Film Market (AFM) in Santa Monica, CA, Nov. 1-8th.  AFM’s partner, The American Institute (AFI) had a large festival of new International films as well. The AFM is the largest gathering of filmmakers, distributors, marketers, buyers and sellers in the world. Many films were bought and sold that week. Would you pray that the deals that continue to be made are for films with themes of truth, beauty, hope and joy, and that the Christians involved will bring integrity and honesty to the ongoing negotiations and contracts. For more info, click HERE.
 
REQUESTS:
•  We have big news from HPN: This is Caren Bream's last month officially on staff at HPN. After five years of dedicated service and incredible love, she is moving on to do more producing and ministry on her own. She has been an invaluable part of HPN, and we want to thank her for pouring her life into this ministry and ask God to bless her richly as she launches out on her own, trusting Him for her next step. Would you pray for her in this transition and ask the Lord to lead her, guide her and encourage her every step of the way? She will stay an active part of our community and our ministry, though now as a leader in her own right. We look forward to all that the Lord has in store, both for Caren and for HPN. Lisa and Karen are holding down the HPN fort and anticipating a great future for all of us! You can tell Caren that you’ll miss her by emailing: Caren@hpnemail.org.
 
• Pray for Tina Fey and Amy Poehler who were just announced as co-hosts of this year's Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 13th. Tina and Amy are both talented comedians, and we ask the Lord to lead their writing, their performing and their life choices as they make the world smile. For more info, click HERE.
 
A great film of the season is Lincoln, starring Daniel Day Lewis and directed by Steven Spielberg. Steven’s films reflect his own life journey, and this film in some ways reflect his relationship with his own father. Let’s pray for Spielberg, Lewis and other creative professionals to be able to understand that their own personal spiritual journeys start with the relationship with their parents. It’s easier to embrace our heavenly Father if we were able to embrace our earthly fathers. And, we have to heal the relationships with our own fathers before we can expect to fully love God, our Father. For a great interview with Spielberg about his father and Lincoln, click HERE.
 
 
• Pray for the people in the limelight who have a much more difficult lives than many on the outside realize. Here is a comment from a friend whose child is a celebrity in the industry: "Hollywood is a lonely place, and fame and success is a lightening rod. Because I know you are praying, I don't feel so alone in our struggles." Would you lift up the high profile people who appear to have the “perfect life” but are really struggling in ways that are much deeper than we imagine? Also, we want to keep praying for Justin Bieber and his mom, Pattie, for they need the Lord to guide them, give them wisdom, and carry them through difficult decisions.
 
• Pray for the Lord to touch the hearts of the people here who don’t believe in Jesus or are angry with God, and stir them so they cannot rest until they find the unconditional love of Jesus, their Messiah. There are so many hardened hearts here because of disappointment, divorce or despair, and only the Lord can soften them so that they are able to be open to Him.
 
• Pray for the employees in the Feature Film Division of Universal Studios who are being laid off. Since Universal purchased Comcast, they are now switching their focus to producing more TV shows than feature films. Hence they already had one big lay-off and they are planning another one in January, 2013. Many studio employees, including friends from our community, have or will lose their jobs at a difficult time of year in our country. May the Lord give them hope, strength and guidance when trying to decide what to do next.
 
• As Universal cuts back their Film Division, Disney expands theirs by purchasing all of Lucas Films and their Intellectual Property and Rights. Let’s keep pray for Bob Iger and the decision-makers, after spending $4.05 billion, to maintain wisdom and integrity in their decisions with making the next three Star Wars films, with marketing, merchandising, etc. May the Lord lead and guide their steps. For more info, click HERE.
 
• Please pray for upcoming film releases and TV specials in the holiday season as we get more opportunities to talk about Jesus through what’s offered in our culture’s entertainment. Keep your eyes out for TV Specials, features and films released on DVD that talk about Christmas. Some new family films include:
·      Rise of the Guardians
·      Christmas Oranges
May we take every opportunity to have discussions with friends and family about the true meaning of Christmas.
 
HPN LOCAL CHAPTERS:
•  The Twin Cities HPN Local Chapter is meeting weekly for prayer, and they are flourishing. That's great news and we thank the Lord for Heidi's leadership and the eternal difference they are all making through their faithful prayers for our industry, their monthly media missionaries and their Target Redemption Prayers each week. Click HERE for the latest TRP.
 
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE:
• The Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness (GLAD) is requesting our help in donating small toys and cookies that fit into goodie bags to be given to 200 deaf children in low income families this Christmas at GLAD's 29th Annual Holiday Party on Dec. 15th. They also need volunteers to help stuff bags. If you would like to participate, please email Rafif Gerrard at rgerrard@gladinc.org or call him at (323) 892-2312.
 
• Please pray for the people on the East Coast who have experienced loss or been displaced by Hurricane Sandy. Many New York artists have been hurt, artists and musicians have lost supplies, instruments and other means of income, and many people have lost their homes or their jobs because of the devastation. Let's pray for the Lord to supply for these hurting artists. We thank the International Arts Movement (IAM) who immediately jumped in to help the creative community. HPN has partnered with IAM in NYC in order to more directly help our East Coast friends and colleagues. IAM is working with individuals and local churches and facilitating ways to reach the marginalized, including non-Christians and non-church going believers who may be affected by the storm. Would you not only pray for them as they reach out, but also consider donating funds toward the cause? You can make a direct difference by giving to IAM as they reach the personal and spiritual needs of the hurting NYC creative community. To find out how, click HERE. IAM encourages artists of any discipline to express your feelings of these devastations through creating a song, a painting, a video, a sculpture, etc. IAM will post your work on their site for viewing and discussion about the struggles artists experience. They encourage you to do that. For more info about IAM ang the work they do, click HERE.
 
UPCOMING EVENTS:
• Christians are gathering at Dodgers Stadium this Sunday, Nov. 18th with the event GO2BAT4LIFE! More than 25k people will come together for a prayer walk around the stadium to listen to the music of Lincoln Brewster, Christafari, and speakers young and old talk about their experience with pregnancy. Please pray for this event, that God will move everyone's hearts to value every life, especially at the center of Hollywood! For more information, click HERE.
 
•  The HPN Miami Local Chapter is helping with the March 2013 International Christian Film Festival. This festival is a great opportunity to recognize and market Christian films. It covers different categories of productions, and they would like to invite Christian filmmakers from all over the world to participate. To find out more info, click HERE
 
• For other upcoming events, click HERE.
 
Have a very thankful Thanksgiving! And may this month bring you God's full riches in your heart and spirit, and may you see the miracles and breakthroughs that we're starting to see more in Hollywood. 
 
With deep thanks,
 
Karen, Caren and Lisa
 
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TIP OF THE MONTH:
What’s the key to loving people to Jesus? HOSPITALITY
 
QUOTE OF THE MONTH:
“I fear the day when the technology overlaps with our humanity. The world will only have a generation of idiots.” Albert Einstein
 
 
 
VERSE OF THE MONTH:
“For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened. Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like a mortal human being and birds and animals and reptiles." Romans 1:21-23
 
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And if you've been considering donating to HPN, please know that we would be honored to have you join our giving team. We take all of our donations very seriously, and we are open to our donors with our financial information. For an end-of-the-year gift, either mail us a check or give online HERE.
 
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Rogue Saints (Trailer)


Christian film, winner of a San Diego Film Fest award and now available on DVD.
http://roguesaintsmovie.com/

 Rogue Saints is about two guys, Nick and Dylan, who set out to steal a gigantic diamond buried in the basement of a church.  As the duo bumbles their way through their plans, they find that the people they’re trying to dupe are actually what they both need –  quirky, chaotic, and imperfect, but loving and lovable… the family they’ve been looking for. Rogue Saints takes a comedic look at church people, church culture and the way God’s love really does change everything.

"Rogue Saints" received 4 out of 5 Doves from the Dove Foundation and is approved for all ages.  Read about it here!

Voice of the Martyrs Prayer Update for Week of November 16, 2012

"Prayer is the pulse of life; by it the doctor can tell what is the condition of the heart. The sin of prayerlessness is a proof for the ordinary Christian or minister that the life of God in the soul is in deadly sickness and weakness." - Andrew Murray

"praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints" - Ephesians 6:18

Syria--Christian Workers Kidnapped
Source: VOM Sources

Psalm 42:3-5

Two members of the United Bible Society were kidnapped by radicals recently in Aleppo. The kidnappers demanded a $200,000 ransom, according to a VOM contact who is close to one of the men. One of the kidnapped men was released a few days later, but the other remains with his captors. In response to the kidnapping, another Syrian partner wrote, "The pressure on Christians started, and many of the Islamic groups are working hard to oblige the Christians to leave the country." He also reported that many churches have been damaged in the fighting. "During the last year we had a number of churches destroyed," he wrote. "[That has] never happened in Syria, even during the whole last hundred years." Pray for wisdom for Syrian Christians, who must decide whether to flee or stay. Also pray for the safe and quick return of the Bible Society worker still being held for ransom.

Kenya--Chaplain Killed in Church Attack
Sources: VOM Sources, Voice of America

Exodus 14:13

A Nov. 4 grenade attack by the Somali terrorist group al-Shabab killed a police chaplain and wounded 11 worshipers at a church inside a Garissa police compound. Militants tossed the grenade onto the roof of the church at about 10 a.m. "Most of those injured are police officers because the church is inside an Administration Police camp," a police officer said. Several other churches closed early that day, in fear of another attack. Gunmen attacked two other churches in Garissa last July, killing 18 and wounding 40, and a church in Nairobi was bombed in September. Pray for Christians in Kenya, who are increasingly targeted by extremists.

Azerbaijan--Update: Pastor's Home Raided
Sources: Forum 18 News Service, Mission Network News

2 Corinthians 2:5

The home of a Baptist pastor who spent almost a year in prison was raided while he and his wife were abroad seeking treatment for her pancreatic cancer. Zaur Balaev was sentenced to two years in prison for holding "illegal religious meetings" in 2007. (Pastor Balaev was featured on www.prisoneralert.com so readers could write to him.) He was released in March 2008 during an amnesty, and VOM workers met Zaur as he left the prison. His wife was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and the couple had traveled to Russia so that she could undergo surgery. They had planned to continue on to Germany for chemotherapy but were delayed by a lack of funds. While the couple was out of the country, officials raided a meeting being held at their home. Officers took photographs of the house and seized about 17 pieces of Christian literature, including New Testaments and notebooks. "They told us it is illegal to meet without registration," one of the church members told Forum 18. Pray that God will comfort the Balaev family.

Iraq--VOM Project

Pray for the recipients of Action Packs and Bibles in the Baghdad and Kirkuk areas. VOM is developing an in-country persecution network to help identify and serve persecuted Christians in Iraq.

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Jack Van Impe Presents #1247 Special Thanksgiving Episode


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Manna Fest w/Perry Stone: #632 The Melchisedec Priesthood (11-16-2012)


Website: www.voe.org
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Official video from Perry Stone's YouTube page. Official stream can also be found on his website here: http://media.voe.org/

Thanks to Perry Stone/VOE Ministries.

John Paul Jackson - Prophecy Overview w/Details (2012)


From January 2012. Amazing and eye-opening background story and prophecy particularly focusing on America's future. We need to turn to God.

11/11/12

CBN Christian World News: Week of November 9, 2012


On Christian World News, Nov. 9: N. Korean believer's tale of persecution survival; Church demolished: Russia's fading religious freedom; Mohler: Election a 'catastrophe' for moral issues; and more... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

Voice of the Martyrs Prayer Updates for Week of 11/9/12

"Prayer is the pulse of life; by it the doctor can tell what is the condition of the heart. The sin of prayerlessness is a proof for the ordinary Christian or minister that the life of God in the soul is in deadly sickness and weakness." - Andrew Murray

"praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints" - Ephesians 6:18
North Africa--Seminary Classes Delayed
Source: VOM Sources

1 Peter 3:14-16

The latest seminary class for a group of North African pastors has been delayed because of unrest in the region. A VOM partner reports that the students involved are very eager to continue their studies. In the meantime, they continue to study God's Word and prepare themselves for leadership in their local churches. Because of government restrictions, all churches in this region must meet in secret. "We feel confident that classes will resume in the very near future," a VOM partner said. "Please make this an urgent matter for prayer." Pray that the class will be able to resume soon and that the work of these ministers will bear much fruit in this region.

Uzbekistan--Refugee Pastor Jailed While Seeking Protection
Source: VOM Canada

2 Corinthians 4:1-2

Uzbekistan is seeking to extradite a refugee from Kazakhstan on charges that carry a maximum 15-year jail term. Pastor Makset Djabbarbergenov, who fled to Kazakhstan and was recognized as a refugee by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, has been charged with exercising freedom of religion or belief in his hometown of Nukus. On Oct. 15, a court in Almaty, Kazakhstan, authorized detention until Nov. 5 and claimed the Uzbek charges could be equated to terrorism-related charges under Kazakh law. The Supreme Court claims it cannot find an appeal that Makset filed in August. Please pray that Makset will not be deported. Pray that the Lord will give Makset and his wife the strength to remain faithful.

Eritrea--Believers Arrested and Citizens Armed
Source: VOM Sources

Colossians 2:6-8

Christians in Eritrea are alarmed by an increase in Christian arrests and by the fact that the government appears to be arming citizens for unknown reasons. Authorities have continued to arrest Christians throughout Eritrea, holding them for several months before releasing them. The most recent arrests have occurred on the outskirts of the capital, Asmara. In addition, the government is arming citizens between the ages of 18 and 70 with AK-47 rifles. "The latest report I have from Asmara is that now, for a few hours every day, everyone is taking some kind of a basic training [with the weapons]," wrote a VOM contact. "There is rumored speculation [that the distribution of arms] started when the late Ethiopian prime minister was sick; there is a tense fear that the new Ethiopian political situation might trigger another conflict. [The other possible explanation is that] as usual it is a diversion that the government creates to occupy its citizens," the contact said. Pray for God's protection of Christians in Eritrea and for stability and political reform in the country.

Bangladesh--VOM Project

Pray for families in need of emergency funds for court fines and fees. The relief will go to persecuted families in remote house churches who have urgent needs. Pray also for the workers involved in delivering the funds.

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Hal Lindsey Report (11-9-12): America's Choice, the Perfect Storm, America Vulnerable, A Sitting Duck?


From Hal Lindsey Media Ministries e-Newsletter, november 9, 2012. To subscribe go to the official Hal Lindsey Media Ministry website at: http://www.hallindsey.com/

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On Tuesday, more than 119 million Americans filed into polling places across the nation and cast their ballots. Though the voters faced myriad initiatives, referenda, proposals, and a dizzying array of candidates ranging from councilmen to constables to Congressmen, the one race that fixated the entire nation was the race for the White House.

The challenger, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney, had been campaigning for more than two years. Some would argue that the incumbent, President Barack Obama, had been campaigning for four years. But few can argue with the notion that this campaign was perhaps the most divisive in the history of American presidential politics. It was also the most expensive. When all is said and done, upwards of three billion dollars has been spent by both sides in the race for the Presidency.

Pundits across the political spectrum thought that Governor Romney might actually unseat President Obama. No president has ever won re-election with an unemployment rate this high. No president has ever won re-election with an approval rating this low.

Yet, once again, Americans shrugged off conventional wisdom. They expressed their preference for four more years of the policies that have brought the United States to the precipice of the fiscal cliff. In the end, President Obama won re-election by convincing just over 50% of the voters that the policies and plans that didn't work in his first term would somehow work in his second.

But the question on the minds of many of this program's viewers must be, "Where do we go from here?" The past four years have seen a marked increase in the erosion of many of our basic rights, values, and traditions. This administration has expressed almost unprecedented hostility toward Israel, traditional marriage, gun owners, small business owners and entrepreneurs, corporations, the energy industry, pro-lifers, and Christian institutions. And now that the President doesn't have to worry about facing another election, who knows how that hostility will be expressed.

I have long said that there is no nation resembling America described by the Bible prophets in these last days. That means that the US must decline from its current preeminence and be crippled or destroyed by a catastrophic economic collapse or some sort of debilitating attack. I fear that now we are on the fast track to that disaster.

But even if Governor Romney had been elected, I don't believe it would have stopped America's slide -- perhaps just slowed it a bit. The bottom line is that America is failing because its people are turning their backs on God and are consumed with satisfying their own wants and desires. The concerted efforts of the Left to push God out of our public consciousness are succeeding and, sadly, gaining momentum.

I believe the only real hope that remains for America's future is if God's people - and there are millions of us - will do as He asked. In 2 Chronicles 7:14, God says that if we will humble ourselves before Him, seek His face, and turn from our sinful ways, then He will forgive our sin and heal our land. Notice, He didn't say if the "leaders of my people will humble themselves" He said, "If my people." That's you and me.

So let's not lose hope and be discouraged. There is a way out and, more importantly, a way up. It's called "the blessed hope." Paul said that if we have hope in this life only, we'll be of all men most miserable. But our hope is in Christ's soon return to catch us all away to be with Him for eternity. And that will be better than any election night victory party!

Oh, yes, this week I'll also be discussing Superstorm Sandy and how it highlights America's glaring vulnerability; the growing threat that Iran poses to the United States itself; and what both of these situations may indicate about America's future.


Don't miss this week's Report on TBN, Daystar, Inspiration, CPM Network, various local stations, www.hallindsey.com or www.hischannel.com. Please check your local listings.

Once again, remember to keep an eye on my website. You can find the top stories of the week so you can stay informed about what's happening in the world. Also, each week I post brief video commentaries about interesting Bible questions and hot topics. So check out "Hal on the Hot Seat" at www.hallindsey.com . And, of course, you can always find the current edition of "The Hal Lindsey Report," as well as archived editions, on demand. 


God Bless,

Hal Lindsey

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Jack Van Impe Presents #1246 (11-10-12)


(c) J.V.I. Ministries - http://www.jvim.com/ - Jack Van Impe Presents #1246 (2012-11-10)

Headlines:
Ross Perot says the U.S. is headed for disaster...
The U.S. quietly bolstering presence in the Persian Gulf...
Russia will not renew arms deal with U.S....
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Manna Fest w/Perry Stone (11-09-12) #631 "Tales From the Crypt"


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Thanks to Perry Stone/VOE Ministries.

11/4/12

CBN Christian World News - Week of November 2, 2012


On Christian World News, Nov. 2: Christians flee Egypt as the Muslim Brotherhood gains influence; Operation Blessing helping victims of Hurricane Sandy; The first Mormon president? Does faith matter?; and more... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

11/3/12

Voice of the Martyrs Prayer Update for Week of November 2, 2012

"Prayer is the pulse of life; by it the doctor can tell what is the condition of the heart. The sin of prayerlessness is a proof for the ordinary Christian or minister that the life of God in the soul is in deadly sickness and weakness." - Andrew Murray

"praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints" - Ephesians 6:18
Indonesia--Church Ordered to Move
Source: Church Ordered to Move

Psalm 22:27

The Taman Yasmin Indonesian Christian Church (GKI) in Bogor, West Java, was recently ordered to relocate to a neighborhood three miles from its current location. The church, which was forced to meet outdoors for years because of Islamic pressure, believes it would face strong opposition at the new site and has firmly rejected the order. It has instead called on officials to respect a 2010 Supreme Court ruling that reinstated the church's building permit. Under pressure from local Muslims, authorities have closed nine "illegal" churches in Banda Aceh. Two weeks ago, the churches' leaders were forced to sign statements agreeing to close their church buildings. Authorities have warned that they will continue to monitor these congregations to ensure that church activities are not resumed. Please pray for GKI and other churches in Indonesia as they struggle to worship God amid severe persecution.

Iran--Church Leaders Sentenced to Prison
Sources: Mohabat News

Luke 22:33

On Oct. 15, an Assemblies of God pastor in Ahwaz, Iran, and three of the church's ministers were each sentenced to one year in prison after being convicted of "converting to Christianity, inviting Muslims to convert, as well as propagating against the Islamic regime through promoting Evangelic Christianity." Pastor Farhad Sabokrouh; his wife, Shahnaz Jeizan; Naser Zamen Dezfuli; and Davoud Alijani received the maximum penalty for the charges, and they may appeal the ruling. Pray that God will give peace and strength to these pastors as well as other imprisoned Christians still awaiting trial.

Tanzania--Christian Guards Protect Imprisoned Teen
Source: VOM Contacts

Numbers 6:25

A Tanzanian teenager charged with desecrating a Quran has been blessed with the protection of two Christian prison guards. A VOM contact who visited 17-year-old Eva Abdullah this month said the female Christian guards promised to care for Eva and help keep her safe. Eva converted from Islam to Christianity three years ago and was subsequently disowned by her family. When a group of radicals couldn't persuade her to deny her faith in Christ, they falsely accused her of desecrating a Quran. Although many Christian leaders were afraid to defend her, compassionate attorneys have taken her case. Pray for the continued protection of Eva and her Christian guards. Praise God for these two guards, who are a comfort to Eva as she awaits trial, and pray that Eva will continue to shine the light of Christ.

Colombia--VOM Project

Pray for 25 widows supported through VOM's Families of Martyrs fund. They and their families are provided food, utilities and fellowship with other believers.

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Hal Lindsey Report (11-02-2012): Called to "Watch;" Not All Religions Equal; Christian, Citizen; Plan of Action


From Hal Lindsey Media Ministries e-Newsletter, november 2, 2012. To subscribe go to the official Hal Lindsey Media Ministry website at: http://www.hallindsey.com/

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Everywhere I go, people are telling me that they believe next week's election will be the most important in their lifetimes. Several critical moral and spiritual issues will be influenced by the man chosen to be the next President of the United States.

Among others, these issues include the defense of Biblical marriage, the sanctity of life, the freedom of religion and speech, and the maintenance or dismantling of our historic and successful economic system. The next President may also appoint at least two new Supreme Court justices. That alone will affect our nation for the next 30 years.

This week, I have chosen to address the responsibilities you and I, as Christians and citizens, bear in these critical days. To do so, I have selected four individual reports that I've recorded over the past 30 months. Each of them speaks to an issue or our individual roles in the upcoming days and months.

"Called to Watch" -- When the Lord called me to the prophetic ministry many decades ago, I knew that while the "big news" was the Good News, it would be carried in on ever-increasing waves of bad news.

The "big news" is that Jesus Christ is coming back and He's coming back soon. I believe that the Bible indicates that many of those of the generation that saw Israel become a nation in 1948 will still be alive at the coming of the Lord. That's the Good News.

But I've reached the conclusion that we're in the final days of the Church Age by watching the onrush of the "signs of the times" as detailed by Jesus Himself -- all of which are "bad news" events. Of course, these include things like earthquakes, famines, plagues, global weather pattern changes, ethnic strife, hot wars, cold wars, and the global rejection of Biblical truth.

Because time is short and there is so much to lose, God called "watchmen" to stand on the wall, as it were, watch for approaching danger, and, when they spot it, sound the alarm to warn the oblivious townsmen, the blissfully ignorant.

There is a special crown -- or reward -- promised to those who answer the calling and faithfully warn those around them that, according to the "signs of the times," Jesus Christ's return is fast approaching.

I know that many of you are called of God to be "watchmen" in these last days. Don't make light of that burden you carry. It's important that the blissfully ignorant hear and are stirred from their apathy. It may not be pleasant to sometimes be considered the bearer of bad tidings. It may be frustrating, even frightening, but God knew you could handle it. That's why He called you.

Be like Moses, whom God said chose to "endure ill-treatment" because he considered the "reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt; for he was looking to the reward." (Hebrews 11:24-26)

"Not All Religions Equal" -- You know, the Left just loves to trot out their misinterpretation of the "wall of separation" anytime anyone mentions God or Jesus. They claim the utterance of those words by anyone remotely connected with any sort of political governing body in the United States constitutes an establishment of religion, which is prohibited by the First Amendment to the Constitution.

However, no one complains when it seems that each and every government official who has occupied office since 9/11 loudly and repeatedly proclaims that "Islam is a religion of peace and love." That sounds to me like a theological judgment. How is that not an "establishment of religion?" Oh, I see. The "separation clause" applies only to Christianity. I guess it takes a Liberal lawyer or a sitting judge to see it. You know, they're the ones who tell us that just because we don't see it in the Constitution doesn't mean it's not there!

"Christian. Citizen." -- Occasionally, someone e-mails to complain that I'm too political on the program. Some say that I should be loving people into the Kingdom of God (and I don't argue with that), rather than warning our nation about what I see looming on the horizon. A couple have told me that I should be supportive of the leadership in our country and trust God to make them see the errors in their thinking. (Imagine saying that to the ancient prophets! They declared the errors directly to the leaders themselves!) Well, this week, I'll explain to you why I continue to sound the alarm about the dangers inherent in the direction this administration is leading our nation, not only in our relationship with Israel, but on many moral, cultural, and spiritual issues. And I'll tell you why I think God expects more from Christian citizens than ordinary ones.

"Plan of Action" -- After a recent plea for Americans, particularly Christians, to stand up and be counted in the fight for America's liberty, some of you wrote to ask me what you can do. This week, I'm going to lay out a simple "plan of action" that all of us can follow in the coming days, weeks, and months. You may think you're too old, too young, too uninformed, too tongue-tied, too poor, too rich, too pious, not pious enough, or too-whatever to make a difference. Well, you're too wrong! You CAN make a difference. And you might be surprised how easy it really is.

As time winds down toward our nation's hour of decision, please pray with me that God will look upon our land with mercy and compassion. Pray that He will heal us and allow us to continue to be a beacon of hope and the bearer of "Good News" to the world. I firmly believe God raised up America for this purpose and has sustained us with His hand.

Then, get up and go VOTE! Study the issues that will be decided in your local elections. Inform yourself about what the candidates believe. Then, vote for the ones who most closely reflect your own values and opinions on the issues.

It is vitally important that you vote for the candidates who will DO what is necessary to protect our traditional values and uphold the Judeo-Christian principles upon which this nation is founded. We do not have the luxury of choosing between candidates whose spiritual traditions match our own. Some may profess a traditional American religious heritage, but their policies betray that position. Others may follow religious traditions outside the American mainstream, but their policies and actions uphold the values we hold dear.

Don't get stuck on labels. Choose the one whose actions will protect and preserve the traditions and values you treasure.

Then, on Tuesday, VOTE your conscience and vote the Bible's position on the issues.

Finally, stay encouraged in the Lord. Remember, no matter what happens on November 6, America will still be here on November 7. And God will still be in control! In the greater scheme of things, that's all that matters.

God bless America!


Don't miss this week's Report on TBN, Daystar, Inspiration, CPM Network, various local stations, www.hallindsey.com or www.hischannel.com. Please check your local listings.

Once again, remember to keep an eye on my website. You can find the top stories of the week so you can stay informed about what's happening in the world. Also, each week I post brief video commentaries about interesting Bible questions and hot topics. So check out "Hal on the Hot Seat" at www.hallindsey.com . And, of course, you can always find the current edition of "The Hal Lindsey Report," as well as archived editions, on demand. 


God Bless,

Hal Lindsey

mail: HLMM, P.O. Box 470470, Tulsa, OK 74147

email: comments@hallindsey.com

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These videos can also be found on the official website: http://www.hallindsey.com/archives/videos/
Thanks to OmniChristianVids3 on YouTube for uploading the video to YouTube. 

Jack Van Impe Presents #1245 (11-03-2012)


(c) J.V.I. Ministries - http://www.jvim.com/ - Jack Van Impe Presents #1245 (2012-11-3)

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60 million in Sandy's path of destruction...

Headlines from #1232 (2012-08-04) :
We will wipe Christianity from the face of the earth...
Iranian leader states "We must prepare for end of times"...
Iran says "There will be war and we will win"...

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Manna Fest w/Perry Stone #630 (11-02-2012): "Insight into the Amazing Race"


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Thanks to Perry Stone/VOE Ministries.