WILLS POINT, TX – Gospel for Asia (GFA) Special Report on the global clean water crisis: Discussing the crucial quest for access to clean drinking water. The widespread lack of clean water is a crisis we can’t ignore. The statistics are mind-numbing. 502,000 people die each year from diarrhea—caused by unsafe drinking water.[1] 2.1 billion… Continue reading Dying of Thirst: the Global Clean Water Crisis
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Proclaim 2019 Slated for March 26-29
ANAHEIM – The National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) is preparing to present its annual Proclaim convention and exposition on March 26-29. The four-day event will bring together thousands of Christian ministry and media professionals at the Anaheim Convention Center. This year’s event will include a celebration of the National Religious Broadcasters’ 75th Anniversary. The association was… Continue reading Proclaim 2019 Slated for March 26-29
2019 March for Life Theme: Unique From Day One
WASHINGTON — The 46th annual March for Life Rally, which marks the anniversary of the 1973 Supreme Court Roe v. Wade abortion opinion, will be held on January 18, 2019 in Washington, D.C. This year’s March for Life theme is “Unique from Day One” and conveys the message that each life begins at conception. The… Continue reading 2019 March for Life Theme: Unique From Day One
Leading Cause of Death in 2018 Kills 42 Million
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the leading cause of death in the world in 2018 claimed the lives of 42 million people. That’s more than the number who died from cancer, malaria, HIV/AIDS, smoking, alcohol, and traffic accidents combined. Worldometers estimates that there was a total of 59 million deaths globally during the… Continue reading Leading Cause of Death in 2018 Kills 42 Million
In Memoriam: Leo Habets, Dutch Evangelical Leader
AMSTERDAM – Although relatively unknown to Americans, Leo Habets was a leader among evangelicals in Europe. He passed from this life into the presence of Jesus, the Savior whom he served, on Wednesday, January 2nd. Habets was 70 years old. He succumbed to a two-year battle with colon cancer. He is survived by his wife,… Continue reading In Memoriam: Leo Habets, Dutch Evangelical Leader
Widows Worldwide Face Tragedy, Discrimination
Gospel for Asia (GFA World) Special Report: Hope to Overcome the Challenges of Widowhood Written By Ken Walker of InChrist Communications Accounts of the humiliations, insults and indignations suffered by widows worldwide would make anyone cringe. Gulika, a widow in Asia, experienced helplessness after the people in her village turned their backs on her after… Continue reading Widows Worldwide Face Tragedy, Discrimination
More Crop for Every Drop: Israel Shares Precision Agriculture with India
NEW DELHI – India is among the most inefficient agriculture producers in the world – and all major crops – wheat, sugarcane, cotton – consume large quantities of water. Agriculture consumes 83 percent of India’s water resources, leaving only 17 percent for domestic and industrial use, according to a recent report in The Hindu Business… Continue reading More Crop for Every Drop: Israel Shares Precision Agriculture with India
Police Officers Pray with 9-Year-Old Boy Before Brain Surgery
WARNER ROBINS – Jalen Manns is nine years old. For the most part, he is a pretty normal kid. He loves dogs and, in particular, German Shepherds. He has a collection of stuffed German Shepherds in his bedroom. He calls them his guard dogs. He also has something that most nine-year-old boys don’t. Doctors discovered… Continue reading Police Officers Pray with 9-Year-Old Boy Before Brain Surgery
CAM Brings Healing to Vietnam Hospitals
HO CHI MINH CITY – Hospitals and churches something in common. They are places where many people do not want to go. Unless they are hurting. People suffering from pain will often eagerly seek a place that can bring relief. Hospitals and churches are recognized as places for healing. Some of Christian Aid Mission’s (CAM)… Continue reading CAM Brings Healing to Vietnam Hospitals
National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast Honors Luis Palau with Esperanza Advocacy Award
WASHINGTON DC – Internationally-known evangelist Luis Palau is currently undergoing treatment for Stage 4 lung cancer. His ongoing treatment prevented him from attending the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast this week in Washington, D.C. Palau was honored at the event with the 2018 Esperanza Advocacy Award. This was the 16th annual National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast sponsored… Continue reading National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast Honors Luis Palau with Esperanza Advocacy Award
Indian Man Walks India to Raise Awareness of World Blood Donor Day
NEW DELHI – June 14th is the World Health Organization’s (WHO) annual World Blood Donor Day. The day is observed by all WHO member states and “serves to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood and to raise awareness of the need for regular blood donations to ensure the quality, safety… Continue reading Indian Man Walks India to Raise Awareness of World Blood Donor Day
Millions of Brazilians March for Jesus
SÃO PAULO – Established in 1993, São Paulo’s March for Jesus is among the biggest religious events in Brazil, the country with the world’s second-largest Christian population after the United States. Each year, for 26 years, hundreds of thousands of people have gathered together in the streets of São Paulo to worship the Lord and… Continue reading Millions of Brazilians March for Jesus
Next Generation Alliance Celebrates 20 Years
PORTLAND, Oregon – “One evangelist can only reach so far. One organization can only do so much. By working together, we multiply our efforts for Jesus Christ.” These words are a driving force behind the Next Generation Alliance (NGA) and its parent organization, the Luis Palau Association. The NGA was born in May 1998 as… Continue reading Next Generation Alliance Celebrates 20 Years
Chuck Missler (May 28, 1934 – May 1, 2018)
REPOROA, NZ– Renowned scholar, author, and Bible teacher, Dr. Chuck Missler passed away peacefully on 01 May 2018 at his home in Reporoa, New Zealand. He was 83. Missler’s wife, Nancy, preceded him in death in 2015 after a three-year battle with cancer. Best-known for his books and videos and as Bible conference speaker, Missler… Continue reading Chuck Missler (May 28, 1934 – May 1, 2018)
South African Outbreak of Listeria – Worst in World History – May Be Contained
JOHANNESBURG – According to Times Live, “On Thursday in Johannesburg‚ Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi and SADC health ministers and ambassadors held an emergency high-level inter-ministerial meeting to discuss the world’s largest listeriosis outbreak that started in South Africa.” The ominous approach of Day Zero for the Cape Area of the country has reaped much more… Continue reading South African Outbreak of Listeria – Worst in World History – May Be Contained
Billy Kim & Luis Palau Inducted into NRB Hall of Fame
NASHVILLE – Dr. Billy Kim and evangelist Luis Palau were honored at the opening of the National Religious Broadcasters annual convention in Nashville. The two renowned and highly-respected preachers were co-inductees into the NRB Hall of Fame. The two join a list of a veritable “Who’s Who” in Christian broadcasting that includes Ray Ortmund, Chuck… Continue reading Billy Kim & Luis Palau Inducted into NRB Hall of Fame
Why We Need Matt Damon’s Clean Water Super Bowl Commercial
On Super Bowl Sunday, in a commercial by an alcohol beverage company, Matt Damon promised that if people purchased a chalice, $3 of the $13 purchase would go to benefit communities in need with clean water for five years. Stella Artois is doing this in partnership with Water.org. NPR released an article on February 2… Continue reading Why We Need Matt Damon’s Clean Water Super Bowl Commercial
Nkhoma Hospital Brings Healing to Malawi
By Lt.j.g. Matthew Stroup [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons NKHOMA, Malawi – The African village of Nkhoma, its mission community, and hospital are located 60km south of Malawi’s capital Lilongwe, 15km east of the main road running from Lilongwe to Blantyre. What was established as a missionary base of operations with a single doctor in… Continue reading Nkhoma Hospital Brings Healing to Malawi
Quote of the Day | 6.19.15
“If you found a cure for cancer, wouldn’t it be inconceivable to hide it from the rest of mankind? How much more inconceivable to keep silent the cure from the eternal wages of death?” ~ Dave Davidson ~