Following months of speculation, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has confirmed that the Zika virus can cause microcephaly in newborns, a condition that leaves the brain underdeveloped. Scientists are finding multiple mutations of the virus, which leaves open the possibility of other health outcomes. “The Zika virus has undergone significant genetic changes in the past 70 years,”… Continue reading CDC confirms Zika-caused microcephaly
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“We are given so few years on this earth, and there are so many good things that get in the way of the best things. We must live for eternity.” ~ Paul Washer ~
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“Grant that we whose lot is cast in so goodly a heritage may strive together the more abundantly to extend to others that we so richly enjoy… to the fulfillment of Thy holy will; through Jesus Christ our Lord.” ~ Augustine ~
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“Nail the colours to the mast! That is the right thing to do, and, therefore, that is what we must do, and do it now. What colours? The colours of Christ, the work He has given us to do – the evangelization of all the unevangelized.” ~ C.T. Studd ~ C.T. Studd was an English… Continue reading Quote of the Day
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“The missionary heart: Care more than some think is wise. Risk more than some think is safe. Dream more than some think is practical. Expect more than some think is possible. I was called not to comfort or success but to obedience… There is no joy outside of knowing Jesus and serving him.” ~ Karen Watson… Continue reading Quote of the Day
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“The country with the most rapid Christian expansion ever is China, where there are 10,000 new Christian converts every day.” ~ Barret and Johnson, World Christian Trends ~
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“Every Christian in America has some minimal responsibility to get involved in helping the poor brethren in the church in other countries.” ~ K.P. Yohannan, Revolution In World Missions ~
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“The salvation of a single soul is more important than the production or preservation of all the epics and tragedies in the world.” ~ C.S. Lewis ~
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“A majority of Christians believe that supporting religious freedom should be either a high priority or the most important consideration in U.S. foreign policy.” ~ Open Doors USA ~
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“True religion is like the smallpox. If you get it, you give it to others and it spreads.” ~ C.T. Studd ~ c.t. studd was a missionary in africa, china and india.
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“If God wills the evangelization of the world, and you refuse to support missions, then you are opposed to the will of God.” ~ Oswald J. Smith ~
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“Can anything exceed this in interest? Who can fail to see in the fact here recorded that it was the loving desire of the heart of God to reach every creature under heaven with the sweet story of His grace?” ~ C.H. Mackintosh ~
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“The challenge of Asia cries out to us. The enemies of the cross abound, but none of them can stand against us as we move out in the authority and power of Jesus’ love.” ~ K.P. Yohannan, Revolution in World Missions
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“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” ~ Acts 1:8 ~
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“Never pity missionaries; envy them. They are where the real action is – where life and death, sin and grace, Heaven and Hell converge.” ~ Robert Shannon ~ robert shannon was a missionary to eastern europe.
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“It is my desire to show my attachment to the cause of Him who died for me by devoting my life to His service.” ~ Dr. David Livingstone ~ David livingstone was a medical missionary in the interior of africa. he sought to reach the natives with the good news.
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“Oh for a thousand lives to be spent in the service of Christ!” ~ George Whitefield ~ George whitefield was an english preacher during the first great awakening.
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“It is impossible for any rational creature to be happy without acting all for God. God Himself could not make him happy any other way… There is nothing in the world worth living for but doing good and finishing God’s work, doing the work that Christ did. I see nothing else in the world that… Continue reading Quote of the Day
Guerrillas Suspected of Kidnapping Journalists in Colombia
Colombian government officials are holding the Colombian Marxist rebel group (guerillas), the National Liberation Army, responsible for the kidnapping of three journalists near the border with Venezuela. Salud Hernandez, a Spanish journalist, disappeared first while working on a story in the northern Colombian region of Catatumbo, a cocaine-producing region that is known for guerilla and… Continue reading Guerrillas Suspected of Kidnapping Journalists in Colombia
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“If our only concern is to witness where we are, how will people in unevangelized areas ever hear the gospel? The present uneven distribution of Christians and opportunities to hear the gospel of Christ will continue on unchanged.” ~ Gordon Olson ~
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“God gives some people more than they need so that they can be channels of blessing to others. God desires equity between His people on a worldwide basis. That is why the early church had no poverty.” ~ K.P. Yohannan, Revolution In World Missions ~
Pope invites 12 Muslim refugees to Vatican
Demonstrating his conviction that refugees are people, not numbers, Pope Francis invited three Muslim families to board his chartered Alitalia flight in Lesbos and begin a new life in Italy. Sky News reports that, “The Pope’s decision to bring three families back to the Vatican with him after his visit to the Greek island of… Continue reading Pope invites 12 Muslim refugees to Vatican
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“Proclaim the Word more and argue about it less.” ~ William Townsend ~ william townsend was a bible translator.
6.8 Earthquake hits Myanmar, Leaving at Least 3 dead
On August 24, Myanmar was hit by a deadly 6.8 earthquake in the ancient city of Bagan. So far, there has only been three reported deaths. Many Pagodas (Buddhist temples) have been destroyed in the earthquake. According to The Straits Times, “A powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar Wednesday (Aug 24), killing at least… Continue reading 6.8 Earthquake hits Myanmar, Leaving at Least 3 dead
U.S. suicide rate grows 24 percent since 1999
Recent studies of U.S. deaths show that suicide has increased significantly since 1999, affecting mostly middle-aged white males. Thirteen out of every 100,000 people committed suicide in 2014, the last year data is currently available. Only black males saw a decrease. Middle-aged men saw a 43 percent increase in the last 15 years. While males… Continue reading U.S. suicide rate grows 24 percent since 1999
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“Throughout Scripture, we see only one correct response to abundance: sharing.” ~ K.P. Yohannan, Revolution In World Missions ~
More than 330 million Indians facing water shortage and heat
Nearly 25 percent of India’s vast population is facing a severe water shortage and extreme heat that is claiming lives and threatening livelihoods as temperatures reach 42C/107.6F in the shade, virtually wiping out agriculture in three states. Agriculture represents an estimated 15 percent of India’s gross domestic product, according to The Guardian, which also reports that… Continue reading More than 330 million Indians facing water shortage and heat
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“Christians spend more on their annual audits of their churches and agencies than on all their workers in the non-Christian world.” ~ Barret and Johnson, World Christian Trends ~
Iraq forces taking back Mosul
With the backing of a U.S.-led coalition, Iraq’s military has battled back the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in Mosul, that nation’s second largest city, in an initiative called “Operation Conquest.” Mosul had been a major victory for ISIS in June 2014 as they captured the city of more than 2 million people… Continue reading Iraq forces taking back Mosul
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“The will of God – nothing less, nothing more, nothing else.” ~ F.E. Marsh ~
Afghanistan earthquake felt in central India
A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan in early April near its border with Tajikistan in the sparsely populated Hindu Kush mountains. Aftershocks reached as far as Delhi, India. The quake caused one fatality in Pakistan. In October 2015, the same region had a 7.5-magnitude earthquake that claimed 300 lives. Since the recent incident, officials have… Continue reading Afghanistan earthquake felt in central India
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“I go out as a missionary not that I may follow the dictates of common sense, but that I may obey that command of Christ.” ~ James Gilmour ~ James gilmour was a missionary in china and mongolia.
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“‘Go ye’ is as much a part of Christ’s Gospel as ‘Come unto Me.’” ~ Stuart Holden ~
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“Rediscover the real meaning of the Great Commission. Beginning in our own prayer and devotional lives, we must begin to feel the compassion of the Lord for a lost and dying world. As we have already seen, the Great Commission is not something that was given to a tiny group of specially trained and educated… Continue reading Quote of the Day
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“Missions is the overflow of our delight in God because missions is the overflow of God’s delight in being God.” ~ John Piper ~
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“Do we claim to believe in God? He’s a missionary God. You tell me you’re committed to Christ. He’s a missionary Christ. Are you filled with the Holy Spirit? He’s a missionary Spirit. Do you belong to the church? It’s a missionary society. And do you hope to go to heaven when you die? It’s… Continue reading Quote of the Day
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“Some are trapped in boxes of pea-sized Christianity, full of myths about missions that rob them of incentive to care about the un-reached.” ~ David Bryant ~
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“The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.” ~ Proverbs 11:30 ~
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“This is His work. Why am I making it mine? The burden is light. Why am I making it heavy? The work is a privilege. Why am I making it a chore?” ~ K.P. Yohannan, Revolution In World Missions ~
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“It is not in our choice to spread the gospel or not. It is our death if we do not.” ~ Peter Forsoyth ~
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“Christians receive 52.6% of the global income, but spend only .01% on the unreached world (World C).” ~ Barret and Johnson , World Christian Trends ~
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“Lord, bring honor to thy Son at my expense, whatever the cost, and send me the bill. It is my reasonable service – He paid mine.” ~ Carl Baugh ~
Gospel for Asia supported Workers Join Relief Efforts as Monsoons Flood Asian Villages
At least 42 Killed, Millions Affected in Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal WILLS POINT, Tex. – Workers supported by Gospel for Asia (GFA) are distributing supplies, including food, mosquito netting, hygiene products and blankets, to villagers fleeing widespread monsoon flooding across certain parts of Asia. The monsoons have killed more than 42 people and driven millions… Continue reading Gospel for Asia supported Workers Join Relief Efforts as Monsoons Flood Asian Villages
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“My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations.” ~ Isaiah 56:7 ~
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“There is the constant invisible warfare that has to be waged against the powers of darkness… It is fashionable in the Western world to relegate belief in demons and devils to the realm of mythology, and when mentioned at all it is a matter of jest. But it is no jest in West Africa or… Continue reading Quote of the Day
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“Go, send, or disobey.” ~ John Piper ~
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“My plea to the Body of Christ is while we must do all we can to meet the needs of the suffering and dying millions, we must not see these activities as a substitute for evangelism and establishing churches among the unreached.” ~ K.P. Yohannan, Come, Let’s Reach the World ~
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“Do not think me mad. It is not to make money that I believe a Christian should live. The noblest thing a man can do is, just carry the humbly to receive, and then go amongst others and give.” ~ Dr. David Livingstone ~ Dr. David Livingstone was a medical missionary to the interior of… Continue reading Quote of the Day
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“Among many who sought to deter me, was one dear old Christian gentleman, whose crowning argument always was, ‘The cannibals! You will be eaten by cannibals!’ At last I replied, ‘Mr. Dickson, you are advanced in years now, and your own prospect is soon to be laid in the grave, there to be eaten by… Continue reading Quote of the Day
Boko Haram Turns Children into Suicide Bombers
In a report from Brent Swails and David McKenzie of CNN, titled “Kidnapped to kill: How Boko Haram is turning girls into weapons,” they outline the very reason why young girls are choosing to become used a ‘suicide bombers’. In the report, this startling statement is made, “Young girls fighting to strap on a bomb,… Continue reading Boko Haram Turns Children into Suicide Bombers