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“I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen.” -Revelation 1:18a
Responding to Orlando Shooting with Conviction and Compassion
them. Therefore, in order to love someone, our culture denotes that you must accept everything about them.
BY LYNDSEY KOH
USA (MNN) — Early on Sunday, a gunman opened fire on a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida killing 50 people and injuring 53 others. This is the deadliest mass shooting in United States history. The gunman, Omar Mateen, called 911 before the shooting and declared allegiance to ISIS. Since then, ISIS has claimed responsibility for the massacre. As the United States mourns this severe tragedy, Greg Jao with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship shares how the Church can respond. “One thing I think we can do is communicate to the
LGBTQ community that we stand with you in this time of fear. That we, without question, denounce acts of violence or hatred directed towards them.”
In extremist ideology, the response to those they disagree with is violence. (Photo courtesy Hence the executions of moderate Muslims in Iraq, Flickr/CC/BradRuggles) the burning of Christian However, Christians believe as Genesis 1:26 illustrates, all of mankind are image-bearers of God. Because of this, Jao says one can hold to faith convictions or disagree with someone while (Photo courtesy: maintaining a genuine of Tony Webster via Flickr) spirit of love and humility towards that person. This massacre comes on churches in Nigeria, and the heels of ISIS spokes- now the mass shooting at “For many in the church, man, Abu Mohammed al a gay nightclub in Florida. we have relatives and Adnani,calling on ISIS folfriends who are members Even in our society, often lowers to bring a “month of of the LGBTQ community. the assumption is that if hurt” to the United States So let’s extend to a comyou disagree with someand Europe during the munity the same love and one, you must fear or hate holy month of Ramadan. compassion that we would
extend to a family member we disagree with. I think in fact, Christ calls us to demonstrate love and understanding and humility to those that we don’t necessarily agree with.” One tangible way you can demonstrate love and encouragement is by reaching out in your own neighborhood.
“Where appropriate, and where you have some relationship, pick up the phone and say, ‘What can I do to help right now?’ Particularly in Orlando, but in any place where there is an LGBTQ community center,” says Jao.
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LONDON, UK (ANS – June 2016) – In a case of buyer’s remorse in the UK, more than 2.5 million people have signed a petition calling for a second EU referendum, after the vote to leave was carried on Thursday.
calling for a second EU referendum has attracted a lot of attention – but, stated that “it has zero chance of being enacted.”
Nigel Farage, leader of
Former London Mayor Boris Johnson, one of the leading Leave campaigners and the bookmakers’ odds-on favorite to succeed Mr Cameron, has inthe referendum was a sisted the UK is not “turn“once in a generation, once ing its back” on Europe. in a lifetime” decision, sayHe said the decision ing the UK had “referenwould not make the UK dums not neverendums.” any less tolerant or outLabour leader Jeremy ward looking and would not reduce opportunities for young people.
According to the BBC, it has more signatures than any other on the parliamentary website and as it has passed 100,000, Parliament will consider it for a debate. The UK voted to leave the EU by 52% to 48% in Thursday’s referendum David Cameron said he would step down as prime but the majority of voters minister after the UK voted to leave the EU (Reuters). in London, Scotland and Kingdom Independence Corbyn has also rejected Northern Ireland backed Party (UKIP), who has the idea of a second refercampaigned for the UK to endum, saying: “We have Remain. leave the EU throughout got to accept that deci“David Cameron has pre- his political career, said sion.” viously said there will be in May that a narrow win no second referendum. On for Remain could cause Labour MP for Tottenham Friday he said he would unstoppable demand for David Lammy later tweetstand down as prime min- a rerun of the referendum. ed that people could “stop this madness through a ister by October following He said at the time that vote in Parliament.” the leave result,” said the a result that saw Remain BBC. He said there should be a win by 52% to 48% would Iain Watson, the BBC’s po- mean “unfinished busi- vote in the Commons next week on whether the UK litical correspondent said ness by a long way.” goes forward with Brexit. that fact that so many peoBut Mr. Cameron has said ple have signed a petition ‘Make divorce official’
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“I think also at the same time, we should be prepared for [the LGBTQ community] to come to us and say, ‘It’s a little hard to hear this from you now given either the disinterest or disdain we’ve often experienced from you in the past.’ And we have to accept that graciously and with some humility because that’s been true.” Continuation on Page: 2
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Could Brexit bring on the Rapture
By Dan Wooding
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Brexit result came in.” The story went on to say that his online “about me” blurb states: “I Sound the Alarm, WARNING everyone of what’s happening in end times prophecy and events.” They reported that Begley had said, “I believe this Brexit being on will have huge financial and global ramifications.
“Everything happens because of God’s will, and I think this is a sign of the breaking up, the preparation of form, the 10 kingdoms, and they have the The Rapture? kings...running the earth under the Antichrist’s Iron If that wasn’t enough, the Fist. Express.co.uk, has reported that an online US prea- “Time is so close my So, we will have to wait and see if this case of buyer’s remorse succeeds, or if the EU vote to Leave still stand.
People gathered to protest outside the Houses of Parliament following the leave result (EPA). cher called Paul Begley, friend; it is so short. who describes himself as “If you don’t know Jesus “a watchman,” and has a Christ as Lord and SavYouTube channel “pub- ior…it’s urgent, pray the lished a brief video in the early hours just as the Continuation on Page: 2
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Murdered pastor and his BY JULIE BOURDON
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that the Kim family is divine. Nettleton says, “The children of North Korea are taught before they eat a meal to pray, ‘Thank you Father Kim Il-Sung that you have provided this Earlier this year, the North food for us.’” Korean government or- Just as the Gospel is indered for Pastor Han to herently a threat to our be brought into the coun- own pride, it threatens try for questioning. But the beliefs of the country. this threat didn’t slow his In reality, to follow Jesus work. is considered treasonous.
North Korea legacy North Korea (MNN) – Today we see fewer people who would give up their life for what they believe in. But somewhere in China, along the border of North Korea, Pastor Han Chung-Ryeol did just that. Knowing the risks of what he was doing, he persisted in his work of ministering the North Koreans. Han was ethnically Korean, but a Chinese citizen. Todd Nettleton of Voice of the Martyrssaid Han worked along the border for decades, providing whatever was needed to people who approached him for help. For every person he helped with physical needs—like food, clothing, blankets, etc— he shared the Gospel.
mong others in extreme need.
“He was able to lead numerous North Koreans to the fellowship of believers, to the relationship with Jesus Christ. And many of those who heard the Gos- After his death, there were If Jesus is God, the Kims pel chose to follow Jesus reports that people who can’t possibly be. Christ, turned around and went back into North Ko- Despite the governments (Photo courtesy Voice of the Martyrs) efforts to deceive its people, North Koreans face very real needs every day.
went back to North Korea as missionaries into that culture which is so closed to the Gospel.”
Sadly, Pastor Han’s badly beaten body was found the end of April. VOM reports that he was hardly recognizable. It is believed people from Over the years, Han helped orphans and women who North Korea murdered were sex-trafficked, a- him.
OTUKPO, NIGERIA (ANS - June 22, 2016) -- The body of a Roman Catholic priest kidnapped two months ago in central Nigeria was found today in bushes near a local government building in Otukpo, Benue state.
the place it was found.” According to Morning Star News (http:// morningstarnews.org), Adeyi was kidnapped at gunpoint while traveling from Otukpo to Og-
A church leader at the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo told Morning State News by phone that the body of the Rev. John Adeyi, vicar-general of the Otukpo Diocese, was found earlier today (Wednesday, June 22, 2016). Unknown gunmen kidnapped him on April 24. “The body was in decaying state, and policemen and Christian villagers are at the scene where the corpse was found,” the church leader, who requested anonymity, said two hours after the discovery. “They are currently making effort to move the corpse from the back of the Education Authority office in the town to a morgue.”
The Rev. John Adeyi, vicar-general of Otukpo Diocese, Benue state, Nigeria. (Morning Star News)
bokolo for pastoral duties. His abductors contacted church officials and demanded 25 million naira (US$121,224) as ransom, according to a parishioner who requested anonymity. Some 2 million naira (US$9,700) had been paid, according to one unSpeaking from the site con-firmed press report.
where the body was
found, the church official added that, “the body of the priest was dumped by his kidnappers at
“There’s an incredible need for everything,” Nettleton says, “The people are starving in some places. The people are desperate for medical care. There’s just so many needs and so much desperation and we as Christians, we have hope.” “We have hope not only (Photo courtesy on this earth but we have Open Doors) hope for eternity, so it’s a to remember that nobody message that’s desperately is too far for Jesus to call needed in North Korea.” them to Himself. Photo courtesy Secret Church
Nettleton says, “One of the amazing miracles of salvation is that some of those who are persecutors can become the greatest missionaries, the greatest spokespeople for the Gospel message and for As you pray for Han’s fam- Christ.” ily, for his church family, In addition to prayer, and for those who have learn more about VOM’s gone back into North Ko- work. rea to tell others about Jesus, VOM asks you to Mission Network News pray for the attackers who c/o OneWay Ministries killed Pastor Han as well. 4170 Ogden Ave Aurora IL 60504 USA www.mnFor some, this is an un- nonline.org.
“This is a country that has been wracked by famine, rea after being helped by it has been cut off from Han have been gathered the rest of the world by the Kim regime. They for questioning. want to control the peoWhile Pastor Han’s story ple’s thoughts, they want is disturbing, it brings to to control what they read, light this question: Why what they see.” is the Gospel so offensive to the North Korean gov- North Korea’s people have ernment? Nettleton says it needs beyond the physical. undermines its very foun- As Nettleton explains, they need truth, and they need dation. spiritual truth. Pastor Han The North Korean govern- knew this and desired to usual if not alarming ment teaches their people spread truth to citizens of request. But it’s important JESUS IS LORD OF ALL!!! a loving witness for the Gospel of Jesus Christ–for we are all image-bearers of God. Please continue to From Page 1 pray for hope and healing. (Photo courtesy of Frank
Kidnapped Priest in Nigeria Found Dead By Dan Wooding
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There are around 2.75 ber said. million Muslim Ameri“The kidnappers used the cans in the United States. mobile phone of the Very In addition to the LGBTQ Rev. Adeyi to contact our community, Christians bishop,” he said. need to reach out to our “It’s an issue of integrity on our part in terms of reliAdeyi also served St. Ber- Muslim neighbors during gious freedom, and I hope nard’s Catholic Parish, this time. it will actually open doors Okpoga in Okpokwu. Muslims make up 0.9 to authentic relationship “The bishop of Otukpo percent of the American and communication with Diocese, the Rt. Rev. Mi- population, with around the Muslim American comchael Apochi, could not be 2.75 million Muslims in munity, which I think is a reached for comment as the nation. There is wor- precursor to us ever being he was said to be involved ry among Muslim Amer- able to speak about somein the evacuation of the ican communities that thing like the Gospel.” corpse,” said Morning Star this shooting could create Christians have an immore backlash and fear. News. portant role to play in “They are both an ethnic these moments of crisis, Paul Yakadi, police comand a religious minority especially since the two missioner of Benue state, in the United States. It’s communities directly afconfirmed the death of obvious in the current fected by the shooting are Adeyi but declined to give political campaign envi- an often-overlooked misfurther details. ronment, the status and sion field by the Church. In a sermon at an event welcome of Muslims and in Abuja in October 2011, Muslim Americans is be- “They’re longing to hear Adeyi urged Catholics ing contested,” says Jao. the Church speak clearly to always pray for their “I think Christians should and loudly both in the afpriests because of the clearly indicate that–giv- termath of this shooting many challenges they face. en our commitment to and those deaths,” says Preaching at Our Lady religious liberty which Jao. “It’s an incredible opQueen of Nigeria Pro we ask for ourselves and portunity for the Church to Cathedral, Garki, Abuja, therefore should offer to witness [as] people of clear on Oct. 28, 2011, Adeyi other people–we should conviction and deep comsaid that in spite of the be particularly vocal passion at the same time. many challenges, priests about standing against And in that, I think we will not give up but are and speaking out against model ourselves after Jesus determined to run the any religious-directed po- who came with both grace race of faith to the end. litical speech that isolates and truth.”
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Jao encourages, “Let’s intercede for the LGBTQ community that obviously experiences great fear right now, as well as for Muslims in America who are wondering if their neighbors and coworkers and friends will turn on them. Let’s pray that they encounter God’s love through us in this moment.” Mission Network News c/o OneWay Ministries 4170 Ogden Ave Aurora IL 60504 USA www.mnnonline.org.
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prayer. “Take care of yourself and wake up. The Rapture is imminent, the world is about to change, and believe me it is not going to be for the good. “The world’s going to change [and become] worse and worse every second of every day.” ASSIST News Service (www.assistnews.net) PO Box 609 Lake Forest, Ca 92609
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Families Needed to Host Orphans
BETH STOLICKER
USA (MNN) – Force for Christ is getting ready for another season of orphan hosting, but the organization needs your help.
a time for themto experience the love of Christ and the Gospel lived out. A month to a monthand-a-half may not seem like a long time. Yet, these As the kids prepare to weeks are powerful, remake their way from Malawi to the United States in just a few weeks, Force for Christ needs more Christian families who are willing to take in an orphan and treat the child like their own. But what is orphan hosting? Well, it’s this: A period of time, usually four to six weeks, when orphans from another country join families in the summer and experience first-hand what it’s like to have a mother, a father, and maybe even a sibling or two. But, it’s
cerned with how what seems like a short term mission might be able to help children. But, we’ve been doing host ting now for about two years, and these sessions have a dra-
(Photo Courtesy Force for Christ) Malawian orphans who met Force for Christ workers during a field visit to the country.
gardless of the time limit. matic impact on the children. The prayer alone Chad LaForce with Force changes their lives. We for Christ explains, “Some- have many testimonies of times people are con- young people who coming
Will the 16th President of the Philippines bring change?
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did not know the perspective of who they are and what God is doing in their lives.”
Christ’s love, and be the catalyst to a life of purpose. One where despite their circumstances, these children understand that The kids coming from they are valued because Malawi this year are liter- they are children of God. ally coming from nothing. Some live in abandoned Not to mention, the Goshomes either by them- pel won’t stop with just selves or with siblings. For them. others who may have been Often times when these given a land inheritance children encounter God from their parents, the and all His incredible love, dream of crops has been they can’t wait to share short lived because of Mait with others. They can’t lawi’s drought. wait to tell others what These children often don’t He has done for them and know what it means to be how He loves them. loved. To have a full belly Will you join in bringing and sleep in a warm bed. the Gospel, hope, and love Or to even have someto these children’s lives? one there at night tucking Here a couple of ways to them in to sleep. get involved: Yet, this could change, 1. Pray: Prayer is a poweven if only for a shorterful tool. Pray for God to while. But the internal provide for these orphans, change this time offers can to provide host families, impact these kids for the and to provide the financrest of their lives. It can es to make it all happen. give them hope through destroyed individuals and ruined family relationships.
I have seen how criminality, by means all foul, snatched from the innocent and the unsuspecting, the years Pastor Luz Rillo & Pastor Chuck Kennedy and years of accumulated savings. Years of toil and which contest the effec- then, suddenly, they are back to where they started. tiveness of his policies.
With the recent election of Rodrigo “Rody” Duterte as the 16th president of the Philippines, many are fully supportive of him while many others express grave concern about him. Whatever the case may be, he is now the President and looking at his past record as Mayor of Davao City, Filipinos are in for a change, be it good or bad, depending on which side you are on.
On Nov 21,2015 he declared his candidacy in the 2016 Presidential Election and won with a landslide victory garnering 16,601,997 votes. Duterte took office on June 30, 2016 for a term of 6 years Nicknamed, “The Punish- according to wikopedia. er”, vigilante groups tied org. to Duterte are thought to In his Inaugural speech, be responsible for the exe- he addresses some of these cution of drug traffickers, concerns with this quote; criminals, gang members and other lawless elements.
Over a period of 20 years, he turned Davao City from a MURDER CAPITAL to what tourist organizations now describe as THE MOST PEACEFUL CITY IN SOUTHEAST He is a Filipino Lawyer ASIA, and what numbeo. and politician of Visayan com ranks as the world’s Descent and among the 4th safest place. longest serving Mayors in Davao’s highly urbanized Nonetheless, he has drawn city of Mindanao for 7 criticism from various terms, totaling more than sources, particularly the 22 years. He also served press and the Philipas Vice Mayor and Con- pine National Police in the Aquino government, gressman in the city.
“I know that there are those who do not approve of my methods of fighting criminality, the sale and use of illegal drugs and corruption. They say that my methods are unorthodox and verge on the illegal. In response let me say this: I have seen how corruption bled the government of funds, which were allocated for the use in uplifting the poor from the mire that they are in. I have seen how illegal drugs
ATLANTA, July 1, 2016 / Look at this from that PRNewswire/ -- The Full perspective and tell Gospel Baptist Church me that I am wrong.” Fellowship InternationControversial, yes, but al launches Full Gospel the great people of the Unites, a mission-based, Philippines have spoken get-out-to-vote initiative and they will now begin encouraging 100-percent to live with it. Let us pray voter registration and for all our elected officials. participation from people of faith throughout the 1Tim 2:1-6 I exhort there- nation for the upcomfore, that, first of all, suppli- ing presidential elections. cations, prayers, interces- Our primary goal is to sions, and giving of thanks, increase the number of voter participants, reflecting principles and values of faith that propel, uplift and improve often-marginalized communities.
be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.
The Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship (FGBCF) is an alliance of African-American pastors representing over ten thousand churches worldwide. As an active and participatory collaborative, the FGBCF is answering the call to address current issues of social injustice and concerns relevant to urban and suburban communities, including voter registration and participation discrimination. Full Gospel Unites will work with its church and organizational partners to influence change by establishing media partnerships, discussions, prayer groups, education-
2. Host: Consider hosting a child and taking this opportunity to pour out the same grace and love Jesus poured out on you. 3. Give: If hosting is not a possibility but you’re interesting in helping others host, consider giving to help provide for the needs of an orphan coming to the United States this summer. To do so, click here! LaForce encourages anyone interested, whether for this summer or next, tocontact him so they can talk about the process and possibility of hosting. FORCE FOR CHRIST ORPHAN OUTREACH PO Box 2133 Portage, MI 49081-2133 http://forceforchrist.org/#hosting Mission Network News c/o OneWay Ministries 4170 Ogden Ave Aurora IL 60504 USA www.mnnonline.org.
al sessions and forums, volunteering with church and advocacy groups, registering to vote, and helping others with voter registration and get-outto-vote drives like “Souls to the Polls.” In addition, Full Gospel Unites will launch its Trinity Card™, a pledge card that encourages an eligible participant to identify as a registered voter or one who will register to vote, to commit to early voting, and to take three people with them to the polls. Leading this initiative is Bishop Joseph W. Walker III, presiding bishop of Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International and senior pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Nashville, TN. Bishop Walker is a respected pastor and community leader and an effective galvanizer of people. “We are seizing the opportunity to shift our culture from widespread voter apathy to being an informed, engaged, energized voter base, actively participating in all levels of the political process, representing the values, principles, needs and objectives of citizens of faith and people of color as they move to Continuation on Page: 5
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BRUISED APPLES By Louise Alleva In my last article, I shared examples of spiritual bruises. In a counseling setting, I refer to them as snares. Scriptures defines them as strongholds or fortresses as in 2nd. Corinthians 10:4, 5. No matter what the definition, the result of wounds, hurt, neglect, abandonment, bitterness, etc. are the same. Just like the bruises on an apple, they affect us emotionally and physically and of hinder our walk with God. We can also bruise others around us. The books we read, movies or TV shows we watch the superstitions we follow or addictions we have or had are some examples of doors we open and continue to allow them hinder us from a life of freedom and those we influence. Besides these bruises, we also deal with emotional wounds. Emotional wounding comes in many areas of our lives beginning as early as childhood that comes from the pain inflicted on us. The things we do or read later in life are a result of this pain. This kind of pain causes
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negative feelings such as, unforgiveness, false judgements, bitterness, a critical tongue, depression, low self-esteem, loneliness, fear to name a few. First, though, I want to address the one negative emotion that is so strong it influences our inability to recognize the other ones. Psalm 139:23-24 offers a clue. “Search me, O God and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” Many of us are deeply hurt emotionally and we may not realize how wounded we really are. Dear reader, the first step in the process of healing our wounded heart is to be honest with ourselves. There are a number of reasons we have trouble with being objective about our own hurts. Sometimes we think the negative emotions we are experiencing is “just the way life is,” or we blame others for the way we feel about ourselves. We may feel that being lonely, hurt, or angry is a way it is, or as Chris
tians, we think we should not have any problems because we believe Christians should not have these feelings or situations. What we end up doing is build a very strong wall of protection (fortress, stronghold) around our hearts to protect ourselves and block out pain. Then we begin to suppress the emotions of hurt and start striving for perfection, driven to succeed, or strive too hard to gain appreciation. These are just some of the signs of a hurt person. There are too many examples to share without personally ministering to someone, but I want to give you notice. We are all bruised people. I hope that we can come to that realization. That is the key. A scripture that helped me was Psalm 51:6. “Surely you desire truth in the inner parts; you teach me wisdom in the inmost place.” I realized how wounded I was several years ago in my early stages of becoming a minister of the wounded heart. I tell folks I was “called” to this kind of ministry and the counseling ministry
A QUEST FOR NEW STRENGTH by Christina Cook Lee Matthew 5:44-45a (NKJV) But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven… When someone has deeply offended you, or when you live in an offensive relationship—finding relief from words or actions that caused the pain can be hard. If the battle is ongoing, you may barely have time to catch your breath before you’re faced with another reason to be bitter… If it was just once, it would be bad enough—but our minds have that awful tendency to instantly ‘replay’ hurtful moments over and over. You wish there was a way to just hit the ‘stop’ button—you can’t help feeling like you’re trapped.
In the act of replaying an event in your mind, you imagine things you might have done or said—if you had the chance to. Every time you replay the scene—the feelings all come flooding back. The more painful the episode, the more times you seem to play it back. You don’t really mean to keep going back there, but you do.
day ‘out there in video land’, replaying events in your mind that you can’t relive in reality. A painful experience has a way of always being in the back of your mind. If there’s something else going on— you might be able to be ‘present’ in the moment— but as soon as things slow down and you have some free time, there it is again. It’s something you ‘work Re-examining a hurtful on’, when there isn’t anyexperience is one of our thing else to take your atmind’s ways of processing tention. the information. It doesn’t have to be a bad thing, if If the event was a long it doesn’t get out of con- time ago—you might have trol…but if you’re allow- clocked hours, days, maying yourself to be obsessed be even weeks of your by it, then it is a bad thing. life—as you’ve replayed it over and over. If the situNobody wants to think ation is current and onthey’re obsessed with going—your preoccupaanything—but you might tion could be pretty much want to think about how ‘where you live’…as every much time you spend a free moment is spent re-
after realizing how much I benefited from it. I did not have a clue that I was so “hurt” or bruised until someone ministered to me. During that time of healing, I experienced a true revelation that Jesus loved me enough to want me to be free to love Him back. The Lord desires truth and honesty from us. He wants us to be willing to experience His love, forgiveness, and power in all areas of our life. That journey of emotional healing may not be easy but you will begin have honest feelings instead of denial. You will also realize the hope of joy and victory. You can then learn to be honest with yourself, receive honest forgiveness, live a life of honest emotions, and learn to show real love and receive real love by an honest God.
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Louise.alleva@hotmail. com for confidential ques- people’s problems and tions and counseling min- know exactly what they istry. should do to find the help hashing the latest chapter they need—it’s a lot harder when the problem is of the saga. our own. We spend so You might not think of much time going over the this kind of replaying as an wrong things people have addiction—but it is. If it’s done to us—all the while something you ‘pick up’ not giving a thought as to each day where you left off how wrong it is for us to the day before…it’s ‘your be replaying that person’s dwelling place’. If it takes actions and words in our up more of your time than imagination. prayer—you may not want to hear this, but it’s an idol. There is nowhere in the If an obsession with pain- Bible where we are told to ful events or a person who meditate day and night on was involved in them has the wrong things people caused your thoughts to have done to us, is there? become out of control, it’s But if the pain was deep— that’s usually what we do, time for change. isn’t it? You may feel like your hands are tied and you In order to recover from have no choice, but you an emotional addiction do. God is bigger than any that involves our imagiproblem you or I have. He nation—we need to call wants you to be free from to mind what the Word emotional addictions, just of God says about our as much as He wants ev- situation. 2 Corinthians ery person to be free from 10:5-6 says, (NAS) …castphysical addictions. The ing down imaginations, process for healing begins and every high thing the same way—by admit- that is exalted against the ting you have a problem. knowledge of God, and Until you can honestly bringing every thought say a problem exists—you into captivity to the obedience of Christ; and being won’t get over it. in readiness to avenge all It’s easy to look at other disobedience, when your
obedience shall be made full. It’s humbling to have to realize that the time we spend in our vain imagination is disobedience— but it is. The way to avenge it, is to make the decision to stop ’living there’ in your mind and become obedient by taking your thoughts captive. The ultimate revenge and act of obedience would be to spend the time we’ve been spending replaying—praying, instead. Declaration: I will find new strength by taking my thought life more seriously. I commit to praying instead of replaying. When I find myself caught up in my imagination—reliving painful events–I will pray a blessing on the one who hurt me because I am Your child—and it’s what You would want me to do. Christina Cook Lee publishes a daily blog called, New Strength, for people who need hope and encouragement in their recovery from depression and dependency. http:// www.newstrength.wordpress.com
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Muslim Burns 9-YearOld Son for Accepting Christ By Michael Ireland
UGANDA (ANS - June, 2016) - Morning Star News (www.morningstarnews.org) reports the Muslim father of a 9 year old boy in eastern Uganda, who put his faith in Christ this month, tied his son to a tree and burned him.
According to the Morning Star News East Africa Correspondent, sources said Nassif Malagara of the Kakira Parish area, Kisozi Sub-County, Kamuli District decided to become a Christian after a neighbor took him to visit a church in another village, undisclosed for security reasons, on June 5. “At the end of the service, Nassif remained behind and then followed me to the church’s pastry room and requested that he wanted to receive Jesus as his personal savior,” the pastor of the church told
Ramadan, so cution of Islamic perse a. d n that he went eastern Uga Christians in
without food for two days before sneaking to his neighbor’s house for food. He brought food back to his home over the next Morning Star News. “I was few days, and on June 9 his a bit hesitant, but after his father caught him eating. continuous press, I then “He started beating me up prayed with him, and he with sticks, but I managed left.” to escape to a nearby bush,” Morning Star News report- Nassif said. “My father then ed that Nassif subsequent- followed me and got hold of ly declined to participate me back to the homestead, in any Muslim activities, where he tied me up to a including attending a ma- banana tree. He went into drassa (Islamic school), the the house and came back pastor said. His father, with a hot piece of wood. 36-year-old Abubakar Mal- The banana tree had dry agara, and stepmother, Ma- leaves, which caught fire dina Namwaje, 35, became and caused serious burns furious when they learned on my body.” he had converted to ChrisMorning Star News said tianity, the pastor said. neighbors heard his The boy told Morning Star screams for help and resNews that his parents pro- cued him, and took him to hibited him from eating, Kamuli Hospital. The hosbeyond the day-time fast of pital’s Walwawo Zubari told
Have You Walked the Romans Road?
- Admit that you are a sinner. Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.”
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the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
- “Whosoever” includes everyone, no one is excluded. Romans 10:13 “For - God’s gift to sinners is Je- whosoever shall call upon sus Christ, He came to save the name of the Lord shall us. Romans 6:23b “...but the be saved.” gift of God is eternal life - Believe God defeated death through Jesus Christ our through Jesus and confess Lord.” now that Jesus is Lord of your life. Tell everyone you - Now give your life to are saved! God... Romans 5:8, “But God commendeth his love Romans 10:9,10 “That if thou shalt confess with thy toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart died for us.” that God hath raised him -Repent of your sins and call from the dead, thou shalt upon the grace of God- Ro- be saved. For with the heart mans 2:4 Or despisest thou man believeth unto
righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”
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Morning Star News that The sender blocked his Nassif had burns on several identity, but the neighbor parts of his body. said he suspects Malagara might have used another “Nassif has been recoverMuslim’s phone to send the ing, but at a very slow pace,” message. Zubari said. “He might need to be referred to an- Morning Star News exother hospital for special- plained that about 85 perized treatment.” cent of the people in Uganda are Christian and 11 A relative told Morning Star percent Muslim, with some News that she hopes to take eastern areas having large custody of Nassif after his Muslim populations. The release from the hospital. country’s constitution and Area residents alerted other laws provide for reKisozi Police Post, and ligious freedom, including officers arrested Malaga- the right to propagate one’s ra, registering the case faith and convert from one under reference number faith to another. CRR044/2016. Malagara, Kamuli District is about who attends Nankaduro 220 kilometers (136 miles) mosque, has been released from Mbale Town in easton bail. ern Uganda. The neighbor (name withNassif ’s case comes after a held for security reasons) Christian in eastern Uganwho introduced Nassif to da who had received death the church said he fears threats from Muslims after for his life after receiving a a religious discussion was threatening text message on killed on June 4. The body his phone. of Yokannah Zirinkuma “We know that you are of Kasasira village, Kibuku behind the conversion of District, was found in a pool Nassif to Christianity,” of blood in nearby Kadama the message read. “You village, near the home of will soon reap what you the primary suspect. Zirinhave sown, which will be kuma was 50. a lesson to others. Islam is ASSIST News Service : against such conversion.” www.assistnews.net
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