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For God so loved
the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him
should not perish, but have everlasting life.
-John 3:16
Indiana senator shifts left to support
Hamilton
An
RU safe and simple?
A new
study provides fresh information on potential harm of the abortion drug,
RU-486.
ABS FT. Hood outreach
The
American Bible Society is helping service members, civilian workers and their
families at
Newspapers reach end of story
Several
homosexual newspapers have closed their doors.
Indecency wrestles infidelity
Seductive
television commercials, billboards, and websites are encouraging married
individuals to take part in affairs.
Sex ed. vs. abstinence
A federal
official blames abstinence education for the increase in sexually transmitted
diseases.
Palestine seeks independence, leaves
Israel out
A
messianic Jewish leader is pleased that the European Union (EU) has rejected an
appeal by the Palestinians to recognize a Palestinian state without Israeli
consent.
Russia - pastors fined for service
Two
pastors in
Washington D.C. refuses citizen vote
on gay marriage
A measure
to let voters decide whether to ban same-sex marriages in D.C. cannot go on the
ballot because it would violate a city human rights law, the Board of Elections
and Ethics ruled Tuesday.
NJ teen barred from abortion protest sues school
A
GOP Senator supports leftist judge
nominee
Some
congressional Republicans are threatening a filibuster to block confirmation of
a federal appeals court nominee because of his religious rulings. But they
won't get the support of Indiana GOP Senator, Richard Lugar.
'No' to Jesus, 'yes' to Allah
The
nation's largest public policy women's organization is calling on members of
the United States Senate to reject the appointment of President Barack Obama's first judicial
nominee who has said 'no' to Jesus, but 'yes' to Allah.
ACORN's root for suit?
A legal
expert and former member of the Federal Election Commission says the community
organizing group ACORN has no basis for its lawsuit against the federal
government.
Ohio rep. wants to legalize same-sex marriage
A state
representative in
Goodbye Corzine,
hello educational progress
A
New Hampshire seeks voice
In the
aftermath of
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INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS BOARD
I
exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions,
and giving of thanks, 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.-I Timothy 2:1-4
WORLD LEADERS. Please pray today for President Michelle
Bachelet Jeria of
CELTIC-SPEAKING PEOPLES OF WESTERN EUROPE (KEL-teek). Workers S and J recently attended the christening of their friends’ baby boy. The mother asked if J’s daughter would take communion with her daughter. This led to a conversation about christening and baptism, and J was then able to share the Good News. J has previously shared large portions of Scripture with the mother. J writes: “God is definitely speaking to her.” Please pray with S and J for this couple. http://www.thecelt.org
NORTH AFRICANS OF PARIS, FRANCE (PAIR-is). God has
answered your prayers for increased involvement on the part of French
Christians. Many French believers are now participating in training classes,
learning how to share Christ with their neighbors from other cultures. These
cross-cultural training sessions are taking place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Fridays and Saturdays. Please pour out your thanks to God for these brothers
and sisters in Christ who are committed to learning how to share their witness
more comfortably. Pray that they will constantly use these newly acquired
skills, boldly sharing the gospel with their neighbors. Pray that those being
trained will then train others and that many will come to salvation as a
result.
BISSA OF BURKINA FASO (BEE-sah). “‘Group Meditation.’ In a women’s group, that’s what they’ve begun to call repeating a Bible story that they are learning,” writes missionary Kathy Shafto. “They gather in a building with a straw roof and a dirt floor. Before the meeting, one woman with a servant heart sweeps the floor of its wind-blown debris and animal droppings. Some of the women are not readers, so this ‘group meditation’ (repetition) is helpful to them and to all the rest of the group as well. They listen carefully as someone tells the story, and then go around the group, repeating the story and listening intently to see if correction is needed. If some are struggling, they act it out. During the telling and retelling and correcting of the story (with much celebration for those who tell it without fault or help), they find that the Holy Spirit is whispering to those hearts who are meditating on His spoken Word. Recently the story was about Mary and Martha. ‘What has God said to you through this story?’ I asked. One responded, ‘When we have visitors in our homes, we should give them more than just food; we should talk about what Jesus would talk about.’ Thank God with me for these women who, according to Colossians 3:16, are letting the Word of Christ dwell in them richly as they teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as they sing psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in their hearts to God.” http://www.shaftonews@blogspot.com
FULAKUNDA OF SENEGAL, GUINEA-BISSAU AND THE GAMBIA
(FOO-lah-KOON-dah). Give thanks to God that one of
the believers, J, is beginning to share in some of the nearby villages. After
coming to Christ about six months ago, he has faithfully been sharing with
those who will listen, although young in his faith. Many of his family members
are witchdoctors and Muslim religious leaders in town. Although he has not
professed his faith to them yet, he has not been able to contain what he
believes but has continued to share in other places and has not allowed
rejection from some to stop him. Praise God for his obedience and willingness
to share!
MBUNDA OF WESTERN ZAMBIA (m’BOON-duh).
Daniel chapter 1 tells us of Daniel’s three friends. One of them was Mishael, meaning “who is like the Lord?” But Mishael’s name was changed by the king. Mishael
became Meshach, meaning “who is what Aku is?” (Aku was a god of the
Babylonians.) Today, on the banks of the
SOKOTO FULANI OF NIGER (SOH-koh-toh
fu-LAH-nee). In late September, a Fulani believer was baptized. This young man
has demonstrated a persistent commitment to follow the “Jesus path.” Pray that
he will continue to grow in his faith and be a witness to those who are
watching to see if the testimony of his life matches the testimony of his
words.
THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION IN
CITY OF
SWIRL PEOPLE OF
SOUTHERN THAI OF THAILAND (tie). Plans are being
made for an evangelistic push in mid-December using a broadcast by the Billy
Graham Evangelistic Association in the
UIGHURS OF NORTHWEST CHINA (WEE-ghurs). Pray for workers who will be leaving for stateside assignments soon. Pray for rest and direction while they are away. Petition for wisdom for them as they look at returning but are uncertain about how they can return due to not knowing what types of open doors they will find or what types of visas they will be able to obtain. Pray that the doors will stay open for workers to serve in this place, as there is still so much lostness. http://www.pray4them.com
MUSLIMS OF
WESTERN PUNJABIS OF PAKISTAN (pun-JAH-bees). Many
Punjabis attend colleges and universities in
LAST FRONTIER. A worker among a Last Frontier people
group writes: “I was able to share with T the entire EvangeCube
(a witnessing tool) presentation and talk with her about a relationship with
Jesus. She is Buddhist and is not ready at this time to make a decision,
although she listened and was very receptive. She has such a sweet, tender
heart, and we shared tears over the telling of this story. I believe she
understands that the Lord loves her very much. Please pray that He will
continue to speak to her and show her who He is.”
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Stand Up for Religious
Freedom:
Now Is the Hour
Today’s broadcast may be one of the most important we’ve aired in
the history of BreakPoint. I’ll tell you why.
Allow me to make a very direct statement.
I believe it is time for the Church in this country to stand up for religious
freedom.
Especially over the course of the last few
years, we have seen repeated efforts—in the courts, in state legislatures, in
Congress, and on
It isn’t hard to cite numerous cases where
Christian organizations and individuals have been singled out and punished for
adhering to their faith.
In
The current health care bill has no
protections for religious medical personnel or health care providers who, by
reason of conscience, refuse to participate in abortions. The Employment
Non-Discrimination Act is gathering momentum in Congress. The bill would
require even Christian-owned enterprises with more than 15 employees to hire
those who do not share their faith.
The list could go on and on.
So why is religious freedom such a concern
to us as Christians? Freedom of religion is called the first freedom for a
reason. Our founding fathers recognized that without freedom of conscience, no
other freedom can be guaranteed.
Christians, in fact, are the greatest
defenders of religious freedom and human liberty—not just for Christians, but
for all people. Compare religious freedom in those countries with a Christian
heritage to the state of religious freedom in Islamic nations, communist
countries, and Buddhist and Hindu nations, and you will see my point.
The reason that Christians place such a
high value on human freedom is that freedom itself is part of the creation
account in the Bible. God made humans in His image. He gave us a free will to
choose to love, follow, and obey Him, or to follow our own way.
That
free will, given us before the Fall, is part of human nature itself.
Perhaps
more than anything else, it was this understanding of individual freedom that
turned me into the kind of patriot who would willingly give his life for his
country. It was the words of the Declaration of Independence that inspired me
to join the Marines: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are
created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable
Rights, that among these are Life,
So this
question of human freedom goes to the very heart of who we are as Christians
and as Americans.
So last
Friday at the National Press Club in Washington, a statement signed 125
evangelical, Orthodox, and Catholic leaders was released—an historic
declaration on life, the family, and religious freedom.
And
please, today, go to ColsonCenter.org to view my Two-Minute
Warning video on religious freedom. We will have some great resources for
you. Then Friday at
The
Church needs to understand the urgency of the hour and do its duty.
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