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Update: Stories of shocking forgiveness from Christians like 10 year old refugee Myriam and the families of Egyptian Christians beheaded by ISIS have set Arab social media ablaze and even got the attention of Arab media that usually doesn't give time/attention to Christians .  Here is Myriam.  I was very moved by this young girl's faith, joy in the midst of hardship and willingness to forgive. Surely, she is a follower of Jesus, doing as He Himself had done when severely mistreated by others. Here is a follow-up radio program interview with her in which she sings for the host. It's adorable that she is so excited she gives the host barely a moment to respond throughout.  She sings a hymn with meaning so much more powerful considering her circumstances:  Pastor Saeed Left "Shaken" as He Witnessed the Beating of Fellow Prisoners Who Were Also Led to the Gallows End-Times Eschatology According to Islam Caleb Suko, missionary to Ukraine give...

"But regardless of which of us end up literally crucified for Christ, the question is: have we not died already? Paul—who was converted right here in Syria—proclaimed, “I am crucified with Christ.” -Farid, Syria (source 8thirty8's Facebook page). Also from 8thirty8: A Syrian refugee, living in Jordan, met Jesus and was just recently baptized! He shared that his family has completely disowned him (won't even speak to him) and now his wife has divorced him. But he has the biggest smile of joy you have EVER seen!  *Pray for the strength of this new brother, and that the Lord would use this new brother to draw his family to Him! * Video about Helen Berhane, a Christian woman who was locked in a metal shipping container in Erirtea for two and half years, for sharing the gospel of Christ. “We had a hope that they would be released,” the brother said a day after the news of their killing was released. “But the will of God was for them to be martyrs of Christ, an...

Watch and Pray:  Two More Soldiers Killed in Gaza One shot dead "by a terrorist in a tunnel;" another by a missile defense system's activation in a tank Meanwhile, rockets continue to rain down on Israel Anti-Israel protesters rally across France, defying ban imposed after synagogue clash Thousands march through French cities in protest of Israeli operation in Gaza Strip; French president says will not allow violence to spill over into France. Article by Nicholas Vinocur, Joe Bavier Jul. 19, 2014 | 10:40 PM source unknown Initial U.S. assessment: Pro-Russian rebels fired missile that downed Malaysia jet Related: Russia supplied missile launchers to separatists, U.S. official says The United States has confirmed that Russia supplied sophisticated missile launchers to separatists in eastern Ukraine and that attempts were made to move them back across the Russian border after the Thursday shoot-down of a Malaysian jet liner, a U.S. offic...

Many of Answers in Genesis’ books are available for free to read online   Health survey gives government its first large-scale data on gay, bisexual population Less than 3 percent of the U.S. population identify themselves as gay, lesbian or bisexual, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday in the first large-scale government survey measuring Americans’ sexual orientation. Original source from the CDC , p. 3 specifically – “Results: Sexual orientation”  God and The Gay Christian? A Response to Matthew Vines  free pdf book Free e-book: 10 Days of Devotions for Women – Women of Faith must sign-up for emails (can unsubscribe after) Slavic Gospel Association shares update from eastern Ukraine PUBLISHED BY KATEY HEARTH ON JULY 9, 2014 If you thought fighting was over in eastern Ukraine, you might want to read this report. Vice President of Ministry for Slavic Gospel Association (SGA), Eric Mock, just returned from the reg...

Just Give Me Jesus by Anne Graham Lotz 99 cents on the Kindle A look at Jesus through the eyes of John, the Apostle  Broken Heart on Hold: Surviving Separation $1.99 on Kindle This is a book from a woman who went through the pain of separation and eventually saw her marriage healed. One reviewer stated that this book neither was pro-divorce or stay together but ministers to women in their present pain. Check out the reviews for yourself before purchasing. It looks like a very helpful book for those who are separated or in the midst of deep, marital pain. The Hole in Our Holiness: Filling the Gap between Gospel Passion and the Pursuit of Godliness [Kindle Edition] Kevin DeYoung (Author) 4.6 out of 5 stars Digital List Price: $13.99  Kindle Price: $0.99 You Save: $14.00 (93%) Persecution Around the world Iran Returns Pastor Irani to Prison After being transferred to an unknown location and assaulted, Pastor Irani has been returned to prison in Iran. T...