Archive for January, 2009

/ January 31, 2009 7:10 pm

Pathology…Revisited

Hello Folks, Big response to yesterday’s comments on A Pathology of Corruption;  President Obama’s rescinding of what is called the “Mexico City Policy” as it relates to abortion. To follow up, (I promise not to make it a habit of making a running commentary or daily grading on President Obama’s performance) and to give credit where credit is due: Yesterday, [...]

/ January 31, 2009 7:10 pm

A Pathology of Corruption

Greetings, Last week a friend and co-belligerent, Keith Fournier,  forwarded me a commentary from his newsletter in regard to executive orders signed by our new President. I quote: “President Obama signed several Executive orders. The one of particular note was related to ensuring that the United States would not engage in torture; that we would treat even our enemies with [...]

/ January 31, 2009 5:04 pm

Believe God for GREAT things in your life

Guys: God’s blessings will come on you and OVERTAKE you (Deut 28:2) Believe God for GREAT things in your life. Get rid of those small plans and believe God for the unbelievable. – financially, health, education, career, emotionally – and most importantly – to know Him more and to see His power working in your life! You CAN do ANYTHING [...]

/ January 31, 2009 5:01 pm

Be strong in the Lord and IN HIS mighty power

Guys: Let’s be strong in the Lord and IN HIS mighty power today. (Eph 6:10) Remember: If we live in Christ, we are seated up with Jesus, far above ANY problem that can be named. (Eph 2:6, Eph 1:20-21) Have a lovely afternoon – Steve

/ January 31, 2009 4:32 pm

Rebecca St James – Our Great God [Video]

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/ January 31, 2009 4:29 pm

Rebecca St James – Reborn [Video]

Visit www.rsjames.com Music Resources: The Ultimate Collection Transform If I Had One Chance to Tell You Something Live Worship: Blessed Be Your Name If I Had One Chance to Tell You Something Wait For Me: The Best from Rebecca St. James Worship God

/ January 31, 2009 3:14 pm

Storm Clouds of Life

“From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord’s name is to be praised.” Psalm 113: 3 King James Version We have a lot of storm clouds in our lives due to the vicious attacks of satan and the world. We have storm clouds of disappointment, discouragement, fear, abuse and depression. There are storm [...]

/ January 31, 2009 3:12 pm

Breakthrough to a new beginning; lessons from the life of Tamar and Judah

Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. 1 Timothy 1:15 For years I kept myself locked in a prison of regret, about my past. I wonder…How could God ever use someone as sinful as me? Like many of you, I made some unwise choices, while looking for love, and felt dirty, alone, ashamed, [...]

/ January 31, 2009 8:12 am

Psalm 86:5

“You are forgiving and good, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call to you.”

/ January 31, 2009 7:23 am

Pay Up

“This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing. Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.” (Romans 13:6-7) “If the government is going to fund abortions and gay marriage, I refuse to [...]

/ January 31, 2009 7:23 am

New Rock the River Event Planned by Franklin Graham in Baton Rouge

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Friday, January 30, 2009 New Rock the River Event Planned by Franklin Graham in Baton Rouge Graham Joins Church and Community Leaders to Announce Details of Music-Packed Outreach Aimed at Youth By Michael IrelandChief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service [...]

/ January 31, 2009 7:23 am

Baptist delegation meets Azerbaijan leader over Human Rights and Religious Liberty Issues

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Friday, January 30, 2009 Baptist delegation meets Azerbaijan leader over Human Rights and Religious Liberty Issues By Michael IrelandChief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service AZERBAIJAN (ANS) – A delegation of Baptists met with the head of a government committee [...]

/ January 31, 2009 7:23 am

Pakistani Muslim mob demands death for Christian activist accused of ‘blasphemy’

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Friday, January 30, 2009 Pakistani Muslim mob demands death for Christian activist accused of ‘blasphemy’ By Dan Wooding and Sheraz Khurram Khan Special to ASSIST News Service RAWALPINDI, PAKISTAN (ANS) – In an apparent attempt to influence court [...]

/ January 31, 2009 7:23 am

Saudi Arabia Arrests Christian Blogger for Conversion Publicity

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Friday, January 30, 2009 Saudi Arabia Arrests Christian Blogger for Conversion Publicity By Michael IrelandChief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service SAUDI ARABIA (ANS) – Authorities in Saudi Arabia have detained a 28-year-old blogger, Hamoud Bin Saleh, for publicly writing [...]

/ January 31, 2009 7:23 am

America’s ’Beloved Gospel Singer,’ George Beverly Shea, to Celebrate 100th Birthday

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Friday, January 30, 2009 America’s ’Beloved Gospel Singer,’ George Beverly Shea, to Celebrate 100th Birthday Billy Graham Crusade Soloist to be Honored at Private Gathering By Michael IrelandChief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA (ANS) – George [...]

/ January 31, 2009 7:23 am

$100K Epiphany Prize Nominees to be announced at Movieguide® Web Press Conference

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Friday, January 30, 2009 $100K Epiphany Prize Nominees to be announced at Movieguide® Web Press Conference Space is limited For Immediate Release HOLLYWOOD, CA (ANS) – Dr. Ted Baehr, founder of the Movieguide® family guide to movies and [...]

/ January 31, 2009 7:23 am

Anti-Conversion Law Likely in Sri Lanka

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Friday, January 30, 2009 Anti-Conversion Law Likely in Sri Lanka Gospel for AsiaFor Immediate Release Gospel for Asia missionaries, like this one teaching a Bible study in Sri Lanka, are praying that a proposed anti-conversion law will be [...]

/ January 31, 2009 7:23 am

Christian Hospitalized and Near Death

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Friday, January 30, 2009 Christian Hospitalized and Near Death ChinaAid Urges International Community to Speak Out for Release of His Wife By Jeremy ReynaldsCorrespondent for ASSIST News Service BEIJING (ANS) – A 91-year-old persecuted and dying Chinese Christian, [...]

/ January 30, 2009 9:48 pm

Jonathan Falwell: Carrying a Legacy

The son of the late Jerry Falwell discusses the sudden death of his father in May, 2007, and how he is continuing the ministry legacy. The Christian Broadcasting Network: http://www.cbn.com. View the video now from cbn.com

/ January 30, 2009 9:48 pm

New Lifestyle of Forgiveness

Patrice’s childhood was marred by divorce and a sexually abusive brother. But through all the pain, Patrice was able to forgive her family. View the video now from cbn.com

/ January 30, 2009 9:48 pm

Gone in a Heartbeat

Dave and Marie Works’ two teen daughters lost their lives in the December 9, 2007 shooting at New Life Church in Colorado Springs. The couple shares their grief and forgiveness toward the gunman. View the video now from cbn.com

/ January 30, 2009 6:22 pm

How a Shoe-Shiner is Touching Lives in Bolivia

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Thursday, January 29, 2009 How a Shoe-Shiner is Touching Lives in Bolivia By Success Kanayo UchimeSpecial to ASSIST News Service LA PAZ, BOLIVIA (ANS) – It’s heartwarming to note how God is using a Seattle-based shoe-shine entrepreneur, Leon [...]

/ January 30, 2009 6:11 am

Ephesians 4:2

“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”

/ January 30, 2009 6:09 am

Catch The Fire in Virginia Beach

Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship announces the 2008 Catch the Fire Conference at the The Founders Inn, Virginia Beach, Virginia, February 18-21, 2009. Come and be filled with the power of the Holy Spirit as you learn to rest in the love of your Heavenly Father. In January of 1994, God came in a mighty way to a little church by [...]

/ January 30, 2009 5:21 am

Yeah, But . . .

“For he is God’s servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God’s servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.” (Romans 13:4) I’ve been hearing this giant “yeah, but” forming out there all week. We’ve worked to accept that big idea [...]

/ January 30, 2009 5:21 am

Mercy Ships doctor never tires of changing lives

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Thursday, January 29, 2009 Mercy Ships doctor never tires of changing lives By Peter WoodingSpecial to ASSIST News Service SANTA CRUZ, TENERIFE (ANS) – Speaking onboard the Africa Mercy, currently docked in Tenerife before for sailing for Benin, [...]

/ January 30, 2009 5:21 am

Beyond the Stars: Outreach to the Artistic Communities

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Thursday, January 29, 2009 Beyond the Stars: Outreach to the Artistic Communities By Brian NixonSpecial to ASSIST News Service ALBUQUERQUE, NM (ANS) – The Christian thinker, Francis Schaeffer, once said, concerning Christianity and the arts, “The Christian is [...]

/ January 30, 2009 5:21 am

Belarus’ Charismatic Church’s Fight Back to Square One

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Thursday, January 29, 2009 Belarus’ Charismatic Church’s Fight Back to Square One Baptists Targeted By Jeremy ReynaldsCorrespondent for ASSIST News Service BELARUS (ANS) – Members of Minsk’s charismatic New Life Church have vowed to fight on to retain [...]

/ January 30, 2009 5:21 am

Thousands enjoy a ’Daily Encounter’ with Australian-born Dick Innes

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Thursday, January 29, 2009 Thousands enjoy a ’Daily Encounter’ with Australian-born Dick Innes Veteran journalist Dan Wooding talks with a man who is impacting the world with his writing By Michael IrelandChief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service ORANGE COUNTY, [...]

/ January 30, 2009 5:21 am

A Himalayan Mission Adventure

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Thursday, January 29, 2009 A Himalayan Mission Adventure Gospel for AsiaFor Immediate Release Walking up steep mountain trails is often the only way to get from village to village in Nepal. NEPAL (ANS) – “What a joy it [...]

/ January 29, 2009 5:10 pm

Mark 9:35

“Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all.”

/ January 29, 2009 8:47 am

A Healing Conversation

Lucille Goforth was watching The 700 Club, received a word of knowledge from Gordon Robertson, and was healed of TMJ. View the video now from cbn.com

/ January 29, 2009 3:19 am

No Terror

“For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you.” (Romans 13:3) So I’m sitting in my car in the grocery store parking lot, and I see in my side mirror [...]

/ January 29, 2009 3:19 am

Mercy Ships avoiding pirates on West African voyage

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Wednesday, January 28, 2009 Mercy Ships avoiding pirates on West African voyage By Peter WoodingSpecial to ASSIST News Service SANTA CRUZ, TENERIFE (ANS) – The crew onboard the Africa Mercy, the world’s largest non-governmental hospital ship is busy [...]

/ January 29, 2009 3:19 am

Disaster Training Conference Planned for Missionaries, NGOs and Aid Workers to Reach the World’s Hotspots

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Wednesday, January 28, 2009 Disaster Training Conference Planned for Missionaries, NGOs and Aid Workers to Reach the World’s Hotspots By Michael IrelandChief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service BARTLESVILLE, OKLAHOMA (ANS) – Ever wondered what it is like to spend [...]

/ January 29, 2009 3:19 am

The Hardest but Most Rewarding Job Ever

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Wednesday, January 28, 2009 The Hardest but Most Rewarding Job Ever From Meat Manager to Resident Services Manager By Jeremy ReynaldsCorrespondent for ASSIST News Service ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (ANS) – What occupation could be described by one man as [...]

/ January 28, 2009 10:45 pm

Darlene Zschech Devotion: PSALM 1:4

PSALM 1:4 ‘Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away…’ The extreme contrasts found between the first 3 verses of the first Psalm and the last 3 verses are a confronting reminder of the realities of living life with’IN’ Christ… or withOUT Christ. Verse 4… uses CHAFF to describe the hopeless state of the wicked. [...]

/ January 28, 2009 10:39 pm

The world has yet to see what God can do with and for and through and in and by the man who is fully and wholly consecrated to Him.

Guys: “The world has yet to see what God can do with and for and through and in and by the man who is fully and wholly consecrated to Him. I will try my utmost to be that man.” -D.L. Moody The amazing power of the Christian life is only to be experienced by surrendering every area of our lives [...]

/ January 28, 2009 4:25 pm

Changing our lives; by changing our conversation

In our society today, there are those who mock God and want nothing to do with his commandments. God loves us and left his loving words and commandments, to protect us from ruining our lives and world. Psalm 111:10 says…. The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom. The greatest commandment is we should fear, love and trust in [...]

/ January 28, 2009 3:08 pm

John 4:24

“God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.”

/ January 28, 2009 2:18 pm

Terrorists Control Large Portions of Pakistani Territory

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Tuesday, January 27, 2009 Terrorists Control Large Portions of Pakistani Territory Taliban broadcast “Wanted” lists in Swat Valley By Jeremy ReynaldsCorrespondent for ASSIST News Service PAKISTAN (ANS) – Serious charges about security in Pakistan have been provided to [...]

/ January 28, 2009 2:18 pm

A 24-Year Wait for Justice in Peru

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Tuesday, January 27, 2009 A 24-Year Wait for Justice in Peru By Jeremy ReynaldsCorrespondent for ASSIST News Service SURREY, ENGLAND (ANS) – The military officer thought to be responsible for a 1984 massacre in Peru has been summoned [...]

/ January 28, 2009 2:18 pm

Give A Little Bit Of Love To The Village Of Hope This Valentine’s Day

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Tuesday, January 27, 2009 Give A Little Bit Of Love To The Village Of Hope This Valentine’s Day From the Orange County Rescue MissionContact:Kelly Stephens/Jen OlewinskiBrower, Miller & Cole(949) 509-6551 kstephens@browermillercole.com  ORANGE COUNTY, CA (ANS) – Valentine’s Day [...]

/ January 28, 2009 1:17 am

Rebelling Against God?

“Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.” (Romans 13:2) Yesterday, I mentioned my initial resistance to the big idea — the biblical fact — that every authority is established by God. We immediately think of the worst examples of national leaders in history, [...]

/ January 28, 2009 1:17 am

No Authority without God

“Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.” (Romans 13:1) Wow, do you resist blanket statements like this as much as I do? It just doesn’t feel right. Paul states without qualification that every authority is established by God. Whoa. [...]

/ January 28, 2009 1:17 am

Egyptian Judge Tells of Desire to Kill Christian convert

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Tuesday, January 27, 2009 Egyptian Judge Tells of Desire to Kill Christian convert Bail granted to convert from Islam barred from legally changing religious ID By Jeremy ReynaldsCorrespondent for ASSIST News Service ISTANBUL (ANS) – After her arrest [...]

/ January 28, 2009 1:17 am

“I’d Rather Have Jesus…”

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Tuesday, January 27, 2009 “I’d Rather Have Jesus…” That’s still the wish of George Beverly Shea as he reaches 100 years of age By Dan WoodingFounder of ASSIST Ministries SANTA ANA, CA (ANS) – It is hard to [...]

/ January 28, 2009 1:17 am

Africa Mercy’s race against time

ASSIST News Service (ANS) – PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com Tuesday, January 27, 2009 Africa Mercy’s race against time By Peter WoodingSpecial to ASSIST News Service SANTA CRUZ, TENERIFE (ANS) – While currently docked in Santa Cruz, Tenerife, the clock is ticking for the crew of the world’s [...]

/ January 27, 2009 6:34 pm

Real Devo: when the task seems impossible

  Do your best, prepare for the worst– then trust GOD to bring victory. Proverbs 21:31 I’m sitting in a cold, dark room. Outside it’s brilliant. Ice, like diamonds, drips from the trees. Tomorrow I’m supposed to fly to Chicago to speak to parents of teens. Right now it seems impossible. If I can make the 70 [...] Visit this [...]

/ January 27, 2009 6:34 pm

Real Issues: Abortion, a teen speaks

Tim Sweetman, Guest RTF writer Regenerate Our Culture I stood on the Supreme Court steps in downtown Louisville at 12:02 PM shivering in the cold. All around me were people gathered around a huge statue at the foot of the steps. They were all listening to a speaker who stood at a black podium in between the [...] Visit this [...]