In 1 Peter 5:6-7, in the NIV version of the Bible, we are told: Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. There are two things you can take away from this verse; one is that the most mighty being in the universe will lift you up in due time. If you have problems, He will lift you up. And, something that is just as reassuring, is that you can cast your anxiety on him because HE CARES FOR YOU. That last point is very important. You are His creation and he loves you like a parent. If you need to unload some anxiety that is lowering your quality of life, …
75 Christians murdered in Pakistan
It gets old having to report, time after time, that there are more Christians killed by Islamists. It is a global tragedy that this continues and few people are paying attention to it. If people killed others based on their race, it would clearly be labeled racism and there would be an international outcry. There is nothing different about this, but politicians are silent and the world only pays it lip service. Christians are dying around the world for their faith. Another 75 were just killed in a suicide bombing outside a Christian church in Pakistan. Read about it here.
Christian girl in Egypt killed
A Christian girl in Egypt was gunned down while leaving her Bible-study class. Another victim of anti-Christian hatred: See the video here.
Catholic priest beheaded in Syria
While there is true News of Joy, like God’s grace and forgiveness and Christ’s blood offering eternal life, there is also evil in the world. The Catholic church recently reported that 100,000 Christians are murdered each year. We just saw another example of this in Syria, as the “rebels” beheaded three victims, including a Catholic priest. There should be worldwide condemnation of this act, but there will most likely not be. You can read about the awful fate of Father Francois Murad here. The crowd that gathered around the victims, to watch the grizzly be-headings snapped pictures and video with their cell phones. The current administration is providing aid to these same “rebels.” Pray for the Father’s family.
Atheist continue war on Christians
Another symbol of God removed from the public square with the help of an activist judge. It happens every week and this time it was in Santa Monica. After a 59 year history of displaying a Nativity scene along Ocean Blvd., a judge has ruled in favor of a handful of Atheists who are on a crusade to kill off the Christian faith in America.
Christians chased from their home town
I hate to have to keep reporting things like this………………it is not news of joy. The poor Coptic Christians in Egypt are persecuted. Pray for them please. Coptic Christians threatened and attacked, flee from their home town after death threats.
The Good News is Jesus
More than 2000 years ago, God came to earth in the form of Jesus Christ to walk among His creation. Of all the religions on earth, Christianity is based on our Creator getting up close and personal with His very imperfect children. God’s love could not be more perfectly expressed in any other way than through the sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross. From the time of original sin, humans have disappointed God with their decisions………..our decisions. But, with the advent of Christ dying on the cross, that sin does not have to condemn us, but allows us the glory of eternity in a place Christ referred to as “paradise.” When we accept Christ into our lives, when we accept the Holy Spirit into our hearts, we find new purpose …
11 year old Christian girl with downs to be put to death
An 11-year-old Christian girl in Pakistan, reported to have downs syndrome, is in jail and awaiting execution. She is reported to have burned a page from a childrens Islamic learning book. An international Christian organization is trying to save her life. Read about it here
12 Christians killed in bombings in Nigeria
The “News of Joy” is Jesus Christ. The reality on this planet today is that there are people who don’t believe that anyone outside their religion should exist. The target is most often innocent Christians. We see this over and over again. This article never really mentions the attackers. We know the victims, once again, are Christian. 12 Christians killed in bomb attacks in Nigeria
Looters knock head off of Christ statue
Why do some people have no tolerance for Christians while those same people tell us to have tolerance for their beliefs? Here is one more example: http://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/01/25/head-cut-off-jesus-statue-outside-dorchester-church