‘I am He that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen.’ — Rev 1.18a
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October-November-December 2014 • Vol. 1, No. 3
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The Second Coming of Jesus Where We Are on God’s Timetable By Chuck Kennedy, Pastor Bradenton, FL — Jesus said, “Oh ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?” Matthew 16.3B Jesus was referring to the people of that day having skill to forecast the weather but a rebuke for their inability to recognize the spiritual season. Today we are also very skillful at natural things, forecasting weather, studying and predicting financial markets, psychology of behavior, body language and the like, but are we overlooking the most important thing? The spiritual season we presently are in.
as the prophet had said, they shall no more be pulled up out of their land I have given them. 2. June 5-10, 1967 The Seven Day War Israel regains control of Old Jerusalem.
Jerusalem
Where are we on God’s timetable today in regards to the Second Coming of Jesus? Now I am not a money grubber predicting we can know the day or hour of the Lord’s return. I am however of the firm belief that we are to know the season of His return. Consider these prophetic events to help you determine where we are on God’s Prophetic Timetable today. 1. May 14th, 1948 Israel became a nation again after having been scattered for over two thousand
C O N T E N T S Page 2 God Gave Me a Condo Debt Free By Ed McGraw
Page 4 Stay Focused By Rich Christiano
Page 5 The Work in Viet-Nam By Rex Almquist
Page 7 “I Can't Save The Whole World…” By Madeline Montez Duffany
years. Amos 9:14-15 14 And I will bring again the captivity of my people of Israel, and they shall build the waste cities, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and drink the wine thereof; they shall also make gardens, and eat the fruit of them. 15 And I will plant them upon their
land, and they shall no more be pulled up out of their land which I have given them, saith the Lord thy God. Despite having been exiled for many centuries, many Jews returned to Israel and reclaimed sovereignty over a portion of their ancient homeland. Although the Arabs and nations bigger than them were angered and warred against tiny Israel, they did not prevail
Ever since the foundation of the state of Israel in 1948, the Arab nations have refused to accept Israel as an independent state. In spite of catching the Israelis off guard by attacking on a Sabbath day in June, 1967, and in spite of outnumbering them by at least 50:1, the Arabs suffered complete defeat in just six days. The most significant fact of the war being that the Old City of Jerusalem, which was until then in the hands of Jordan, came into Jewish possession. Thus, once again, amazing Bible prophecies were fulfilled. Luke 21.24 And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be Continued on page 8
Miraculous Healing from Cancer Carrollton, TX (ANS) — “I am Jagesh, 35 years old. I have a wife and one son named Taizeen, 4. In the month of December 2012, Taizeen was affected with a sickness and was bedridden. Since we believed in the healing power of the gods and goddesses, we first took my son to temples. But even after visiting many temples, there was no improvement in my son. “In the month of January 2013, we took him to a hospital, and it was diagnosed that my son was affected with leukemia. “There is a woman named Pavitra working in the same hospital where my son was admitted; she happened to be a Christian. She came to know about our condition and shared about Jesus as the only healer. She also asked us to listen to a GFA Radio program broadcasted in our language. “One morning in January, I tuned my radio to the station and listened to the GFA Radio program, which
with him “Gradually, there was a change in my son's health, and as an answer to prayers, God miraculously healed my son. Within a few weeks of time, he started to walk, play with his friends, and eat food. Again, we took him to the hospital for a checkup, and he was found cancer-free after the diagnosis. We praised God for that, and we [decided to follow] Jesus. Daily, we are praying to God, and this is our desire: that we will serve the Lord Jesus. Now we are attending a church nearby. “Please pray for my son continuously, and also pray for our family.”
Taizeen, miraculously healed was being broadcasted. I called my wife and son to listen to the message. At the end of the message, while the producer was praying for the sick, I and my wife and my son joined along
Gospel for Asia (GFA), a Christian mission organization based in Carrollton, Texas. For more information, visit www.gfa.org or on Facebook. ASSIST News Service, Dan Wooding PO Box, 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609, USA www.assistnews.net
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God Gave Me a Condo Debt Free By Ed McGraw, Bible Teacher Psalm 37:4 Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Bradenton, FL — Over the years I have had many blessings, but I want to share with you one of the most notable blessings that I have received. I consider being saved and filled with the Spirit to be the greatest blessing of all, but I also want you know that God is interested in every aspect of our lives, spirit, soul and body. This particular blessing started on a Saturday morning in September. I had been invited to visit Solomon’s Castle in Ona, Florida with friends, but I also wanted to go to the Tabernacle Church in Sarasota to hear a Professor from Moody Bible Institute teach on Prayer. I really wanted to go to both of them, so I prayed for the leading of the Spirit to know what to do. As I was praying this prayer “Father God in Heaven, show me how to adjust my ways to meet your ways” it came to me that I should stay home and not go to either one. So I had peace about it and that is what I did.
About 1:30 in the afternoon while I was sitting at my desk studying the Word, a knock came at the door. I opened the door to a married couple that are friends of my mother. They asked me if they could come in and talk. They shared with me how they were watching a TV program and suddenly looked at each other and said, “We need to do something for Ed”. I had no idea what they had in mind, but when they told what they wanted to do for me, I could hardly contain my amazement! They wanted to purchase a fully furnished condo unit and gift it to me. Praise the Lord, I am now enjoying life in my new condo unit that has been fully paid for. I thank God each day for all the blessings He bestows upon me. God is no respecter of persons. What He does for one He will do for all who believe and are Faithful. Ed McGraw is a Bible teacher and offers courses in Biblical understanding. You may email him here at Hesalivenews@ yahoo.com.
Happy Gospel Church Opens 2nd Facility in East Bradenton By Pastor Bill Bailey Bradenton, FL—Happy Gospel Church in Bradenton, FL is pleased to announce the purchase of an additional church property located at 5215 Lorraine Road, Bradenton, FL. This 6.38 acre parcel contains over 16,000 square feet of church and educational space. With the acquisition of this new facility “Happy Gospel Church @ The Ranch” successfully launched their first service in September as a second church campus. Pastor Bill Bailey shares the vision and concept, “Our objective is to serve east Manatee and Lakewood Ranch. Over 90,000 people currently live east of I-75, with the vast majority being within just a few minutes of this location. With the anticipated build out of Lakewood Ranch to the north and further east, plus the addition of The Mall at University Town Center, this church facility is in a prime location that is strategically poised to minister to this ever-growing area.” The regular worship schedule will be on Sundays at 9am, and Thursdays at 7pm. The multi-purpose auditorium
will seat 500, along with several children’s classrooms. There was also a special “Kick-off Concert” with Grammy award-winning vocalist, Larnelle Harris, on Sunday, September 14th which was a huge success. Happy Gospel’s current facilities at 1915 53rd Avenue East (Hwy 70) will now be known as “Happy Gospel Church @ Bradenton”. Starting in September, Sunday service times will be at 11am and 6pm, and on Wednesdays at 7pm. The very popular Sunday night concert series and special events will continue from this location. Pastor Bailey concludes, “We definitely are not relocating or selling out, but simply adding an additional location that we believe will allow us to more effectively minister the Spirit Filled, Full Gospel Word to the fastest growing area of our community – east Manatee and Lakewood Ranch.” Consider this my personal invitation to come and see. For more information, call (941) 7566942. www.happygospelchurch.com
The Heart of Missions from Tunisia By Isa Bajalia After spending a great deal of my time on the mission field in Tunisia, I have learned a few things about missions that I wish to share with you. On a personal level, one of the secret truths concerning success in any area of life is the ability to adapt in whatever situation that you may find yourself. Paul the Apostle discussed this matter when he wrote about becoming a Jew to the Jews, a gentile to the gentiles, and a Greek to the Greeks. Notice that before he required those to whom he was sent to adapt, he placed the requirement of adaptability on himself as the Apostle. Sometimes we are the ones who just have to change. Tunisia is still a majority Muslim Nation with a minority number of Christians amounting to only about four thousand. The odds are overwhelming when you consider that there are about twelve million people
living in Tunisia. The ground work which was laid here is stained by the blood of the founding Church fathers like St. Augustine and those who he witnessed being martyred at the hands of Rome as she persecuted Christians during the first century. Today persecution is much the same, but we are realizing that we have a heavenly Father who is touched by the infirmities that we experience on earth. He will never leave us or forsake us, He is with us always. Isa is an evangelist and pastor who has done extensive missions in the Middle East. He is an Arab Christian and has worked amongst his people in Israel and the West Bank. When in the United States Isa is available to speak at your church or Bible study.
Charis Center Hires New Clinical Director By Tracey Rzepka Sarasota, FL — Charis (careis) is a Greek word for grace. The Charis Center in Sarasota was started by a Mennonite Church and over the last 23 years has had a few ups and downs. It is a non-profit Christian Counseling Center located in Sarasota. In April of this year I was accepted to serve on the Board of Directors. In August, I was asked to be the new Clinical Director for the Charis Center. Praise God! Now I ask your prayers as we rebuild the spiritual walls of the Charis Center which have been broken down over the years. God has given me this new land and it also leads in the direction of the fulfillment of a vision I have had for several years of starting a Christian
Integrative Health Center. There are many giants which need to be dealt with, but God is faithful. If anyone would like to make tax deductible donation, your support is welcome. Charis Center is a 501c3 organization. We need general support as well as support for our Hope for Change Fund which will help people who are unable to pay our full fees. Tracey Rzepka is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Missionary to Uganda. Contact her at: Charis Center 4041 Bahia Vista Street Sarasota, FL 34232 Phone: 941-378-1549 www. chariscounselingservices.com
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“I Committed the Act of Adultery” Now What? In retrospect, it began as a dissatisfaction with my marriage and ended with my eyes off of God and totally onto myself. The result was full submission into the desires of the flesh. It was a slippery slope I found myself easily sliding down. I am ashamed of the events that transpired and truly repentant. This is my testimony of an adulterous affair and the road back to God. Just let me say this, if you play with fire you will get burned. Through all the lies and the deception it takes to weave an adulterous affair, your mind convinces you it is somehow ok or even justified. You continually think how lonely you are, how mistreated you have been, how misunderstood and sometimes even persecuted for your faith poor old me has been. Those thoughts just started talking to me. They repeated relentlessly, telling me I really deserve better. Night and day it consistently whispers go ahead, you have a right to be happy. You do not realize that you are heading quickly towards the point of no return. When my wife took her vacation in another state satan seized the moment. I was being played like puppet. While she was away, I fell. I did it. And then it
was too late. I had now committed the act of adultery. I fell when I was really trying to fight it. I prayed before I fell, God where are you? Take these desires and thoughts away, I would cry. But my flesh prevailed. I was so ashamed. What have I done? I know better but I fell. How could this be? This taught me to keep my eyes on The Lord. I sought God and made a full confession to Him. Well, by me doing this, it opened up the door of fear. I developed a genital itch that I immediately believed was aids. Now I was convinced I would die for what I had done. Do you see how the mind is the battleground? If you cannot control your thoughts, you will not control your actions. When you sin, you suffer. I sought medical help and was relieved to learn that it was just a rash easily treatable and not any form of STD. I think of how the enemy played with my mind to get me to that point then afterward he immediately began again to intimidate me with torturous fear. All is well now, my wife has forgiven me, the Lord has forgiven me, and I have forgiven myself. I can truly say that I have been delivered by the blood of the Lamb, Praise the Lord!
America is being Saved, Miami Crusade Reports By Evangelist Daniel Kolenda Orlando, FL — America is being saved! I am excited to share with you the results from the Reinhard Bonnke Gospel Crusade that took place July 18th and 19th in Miami, Florida at the American Airlines Arena. Over the two nights, 15,000 people attended the powerful meetings and 1,835 people made a decision to follow Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior! Praise the Lord for this mighty harvest of souls. Each night, Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke preached crystal-clear Gospel messages and the floors were absolutely packed with people coming forward to respond. On Saturday night, the venue staff had to close down the venue floor due to the overwhelming response to the call to salvation! Afterwards, I prayed for the sick and hundreds testified of being healed. We are already making final preparations for our next crusade, which takes place in Greensboro, NC. To learn more about our US crusades and how you can be involved please go to gospelcrusade.org. Christ for All Nations, The Ministry of Evangelists Reinhard Bonnke and Daniel Kolenda, P.O. Box 590588, Orlando, FL 32859-0588
Survey Reveals How Many Christians Watch Porn PROVEN MEN MINISTRIES: HELPING MEN BREAK FREE FROM THE GRIP OF PORN AND LIVE WITH STRENGTH AND COURAGE Lynchburg, VA — Nearly two-thirds (64%) of American men look at pornography at least monthly. The rate for Christian men looking at porn is nearly identical. An estimated 21 million men either think they are addicted to porn or are unsure if they are addicted. Those and other numbers are documented in a new survey by Proven Men Ministries and conducted by Barna Group among a nationally representative sample of 1,000 U.S. adults nationwide. The just-released survey also revealed: • 8 out of 10 (79%) men between the ages of 18 and 30 view pornography at least monthly • 2 out of 3 (67%) men between the ages of 31 and 49 view pornography at least monthly • 1 in 2 (49%) men between the ages of 50 and 68 view pornography at least monthly • 1 in 3 (33%) men between the ages
of 18 and 30 think they might be addicted to pornography or are unsure if they are addicted • 2 out of 10 (18%) men of all ages think they might be addicted to pornography or are unsure if they are addicted Viewing pornography is not limited to single men; over one-half (55%) of married men view pornography at least monthly. The survey also revealed numbers for women, such as 4 in 10 (42%) women between the ages of 18 and 30 view porn at least monthly. "What we are seeing can almost be described as epidemic," according to Joel Hesch, who sponsored the survey and is the founder of Proven Men Ministries. Preliminary results from other parts of the survey suggest that the frequency of viewing of pornography is having a negative impact on work, marriages, and sexual behaviors. 2014 ProvenMen.org Pornography Addiction Survey (conducted by
Barna Group). The survey results are located at http://www.provenmen. org/2014pornsurvey/pornography-useand-addiction. Source: Proven Men Ministries, Ltd. Joel Hesch, President and Founder Joel@ProvenMen.org www.ProvenMen.org
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Stay Focused By Rich Christiano
Willie's new Jag
Save Me, Jesus By Willie Knight Bradenton, FL — On July 23rd 2014 I was returning after purchasing some fresh crab for dinner and fellowship with my Pastor, James and Flo Anderson. On my way home to get my wife Cassandra, while waiting at the stoplight located at the intersection of 53rd Ave and 30th Street East in Bradenton, close to Sam’s Club and Walmart. While sitting there minding my own business waiting for the light to change I heard the Holy Spirit tell me to look up. As I looked up I saw this 1995 Grand Marquis barreling down on me from behind. It looked like a missile as I saw it heading right for my vehicle. Before I could react or even say anything out of my mouth, I was slammed in the rear by this car that was doing about 55 to 60 miles per hour. All of a suddenly I heard Bam! It sounded like a bomb went off inside the car. All I could think was “save me, Jesus!” Knocking me into a semi-conscious state from the impact of the collision and violently pushing me into the car immediately in front of me. Dazed but unharmed, I was assisted by paramedics. While they were helping me out of the car into the ambulance I was conscience enough to ask them, “Where
Willie's totaled car…and he was hit from the rear!
time reading the secular Ben Hogan was one of newspaper than God’s Holy the most famous golfers Word. We watch countless that ever lived and I think hours of meaningless we can learn a spiritual television and are always lesson from him. When checking out movies the he played golf, he was very world offers. And then we focused. wonder why we don’t have For example, he rarely any power in our life and if never spoke with his Rich Christiano, the joy of the LORD is opponent. He was playing movie producer, gone. Maybe we have lost in a tournament one day writer and director focus. and they were playing a par Our job on this earth as believers 3 and his opponent hit his shot and got a hole in one! Hogan proceeded is to live for the LORD and inf luence to play the hole and got a birdie which others for HIM. When we are doing is a 2. As they walked off the green, this, we will be truly living and Hogan went to his opponent and said fulfilling our purpose. I encourage all to him, “I never got a birdie on this of us to spend time with God’s Word, God’s people, watch Christian media hole before.” Now, this is FOCUS! Hogan acted and utilize your time for personal as if he didn’t notice what his partner ministry and witnessing. Let’s stay FOCUSED! was doing. As Christians we should be the same when it comes to the world. We should hardly notice. 2 Timothy 2:4 says that ‘No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier” (KJV) It seems to me that most Christians do the opposite. We spend more
are my crabs?” Semi-conscience or not, I had just spent $70 dollars on that fine cuisine! At my request, they were nice enough to bring some crab to the hospital where I was being examined. On the following Sunday I testified in church about how the Lord had protected me and the crab, although I was shaken, I was ok. Well while I was testifying to His goodness I prophesied that since the devil took my car, God was going to give me a Jaguar, and He did just that! He replaced my totaled Camry with a 2003 Jaguar completely paid for. All I can say is thank you, Jesus, for answering prayer. He saved me!
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A Pastor’s Letter from Saudi Arabia With regards to the ministry here
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because they did not know I am a Pastor.
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sensitivity as to how to effectively
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Another Praise the Lord For The Work in Viet-Nam By Rex Almquist Saint Petersburg, FL — The Blessing Vocational Training Motorcycle Wash Center has not been functioning as usual this summer. Construction has brought an end to the motorcycle washing and there has been limited vocational training. SEAR staff have been trying to sell their 3 story home next door, but so far no buyers. One young man, 29 year old Duong, had major head surgery this summer because of a skull infection. Duong is now back in the mountains of Tien Phuoc, living with relatives. He is only able to do light work since it is important that he protect his head. Land needs to be purchased so a small store can be built where he can sell coffee, sugarcane and other soft drinks to support himself. The project cost would be $3,000 USD. Twelve youth continue to be supported by SEAR with vocational training. Three of these continue living in the BVTMWC. Two boys, 14 year old Quang and 12 year old Phuoc recently went forward in church to accept the Lord Jesus as their SAVIOR. Quang and Phuoc
Rex Almquist in yellow shirt, with boys from the Blessing Vocational Training, Motorcycle Wash Center, Sunday, getting ready to go to church in Da Nang city. nurse Vuot, SEAR staff, left both had their homes repaired this summer. This is another praise the Lord for the work done this summer in Viet-Nam. Most of the SEAR work in VietNam this summer has been school schola rsh ips, four homes repaired, the building of two homes, bicycle m i n i st r y, vocational training for poor youth, and medical help. All this has either already been done, or is in the process of being
The SEAR staff housing for sale, next to the BASC.
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completed. This has not been an easy summer in VietNam. We praise the Lord for all He has done through each one of you. SEAR thanks you. S.E.A.R. (SouthEast Asian Relief) was founded by a Viet-Nam vet, known as "Mr. Rex", in The SEAR Bicycle Assembly, Storage Center, Hoa Tho, St. Petersburg, Da Nang, for sale. Florida. As a soldier during the war, he developed a love for org/ Email us at searusa@yahoo.com the street and farm children who saved or write to us at S.E.A.R Inc. (Southhis life on numerous occasions. Their East Asian Relief) P.O. Box 15025 St web address is: http://www.searusa. Petersburg, FL 33733
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Faith and Trusting God By Rev. Madeline Montez Duffany currently establishing Bible studies in several senior living centers, in which we are well received. One of the residents is a witch doctor and calls herself a healer (using sacred tobacco). As you can see it can be very challenging. Do you have any advice concerning these things? — Faith and trusting God
The planned parenthood office of Sarasota where abortions are performed on Fridays
Last Minute Rescue of the Unborn in Sarasota By Dana Pettit Sarasota, FL — Many years back, at the old abortion clinic on Tamiami Trail we were having a pro-life rally with a large number of pro-lifers participating. Two ladies singled me out for some questions. I am not certain to this day why those ladies were there, but I can only surmise that they were in the valley of decision whether they would take the unborn life of a child that might be growing inside one of them. It was that event that let me know there is a need for what we do, rescuing the unborn child at the last minute. I am part of a loose net group of local people called to share the Gospel with the ladies entering Planned Parenthood on Central Ave in Sarasota FL. Jim Styers is the coordinator of the group and stays in contact with us through emails. We meet there on Fridays when they actually perform the abortions but also earlier in the week when the ladies are coming for counseling. The Friday sessions are more confrontation. We carry signs and call out to the patrons entering the facility. Mondays and Tuesdays are less confrontational in that we still speak to the ladies but it is more of a casual greeting with the intent of offering them alternative counsel that they will not get inside. The goal is always to rescue a life. One way we are successful in doing this is by recommending several alternative pregnancy centers that are pro-life. The one on Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota even gives them a free sonogram so they can see their baby.
We have had some success in reaching people and rescuing the babies yet unborn, but it is a work of faith. Prayer is the key here. For those who do not sense a call to the front lines per se, prayer is the heart of the ministry and you can certainly assist us in this area. The pro-life movement has changed over the years in that it has become less confrontational with a more civil approach to ministry. This must be done from a heart of love and today that is what we do. We are there with the goal of rescuing lives. We do it because we love them, and we love life. We want to see the people come to Christ, this is what will solve everything. There is plenty of room for more people to get involved with us. I am confident that what influenced the two girls I mentioned earlier who interrogated me originally, was the fact that there were so many people in front of the clinic that day. There is power in numbers. Just consider how intimidating to have to publicly walk through a crowd of people that are reminding you, simply by their presence, that you are about to commit a heinous act. So just your presence might be the thing that actually rescues an unborn life, think about it, and govern yourself accordingly. Let us do our part to save a precious baby from a horrible torturous death. For more information you can email Jim Styer direct at Jimstyer@comcast. net. Dana Pettit is a member of the 360 Church in Sarasota, FL.
A Well Rewarding Lifestyle By Salvatore Incardone Bradenton, FL — It is exciting say "Are you OK? Would you to see all the different ways like to join us? The young God can reach young people, person will shy and reject, so or any age for that matter. I the leader will continue to personally have witnessed focus on the group in lifting some wonderful outcomes of their spirits as a whole. Time young people being exposed passes and the Leader says to information in a Godly the shy young one, Are you manner. I also went through sure? In their own time they a situation of my own when come around and take part I was younger, but now Salvatore Incardone in the activities. Shortly God has used that to call after they are accepting Jesus me to help others through my position in their heart. This is a well rewarding as a Commander in the Royal Ranger lifestyle, thank you Jesus. ministry. This is a well rewarding lifestyle. Sometimes a boy or girl will be on Salvatore works as a Commander with the outskirts of the group and the leader the Royal Rangers at Harvest Chapel in will notice this. As the group is working Bradenton, FL on its project the leader will look over and
Rev. Madeline Montez Duffany Dear Reverend: I am dealing with a person who has a tendency toward churlishness. He is downright ornery and loutish at times. Although he professes to be a Christian, I feel on-guard when coming into contact with him. Keeping my distance seems to be the best solution to the problem, but he has elevated himself to a position of lording it over others. If you refuse to affirm his self-imposed authority, he can make life quite miserable. He knows everyone and says he is the authority to be recognized in the missions’ area. I have discerned that this is a demonic force and a way of keeping the gospel from going forth. My husband and I face this and many other obstacles, but through God’s help and inner strength, we press on to give out the Word. We are
Dear Faith, Apparently you have a bit of discernment and much faith! God is the one who opens and closes doors. He will open the way to reach the unsaved with the good news of the Gospel. My advice is to never neglect to read and study the Word daily. This is the place to meet God. He will unlock the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven as you pray in tongues and listen to Him. He will make a way even when the impossible looms before you. Do not look at things in the natural, as we are in a spiritual battle. Pray and take authority over demonic powers because they have no right to be in your life. The precious blood of Jesus cleanses all! Keep on course. Operate in love and compassion. See others through the eyes of Jesus. No weapon formed against you shall prosper. Is 54.17 This is God’s truth. — Rev. Madeline Montez Duffany
Why Are Some Christians More Effective Witnessing Than Others? By Rev. Georgia Yost Why some Christians are with strangers, friends and more effective witnessing loved ones. than others is a question Now let’s put this into I asked the Lord. This the Supernatural. You is how He explained the desire to find out more and answer to me. Take a sales more about being bornjob for example. When you again after you notice what apply with a company for others are experiencing, a sales job, what are some so you investigate further. steps you would take? First Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it Rev. Georgia Yost you would check out the shall be given you; seek, company and make sure and ye shall find; knock, it was legitimate. Once you are hired and it shall be opened unto you: Then and given a position in that company, by studying the Bible and getting then you need to find out about the familiar with God’s teachings you product you are employed to sell. That become established and a vital part of means getting familiar with it, studying God’s family. Now you are reaping the everything and any information you benefits and finding out how to walk in can find on it or about it. Next whether that Light and path He has for you. The tangible or non-tangible, you will want more you study the more intimate the to find out “how can this benefit me?” relationship you develop with the Lord. It is only natural then to use it and see That enthusiasm of what has happened how it works and if it does what it says it to you will give you the motivation to will do. This experience gives you faith do nothing but find opportunities to in the product necessary for you to be share with others what has happened. effective in telling others about it. Since Attending church once a week is similar you have now become a part of this to how we use the gasoline stations, business, you realize the importance filling us up with power to continue on. of attending the meetings once a week Using these same principles you can cementing your role as a vital part be an effective witness for the Gospel of of this company. Matter of fact, the Jesus Christ. Not only is the pay good, enthusiasm will become so great that but you will have a pension plan out of you will want to share your findings this world.
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“I Can’t Save the Whole World” BUT I WON'T STOP TRYING! By Rev. Madeline Montez Duffany the next time you see them, they again ask Jesus into their hearts. They really need discipleship and fellowship. Thank God that we have churches in the area where we can send them. It is so effective when more than one church starts working together to reach the lost. Love combined with food and gifts draw the lost to salvation. Long ago I learned to look past
Rev. Madeline and some Native American friends out to eat together after church, and all the wonderful fellowship. There are many beautiful things here on the mission field, but we are ever mindful we are far from home. The fields are ripe just like the wheat is ripe here in
Rev. Gerald and Beulah Derstine As a missionary called to a particular area, I feel so overwhelmed at times. In the area we are working, many people are physically disabled and mentally incapacitated through lifestyles of drinking and drugs. Young and old alike are confined to wheelchairs, oxygen apparatus, and crutches. The sad thing is that so much of it is actually self-imposed. At times I say, “What’s the use? I can’t save the whole world!” Then as I wait on the Lord and continue serving Him, such joy unspeakable comes and fills my whole being! When a miracle occurs, there are no words to describe how encouraged I am! I see grown men cry when Jesus makes a difference in their lives. So many people have asked Jesus into their hearts but our intent is to follow up with them, not to just count the number of souls. Many of them say they love Jesus, but
Romans 6:23a “For the wages of sin is death...” Sinners suffer, their pay is death. Romans 6:23b “...but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” God’s gift to sinners is Jesus Christ, He came to save us. Romans 5:8 “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” Now give your life to God. Romans 10:13 “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
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Rev. Madeline and friends physical appearances and see the soul that is longing for Jesus. Each person is a soul waiting to be set free, waiting to be filled as only Jesus Christ the Son of God can do. At times I feel quite lonely, and I miss my children and church family. I miss singing on the praise team, going
Have You Walked The Romans Road? Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” Admit that you are a sinner.
the North. My conclusion, we need more outreach…more workers. I plan to do more outreach when I return home and everywhere the Lord takes me.
“Whosoever” includes everyone, no one is excluded. Romans 10:9,10 “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” Believe God defeated death through Jesus and confess now that Jesus is Lord of your life. Tell everyone you are saved!
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Florida Federal Judge Strikes Down Marriage Amendment Washington, D.C. (PRNewswire) — A federal judge in Florida struck down the state's constitutional amendment defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman. The amendment was approved by 62 percent of the state's voters in 2008. The U.S. Supreme Court granted a stay yesterday to a ruling of the 4th Circuit that also overturned Virginia's voter backed amendment preserving natural marriage. Family Research Council Senior Fellow Chris Gacek released the following comments: "The people's voice and vote need to be respected to preserve the rule of law. Judge Hinkle assumes that the marriage debate will disappear - the same wrong conclusion made in 1973 by the judges who imposed abortion on demand. However, Judge Hinkle can't erase the reality that children need a mom and dad. He also can't wish away the very serious consequences that marriage redefinition has for free speech and religious liberty. Far from live-and-let-live, the redefinition
of marriage is forcing people to violate the basic teachings of their faith, or lose their livelihood. "A radical departure from natural law and human history, this Florida judge has further undermined the legitimacy of the courts in the eyes of the American people. These liberal activist judges may want to take America over the cultural cliff, but don't be surprised when more and more Americans refuse to follow," concluded Gacek. Family Research Council, 801 G Street Washington D.C.
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The Second Coming of Jesus Continued from page 1 fulfilled. On June 7, 1967, Israeli [Jewish troops, not Gentiles] troops took control of the Old City of Jerusalem, could this be the fulfillment of Luke21:24? You decide. It is prophesied that all nations will eventually abandon support for Israel; in fact, all nations will eventually be gathered against her in war. Today one needs not look far to hear the hatred from Israel’s neighbors and many others worldwide. For example the Hamas Charter of 1988 states, “Israel will exist and will continue to exist until Islam will obliterate it”. To date their objective remains to replace the Jewish state with an Islamic caliphate. Thus we see current day ISIS or ISIL, a caliphate with the intent of occupying these areas, including Israel.
cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. This is a common occurrence today as we see Christians and Jews s l a ug ht e r e d in the name of Allah, the Muslim god. They believe they are doing their god service, as we hear them shout Allahu Akbar, translated, God is great. Could we be in the final few seconds before this next great event takes place? Are you ready or are you reasoning these things away while being lulled to sleep? Matthew 24:37-39 37But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking,
3. The mark of the beast Rev 13.16-17 16And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: 17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. I cannot say what the mark of the beast actually is, but what I can say to you is that the world is being conditioned to receive it. We see it in the radio frequency microchips that are being implanted in humans. They are coming in the name of medical help or in the name of security and protection for our financial affairs. As of late they are even being used to control cell phones, apartment and security entrances and offered as a means to pay for goods and services….You decide. 4. The time comes when whosoever kills you will think he is doing God service. John 16.2 They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time
Satan Meant It for Bad, But God Turned It Around By Arlyn Kennedy
Radio frequency microchips. Mark of the beast? marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, 39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. Luke 21:28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. Chuck Kennedy is Pastor of Faith International Christian Center in Bradenton, FL and Publisher of He’s Alive Christian News and Views. Your comments are welcomed. Email Hesalivenews@yahoo.com.
Christians Flee the Killing Fields in Iraq By Elizabeth Kendal Australia (ANS) — Genocide is being perpetrated in Nineveh as Islamic jihadists purge the province of all who refuse to submit to Allah, cleansing the land of everything 'un-Islamic'. Mosul, Iraq's second largest city, has been totally ethnically and religiously cleansed. Qaraqosh, Iraq's Elizabeth largest Assyrian Christian city, has been totally purged. Archbishop Sako of the Chaldean Catholic Church reports that some 70,000 displaced Christians have arrived in Ankawa, an Assyrian district on the northern edge of Arbil in Iraqi Kurdistan, while a further 60,000 Christians have arrived in Dohuk, 80km north of Mosul. Others have travelled to Kirkuk and as far as Baghdad. Archbishop Sako says, 'The churches are offering everything within their capacity,' but the situation
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is dire. These churches are in desperate need of aid. Please pray and give. (Matthew 25:31-46) Elizabeth Kendal is an independent international religious liberty analyst and advocate. She is an Adjunct Research Fellow in the Centre for the Study Kindal of Islam and Other Faiths at the Melbourne School of Theology, and Director of Advocacy for Canberrabased, Christian Faith & Freedom. Elizabeth Kendal is the author of Turn Back the Battle: Isaiah speaks to Christians today (Deror Books, Dec 2012) which applies a Biblical response to suffering and persecution to today's realities. ASSIST News articles at www. assistnews.net. ASSIST News Service, Dan Wooding PO Box, 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609, USA
Bradenton, FL — When I first heard Chuck's voice on the other end of the phone line telling me that he had been in a car accident, all inside me was so scared. I forgot that I don't have to be scared because the Lord is with us. Although I heard him say he was ok, I really wasn't sure how ok he was. I was so faithless, but THANK GOD HE IS SO FAITHFUL! My imagination was so big screaming at me while I was alone in the house. It was just me and the Lord with no way to get
Satan meant to scare me so bad, but God did not allow it! to see Chuck or call him back. That's when my spirit rose within me and I called on Jesus for help. Satan meant to scare me so bad, but God did not allow it! My loving heavenly Father brought Chuck home safely through his son Daniel without any sign of the bad accident he was just in. It was the furthest thing from my imagination that he would be hit head on by a drunk driver tonight. As he traveled down Tamiami trail, about 4 blocks from his work, a drunk driver was making a U-turn and my husband
and that drunk driver collided with a crushing force. The call to me came from an unknown cell number as his phone had been shattered in the accident and was unusable. A nice gentleman came to my husband’s rescue and stayed with him until his son Daniel arrived to take him home. The drunk driver was taken to the hospital. His truck had been knocked back across the median and was straddling the oncoming traffic lanes. We later learned he was ok too. Of course Chuck’s car was totaled but praise God he was safe. Bruised a little and sore from the seatbelt and airbag, but in one piece. I am just so thankful that my husband is without injury and home safe with me. We are blessed. Thank you Lord for saving my husband’s life that night. I need him to live with me all my life! “But no weapon that is formed against you shall prosper...This [peace, righteousness, security, triumph over opposition] is the heritage of the servants of the Lord ... this is the righteousness or the vindication which they obtain from Me, says the Lord.” -Isaiah 54:17
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