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CBN Partners Are Bringing Relief to Victims of the Crisis in Ukraine

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CBN’S ORPHAN’S PROMISE

FROM PROTECTOR TO PROTECTED

Young Danny receives support and finds freedom in Jesus

The number of starving children in Costa Rica is staggering.

CBN’s Orphan’s Promise knew something had to be done—so they began to support Hope Bunkers throughout Costa Rica in order to feed, educate, and provide stability for children like 10-year-old Danny.

Danny has spent his entire life trying to support the drug-addicted adults in his family and protect his younger siblings from the environment they were born into.

But Danny found a ray of hope the first time he walked into the Hope Bunker near his home in Guarari. There he received an education and nutritious food in a safe environment. Best of all, he’s learning about the Bible through Superbook, and he even accepted Jesus. Thanks to caring partners like you, Danny now has hope for a brighter future.

Watch more stories from Orphan’s Promise Danny no longer worries about his future.

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CBN’S SUPERBOOK

NO LONGER ASHAMED

A young boy finds courage and confidence in Christ

Gideon learned confidence through Superbook.

Eight-year-old Gideon was afraid to show his face. An accident had left him with severe burns on his body.

Despite several surgeries, his face was badly scarred.

However, Gideon was a talented musician. He was often encouraged to play drums at the church where his father pastors in Indonesia.

Unfortunately, Gideon was so aware of his appearance that he didn’t want to play in front of others.

the Bible through Superbook Academy’s lessons. He was struck by the miracles that Jesus performed.

He realized that he too had experienced miracles in his own life, and that he shouldn’t be ashamed of his appearance.

Through Superbook, he found the courage to be confident in himself.

Today Gideon enjoys leading worship at his church!

Watch more stories from Superbook

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CBN’S OPERATION BLESSING: HUNGER STRIKE FORCE

HELP FOR A HOMELESS MAN

CBN partners fight hunger and strengthen hearts

He lives for others. Despite the prosthesis in place of his amputated leg, Paul tries to care for his elderly mother who is in the hospital suffering with brain cancer.

ministry supported by CBN’s Operation Blessing. In addition, Paul received equipment for his lawn care business.

He began living in his car in Fort Worth, Texas, while waiting on the U.S. government to release his Social Security check.

Life is hard for Paul, but he has a grateful heart for the food he receives from a partnering

“Thank you for everything,” he expressed. “Without you—I’ll be honest with you—I don’t know what would have happened.”

Partners like you continue to make a difference to those in need.

Watch more stories from Operation Blessing Hunger Relief

CBN partners made a difference in Paul’s life.

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CBN’S OPERATION BLESSING: MEDICAL RELIEF

A SPECIAL DELIVERY IN KENYA Providing aid and care for expectant mothers

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You helped provide healthcare for pregnant women in Kenya.

In the town of Loitokitok, Kenya, pregnancy can be deadly. This is a fact that women like Jacklin and Leah know all too well.

For both young mothers, healthcare is a luxury. The journey to reach a doctor is too long to undertake except in dire circumstances. But thanks to the compassion and generosity of CBN partners, Operation Blessing teamed up with the community and local government to provide

vital training of healthcare practices to area volunteers.

“I have been receiving important lessons, and I make sure I follow them to the letter,” said a grateful Jacklin.

Leah also received help in the form of prenatal and after-birth care to ensure that her child remains healthy. “Thank you, Operation Blessing, for making these services available,” Leah expressed. “God bless you!”

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SHINING A LIGHT IN THE DARKEST NIGHT CBN partners are bringing desperately needed aid to Ukraine

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he devastating eruption of war in Ukraine quickly became the largest humanitarian crisis of this century. Heartbreaking images of women and children fleeing the fighting, while husbands and fathers stay behind to defend the nation, flooded the media—leaving a shocked world desperate to find ways to help.

For 30 years, CBN partners have been sharing the love of God with the people of Ukraine with evangelistic outreaches and humanitarian aid. Now, in the midst of Ukraine’s despair, CBN’s ministry outreaches are uniquely positioned to shine the light of Christ in this war-torn nation, bringing aid to suffering people and hope in the darkness.

While humanitarian aid was being rushed to Ukraine, George Thomas, Senior International Correspondent for CBN News, was reporting about the crisis, documenting the real toll of Russia’s military actions and the number of growing casualties. George bridged the gap for believers around the world during a

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powerful live-streamed prayer meeting on the ground alongside a local Ukrainian pastor.

Operation Blessing in Ukraine

CBN’s Operation Blessing has teams on the border with Poland to give fleeing victims warmth, comfort, and vital supplies as refugees find themselves in a foreign land. Through the generous compassion of partners like you, the refugees received blankets, hot beverages, hygiene items, and more. Operation Blessing teams set up tents, organized packages, and distributed aid as the waves of women and children continued to flood in.

Olena, a pregnant mother with three children, is one who made the harrowing journey to safety in Poland.

Olena said she was horrified by the way the Russian military attacked civilian targets. “We could not sleep during nights,” she shared. The whole family was in a constant state of fear and turmoil. “It’s one thing to hear about this, another thing when you see it with your own eyes,” she said.

Unable to endure the conditions, Olena and her children fled to Poland.

Thanks to CBN partners, your love met them with open arms. They were so thankful for the warmth, food, refreshment, and encouragement.

Nadiezhda is a young mother of two. She and her children also fled Ukraine. Her husband stayed behind to fight in the war, which left her alone with her little ones. They also received aid and assistance at the Polish border, thanks to you.

“Thank you for your help and your prayers,” said Nadiezhda. “Thank you for welcoming us. This is very precious and important at a time like this.”

Orphan’s Promise in Ukraine

With ministry centers throughout Ukraine, Orphan’s Promise has been providing a place of shelter as refugees move to safer areas. “It really is as though we were strategically placed for such a time as this,” said Terry Meeuwsen, founder of CBN’s Orphan’s Promise. Terry Meeuwsen founded Orphan’s Promise after adopting three children in Ukraine. She remembers how cold it gets there. “We slept in our coats and clothing with our socks on,” she recalled.

“The Brusyliv center is one of the first strategic points after Kyiv where we can receive refugees that are fleeing the fighting,” explained Olga, an Orphan’s Promise relief worker. They provide essentials such as diapers and formula and make sure their needs are met before they continue their journey.

They also share the Gospel and helped lead two women and one soldier to Christ—giving them a New Testament in addition to supplies.

CBN Israel in Action

CBN Israel will partner with the Jewish Agency in their massive efforts to evacuate and transport Ukrainian Jewish refugees to Israel. Our teams in Israel are on the ground, working with major absorption centers receiving these refugees, and we are providing emergency relief—including MAY 2022 7

food, clothing, blankets, and other essentials. Because of CBN partners like you, we can help move vulnerable Jewish refugee families out of harm’s way and into Israel, while providing much-needed relief and immediate assistance once they arrive.

CBN partners are making it possible for dedicated, ongoing care for suffering people in Ukraine. “We’re mobilizing all our resources. Whether FSGthe 030822 Poland it’s the UK office, German office, CBN Europe, we want to be there to help,” said CBN President and CEO Gordon Robertson.

Throughout the world, in the darkest places, it is the generosity of our partners who make it possible for CBN to extend the loving hand of Jesus to the millions of lost and hurting. Generous partners have made it possible for CBN to be on the ground ministering to the people of Ukraine for 30 years. You are there now, and through CBN ministries, you will continue to be there bringing relief Cities Map.png and hope.

Thank you for demonstrating God’s love to those with nowhere left to turn, here at home and around the world.

Orphan’s Promise has been working in Ukraine for 20 years with centers throughout the country.

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CBN NEWS: HEALTHY LIVING

ACID REIN

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How taking control of your acid levels can save your life

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he words “uric acid” might not mean much to most of us, but according to Dr. David Perlmutter, knowing your uric acid level could save your life. In his book, Drop Acid: The Surprising New Science of Uric Acid—The Key to Losing Weight, Controlling Blood Sugar, and Achieving Extraordinary Health, Dr. Perlmutter explains that uric acid is the end-product of when our bodies break down fructose.

“Now, that doesn’t mean we can’t have fruit,” he says. “Fruit is delivered in such a way … that it doesn’t really impact increasing our uric acid levels. But fructose … as it is added to so many of our foods these days … bombards our body and sends a signal … to make extra body fat.”

Not only can it increase fat, but high uric acid levels have adverse health effects such as gout. And according to Dr. Perlmutter, it can also lead to “coronary artery disease, type 2 diabetes, and … even Alzheimer’s.”

A high-fiber diet can help lower uric acid.

So what can you do to lower your uric acid levels? To start, it helps to know what your level is. A doctor or at-home monitor can tell you what it is. Once you know your level, you can start by implementing a high-fiber diet, intermittent fasting, and avoiding organ meats, such as liver and kidney. Supplements like quercetin and bioflavonoid can also help to lower uric acid.

As always, please consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet.

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Do your neighbors speak another language?

It’s fun and easy to share God’s Word with families from other countries by telling them about the free Superbook Kids Bible app. It’s not only in English—it’s also in Spanish, French, Hindi, simplified Chinese, Portuguese, Romanian, and more!

People from many nations are coming to Christ as they watch exciting Superbook episodes and explore the entire Bible in their own languages on the app. Thank you, CBN partners, for making it possible to offer this amazing app FREE to the world!

DOWNLOAD THE SUPERBOOK KIDS BIBLE APP TODAY: CBN.COM/SUPERBOOKBIBLEAPP

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CHOOSE TRUTH

There’s a battle raging between faith and culture. How should you respond to today’s uncertainties, like “cancel culture” and anti-Christian bias?

Where you get your news is critical, and discerning people like you are making CBN News their first stop. It’s a choice that offers: • A trustworthy, faith-based perspective on U.S. and world news • Award-winning Christian journalists • Stories you aren’t likely to see anywhere else Watch 24/7 on CBNNewsChannel.com or download the CBN News App BECAUSE TRUTH MATTERS ™

CBN FILMS

Evidence supports historical events from the Bible

In more than 150 years of biblical archaeology, nothing has been discovered that disproves the Bible. In fact, archaeology proves that the Word of God is an accurate historical source. That’s the basis for the latest project from CBN Films—Written in Stone: Kings and Prophets—written, produced and directed

by Erin Zimmerman.

The film reveals artifacts supporting Old Testament truths, including ancient relics that echo the biblical accounts of King Hezekiah, Daniel and Jeremiah.

During a 700 Club interview, Zimmerman explains the story behind King Hezekiah’s tunnel: “It says in the Bible, when Sennacherib, the Assyrian king, was coming upon him, he dug a tunnel and rerouted the water so it would stay in the city of Jerusalem.” This documentary takes you on a fascinating journey through that very tunnel, plus much more!

Get your DVD copy of Written in Stone: Kings and Prophets today for a gift of any amount.

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SEEN ON THE 700 CLUB

YOUR QUESTIONS, HONEST ANSWERS WITH PAT ROBERTSON

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How does one go about forgiving themselves for past transgressions? I believe in my heart that God has forgiven me, but I just can’t stop thinking about it.

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The Bible says in Hebrews 9:14 (nkjv), How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? God is not interested in us saying how bad we are. He knows we are all sinners, every one of us.

But He is interested in our service.

We need to read the Bible and read what it says about forgiveness. The Lord has forgiven you of your sins, so you have to forgive yourself. You’ve been cleansed from these dead works, so you can serve the Lord.

He wants your service. He doesn’t want you to continually condemn yourself. Do what He wants, and what He wants is for you to serve—and you cannot serve if you’re constantly in self-condemnation.

Watch The 700 Club for more questions and answers from Pat Robertson.

Do you have a question for Pat? Log on to CBN.com/AskAQuestion and follow the instructions.

If you need prayer, please call our Prayer Team at 800-700-7000.

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BE OF GOOD CHEER!

“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace.”

by Gordon Robertson President and CEO

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. These are the Apostle Paul’s stirring words in Philippians 4:13.

What a tremendous declaration! Yet it becomes even more profound when we read the two verses just before it, where Paul explains: I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.

terrorism, and various threats from around the world, let’s remember that we can indeed do all things through Jesus Christ, who strengthens us.

We can have His grace when we are abounding and we have everything— and we can also have His grace when we are suffering, hungry, and in need.

Jesus promises all His followers in John 16:33, “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace.

In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

The New Living Translation puts it this way: I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything.

I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little.

In the middle of trouble, we can be of good cheer because Jesus overcame the world by His victory on the cross. And because He has given His power to us, we can indeed say, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” God bless you!

And then comes that resounding statement of faith: For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.

Scripture is quoted from the NKJV except as noted.

In the middle of political turmoil, armed conflicts, a pandemic,

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