11/18/11
PrisonerAlert Update: Mehdi “Petros” Foroutan
Arrested: September 2011
Days Imprisoned: 54
Update: Almost immediately after Mehdi "Petros" Foroutan reported to prison for his one-year sentence, authorities transferred him to the ward for recovering drug addicts. In October, one month after arriving at prison, Mehdi was put in solitary confinement. He was not allowed to make any phone calls, and his treatment in solitary was unknown.
Thankfully, he was moved out just a few days ago and is no longer in solitary confinement. Mehdi is in the general area of the prison.
Please pray for him. Diseases are easily transferred among the drug addicts, and Mehdi now lives among them. However, this circumstance is an opportunity for him, who can now witness to others in prison.
Backstory:
Mehdi “Petros” Foroutan, a 27-year-old pastor in Iran, was arrested in January 2010 and charged with crimes against national security and blasphemy against Islam. Although acquitted of the blasphemy charge and released on bail a month later, Pastor Foroutan was sentenced to one year in prison. Unlike most people who wait for an arrest warrant, Pastor Foroutan reported to prison on Sept. 25, 2011, to begin serving his sentence.
Almost immediately, Pastor Foroutan was transferred to the area of the prison for recovering drug addicts in Shiraz. It is often called “the end of the road” for addicts and drug dealers. Please pray for Pastor Foroutan’s safety and protection from easily transferred diseases as he lives among drug addicts. Pray that God uses and works through the pastor to free those held captive by addiction.
Please write a letter of encouragement to Pastor Forouton and let him know you are praying for him. Please do not speak negatively of the Iranian government in your letter or mention the name of the organization that provided this information.
http://www.prisoneralert.com/pprofiles/vp_prisoner_217_profile.html
© 2011 The Voice of the Martyrs
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A Love Language Minute: A Thankful Workplace
via Love Languages e-Letter
http://www.5lovelanguages.com/
Utilizing Thanksgiving as a Reminder to Appreciate Your Staff
Thanksgiving is the holiday where we are encouraged to be thankful for the good things in our lives - health, safety, adequate food, clothing, and shelter, as well as the many material blessings we have. For most people, Thanksgiving is usually more of a personally-focused celebration, including sharing meals and time with family and friends.
But the Thanksgiving holiday season can also be an opportunity to focus on, and be reminded of, the positive aspects of our work lives. This is especially true in these more difficult economic times, where many who desire employment are unable to find work or have to settle for a job beneath their professional capabilities.
For those who are supervisors, managers, business owners or leaders in their organizations, the Thanksgiving holiday is an excellent reminder to both remember, and communicate, the most valuable asset in your workplace: the people who work there (both employees and volunteers).
While many people sarcastically say, "I'd enjoy my work more, if it weren't for the people"; in reality, most of us have highly talented and valuable colleagues. And a few minutes of reflection can help each of us identify those positive characteristics that our team members bring to the workplace each day.
Identifying the Positive Characteristics of Colleagues.
Think about the individuals you see and with whom you work regularly.
What do they do that makes you smile?
What character quality do they demonstrate, that if it weren't present would really make life at work tough? (e.g. dependability, thoroughness, punctuality, honesty)
What talents or skills do they regularly demonstrate that are part of "who they are"? (e.g. good communication skills, accurate detailed work, being a good problem solver, creative).
Make a list of your teammates, along with the characteristics you've identified.
Communicating your appreciation.
While it's nice (for you) to reflect on and be thankful for the top quality co-workers you have, it would make their day to hear from you what you appreciate about them. Let me give you some tips that will make the appreciation communicated really "hit the mark" (versus "fall flat"):
Make sure your praise is specific and personal. General, impersonal praise is like eating mashed potatoes without gravy or butter - blah. Use their name. Tell them specifically how their positive characteristic makes your life better. Give a specific example, if possible.
Communicate in a way that will be comfortable for you. You can tell them verbally, write an email, or write a handwritten note in a Thanksgiving card. It doesn't have to be a big deal or production. Just do it.
Absolutely be genuine. Don't try to fake it and don't overstate your appreciation ("You are the best accountant in the world!"). Make sure your tone of voice, facial expression, and body language match what you are communicating. If you are rushed, or uptight about something, wait until you have relaxed before talking to them.
A small act of communicating your appreciation to your colleagues may make their whole Thanksgiving a very special holiday. And the rewards you may reap in the coming weeks may be bountiful as well
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Building Relationships
Building Relationships - The Bare Facts
Saturday, November 19, 2011
With Guest: Josh McDowell
Every year this word is typed into the search engine Google four billion times. The word is "sex," and on the next Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, Josh McDowell talks to parents about this important topic. What do Christian kids need to know? How can Christian parents help their kids? Don't miss this important discussion.
Featured Product: The Bare Facts by Josh McDowell
Tune in to Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, the weekly radio broadcast brought to you by Moody Radio and Moody Publishers. Listen live online Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. and evenings at 7:00 p.m. CST at moodyradio.org, check your local radio station, or download free podcasts and get more information.
Missed a program?
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© 2010 Moody Publishers
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Utilizing Thanksgiving as a Reminder to Appreciate Your Staff
Thanksgiving is the holiday where we are encouraged to be thankful for the good things in our lives - health, safety, adequate food, clothing, and shelter, as well as the many material blessings we have. For most people, Thanksgiving is usually more of a personally-focused celebration, including sharing meals and time with family and friends.
But the Thanksgiving holiday season can also be an opportunity to focus on, and be reminded of, the positive aspects of our work lives. This is especially true in these more difficult economic times, where many who desire employment are unable to find work or have to settle for a job beneath their professional capabilities.
For those who are supervisors, managers, business owners or leaders in their organizations, the Thanksgiving holiday is an excellent reminder to both remember, and communicate, the most valuable asset in your workplace: the people who work there (both employees and volunteers).
While many people sarcastically say, "I'd enjoy my work more, if it weren't for the people"; in reality, most of us have highly talented and valuable colleagues. And a few minutes of reflection can help each of us identify those positive characteristics that our team members bring to the workplace each day.
Identifying the Positive Characteristics of Colleagues.
Think about the individuals you see and with whom you work regularly.
What do they do that makes you smile?
What character quality do they demonstrate, that if it weren't present would really make life at work tough? (e.g. dependability, thoroughness, punctuality, honesty)
What talents or skills do they regularly demonstrate that are part of "who they are"? (e.g. good communication skills, accurate detailed work, being a good problem solver, creative).
Make a list of your teammates, along with the characteristics you've identified.
Communicating your appreciation.
While it's nice (for you) to reflect on and be thankful for the top quality co-workers you have, it would make their day to hear from you what you appreciate about them. Let me give you some tips that will make the appreciation communicated really "hit the mark" (versus "fall flat"):
Make sure your praise is specific and personal. General, impersonal praise is like eating mashed potatoes without gravy or butter - blah. Use their name. Tell them specifically how their positive characteristic makes your life better. Give a specific example, if possible.
Communicate in a way that will be comfortable for you. You can tell them verbally, write an email, or write a handwritten note in a Thanksgiving card. It doesn't have to be a big deal or production. Just do it.
Absolutely be genuine. Don't try to fake it and don't overstate your appreciation ("You are the best accountant in the world!"). Make sure your tone of voice, facial expression, and body language match what you are communicating. If you are rushed, or uptight about something, wait until you have relaxed before talking to them.
A small act of communicating your appreciation to your colleagues may make their whole Thanksgiving a very special holiday. And the rewards you may reap in the coming weeks may be bountiful as well
GET SOCIAL:
Share your questions, thoughts insights, or comments by joining the conversation on Facebook at facebook.com/5lovelanguages
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Building Relationships
Building Relationships - The Bare Facts
Saturday, November 19, 2011
With Guest: Josh McDowell
Every year this word is typed into the search engine Google four billion times. The word is "sex," and on the next Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, Josh McDowell talks to parents about this important topic. What do Christian kids need to know? How can Christian parents help their kids? Don't miss this important discussion.
Featured Product: The Bare Facts by Josh McDowell
Tune in to Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, the weekly radio broadcast brought to you by Moody Radio and Moody Publishers. Listen live online Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. and evenings at 7:00 p.m. CST at moodyradio.org, check your local radio station, or download free podcasts and get more information.
Missed a program?
Click here to visit the audio archive.
View an archive of past emails.
© 2010 Moody Publishers
11/16/11
Hollywood Prayer Network Newsletter (november 2011)
http://www.hollywoodprayernetwork.org/
Happy Thanksgiving to our HPN pray-ers,
SUMMARY:
• Praise God for seven ways He is blessing our industry and community
• Praise God for seven of our HPN Local Chapter Directors around the world
• Thank God for screener season
• Thank God for the people who work at Theme Parks across the world
• Thank God for Christians who are producing independent films
• Thank the Lord that some parts of the business are doing well
• Thank God for creative people who also use their art to reach out to others
• Thank God that TV can be used to honor people
• Thank God for the gift of entertainment
• Thank God for Christians who understand how important Hollywood is to Him
• Thank the Lord for his miraculous healing hand
• Thank God that Justin Bieber is a Christian
PRAISES:
• Praise God for the many Entertainment ministries that are meeting the needs of thousands of Christians and non-believers through their work. HERE is a link to the list of Hollywood ministries.
• Praise God for the many non-believers who have Christian friends and associates (solid ambassadors) to faithfully teach them about God and Jesus.
• Praise God for our HPN Local Chapter leaders across the country and the world, who are praying with us, mobilizing others to pray and inviting God into the lives of the world’s entertainment professionals. Click HERE to check them out.
• Praise God that there are solid Christians in key leadership, mentoring and decision-making positions in Hollywood.
• Praise God for the growing number of mentorships happening between Christian young professionals and experienced professionals which hold people accountable, encourage and inspire one another and prepare talented believers to be in leadership positions in the near future.
• Praise God that we are seeing miracles in this industry, and experiencing God moving in the world’s most influential mission field.
THANK GOD FOR OUR LOCAL CHAPTER DIRECTORS (These 7 represent the 60+ HPN chapters around the world):
• Peggy Buzzard, Airdrie, Canada – “I would like prayer for more opportunities to share HPN's vision and through that more people to change the way they talk about Hollywood professionals, a shift from gossip to prayer.”
• Zach & Naomi Baliva, Rome, Italy – “We've been asked by a local church to start discussions about teaching a film program or leading a movie discussion group for their young 20s age crowd. Pray for us as we reach out and begin this!”
• Terri and Barry Renfro, San Jose, CA – We praise God that Terri volunteers her time and talent every month be creating our incredible KIDS and TEENS PRAYER CALENDARS, which are prayed over by thousands of people around the world. Check out this month’s calendar HERE.
• Heidi Swander, Twin Cities, MN – We praise God for Heidi’s undying commitment to create our monthly Target Redemption blurbs where our HPN Incognito Team can learn about the background of a Hollywood cultural influencer and know better how to pray for them. Check them out HERE.
• Gladys Colon, Miami, Florida – “The HPN event they had in October was a success!!!! Praise the Lord. Pray as people heard about praying for Hollywood that they would do that!”
• Cassandra Hollis, Atlanta, GA – “Atlanta and the entire state of Georgia is booming with TV and film production. Please pray that God will continue to strategically place Christians in positions in front of and behind the camera to be the light of Christ on set and beyond. Our prayer for Georgia is that God will lift up a standard and that satan will not have a stronghold on the productions made here or anywhere.”
• Samantha Penhale, Omaha, NE – “Pray this over the Omaha Chapter. I will live a God-focused life and pursue intentional community with people who share my passion for restoring the arts to the Kingdom of God, and helping people mature in Christ, in such a way that my time, finances, gifts and relationships reflect these priorities.”
GIVE THANKS:
• Let’s thank God for screener season. This is the time of year where members of all of the Unions, Guilds and Academies start receiving DVD’s in the mail of this past year’s films. These are the films that the studios want to be nominated for Academy and Guild awards. We all love this time as free movies come pouring into our homes. But we ask for your prayers as voting members choose what they believe are the best films, actors, directors, costumers, writers, art directors, editors, etc. etc. May the Lord give the voters wisdom and discernment in their choices, as they impact the culture and the careers of the professionals through their decisions. For more info on screeners, click HERE.
• Would you thank God for the people who work at Theme Parks across the world! The employees at Universal Studios, Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Legoland and other Amusement Parks across the globe, have worked incredibly long hours all through October because of their additional halloween events. The staff runs the regular theme park during the day and these extra events on the weekends. Many people are exhausted heading into the next peak season of holidays, and don't get a break until after the first of the year. Theme park entertainment involves every creative job from technical people to performers and they are often thankless jobs.
• Thank the Lord for Christians who are producing independent films. We thank God for Sean, John, Steve, Allen and other independent filmmakers who pour their hearts and souls into their projects and then trust God that the world can be a little better place because of them.
• Thank the Lord that some parts of the business are doing well. As film revenues drop at most studios and more people are being laid off, Walt Disney posted a 30% boost in last quarter’s net profits, due to their TV channels and Theme Parks. For more information, click HERE.
• We thank God for creative people who also use their art to reach out to others! Two creative people, Steve and Kristen, use art, primarily poetry and photographs, to give hope to the lost in Hollywood. Would you pray for them as you check out their ministry Hope Thru Art on facebook.
• Let’s thank God that TV can be used for such good! The November 3rd episode of "Bones" was dedicated to Emily Maki, a 14-year-old girl, who recently died following a lengthy illness. She is the daughter of Greg Maki who works with HPN member David Endres in Kenosha, Wisconsin. A staff writer is a friend of the Maki family and learned that "Bones" was Emily's favorite television show, so he asked the Producers to dedicate that episode to her.”
• Thank God for the gift of entertainment. A new live Cirque du Soleil show called “IRIS” is playing at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. It’s an incredible celebration of the history of film, told through the French Canadian circus acrobats of Cirque du Soleil. Each breathtaking moment reminds the audience that God finds great joy in the performing arts. We also thank God for Kristen, a generous HPN member who is offering discounted tickets to “IRIS” through January 22nd. To save 20% off select performances, just click on: cirquedusoleil.com/iris Or use promo code CHURCH HERE.
• Thank the Lord for his miraculous healing hand. Thank him that He has his hand on Lee, an HPN member and agent, who has just begun chemo treatments for his brain cancer. We look forward to how God is going to turn this into good for Lee and his wife, who both love Him and are called according to His purposes.
• Thank God that Justin Bieber is a Christian. With all of the controversial press about the 17 year old Rock Star, Justin’s latest album hit #1 in the Billboard Chart and it lifts up the name of Jesus. Let’s be praying for Justin and his mom Pattie, and asking that they keep their eyes on the Lord and turn to Him for every decision they make and every relationship they’re in. For more info on Justin click HERE.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
• This Thursday, Nov. 17th HPN is partnering with Pray 4 California and Hollywood Presbyterian Church to host a prayer walk around Hollywood from 7-9pm. Would you pray with us, if you’re out of town, or join us if you’re in LA as we ask the Lord to heal this city and all the people in it! For more info. click HERE.
• Come to a short film conference and film night on December 2-3 at Azusa Pacific University. To register and find out more click HERE.
• For the other upcoming events in our Hollywood Christian community click HERE.
We’re very thankful for you!
Karen and Caren
TIP OF THE MONTH:
The word “Thanks” is found 100 times in the Bible. To find out where, click HERE.
QUOTE OF THE MONTH:
“Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough.” -- Oprah Winfrey
VERSE OF THE MONTH:
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” Colossians 3:17
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11/15/11
Voice of the Martyrs/IDOP 2010: Salavat's Testimony
This video, produced for The Voice of the Martyrs, shows the real stories of Christians in Uzbekistan, who suffer hardship and persecution as believers in Jesus Christ.
This video was produced for the International Day of Prayer (IDOP) in 2010. To learn more about the International Day of Prayer, visit http://www.persecution.com/idop.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR8aiWuMjjY
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Voice of the Martyrs/IDOP - Padina's Testimony
via http://www.youtube.com/user/VoiceOfTheMartyrsUSA
From the time Padina was 4 years old, she followed every rule of Islam in an attempt to grow closer to Allah. But Padina could never reach Allah. "I never felt peace," she said. "I would cry for hours to Allah, saying, 'I am so far from you. I can never go into your presence.'" She felt depressed and hopeless.
So she made a plan to end her suffering. She and her terminally ill mother would take pills, turn on the gas in the kitchen and enter the presence of Allah as honored Muslims.
As Padina started to turn on the gas, she heard her mother's TV in the living room. The words of a pastor on an illegal Christian satellite program grabbed her attention: "Why do you want to kill yourself tonight? Our God is so powerful that he can change your life. Give Jesus one week!"
Repulsed, Padina came up with a plan. "I will pretend to invite Jesus for one week in my life," Padina thought. "I can embarrass Jesus and embarrass Christianity for the false religion that it is. In one week, I will call this television program and kill myself live on the program. That will disgrace the God of the infidels."
The song featured at the end of this presentation was made specifically for this video. Plans exist to feature it on digital download services some time in the future.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz38KW3_wfI
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http://www.prisoneralert.com/
11/12/11
Manna Fest w/Perry Stone (11-11-2011): #579 The Spear of satan - his Most Dangerous Weapon
Perry Stone teaches on spiritual weapons.
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Voice of the Martyrs Prayer Update for week of Nov. 11, 2011
The Voice of the Martyrs USA: www.persecution.com
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Romans 8:35
Afghanistan—Bringing Bibles and Peace to Afghanistan
Source: VOM Contacts
Matthew 20:34
So Jesus had compassion and touched their eyes. And immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed Him.
A VOM radio partner continues to make inroads in Afghanistan despite intense spiritual warfare. “We never get discouraged when people swear at us,” the radio partner said. “We get discouraged when people ask for Bibles and we can’t give them one.” In response to recent violence, the radio team produced a program that focused on the peace of God and Jesus’ compassion as demonstrated in the gospels. The radio partner has frequent contact with listeners in Afghanistan through follow-up phone calls. Muslim listeners lament their nation’s appetite for violence, but they compliment the radio team as being among the few who care about Afghanistan. The radio partner said the team is “encouraged to keep sowing” God’s Word. Praise God for the advances the team has already made, and pray for their continued protection and success.
China—TSPM Pastor Jailed
Source: China Aid Association
Psalm 101:4–6
A perverse heart shall depart from me;
I will not know wickedness.
Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor,
Him I will destroy;
The one who has a haughty look and a proud heart,
Him I will not endure.
My eyes shall be on the faithful of the land,
That they may dwell with me;
He who walks in a perfect way,
He shall serve me.
A pastor certified by China’s officially sanctioned Three-Self Church (TSPM) was sentenced to five days of administrative detention in September for “fraudulently harming society in the name of religion.” Since 2006, Liu Xiuying has served as a preacher in Shandong province at Chazhuang Church, a church approved by the local Three-Self Patriotic Association. In May, police and members of the Religious Affairs bureau seized Liu during a Sunday service. Liu was taken to a police station, where her interrogators slandered her religious beliefs and accused her of believing in cults and heresies. Please pray that Liu will be able to resume her pastoral work freely. Pray that Chinese officials will view Christianity as a positive influence on society and that their hearts will be won to Christ. Pray also for other pastors who have been arrested, whose identities are being kept confidential.
Kenya—Somali Christian Beaten in Kenya
Source: Compass Direct News
Psalm 17:8–10
Keep me as the apple of Your eye;
Hide me under the shadow of Your wings,
From the wicked who oppress me,
From my deadly enemies who surround me.
They have closed up their fat hearts;
With their mouths they speak proudly.
A 25-year-old Somali Christian refugee was beaten and left for dead by six of his Muslim countrymen on Oct. 27. Hassan’s assailants hit him with an iron rod and knifed him before stripping off his clothes and dumping him at the entrance to a Presbyterian Church of East Africa building. Hassan received Christ at age 7, and his widowed mother is a convert from Islam. Muslims in their refugee neighborhood concluded that they were Christians after the widow repeatedly turned down invitations to attend the mosque. “What happened to my son is the climax of the threats that I have been receiving from my Muslim neighbors,” she said. Hassan has eight younger siblings, and the family will have to relocate. Pray for Somali Christians like this family, who are threatened by neighbors as well as the militant al-Shabab terrorist group. Pray that Hassan will get the medical attention he needs.
The International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) is on November 13, 2011. Will you pray for your brothers and sisters in Christ? Visit http://www.persecution.com/idop to learn more.
Add the PrisonerAlert.com application on Facebook by visiting http://apps.facebook.com/prisoneralert/
Download the iOS application on the iTunes Store by visiting http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/prayer-calendar/id432550884?mt=8
Download the Android application on the Android Marketplace by visiting https://market.android.com/details?id=com.persecution.prayercalendar
Digital versions of our books are available on the Amazon.com Kindle and Barnes & Noble NOOK bookstores: search for Living Sacrifice Book Company.
Scripture taken from the New King James Version. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Romans 8:35
Afghanistan—Bringing Bibles and Peace to Afghanistan
Source: VOM Contacts
Matthew 20:34
So Jesus had compassion and touched their eyes. And immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed Him.
A VOM radio partner continues to make inroads in Afghanistan despite intense spiritual warfare. “We never get discouraged when people swear at us,” the radio partner said. “We get discouraged when people ask for Bibles and we can’t give them one.” In response to recent violence, the radio team produced a program that focused on the peace of God and Jesus’ compassion as demonstrated in the gospels. The radio partner has frequent contact with listeners in Afghanistan through follow-up phone calls. Muslim listeners lament their nation’s appetite for violence, but they compliment the radio team as being among the few who care about Afghanistan. The radio partner said the team is “encouraged to keep sowing” God’s Word. Praise God for the advances the team has already made, and pray for their continued protection and success.
China—TSPM Pastor Jailed
Source: China Aid Association
Psalm 101:4–6
A perverse heart shall depart from me;
I will not know wickedness.
Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor,
Him I will destroy;
The one who has a haughty look and a proud heart,
Him I will not endure.
My eyes shall be on the faithful of the land,
That they may dwell with me;
He who walks in a perfect way,
He shall serve me.
A pastor certified by China’s officially sanctioned Three-Self Church (TSPM) was sentenced to five days of administrative detention in September for “fraudulently harming society in the name of religion.” Since 2006, Liu Xiuying has served as a preacher in Shandong province at Chazhuang Church, a church approved by the local Three-Self Patriotic Association. In May, police and members of the Religious Affairs bureau seized Liu during a Sunday service. Liu was taken to a police station, where her interrogators slandered her religious beliefs and accused her of believing in cults and heresies. Please pray that Liu will be able to resume her pastoral work freely. Pray that Chinese officials will view Christianity as a positive influence on society and that their hearts will be won to Christ. Pray also for other pastors who have been arrested, whose identities are being kept confidential.
Kenya—Somali Christian Beaten in Kenya
Source: Compass Direct News
Psalm 17:8–10
Keep me as the apple of Your eye;
Hide me under the shadow of Your wings,
From the wicked who oppress me,
From my deadly enemies who surround me.
They have closed up their fat hearts;
With their mouths they speak proudly.
A 25-year-old Somali Christian refugee was beaten and left for dead by six of his Muslim countrymen on Oct. 27. Hassan’s assailants hit him with an iron rod and knifed him before stripping off his clothes and dumping him at the entrance to a Presbyterian Church of East Africa building. Hassan received Christ at age 7, and his widowed mother is a convert from Islam. Muslims in their refugee neighborhood concluded that they were Christians after the widow repeatedly turned down invitations to attend the mosque. “What happened to my son is the climax of the threats that I have been receiving from my Muslim neighbors,” she said. Hassan has eight younger siblings, and the family will have to relocate. Pray for Somali Christians like this family, who are threatened by neighbors as well as the militant al-Shabab terrorist group. Pray that Hassan will get the medical attention he needs.
The International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) is on November 13, 2011. Will you pray for your brothers and sisters in Christ? Visit http://www.persecution.com/idop to learn more.
Add the PrisonerAlert.com application on Facebook by visiting http://apps.facebook.com/prisoneralert/
Download the iOS application on the iTunes Store by visiting http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/prayer-calendar/id432550884?mt=8
Download the Android application on the Android Marketplace by visiting https://market.android.com/details?id=com.persecution.prayercalendar
Digital versions of our books are available on the Amazon.com Kindle and Barnes & Noble NOOK bookstores: search for Living Sacrifice Book Company.
Scripture taken from the New King James Version. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Hal Lindsey Report (11-11-11): Empires Rise and Fall, "Various Places," Target: Iran? and God Deleted
via Hal Lindsey Media Ministries e-Letter
http://www.hallindsey.com/
This week on 'The Hal Lindsey Report'
One of the constants of history is that man seems to learn nothing from the constants of history.
Another is that nothing lasts forever. In fact, when viewed against the backdrop of mankind's time on earth, most things don't last very long. Especially empires. A couple of centuries, maybe three or four, is about as long as a dominant political system or culture can make it.
The more diverse and 'multicultural' (albeit a modern term) it is, the more tenuous and uncertain its lifespan.
Nowadays, we don't really think in terms of empires. The 20th century saw the demise of both the Ottoman and British "Empires." Things move too fast and the world is too interconnected and interdependent for an empire to have time to take root.
That's why it should come as no surprise that the 'empire' foretold in Bible prophecy for these last days may blossom faster and be more fluid in structure than those of the past. I'm referring to the predicted revival of the Roman Empire that Daniel described when interpreting the dream of King Nebuchadnezzar. He said that the final dominant system would rise out of the ruins of the old Roman Empire and that the Antichrist will rise out of that people and culture.
Now, most of you know that I have long held that that final empire will be some form of a European confederation of which Rome will be the center. This week, I'm going to explain further why I believe this and look at how unbelievably accurate Daniel's prediction is turning out to be.
I'm referring to his portrayal of that empire as "ten toes of iron mixed with clay," thus making it partly strong and partly weak. We need look no further than today's European Union. With more than 500 million people in a single market, it is, at once, the world's largest economy, yet it teeters on the verge of total economic collapse.
With Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, and now Italy facing catastrophic failure -- failure that may pull down the EU and much of the world with it -- it's very possible that the EU of today may not resemble the EU of next year. But there need not be total collapse to provide opportunity for the emergence of the Antichrist, complete economic chaos will do nicely, too.
Once again the prophets have peered across thousands of years and accurately described the events they saw unfolding in the future -- which, I believe, is our "today."
Over the years on my television programs, we've reported on earthquakes across the world -- places like Turkey, Iran, the South Pacific, the Indian Ocean, Asia, Japan, the Caribbean, and South America. Lately, though, we've been reporting on them in odd places like Missouri, Washington, D.C., and, now, Oklahoma. Though these quakes have not been as catastrophic as those in Sumatra and Japan, for instance, that literally moved land masses several feet and tilted the earth on its axis, they are notable because of Jesus Christ's prediction that in the last days we would see earthquakes in "various places." Of course, the implication here is that the earthquakes would occur in lots of different places and, probably, unusual places, at that.
Speaking of unusual places, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is now telling us that it has finally uncovered evidence of a nuclear program fully engaged in weaponization in a most unusual place: Iran. Of course, the IAEA is probably the only organization in the world that thinks Iran is an 'unusual' place for this discovery. Everyone else has known for years that it's happening. Most of the West, though, simply refused to acknowledge it.
In response to this week's IAEA report, the US is apparently going to follow its usual leadership tactic of late: leading from behind. However, rumor has it that it may have given the tacit 'green light' to Israel to go ahead and strike Iran before it's too late. This has led to great debate in Israel, not over whether to attack Iran -- most of the leadership now seems to be in agreement on that -- but, rather, whether to drop its longstanding policy of "nuclear ambiguity." That intentional veil of uncertainty has been a cornerstone element in Israel's survival strategy for decades. But their decision to remove that doubt -- if they decide to do so -- may signal the Israelis' realization that they pretty much stand alone in the world.
Finally, if you visit the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., you may notice something missing: God. To correct this deliberate omission, Rep. Bill Johnson of Ohio has introduced legislation to have President Franklin D. Roosevelt's D-Day Prayer, which was broadcast live to the nation on the evening of June 6, 1944, displayed at the memorial. It is not unusual for an American president to call the nation to prayer, but it is unusual for the President to personally deliver that prayer, all 6 minutes of it, broadcast live nationally.
That prayer proved to be such a unifying and uplifting moment at a truly historic turning point in the war, that Congressman Johnson felt like it was a travesty not to include it in a memorial to the sacrifices made by Americans in World War II. And he felt like it was an even greater travesty when the Obama Administration publicly objected. They claimed that the prayer's inclusion at the memorial will "dilute its message" and its ability to inspire visitors.
Congressman Johnson responded that the Administration's objection, "boggles my mind."
Well, It disgusts me, too, but it doesn't surprise me. This denial of the spiritual heritage of our nation has been going on for a long time, but it is intensifying as we approach the end of this age. Folks, it's time for the true believers in America to stand up and be counted. If we don't, the spiritual and moral precepts upon which this great nation is founded -- and their expression by our nation's leaders -- will soon be as rare as the mention of God at the World War II Memorial.
That will be a sad day, indeed.
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God Bless,
Hal Lindsey
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The First Thanksgiving
With Dave Stotts. http://www.drivethruhistory.com/
Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfJnAhhGIHM
A Marriage Carol
"Sometimes it takes a snowstorm to melt a heart."
On Christmas Eve twenty years earlier, Marlee and Jacob were married in a snowstorm. This Christmas Eve, they are ready to quit, divorce is imminent. Their relationship is as icy as the road they’re traveling and as blocked with troubles as the piling snow. They take a shortcut to get to the lawyer’s office, on a slippery, no-fault path. She thinks they need to stay on the main road. He disagrees. They fight. Story of their lives and they slam into a bank of snow , spinning, drifting, falling, out of control. Just like their lives. Reluctantly, freezing cold, hungry, scared, she trudges up the hill. Jacob is nowhere to be found. Her ears frozen, fingers and hands red, she comes to a house on the hillside, built like a Bed and Breakfast, a green wreath on the red door and the door-knocker is in the shape of a wedding ring.
The red door opens and the first thing she notices is the fire in the room, blazing hot, a warm, inviting, friendly place and the voice of an old man welcomes her in. There are three golden pots on the hearth, shining, glimmering things. The old man claims that they are used to restore marriages. She laughs-and begins a journey through her past, present, and future that will test how she views her lifelong love. There are two futures available. Which will she choose?
Website: http://amarriagecarol.com/
Love Languages Page for Book: http://www.5lovelanguages.com/resource/a-marriage-carol/
A Marriage Carol Trailer
A Marriage Carol Trailer from River North Fiction on Vimeo.
From Chris Fabry and Gary Chapman, this story penetrates the fragile and fierce relationship of marriage, so worth our deepest and most difficult effort to preserve.Video Link: http://vimeo.com/28434453
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Love Languages Page: http://www.5lovelanguages.com/resource/a-marriage-carol/
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ApologetiX - More Than a Healing
ApologetiX's spoof of Boston's "More Than a Feeling" from their 2008 album "Future Tense." ApologetiX have a new album out, just released, called "Wise Up and Rock" making Christian versions of popular 80's hits! Check it out, plus upcoming concert dates: http://www.apologetix.com/
A Love Language Minute: The Power of Words (Veterans Day)
via Love Language Minute E-Letter
http://www.5lovelanguages.com/
Editor's Note: On behalf Dr. Gary Chapman and all the Chapman Team here at Northfield Publishing, we would like to express our deepest appreciation to all those who have served, or are currently serving, our country in the military. Thank you for your service and sacrifice! In light of Veterans Day, we would like to share with you an excerpt of an article Dr. Chapman wrote for Military Spouse Magazine several years ago. Enjoy.
"Don't underestimate the power of words!"
That's what my mother told me when my dad was deployed in World War II. For them, it was true because she wrote Dad a letter every day. And he wrote her every time he had a free minute. The letters may have been a month late, but they brought news from home. And they expressed love. Mom and Dad stayed connected though separated by the miles and months.
In today's world, with computers and wireless phones, staying connected is easier than ever. Staying connected while apart is the best way to make re-entry sweet. If you are disconnected during deployment, it takes time to re-establish intimacy. If one of you has violated trust by being unfaithful, it takes genuine confession and forgiveness; then it follows the often slow process of rebuilding trust.
For the average couple who stays somewhat connected while deployed and remain true to each other, re-entry can be heavenly; with perhaps a few hellish moments. Whatever problems you had before deployment did not go away while you were apart. You must start, not where you left off, but where you are now. That means, taking time to talk and listen. It means sharing what has happened while the two of you have been apart. Obviously, there is not time to relive all the experiences, but if you are to reconnect, you must share some of what has transpired.
Don't underestimate the power of words. They can make or break a relationship. Such statements as, "I missed you. I'm proud of you. You look great; I am glad you are home," communicate love to the one who has been deployed. While "You did a such a good job with the things while I was away. I'm so lucky to have you as a husband/wife. You look fabulous. I am so glad to be home again," communicate encouragement to the one who stated at home. No matter what has happened, beginning with positive words creates a climate for reconstruction.
This does not mean that you cannot voice your concerns, but even this need to be done in a positive way. "I know I may be misreading this. There are probably some things I don't know. But I felt concerned when...." This kind of statement is not condemning, but seeks information to clarify the situation. You can process your differences so long as you do not condemn each other. When you condemn and harshly criticize, you may create a war that is more volatile than the one from which you have returned.
The motif of a good marriage is mutual support and encouragement. Questions like, "What could I do to help you? How can I make your life easier? How could I best show my love to you?" express an attitude of helpfulness and will likely be well received by your spouse. Reaching out to help each other, you become partners in life, which is what marriage is all about.
The greatest detriment to such positive partnership is selfishness. Perhaps both of you feel that you have gone through a difficult period of life and you deserve a little pampering. However, when you focus on yourselves and start demanding things of each other, you become enemies. When you freely and genuinely reach out with the attitude of helping your spouse, you both become winners. Successful re-entry occurs when both partners seek the well being of the other.
Marsha, the wife of an enlisted man captured it all when she said "After all he had been through, I could not believe it when he came home and said, 'It was a hard deployment. But I'm home now and I'm here to serve you.' Of course, I wanted to serve him. What wife wouldn't respond positively to a husband who has that attitude?"
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Building Relationships
Faith Deployed...Again - Jocelyn Green
Saturday, November 12, 2011
On the day after Veteran's Day, we'll present this special Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Our guest is author and military wife, Jocelyn Green. As husbands are being deployed multiple times, the women left behind need encouragement and strength to maintain the home front. And the church can be a valuable part of the process.
Featured Product: Faith Deployed by Jocelyn Green
Tune in to Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, the weekly radio broadcast brought to you by Moody Radio and Moody Publishers. Listen live online Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. and evenings at 7:00 p.m. CST at moodyradio.org, check your local radio station, or download free podcasts and get more information.
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Editor's Note: On behalf Dr. Gary Chapman and all the Chapman Team here at Northfield Publishing, we would like to express our deepest appreciation to all those who have served, or are currently serving, our country in the military. Thank you for your service and sacrifice! In light of Veterans Day, we would like to share with you an excerpt of an article Dr. Chapman wrote for Military Spouse Magazine several years ago. Enjoy.
"Don't underestimate the power of words!"
That's what my mother told me when my dad was deployed in World War II. For them, it was true because she wrote Dad a letter every day. And he wrote her every time he had a free minute. The letters may have been a month late, but they brought news from home. And they expressed love. Mom and Dad stayed connected though separated by the miles and months.
In today's world, with computers and wireless phones, staying connected is easier than ever. Staying connected while apart is the best way to make re-entry sweet. If you are disconnected during deployment, it takes time to re-establish intimacy. If one of you has violated trust by being unfaithful, it takes genuine confession and forgiveness; then it follows the often slow process of rebuilding trust.
For the average couple who stays somewhat connected while deployed and remain true to each other, re-entry can be heavenly; with perhaps a few hellish moments. Whatever problems you had before deployment did not go away while you were apart. You must start, not where you left off, but where you are now. That means, taking time to talk and listen. It means sharing what has happened while the two of you have been apart. Obviously, there is not time to relive all the experiences, but if you are to reconnect, you must share some of what has transpired.
Don't underestimate the power of words. They can make or break a relationship. Such statements as, "I missed you. I'm proud of you. You look great; I am glad you are home," communicate love to the one who has been deployed. While "You did a such a good job with the things while I was away. I'm so lucky to have you as a husband/wife. You look fabulous. I am so glad to be home again," communicate encouragement to the one who stated at home. No matter what has happened, beginning with positive words creates a climate for reconstruction.
This does not mean that you cannot voice your concerns, but even this need to be done in a positive way. "I know I may be misreading this. There are probably some things I don't know. But I felt concerned when...." This kind of statement is not condemning, but seeks information to clarify the situation. You can process your differences so long as you do not condemn each other. When you condemn and harshly criticize, you may create a war that is more volatile than the one from which you have returned.
The motif of a good marriage is mutual support and encouragement. Questions like, "What could I do to help you? How can I make your life easier? How could I best show my love to you?" express an attitude of helpfulness and will likely be well received by your spouse. Reaching out to help each other, you become partners in life, which is what marriage is all about.
The greatest detriment to such positive partnership is selfishness. Perhaps both of you feel that you have gone through a difficult period of life and you deserve a little pampering. However, when you focus on yourselves and start demanding things of each other, you become enemies. When you freely and genuinely reach out with the attitude of helping your spouse, you both become winners. Successful re-entry occurs when both partners seek the well being of the other.
Marsha, the wife of an enlisted man captured it all when she said "After all he had been through, I could not believe it when he came home and said, 'It was a hard deployment. But I'm home now and I'm here to serve you.' Of course, I wanted to serve him. What wife wouldn't respond positively to a husband who has that attitude?"
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Faith Deployed...Again - Jocelyn Green
Saturday, November 12, 2011
On the day after Veteran's Day, we'll present this special Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Our guest is author and military wife, Jocelyn Green. As husbands are being deployed multiple times, the women left behind need encouragement and strength to maintain the home front. And the church can be a valuable part of the process.
Featured Product: Faith Deployed by Jocelyn Green
Tune in to Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, the weekly radio broadcast brought to you by Moody Radio and Moody Publishers. Listen live online Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. and evenings at 7:00 p.m. CST at moodyradio.org, check your local radio station, or download free podcasts and get more information.
Missed a program? Click here to visit the audio archive.
11/11/11
Phillips, Craig, and Dean - Revelation Song
I really like this song. Heard they have a new Christmas EP out. http://www.phillipscraiganddean.com/
How Far Should 'Freedom' Go?
How far should we, as Christians, go when it comes to wiping out immorality and protecting the sanctity of the Christian faith in society? What I mean is should we respect freedom of choice and expression as much as possible, even to the extent of allowing those who are hateful towards God and Christians to speak and express themselves as they choose? For example, a man makes a film that includes a brief scene of ants crawling over a crucified Jesus (story link here); OR should we be as pro-active as possible to prevent things that are offensive to us from occurring and try to, basically, wipe them out because they are so ungodly, offensive, mocking, disrespectful to the Christian faith?
I believe in protecting freedom of speech, choice and expression as much as possible. I believe in doing this because God does the same for us when He gives us those very same freedoms. We choose to live for God. We are not forced to because that is how He wills is. We are people with free will, not robots.
But, at the same time, I feel conflicted about it. Here is an example (story link here): I feel that hanging up a painting of the Virgin Mary with elephant dung being plastered over it on purpose in a city museum in the name of 'art' is so offensive and disrespectful. It is never 'good' to do that, morally. It's one thing to hang up a painting like that in someone's home vs. a city's museum. I guess this would be a matter of private vs. public.
Should we as Christians respect a person's freedom of speech, choice, expression, religion, etc. to the point that we allow someone to do something like that despite how abhorred we are by it? They are not doing anything illegal nor are they physically hurting anyone by doing so. They are probably hurting someone morally I would imagine though. But, in a civilized society, we do not criminalize people based on morality, as long as physical violence and stealing are not involved.
So, my question is should we as Christians be focused on spreading God's love and truth in evangelizing and teaching others, as opposed to wiping out immorality in society by protesting and sending petitions? Or, should we do both at the same time? Or, does it depend on the situation?
I believe in protecting freedom of speech, choice and expression as much as possible. I believe in doing this because God does the same for us when He gives us those very same freedoms. We choose to live for God. We are not forced to because that is how He wills is. We are people with free will, not robots.
But, at the same time, I feel conflicted about it. Here is an example (story link here): I feel that hanging up a painting of the Virgin Mary with elephant dung being plastered over it on purpose in a city museum in the name of 'art' is so offensive and disrespectful. It is never 'good' to do that, morally. It's one thing to hang up a painting like that in someone's home vs. a city's museum. I guess this would be a matter of private vs. public.
Should we as Christians respect a person's freedom of speech, choice, expression, religion, etc. to the point that we allow someone to do something like that despite how abhorred we are by it? They are not doing anything illegal nor are they physically hurting anyone by doing so. They are probably hurting someone morally I would imagine though. But, in a civilized society, we do not criminalize people based on morality, as long as physical violence and stealing are not involved.
So, my question is should we as Christians be focused on spreading God's love and truth in evangelizing and teaching others, as opposed to wiping out immorality in society by protesting and sending petitions? Or, should we do both at the same time? Or, does it depend on the situation?
700 Club Interactive - Veteran's Day
Join us at Interactive as we remember the lives and sacrifices of our veterans. .. The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com
Living Waters: On the Box Ep #217 (11-10-2011)
"On the Box" is a daily (Monday through Friday) live, 28-minute, web-based talk show hosted by Ray Comfort and the Living Waters team. Episode #217. http://www.ustream.tv/channel/on-the-box
Ray Comfort and Tony Miano discuss the "180" movie. Then, starting at about 12:16 in the video, Stuart Scott shows a recording of him viewing and narrating Google Earth images that show places in the Book of the Exodus that the Israelites went through. Very fascinating. Next, Ray and Tony talk about the importance of evangelizing or spreading our faith. Then, Ray and Tony answer someone's question about how to handle being around someone who is always taking Jesus' name in vain.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHBSWP4A88w
http://www.livingwaters.com/
http://180movie.com/
Jack Van Impe Presents (11-12-2011) #1145
(c) J.V.I. Ministries - http://www.jvim.com/ -
Headlines:Americans take up designer religion...Europe and the United States warned that suicide bombers are on the way...Russia and China to hold joint military exercises...
Product Offer of the Week: Book "The Jack Van Impe Prophecy" Bible
Thanks to CallOutToJesus on YouTube for the video.
Veterans Day 2011
Each year, Veterans Day falls during the month of November. On this Veterans Day, we are celebrating those who have served our country. VA is reaching out to explain the meaning of Veterans Day, and the fact that our gratitude reaches far beyond just one day out of the year. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN2W429x_oA
God bless all of our veterans and all they have done for us! Praise Him! :)
Temple Levels
In reference to the post below: "The More Important Thing," http://jesusislordforever.blogspot.com/2011/11/more-important-thing.html .
The article discusses the idea that we, as believers, can become so focused on doing God's work that we forget to spend some quiet time with God, simply being in His presence and able to be touched by Him more intimately. I don't know if this is relevant, but when I read those words I automatically began thinking about how this article takes the "God's Work/More Intimate Time with God" route, but it can also take the "God's Work/Secular Activities" route because the methodology is the same. In the same way that the article expressed, if a believer spends so much time doing secular activities (not necessarily referring to sinfulness, but activities that are not specifically God-focused, such as work and school) to the point that they cannot spend very much time thinking about God or doing God's work then we as believers can feel malnourished. I then began thinking about God's Tabernacle/Temple. There is the Outer Court, Inner Court (Holy Place) and the Most Holy Place (Holy of Holies). This can also be referred to as the Outer Level, Middle Level and Innermost Level. It seems to me that the article I am referencing and the idea that I expressed continuing the idea can be equivolated to God's Temple.
Using the idea of the article, the Outer Court/Level would be represented by secular/worldly activities, the Inner Court/Middle Level (Holy Place) would be represented by doing GOD's Work and the Innermost Court/Most Holy Place (Holy of Holies) would be represented by intimacy with GOD.
1 John 2:15-16 (MSG): Don't love the world's ways. Don't love the world's goods. Love of the world squeezes out love for the Father. Practically everything that goes on in the world—wanting your own way, wanting everything for yourself, wanting to appear important—has nothing to do with the Father. It just isolates you from Him. The world and all its wanting, wanting, wanting is on the way out—but whoever does what God wants is set for eternity."
Praise Him! God bless.
The article discusses the idea that we, as believers, can become so focused on doing God's work that we forget to spend some quiet time with God, simply being in His presence and able to be touched by Him more intimately. I don't know if this is relevant, but when I read those words I automatically began thinking about how this article takes the "God's Work/More Intimate Time with God" route, but it can also take the "God's Work/Secular Activities" route because the methodology is the same. In the same way that the article expressed, if a believer spends so much time doing secular activities (not necessarily referring to sinfulness, but activities that are not specifically God-focused, such as work and school) to the point that they cannot spend very much time thinking about God or doing God's work then we as believers can feel malnourished. I then began thinking about God's Tabernacle/Temple. There is the Outer Court, Inner Court (Holy Place) and the Most Holy Place (Holy of Holies). This can also be referred to as the Outer Level, Middle Level and Innermost Level. It seems to me that the article I am referencing and the idea that I expressed continuing the idea can be equivolated to God's Temple.
Using the idea of the article, the Outer Court/Level would be represented by secular/worldly activities, the Inner Court/Middle Level (Holy Place) would be represented by doing GOD's Work and the Innermost Court/Most Holy Place (Holy of Holies) would be represented by intimacy with GOD.
1 John 2:15-16 (MSG): Don't love the world's ways. Don't love the world's goods. Love of the world squeezes out love for the Father. Practically everything that goes on in the world—wanting your own way, wanting everything for yourself, wanting to appear important—has nothing to do with the Father. It just isolates you from Him. The world and all its wanting, wanting, wanting is on the way out—but whoever does what God wants is set for eternity."
Praise Him! God bless.
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