January 2024 Frontlines

FRONTLINES Partners Sharing the Love of Christ

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CBN PARTNERS ARE TAKING THE LIFE-CHANGING GOSPEL TO THE NATIONS More

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YOUR GLOBAL IMPACT LOOK AT WHAT YOU ARE DOING AROUND THE WORLD!

ISRAEL •T he war in Israel is still a dark reality for many since it

first began October 7. Thanks to our incredibly faithful partners, CBN Israel and CBN’s Operation Blessing continue to provide nutritious food, clean water, safe shelter, and other essentials to those who have endured the horrific attacks from Hamas. Thank you for going above and beyond to show the love of Christ to a nation searching for hope more than ever before.

THAILAND •T en-year-old Heartbeat lived with her grandmother who

didn’t have enough money to provide her granddaughter an education.

After watching Superbook and attending a School of Life program sponsored by CBN’s Orphan’s Promise, Heartbeat received Jesus into her heart and led her friends to do the same!

CAMEROON •C BN Afrique supports an IT training center for people with disabilities. The center aims to train people who are disabled, offer them employment, and support them in their professional and social integration.

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CBN ANIMATION’S SUPERBOOK

FROM CONFUSION

TO CHRIST You helped Timo find his faith

Timo’s mother was a Christian, but his father followed another religion.

This 11-year-old boy in Indonesia grew up confused and wondering what was really true.

One day, Timo accepted an invitation to visit an after-school program supported by CBN’s Orphan’s Promise. There, he began watching CBN Animation’s Superbook. The story of Jesus dying on the cross gripped this little child’s heart. “After watching it, I realized that I am a kid who has sinned,”

he said.

Then, something amazing happened! “I prayed, ‘God, please forgive me for my sins,’” Timo recalled. “I also prayed, ‘Jesus, I invite You to come into my heart to be my Lord and my Savior.’”

Timo said those prayers brought peace to him—and his life hasn’t been the same since. He shared gratefully, “I am thankful to Jesus and to the people who gave Superbook to us.”

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CBN’S OPERATION BLESSING

SHARING THE LOVE OF GOD

THROUGH FOOD AND CARE Your generosity brings hope to a desperate couple in need More

Sandra has been unemployed since a terrible injury. Without a paycheck, she and her husband live on his income alone.

However, due to higher costs of living, the money he earns as a welder is not enough to meet their needs.

“It’s really hard,” Sandra said sadly, “with the prices going up the way they have.”

Then one day, she heard about a local organization in Virginia that partners with CBN’s Operation Blessing. When Sandra arrived, she received nutritious food and a warm welcome. The free groceries help the couple to cover necessary expenses.

“We can put some of that money toward things we need… and other bills,” Sandra explained. “It does make a difference. Thank you, and God bless you.”

This grateful couple will never forget the heartfelt kindness of CBN partners.

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“The best app ever made! It makes understanding the Bible easy. You can play fun Bible games and be encouraged

by Scriptures and daily quests. And, obviously, the very best part of Superbook is the videos.”

“Awesome apps! My child accepted Jesus as his Savior through this app.

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CARING CBN PARTNERS ARE TAKING GOD’S LOVE TO THE WORLD

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magine if cries for help were left unanswered, and hurting souls never knew the unconditional love of Jesus Christ.

Thanks to the heartfelt community of our CBN family, we are working together to transform the world for the lost and suffering. Every thoughtful gift received from our devoted partners creates a ripple

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effect of hope that touches hearts throughout the globe.

Take, for instance, Dima in Ukraine.

Enduring a childhood marked by tragedy and rejection, Dima felt alone in life. His mental development was significantly delayed due to the traumatic loss of his hand from a fire. This harrowing accident could have kept him from a life of joy and

THANK YOU FOR CARING FOR THE LOST AND HURTING!

DIMA

RAM DAI

SAMAJAYA

Dima felt alone and rejected.

Now he loves learning about the Bible with other kids through CBN Animation’s Superbook.

Ram was searching for peace.

Thanks to dedicated friends like you, she discovered the hope of Christ.

Samajaya didn’t see a way out of the darkness. After connecting with CBN’s prayer center, he found the support and encouragement he needed to enjoy life again.

UKRAINE

INDIA

INDONESIA

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faith, but that was not the case for this brave boy. With the help of a Superbook club and his new foster family, Dima began to learn the profound truths of the Bible.

Because of your selfless generosity, Dima discovered God’s everlasting love. Today, he is a living testament to the miraculous power of prayer— his life forever changed because of your partnership.

But your kindness journey didn’t stop there. Born into a Hindu family, Ram Dai in India was on a quest for inner peace. When she came across a YouTube video of Ek Nayee Zindagi, a CBN program that explained the Gospel in her language, this 46-year-old woman discovered the love of God. Thanks to your compassionate giving, Ram Dai now shares a deep, lasting bond with Jesus and spreads that same love in her home and community.

Samajaya in Indonesia also has you to thank. This 26-year-old father was ready to commit suicide.

Then, a still, small voice told him that his family needed him. He later

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discovered Solusi TV on Facebook, a program sponsored by CBN in Indonesia, where he connected with our 24-hour prayer center. Because of your tremendous support, this once struggling father found a new life with Christ.

These stories of redemption are a beautiful picture of Jesus’ love for the world. Not only are you helping us broadcast the hope of Christ through The 700 Club, but you’re also helping us meet the physical and spiritual needs of the hungry, the thirsty, and the sick.

Let’s continue to fulfill the Great Commission together. With your caring support, we will ensure the world remains filled with compassion, hope, and love. Thank you, dear friends, for the incredible global impact you have made in the lives of men, women, and children who are desperate for Christ’s love.

Your gracious support will leave a lasting legacy on earth and in God’s eternal kingdom.

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DEVASTATION TO INTERCESSION

Layla’s car flipped several times during a devastating accident. A skull and spinal fracture, along with brain swelling, offered a grim prognosis. But as her community joined together in prayer, a compelling series of events began to take place.

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EXPENSIVE LESSON

A MYRIAD OF MISFORTUNES

Ronald and Stephanie enjoyed spending time with each other, but they also enjoyed spending money. Living beyond their means resulted in a six-figure debt. Without any solutions, they brought their situation to God. See the results!

Joshua’s life was marked by tragedy, sending him down a path of destruction and constantly blaming God. Just when he thought he couldn’t take it anymore, something got his attention. Don’t miss this riveting true-life story.

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CBN NEWS: HEALTHY LIVING

New Year, Better Brain Strengthen your brain for healthier living!

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Don’t you love the beginning of a brandnew year? It’s the chance to start all over again by making better choices— especially for your brain.

In the bestseller Change Your Brain Every Day, psychiatrist Daniel Amen, one of the leading experts on brain health, challenges his readers to take practical steps to achieve optimal results. He says that if you want a healthy brain, you have to work daily to achieve that goal. And he emphasizes that eating the right food will “dramatically increase the sharpness of your brain and the happiness in your mind.”

Although some diets tell people to avoid fat, Dr. Amen stresses the brain’s need for healthy fats—which include nuts, seeds, avocados, coconut oil, olive oil, and wild salmon.

His tip is to “only love food that loves you back.”

He also states the importance of saying no to what affects the brain negatively, especially sugar. “Sugar is the enemy of brain health.”

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And to encourage people who have experienced traumatic brain injuries, Dr. Amen says, “You are not stuck with the brain you have.

You can make it better.” Some of his well-known sports patients with head injuries—such as football greats Dick Butkus and Terry Bradshaw— have been helped through Dr. Amen’s program that even includes hyperbaric oxygen therapy. “Eighty percent of my players got better when we put them on a rehabilitation program. And that’s the big highlight of my work.”

If you’d like more wonderful and encouraging information about how to nourish your brain for better health, please visit Dr. Amen’s website: AmenClinics.com

Please consult your physician before making any changes to your diet or exercise routine.

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My husband is not a believer in Christ, but I am. How do I stay with him if he does not believe?

Part of the answer is found in 1 Corinthians 7:12-16. If you have an unbelieving spouse, the Apostle Paul said you should not leave; however, he also said if the unbelieving spouse leaves, let him go. In Matthew 19:9, Jesus made an exception if the spouse committed adultery.

And we would not want anyone to be endangered in an abusive relationship.

CHANGING THE WORLD

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No need to pay postage or worry about forgetting—you can focus on your mission while your monthly gift helps people in need around the world. Plus, you’ll receive extra monthly resources, including teachings from Gordon Robertson.

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Now, to stay in a marriage with an unbelieving spouse, you need the influence and ever-presence of the Holy Spirit. It’s up to you to invite God into the midst of that. When you do, you’ll find that with Him, all things are possible.

So through your gentleness, through the righteousness, peace, and joy that you are going to evidence by your behavior—because the Holy Spirit is always around you and in you—you’re going to be an incredible influence over your husband.

Wouldn’t it be great if he became a believer?

Do you have a question for Gordon?

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It’s a New Year with New Goals!

You deserve peace of mind when planning your estate.

Experts estimate that only about one-third of adults have a will, and many people don’t realize a will is only part of an estate plan. The good news is we have FREE RESOURCES to help you, and our planned giving specialists are available to guide you through the process.

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NEW LIFE

IN THE NEW YEAR

By Gordon Robertson President and CEO

“I was blind, and now I can see” (John 9:25). A man who had just been healed said this to some Pharisees who would not believe Jesus was from God. Yet, this is the evidence that Jesus is indeed the Messiah—He performs miracles, signs, and wonders. He takes people from darkness and death and brings them into light and life. And He can do that for you.

If you’re suffering with sickness, fear, depression, or worry, you can have a rebirth. You can find a living Messiah who will completely change you from the inside out.

Jesus says in John 3:7, “You must be born again.” This means to be regenerated from your innermost being. God can transform you and make you new. He can change your thoughts, your will, your spirit, your soul, your very being. That is the miracle.

Psalm 16:11 promises, You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the

pleasures of living with you forever.

There is joy in the presence of Jesus. There is joy in your Creator.

There is joy in having your life transformed, where your very thoughts change and you can wake up every day and say, “This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24).

How do you get that gift? By seeking the Lord with your whole heart. He tells us in Jeremiah 29:13, “If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.”

Ask God if there is any part of your heart that you’re holding back, then pray: Jesus, I choose to fully follow You as my Lord and Savior. Open my eyes to Your truth, power, and goodness. Change my heart and fill me with the joy of Your presence each day.

May God bless you throughout the new year!

Excerpted from a teaching on The 700 Club. Scripture is quoted from the NLT.

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