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Archive for February, 2009
Charges Filed against Pakistani Kidnappers of Young Sisters
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, February 27, 2009 Charges Filed against Pakistani Kidnappers of Young Sisters Police ignore arrest order, but lawyers hopeful 13-year-old can be returned to parents By Jeremy ReynaldsCorrespondent for ASSIST News Service ISTANBUL (ANS) – After months of [...]
Dr. James Dobson Steps Down as Focus on the Family Chairman
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, February 27, 2009 Dr. James Dobson Steps Down as Focus on the Family Chairman Latest development in natural transition alleviates more administrative burden; will continue to appear on daily radio program By Dan WoodingFounder of ASSIST Ministries [...]
Islamic Lawyers Urge Death Sentence for Egyptian 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 Friday, February 27, 2009 Islamic Lawyers Urge Death Sentence for Egyptian Convert By Jeremy ReynaldsCorrespondent for ASSIST News Service ISTANBUL (ANS) – In the latest hearing of a Muslim-born Egyptian’s effort to officially convert to Christianity, opposing lawyers [...]
Worldviews in Conflict:
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, February 27, 2009 Worldviews in Conflict: Study Shows Moviegoers Prefer Movies with Christian, Biblical Worldviews More Than Movies Mocking God, Jesus or the Bible By Dan WoodingFounder of ASSIST Ministries BEVERLY HILLS, CA (ANS) – The Annual [...]
Portland Mayor Sam Adams Accepts $100,000 Gift to City from Area Churches
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, February 27, 2009 Portland Mayor Sam Adams Accepts $100,000 Gift to City from Area Churches Luis Palau Association Helps to Launch Portland’s 2009 Season of Service By Dan WoodingFounder of ASSIST Ministries PORTLAND, OREGON (ANS) – As [...]
Radio Host Loses His Voice, But Continues to Speak
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, February 27, 2009 Radio Host Loses His Voice, But Continues to Speak By Michael IrelandChief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN (ANS) – Christians across America are being asked to pray for Greg Yoder, Executive Director/Anchor [...]
The retired basketball star and his wife, an incredible singer, who graced the 17th Annual Movieguide® Awards Gala
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, February 27, 2009 The retired basketball star and his wife, an incredible singer, who graced the 17th Annual Movieguide® Awards Gala By Dan WoodingFounder of ASSIST Ministries BEVERLY HILLS, CA (ANS) – They made a glittering couple [...]
Death and Life are in the power of the tongue
The world is filled with angry people who like to spread their venomous poison into their hearts and minds of others. God in his love, left us the Bible to teach us how to stop the fighting and war in our homes, schools, and nations. The book of Proverbs is filled with wisdom to help us live in peace with [...]
Reality Check at Death’s Door
David’s wedding day was marred with memories of his parents’ divorce and he was high. Divorce could have been his next big decision had it not been for a surprising doctor’s visit. View the video now from cbn.com
1 John 3:18
“Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.”
Be Aware of Outsiders
“Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.” (Colossians 4:5) I had a pastor once who used to say things like, “You think you’re just going to Starbucks. You’ve got nothing on your mind but walking in, ordering your drink, and getting out. But God has scheduled an appointment for you.” Then he’d [...]
God Almighty:
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, February 26, 2009 God Almighty: Movies with Christian, Biblical Worldviews Do Best, Annual Christian Study Shows – Again For Immediate Release HOLLYWOOD, CA (ANS) – “Moviegoers in 2008 preferred movies with Christian and Biblical worldviews reflecting traditional [...]
A Match Made in Heaven
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, February 26, 2009 A Match Made in Heaven The extraordinary love story of Ted and Lili Baehr and their battle for families and for her health By Dan WoodingFounder of ASSIST Ministries HOLLYWOOD, CA (ANS) – Dr. [...]
A Family Finds Hope
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, February 26, 2009 A Family Finds Hope Gospel for AsiaFor Immediate Release Churches led by GFA missionaries are filled with Asian believers who eagerly worship after finding lasting hope in Christ. JHARKHAND, INDIA (ANS) – Sakila’s family [...]
Baptist Group to host banquet focusing on Human Rights
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, February 26, 2009 Baptist Group to host banquet focusing on Human Rights By Michael IrelandChief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service WASHINGTON, D.C. (ANS) – Tony Campolo, professor emeritus at Eastern University in Pennsylvania, and founder of the Evangelical [...]
National Association of Broadcasters thanks Obama for his stand on Fairness Doctrine
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, February 26, 2009 National Association of Broadcasters thanks Obama for his stand on Fairness Doctrine By Michael IrelandChief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service UNITED STATES (ANS) – A national broadcasting group has thanked President Barack Obama for stating [...]
New Grants to be used for Food, Home Repairs as Catholic Relief Services sends aid to 28,000 people in Gaza and the West Bank
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, February 26, 2009 New Grants to be used for Food, Home Repairs as Catholic Relief Services sends aid to 28,000 people in Gaza and the West Bank By Michael IrelandChief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service BALTIMORE, MARYLAND (ANS) [...]
Her Children Rise Up and Call Her Blessed: A Tribute to Katherine Anne Freeman
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, February 26, 2009 Her Children Rise Up and Call Her Blessed: A Tribute to Katherine Anne Freeman By Michael IrelandChief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA (ANS) – In 1954, the Freeman family of four, with [...]
OM UK empowers India’s Dalits through education
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, February 26, 2009 OM UK empowers India’s Dalits through education By Peter WoodingSpecial to ASSIST News Service SHROPSHIRE, ENGLAND (ANS) – Through OM UK’s educational sponsorship programme, India’s Dalits are being empowered to overcome their extreme poverty. [...]
Avoid abduction by awareness
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, February 26, 2009 Avoid abduction by awareness By Bill EllisSpecial to ASSIST News Service SCOTT DEPOT, WV (ANS) – I had the good fortune of growing up in an era and area where we all felt safe. [...]
Israelis and Palestinians meet, pray together, during Gaza Conflict, Gear Up for Busy Season of Women’s and Youth Conferences
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, February 26, 2009 Israelis and Palestinians meet, pray together, during Gaza Conflict, Gear Up for Busy Season of Women’s and Youth Conferences By Michael IrelandChief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service JERUSALEM , ISRAEL (ANS) – “During the Gaza [...]
Treating Your Temple with Respect
“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Honor God with your body? When it comes to the context of weight — overweight, underweight, [...]
Personal Prophecy Feedback
What do you think? I want to let readers have an opportunity to express their thoughts on my article, ”Doing Personal Prophecy Right in Church.” Give me your feedback on personal prophecy, the gifts of the Spirit, the abuse of prophecy in the church — or any other thoughts or feelings that you have on this article. Has personal prophecy been a blessing [...]
Are You a Soldier…or a Club Member? – with Ron Luce – Director of Teen Mania
“The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. One the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” 2 Corinthians 10:4 No more playing patty-cake with the devil. No more letting him rule over your precious souls. This is war! And Jesus invites you to get into the action. He tells you that the violent—the “forceful” [...]
Jesus, You’re My Guiding Star
Jesus, you’re my guiding star. Shining brightly from afar… You light my path when it is dim. And restore my soul, when life seems grim. You’re my beacon, in the night. That gives me strength and hope to fight. Your quiet counsel, gives me rest… When I am weary, from life’s tests. Jesus, you’re my ray of hope. [...]
The Woman at the Well
My soul was in the pit of hell… For like the woman at the well, I lived my life for lust and greed. Selfishly fulfilling, all my needs. I did not care what others said… My heart and conscience, now was dead. Whenever God would warn me to heed… I rebelliously did, whatever I pleased. Then one dark night, in [...]
Healing the hate in our hearts and homes
When Jesus began his teaching ministry, one of the subjects which came up a lot, was the topic of divorce. In the Old Testament, Moses had allowed men to divorce their wives if they no longer found favor in their eyes. They could hand their wife a bill of divorcement and send them out of the house. When she was [...]
1 John 4:9
“This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.”
Do the Right Thing Right
“And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.” (Colossians 4:4)In yesterday’s devo, we said Paul asked his friends to pray for his mission in two ways. The first was [...]
The Living Hell created by the Lord’s Resistance Army in Sudan
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, February 25, 2009 The Living Hell created by the Lord’s Resistance Army in Sudan By Kimberly L. SmithSpecial to ASSIST News Service SUDAN (ANS) – Sudan has approximately 1,000,000 orphans at extreme risk to slavery from both [...]
Hope Lives Despite Orissa Dangers
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, February 25, 2009 Hope Lives Despite Orissa Dangers Gospel for AsiaFor Immediate Release Orissa has endured almost constant violence for the past year. ORISSA, INDIA (ANS) – Gospel for Asia missionary Ojas Ganj can only see out [...]
A Woman Finds New Life, Healing
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, February 25, 2009 A Woman Finds New Life, Healing Gospel for AsiaFor Immediate Release MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA (ANS) – Harini reached a point in her life where she just didn’t want to live anymore. But through a [...]
British Christians hit ’the Cyber Road’ for ’Virtual Lenten Pilgrimage’
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, February 25, 2009 British Christians hit ’the Cyber Road’ for ’Virtual Lenten Pilgrimage’ By Michael IrelandChief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service UNITED KINGDOM (ANS) – Imagine taking part in a virtual Israel-Palestine pilgrimage which transports travelers from their [...]
Billy Graham Organization Laying Off Workers
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, February 25, 2009 Billy Graham Organization Laying Off Workers By Michael IrelandChief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA (ANS) – The Charlotte, North Carolina-based Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is laying off 55 employees, about 10 percent [...]
My Hope World Evangelism Through Television Ministry turns Living Rooms into Stadiums
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, February 25, 2009 My Hope World Evangelism Through Television Ministry turns Living Rooms into Stadiums By Michael IrelandChief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA (ANS) – Since its inception in 2002, the My Hope World Evangelism [...]
A ’Who’s Who’ of Christianity Enters Its Final Season
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, February 25, 2009 A ’Who’s Who’ of Christianity Enters Its Final Season By Michael IrelandChief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service UNITED KINGDOM (ANS) – At the age of 20, Jackie Pullinger was told that she couldn’t be a [...]
Rescuing Women from the Sex Industry
Harmony Dust was sexually abused repeatedly as a young girl and ended up stripping later as an adult to pay off bills. Now, she is free and she helps others in the sex industry. View the video now from cbn.com
Real Quote: Grace, rather than karma
Derek Hanisch, RTF Staff Writer Most people recognize the name Bono. Famous with the band U2. He’s also a famous humanitarian. One may argue that he’s one of the most well know Rockers in the world. It may surprise some to find out that Bono is a follower of Christ. Below is an excerpt from an [...] Visit this article [...]
Tony Blair’s God Thing
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, February 25, 2009 Tony Blair’s God Thing By Rusty Wright AND and Meg KorpiSpecial to ASSIST News Service WASHINGTON, DC (ANS) – Tony Blair has this thing about God and faith. He thinks they’re important. Sometimes, this [...]
OM UK says Go4It on short-term missions
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, February 24, 2009 OM UK says Go4It on short-term missions By Peter WoodingSpecial to ASSIST News Service SHROPSHIRE, ENGLAND (ANS) – As part of its Go4It initiative, Operation Mobilisation UK is urging Christians from all backgrounds and [...]
Unchanging Love
You never told the sun not to shine. Nor dimmed the moon and the stars at night. You never stopped all the trees from bearing fruit. Nor dried up our rivers and our seas. You kept our water cycle working and never let the earth run dry. Even in the darkest night you’ve given us the stars in the sky. [...]
Rape, Rejection, and Restoration…lessons from the life of Tamar
A while back I read that 3 out of every 5 women will be victims of abuse in their lifetime. Many of those who hurt women and children were victims themselves or came from dysfunctional families. The Bible is a valuable resource to help us to learn from our ancestors mistakes and find hope and healing from the LORD. One [...]
Matthew 22:37-39
“Jesus replied: ” ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.”
The Door Opener
“And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.” (Colossians 4:3) Paul had a clear mission in life: To “proclaim the mystery of Christ.” He knew exactly what he was supposed to do. That confidence gave him the courage to [...]
Olympic flyer Carl Lewis presents Sports Ministry Award to Australian couple
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, February 24, 2009 Olympic flyer Carl Lewis presents Sports Ministry Award to Australian couple By Dan WoodingFounder of ASSIST Ministries FORT WORTH, TEXAS (ANS) – Olympian of the Century, Carl Lewis, presented an Australian couple, Mark and [...]
Four Chinese House Church Leaders Released in Henan
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, February 24, 2009 Four Chinese House Church Leaders Released in Henan By Dan WoodingFounder of ASSIST Ministries HENAN, CHINA (ANS) – Due to media attention, worldwide prayer and other international pressure from ChinaAid readers, as of February [...]
Crackdown on Churches in Myanmar
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, February 24, 2009 Crackdown on Churches in Myanmar Gospel for AsiaFor Immediate Release They live in a country where being a Christian can be difficult, but Burmese believers, like this woman, are sustained by the joy of [...]
The state and the church
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, February 24, 2009 The state and the church By Bill EllisSpecial to ASSIST News Service SCOTT DEPOT, WV (ANS) – Each year I listen intently as the Governor and the President deliver their annual addresses on the [...]
National Survey Shows Giving to Evangelical Ministries Higher than Expected in Economic Downturn
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, February 24, 2009 National Survey Shows Giving to Evangelical Ministries Higher than Expected in Economic Downturn By Michael IrelandChief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA (ANS) – Despite the economic downturn, and while many feared recent economic [...]
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