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2020-01-16T09:29:39-05:00

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U.S. Presidents Opened Gates of Hell, Unleashed Demons on Syrian Christians

Last updated on: January 16, 2020 at 9:29 am By Bethany Blankley

Aramean advocate and author Johny Messo, who presides over the World Council of Arameans, recently wrote that the destruction of Christian Syrians has been a disastrous consequence of failed U.S. policies. Two presidents in particular, he writes, “opened the gates of hell and unleashed demons on Syria.” He points not only to the exodus of Christians but also to their near annihilation: While President George W. Bush may have opened the gates of hell for Iraq’s Christians, President Obama not only widened... Read more

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2020-01-16T09:29:48-05:00

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Muslims in Middle East Becoming Christians, Churches Expect Millions of Converts

Last updated on: January 16, 2020 at 9:29 am By Bethany Blankley

The Voice Of the Martyrs (Canada division, VOMC) told BosNewsLife that thousands of Muslims are becoming Christians in the Middle East– through the reach of radio broadcasts. VOMC reports that “the church” is growing despite intense persecution in Syria, Iraq, Jordan and other areas of the Middle East. Thousands of Muslims are returning to the faith of their homeland’s ancestors in Jesus Christ, maintaining that they understand Christianity is the “religion of freedom.” Amidst ongoing persecution throughout the region, a spiritual hunger exists,... Read more

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2020-01-16T09:29:57-05:00

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Why Did Christian Leaders in the Middle East Shun Vice President Pence’s Visit?

Last updated on: January 16, 2020 at 9:29 am By Bethany Blankley

According to Israeli news outlet Haaretz, Christian leaders in the Middle East shunned Vice President Mike Pence in his recent trip to their countries. Christian leaders in Egypt and Jerusalem reportedly decided to boycott his visit, in an attempt to protest President Trump’s December 7th recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Pence was unable to visit Bethlehem, the city where Jesus was born, because it is located in the occupied region of the West Bank controlled by the Palestinian Authority who declared that... Read more

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2020-01-16T09:30:02-05:00

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At Least Ten Embassies are Expected to Move to Jerusalem

Last updated on: January 16, 2020 at 9:30 am By Bethany Blankley

On December 6, 2017, President Trump announced that Jerusalem was the capital of Israel and that he had instructed the U.S. State Department to move the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. His declaration caused international reactions, both positive and negative, including the announcement by some countries of their plans to also move their embassies to Jerusalem. Trump’s announcement came eight months after Russia announced Jerusalem was Israel’s capital in April 2017. Shortly after Trump’s announcement, officials from Guatemala... Read more

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2020-02-22T14:19:51-05:00

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Ex-Muslims Challenge Pope Francis on Islam

Last updated on: February 22, 2020 at 2:19 pm By Bethany Blankley

“The pro-Islam speech of Your Holiness leads us to deplore the fact that Muslims are not invited to leave Islam.” Read more

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2020-02-22T14:20:49-05:00

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2017: A year when 1 in 12 Christians was persecuted worldwide

Last updated on: February 22, 2020 at 2:20 pm By Bethany Blankley

According to a report released by Open Doors, a nondenominational organization that has been monitoring Christian persecution since the 1970s, roughly 215 million Christians were persecuted in 2017 because of their faith. This translates to 1 out of 12 Christians worldwide. Every year, Open Doors releases its World Watch list, which tracks persecution of Christians worldwide. The list is based on data obtained from Open Doors field workers and external experts, ranking the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted,... Read more

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2020-02-13T13:15:33-05:00

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RC Sproul, Reformed Leader and Teacher Goes Home to Be With the Lord

Last updated on: February 13, 2020 at 1:15 pm By Bethany Blankley

R.C. Sproul, the founder of Ligonier Ministries and Reformed Evangelical stalwart, died yesterday, December 14, 2017 at 78 years-old. The extent of his contribution to the Evangelical world, to teaching the whole counsel of God, to explaining the doctrines of the Christian faith and leading millions of Christians in a closer walk with Jesus cannot be adequately described. However, several have provided a glimpse into the impact of his character, ministry, and reach. John Piper’s eulogy is perhaps one of... Read more

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2020-02-13T13:16:27-05:00

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This 5-Year-Old Texas Shooting Survivor Wants Christmas Cards. Will You Send Him Some?

Last updated on: February 13, 2020 at 1:16 pm By Bethany Blankley

On November 5th, Ryland Ward miraculously survived the Sutherland Springs, Texas, church shooting after being shot five times. He’s still recovering in a local area hospital and is expected to remain there for another 6-8 weeks. He’s asking for Christmas cards to fill his hospital room. He especially likes cards that have pictures of other children or animals and pets in them. What Ryland doesn’t know yet is that his mother and sisters were killed in the shooting. According to the local... Read more

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2020-02-13T13:19:18-05:00

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When Saying No to the Government Could Mean the End of Your Ministry [video]

Last updated on: February 13, 2020 at 1:19 pm By Bethany Blankley

In addition to the federal government funding abortion, state governments are requiring pro-life pregnancy centers, healthcare professionals, doctors, and Christian ministries to promote and advertise information about having an abortion– or receive hefty fines and ultimately close. For example, a recent Hawaiian mandate requires pro-life pregnancy centers, including those run by churches and Christian organizations, to promote and advertise abortion coverage on a website. Fortunately, the Christian organization, Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), filed a lawsuit on behalf of the pro-life ministry, A Place for Women... Read more

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2020-02-13T13:19:52-05:00

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This Sunday Celebrate the International Day of the Bible

Last updated on: February 13, 2020 at 1:19 pm By Bethany Blankley

This Sunday, November 12th, is the International Day of the Bible. Sponsored by the National Bible Association, in partnership with the American Bible Society, the Museum of the Bible, Scripture Union, YouVersion, and Bible Gateway, millions of Christians will participate in social media outreach about the gift of God’s Word, the Bible. International Day of the Bible is a time when pastors worldwide can preach on one common theme: “the greatness and blessing of God’s Word.” Christians are encouraged “to... Read more

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