“There is no success without sacrifice. If you succeed without sacrifice it is because someone has suffered before you. If you sacrifice without success it is because someone will succeed after.” – Edward Judson, son of Adoniram Adoniram Judson likely would never be considered as the poster boy for promoting missionary work. He might be… Continue reading Adoniram Judson (1788 – 1850)
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Christians Putting Soul Into the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics
PYEONGCHANG – “Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.” – I Corinthians 9:25 Thousands of athletes from around the world are competing in the global spotlight of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. All of them… Continue reading Christians Putting Soul Into the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics
Wycliffe Program Promotes Cultural Consciousness for Christians
ORLANDO – Wycliffe Bible Translators USA has launched a new program, “A Call to Community.” A Wycliffe spokesperson explained, “We want to see ourselves—our very lives—reflect the liberating truth and grace that we have in Jesus Christ. And, as we step into that and respond in ways that reflect that grace, I believe that the… Continue reading Wycliffe Program Promotes Cultural Consciousness for Christians
Special Report Spotlights Health Crisis Solution That Demonstrates God’s Love
Gospel for Asia (GFA) highlights need for more toilets to cut avoidable death toll, in the first of challenging series looking at major social issues affecting people in Asia. WILLS POINT, Texas—Missionary organization GFA (Gospel for Asia) is calling attention to a usually ignored, delicate subject at the heart of much of its caring work—a… Continue reading Special Report Spotlights Health Crisis Solution That Demonstrates God’s Love
This Terrible Tenderness (An Ode to World Cancer Day)
World Cancer Day 2018 By Karen Burton Mains When our last-born child, Jeremy Mains, was younger, he used to complain regularly about the privileges of his older brothers and sister. “Why don’t I get to do all the things Randy and Joel and Melissa get to do,” he would whine—frequently. My reply always was, “Just… Continue reading This Terrible Tenderness (An Ode to World Cancer Day)
Trump Administration Extends FEMA Aid to Texas Churches
By Greg Henshall from FEMA photo library – public domain via Wikimedia Commons WASHINGTON, DC – The Trump Administration has revised the language in FEMA Relief Fund rules to include local churches. The action follows a lawsuit filed by three Texas churches damaged during Hurricane Harvey. The three Houston-area churches filed a complaint in federal… Continue reading Trump Administration Extends FEMA Aid to Texas Churches
K. P. Yohannan
Dr. KP Yohannan has been crisscrossing the globe for the past 40 years, challenging the Body of Christ to discipleship. His call to a radical lifestyle—with an all-out commitment to Jesus—has left its impact on nearly every continent. To the Church caught up by the tidal waves of compromise and self-preservation, Yohannan’s life message is… Continue reading K. P. Yohannan
Refuge Ranch to Reach Sex Trafficking Victims in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas – Where exactly is the mission field? It’s wherever there is a need. It may be in India, or it may be in Indiana. It might be in Thailand or it might be in Texas. It could be in Asia, or it could be in Austin. According to a study from the University… Continue reading Refuge Ranch to Reach Sex Trafficking Victims in Texas
Breaking the Cycle of Prison for Abandoned Sierra Leone Children
Wikimedia Commons, TKnoxB FREETOWN, Sierra Leone – Crossroads Prison Ministries International provides resources, training, and support for ministry leaders in over 20 countries across the globe, to help share God’s love to the imprisoned people in their respective countries. “In developing countries, deplorable prison conditions present added challenges. Severe overcrowding, limited food rations, poor sanitation,… Continue reading Breaking the Cycle of Prison for Abandoned Sierra Leone Children
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
18 States Increase Minimum Wage for 2018
Nearly 80 million people in the U.S. workforce are paid on an hourly basis. About 700,000 who are currently paid the minimum wage of $7.25 per hour will be getting an increase as 18 states raise their minimum wage effective January 1, 2018. Minimum Wage Increase The federal minimum wage has remained at $7.25 since… Continue reading 18 States Increase Minimum Wage for 2018
The Church’s Role in Eradicating Poverty [UPDATE]
The Church tries to build healthy communities in impoverished areas, often times through hand-outs or one time gifts that do not help families out of poverty. By providing work opportunities, the Church can build communities and help eradicate poverty. Faith-based organizations (FBOs) are most often supported by the Church and its congregants in such a… Continue reading The Church’s Role in Eradicating Poverty [UPDATE]
Pontiff Cites Pressing World Problem of Fake News
In an address to Catholic media on December 16th, Pope Francis evaluated the dissemination of fake news as a pressing world problem. Calling it a “grave sin that hurts the heart of the journalist and hurts others,” he set the stage for the inclusion of the issue in his upcoming annual address. We remember the… Continue reading Pontiff Cites Pressing World Problem of Fake News
FBOs offer Women in India Hope Despite News of Recent Rape and Murder of 6-Year-Old Girl
On Dec. 8, a 6-year-old girl was abducted while she slept beside her family. In the minutes that followed her abduction, she was brutally raped and murdered. It wasn’t until the next morning that her mom noticed she was missing. The rape and murder came as a shock to everyone in India, as she was… Continue reading FBOs offer Women in India Hope Despite News of Recent Rape and Murder of 6-Year-Old Girl
Nine Dead, 50 Injured in Pakistani Church Bombing
Quetta, Pakistan – “We heard a big bang. Then there was shooting. The prayer hall’s door broke and fell on us.” Kal Alaxander and his family were attending a worship service with about 400 others at the Bethel Memorial Methodist Church in Quetta when at least two suicide bombers attempted to destroy the building and… Continue reading Nine Dead, 50 Injured in Pakistani Church Bombing
Gospel for Asia Staff Volunteer at Operation Christmas Child Processing Center
Wills Point, Texas On Saturday, December 2, 23 representatives from Gospel for Asia (GFA), including staff members, children of staff, and students in GFA’s School of Discipleship program, volunteered at the Dallas-area processing center for Samaritan’s Purse’s annual Operation Christmas Child outreach. Operation Christmas Child is an outreach ministry of Samaritan’s Purse in which people… Continue reading Gospel for Asia Staff Volunteer at Operation Christmas Child Processing Center
Gift Catalogs Makes it Possible for Christmas Gifts to Transform Lives
As U.S. families prepare for Christmas expenses and holiday giving, Gospel for Asia’s Christmas Gift Catalog is helping people find joy through giving practical gifts that produce income for families in need. WILLS POINT, Texas—This year as some families attempt to navigate the Christmas season of gift giving, often times exchanging items no one… Continue reading Gift Catalogs Makes it Possible for Christmas Gifts to Transform Lives
Prayers Interrupted by Mob in India
A Hindu woman, Anita Masih, traveling to Delhi with six other Christians, stopped in Mathura at the request of her sister Valmiki. She had asked the group to pause on their journey to come to her home to pray for her sick husband. While the Valmiki was gathering water for her guests, a mob of… Continue reading Prayers Interrupted by Mob in India
Pioneering Broadcast Ministry Helps Bring Ex-Con Movie’s Message of Hope to the Big Screen
HCJB Ecuador, Reach Beyond’s media partner in Ecuador, plays major supporting role in rare theatrical release for faith-based drama challenging viewers to ‘make a change for good’ COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Missionary radio broadcaster HCJB Ecuador, partner of Reach Beyond (www.reachbeyond.org), has supported efforts to use another medium to share the good news—helping bring a faith-based movie to theaters in Ecuador. While the… Continue reading Pioneering Broadcast Ministry Helps Bring Ex-Con Movie’s Message of Hope to the Big Screen
World and Faith Leaders Respond to Sutherland Springs, Texas Church Shooting
America and much of the world reacted in horror as they they heard the news of a mass shooting occurring in the small town of Sutherland Springs, TX on Sunday, November 5. Amidst the pain, shock and anxiety, many people were searching for answers as to why this would happen. World leaders, especially religious leaders,… Continue reading World and Faith Leaders Respond to Sutherland Springs, Texas Church Shooting
The Deadliest Earthquake of 2017 Hits Iran, Iraq
On Nov. 12, the deadliest earthquake of 2017, reaching a magnitude of 7.3, hit the border of Iran and Iraq. The death toll has topped 530, while 8,000 more people have been injured. “On Tuesday, Iranian officials called off rescue operations on the grounds there was little chance of finding more survivors from the quake,”… Continue reading The Deadliest Earthquake of 2017 Hits Iran, Iraq
Jesus is Our Unshakable Foundation – Dr. KP Yohannan
The post originally appeared on Patheos.com Jesus is our forerunner and our example. How did He build a strong foundation of who He was? A tiny eaglet fell out of his nest in a tall tree near a farm, and he landed in a chicken coop. He found himself surrounded by little chicks and thought… Continue reading Jesus is Our Unshakable Foundation – Dr. KP Yohannan
Venezuela’s Protest Becomes Deadly
Photo by The Photographer Weeks after week of deadly protest (as of April 22), left at least 22 dead. Per CNN, “After weeks of violent protests that left at least 22 people dead, Venezuelans took to the streets Saturday dressed in white to pay tribute to those who were killed in the latest anti-government demonstrations.”… Continue reading Venezuela’s Protest Becomes Deadly
Church in Philippines Opposes Birth Control
Photo by GIAHS Initiative In the Philippines, the Catholic Church opposes birth control. In the meantime, President Duterte is pushing for more free access to birth control. Per Fox News, “President Rodrigo Duterte mandated free birth control for women in an effort to decrease poverty rates in the country and help economically stricken communities. Duterte… Continue reading Church in Philippines Opposes Birth Control
Kurds Refusing Christians and Yazidis Coming Back
Photo by James McCauley Iraq’s Christians and Yazidis have tried to come back to their homes, only to find them taken by Kurds. Fox News reports, “‘For months we’ve been receiving numerous reports from Assyrian Christians and Yazidis that Kurdish forces are using the fog of war to seize land that rightfully belongs to… Continue reading Kurds Refusing Christians and Yazidis Coming Back
United Nations Investigates Rohingya Treatment
The United Nations is doing an investigation to see whether the treatment of the Rohingya amounts to human rights violations. Per CNN, “Tens of thousands of members of Myanmar’s Muslim minority have left in this fashion, and their treatment may amount to ‘crimes against humanity,’ warns UN Special Rapporteur Yanghee Lee.” About 70,000 people have… Continue reading United Nations Investigates Rohingya Treatment
Iraqi Troops Fighting to Take Back Mosul
Photo by Tasnim News In February, Iraqi troops were working to clean Mosul of ISIS so refugees could return home. Per CNN, “The commander of Iraq’s Federal Police has said ISIS militant in Western Mosul are looking to cut and run from their defense of the group’s last remaining stronghold in the country.” Their goal… Continue reading Iraqi Troops Fighting to Take Back Mosul
School Bus Crash in Tanzania
Photo by Fanny Schertzer A school bus that was filled with children going to another village in order to take an exam crashed off the edge of a steep hill as it was traveling. Per CNN, “A school bus full of students swerved off a steep road in Tanzania on Saturday morning and fell into… Continue reading School Bus Crash in Tanzania
Wives Abandoned by Foreign Husbands
Photo by Ekta Parishad In India, many people come for tourist reasons. Per BBC, “Their husbands come from all over the world, but mainly countries with a large South Asian diaspora, like the UK, the US and Canada.” The motivation for these husbands is not love but to get rich through their dowry. Dowry is… Continue reading Wives Abandoned by Foreign Husbands
Colombia Holds Peace Talks with the No.2 rebels
Photo by Foj333 In February of this year, Colombia begun peace talks with the number 2 worst rebel group in Colombia. Their name is The National Liberation Army (ELN). Fox News reports, “Colombia’s government and the nation’s second-largest rebel group formally started peace talks Tuesday in neighboring Ecuador, seeking to follow up on the peace… Continue reading Colombia Holds Peace Talks with the No.2 rebels
Malaria Vaccine to be Tested in Three Countries in Africa
Photo by Staff Sgt. V. Michelle Woods The World Health Organization (WHO) got the go-ahead to do the first human-trial next year on the eve of World Malaria Day of the Malaria vaccine. CNN reports, “The World Health Organization announced Monday that it has the go-ahead to try the first malaria vaccine in the field in… Continue reading Malaria Vaccine to be Tested in Three Countries in Africa
Pope Apologizes for Church’s Role in the 1994 Rwandan Genocide
Photo by TSGT. MARVIN KRAUSE In 1994, the Rwandan Genocide started. On April 6, a plane carrying the then-President, a Hutu. The Hutu extremists blamed a Tutsi rebel group, which started a slaughter of the Tutsi. Per BBC, “Hutu extremists blamed the Tutsi rebel group the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF), and immediately started a well-organised… Continue reading Pope Apologizes for Church’s Role in the 1994 Rwandan Genocide
Death Penalty Over Rapes Upheld by Supreme Court
Photo by www.viajar24h.com Before September of 2013, four men raped and killed a woman in New Delhi. CNN reports, “Police said the men took turns raping the woman, using an iron rod to violate her as the bus drove around the city for almost an hour. Her male companion was beaten as he tried to… Continue reading Death Penalty Over Rapes Upheld by Supreme Court
Flooding in Midwest Late April and Early May
Photo by National Weather Service In late April and early May, the states of Arkansas and Missouri were hit by heavy rain. This caused flooding. Per the Weather Channel, “Earlier this week, storms and heavy rainfall that began over the weekend triggered flooding that forced the closure of hundreds of roads in Missouri, Arkansas and… Continue reading Flooding in Midwest Late April and Early May
Wildfires in Canadian Province
Photo by Roleypolinde In early July, a wildfire in the Canadian province of British Colombia started. A state of emergency was declared northeast of Vancouver. NPR writes in an article published on July 18, “Since the fires broke out northeast of Vancouver nearly two weeks ago, officials have declared a state of emergency in the… Continue reading Wildfires in Canadian Province
Fire Near Yosemite National Park
Photo by Diliff A fire that started 10 miles outside of Yosemite National Park, now covers more than 109 square miles. Per USA Today, “A wildfire that started about 10 miles outside the borders of Yosemite National Park grew Thursday to more than 109 square miles and destroyed 99 structures, 50 of them homes, fire officials… Continue reading Fire Near Yosemite National Park
Remembering Paris Attacks One Year Later
On November 13, 2015, terrorist infiltrated Paris and started a shooting spree at a concert and other local places. One year later, people commemorated those who had lost their life in these terrorist attacks. Per CNN, “Lanterns, candles and calls for peace illuminated the City of Light on Sunday as Paris mourned 130 people killed… Continue reading Remembering Paris Attacks One Year Later
Nigeria Famine
Photo by Unknown CDC employee People are returning to their homes in northern Nigeria after Boko Haram raided in 2014. One of the farmers hid under maize crops with the rest of his family. Per CNN, “Jafiya Nuhu, a 52-year-old commercial farmer, hid under maize cobs in his farm with his wife and two children… Continue reading Nigeria Famine
London High-Rise Apartment Fire
Photo by Arpingstone In mid-June, a high- rise apartment in London caught on fire. The Prime Minister ordered an investigation into the fire. Per ABC, “The blaze engulfed the 24-storey building in west London in the early hours of Wednesday, and Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May ordered a full public inquiry on Thursday.” At one… Continue reading London High-Rise Apartment Fire
Flooding in Japan
In early July of this year, flooding started in southern Japan because of Typhoon Nanmadol. Per Fox News, “Heavy rain warnings are still in place for parts of the southern island of Kyushu after Typhoon Nanmadol swept across Japan earlier in the week, dumping large amounts of rain that damaged homes, roads and rice fields.”… Continue reading Flooding in Japan
French Priest Murdered by ISIS
At the end of last July, an ISIS soldier came to a Roman Catholic Church in France. There he murdered a priest by stabbing him and then slitting his throat. One of the French nuns fled the scene after seeing the priest was about to be murdered. Per CNN, “Before she fled, she witnessed the… Continue reading French Priest Murdered by ISIS
Double Gang-Rape Case in India
Photo by McKay Savage Last July, an Indian woman who had been gang raped in 2013 was once again raped as she was returning home from college last July 13. Per CNN, “All four alleged perpetrators in custody appeared in court Sunday, where a magistrate ordered them held for at least three more days. It’s… Continue reading Double Gang-Rape Case in India
Earthquake Hits New Zealand Last November
Photo by Andy Miah Last November, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit the country of New Zealand. This was the worst earthquake since the 2011 earthquake. Per CNN, “The first event, a 7.8-magnitude quake, struck just after midnight Monday near the coastal community of Kaikoura, some 93 kilometers (55 miles) northeast of the city of Christchurch,… Continue reading Earthquake Hits New Zealand Last November
Guatemala Mudslide Kills at Least 9
Photo by nelo (Leonel Mijangos) Last September, a mudslide hit a small town in the outskirts of Guatemala City, known as Villa Nueva. At least 9 people died in the mudslide. CNN reports, “At least 9 people died after a mudslide ravaged southern Guatemala early Wednesday, according to volunteer firefighters in the municipality of Villa… Continue reading Guatemala Mudslide Kills at Least 9
India Landslide Strands Tens of Thousands of People
Photo by Ashish Gupta In May, 13,000 people in India were traveling to a Hindu holy site (a revered temple), but on their way to the temple, a landslide happened. There were no reports of death or injury initially. Per Fox News, “A landslide caused by pre-monsoon rains stranded about 13,000 Indian pilgrims near a… Continue reading India Landslide Strands Tens of Thousands of People
Man Attacks Mosque in London
Photo by SA 3.0 On June 19, a man by the name of Darren Osborne attacked Muslim worshippers as they were coming out of a mosque during Ramadan in London. He is known for becoming angry when he is drunk. New York Times reports, “He was born in Singapore, but his family moved back to Britain… Continue reading Man Attacks Mosque in London
Jerusalem Celebrates Unification of City in 1967
Photo by Mujaddara Jerusalem celebrated the 50th anniversary of the capture of East Jerusalem. On May 25, 1967, East Jerusalem was seized by the Israeli military. Fox News reports, “Israel is marking this week the 50th anniversary of its capture of east Jerusalem in the 1967 Middle East war — an event it celebrates as… Continue reading Jerusalem Celebrates Unification of City in 1967
Indian Housewife Suicides
Photo by McKay Savage There has been an epidemic in India and it’s not a sickness. By the thousands each year, housewives are killing themselves. It has been higher than India’s suicide rate since 2017. Per BBC, “The rate of housewives taking their lives – more than 11 per 100,000 people – has been… Continue reading Indian Housewife Suicides
Tornados Hit the Southeast
Photo by National Weather Service office in Tallahassee, Florida In early April, a string of strong storms hit the Southeast. There was much tornadic activity in this area due to these storms. Per Fox News, “A storm system moving through the Southeast on Wednesday spawned at least five suspected tornadoes in Georgia and South Carolina,… Continue reading Tornados Hit the Southeast
Cyclone Debbie Hits New South Wales
Photo by Rexness In late March, Cyclone Debbie hit New South Wales, Australia, causing flooding. Per BBC, “In many towns floodwaters are continuing to rise after the category four cyclone saw some areas experience three times their average monthly rainfall on Thursday alone.” Several towns were declared disaster zones. News.co.au explains, “Several flood-affected northern NSW… Continue reading Cyclone Debbie Hits New South Wales