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RileyG · Oct 11, 2024

public hermit said:
I don't know. I just think it's pitiful that Christians need to reaffirm the lordship of Christ and with whom our allegiance lies. But politics and political figures have become the new religion for a lot of folks, including some (many?) Christians.

Thanks for clarifying.

I can only pray and hope for our future.

Whyayeman · Oct 11, 2024

Landon Caeli said:
What do you suppose will be left as far as identity? This is a philosophical question.

A patriot is not a nationalist. Identifying as an American patriot is not achieved by carrying a swastika. In my view it is a repudiation of the values of the country and the nation.

tonychanyt · Oct 11, 2024

Emperor Claudius reigned from 24 January 41 – 13 October 54.

Izates was born in the year 1 of the common era; died in 55. He was King of Adiabene, a proselyte. Adiabene was an ancient kingdom in northern Mesopotamia in today's Turkey.

Ac 11:

25 Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul, 26 and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they met with the church and taught a great many people. And in Antioch the disciples were first called Christians.

Antioch is located in today's Turkey. It was a center of Greek culture and Roman administration in the eastern Mediterranean. It had a multicultural church.

27 Now in these days prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. 28 And one of them named Agabus stood up and foretold by the Spirit that there would be a great famine over all the world (this took place in the days of Claudius).

The famine happened in different parts of the empire at different times during Claudius' reign.

Biblehub placed the prophecy in 47 CE.

Josephus mentioned Claudius in AJ.20.37. Then a dozen verses later:

49 5. But as to Helena, the king’s mother, when she saw that the affairs of Izates’s kingdom were in peace, and that her son was a happy man, and admired among all men, and even among foreigners, by the means of God’s providence over him, she had a mind to go to the city of Jerusalem, in order to worship at that temple of God which was so very famous among all men, and to offer her thank-offerings there. So she desired her son to give her leave to go thither; 50upon which he gave his consent to what she desired very willingly, and made great preparations for her dismission, and gave her a great deal of money, and she went down to the city Jerusalem, her son conducting her on her journey a great way. 51Now her coming was of very great advantage to the people of Jerusalem; for whereas a famine did oppress them at that time, and many people died for want of what was necessary to procure food withal, queen Helena sent some of her servants to Alexandria with money to buy a great quantity of corn, and others of them to Cyprus, to bring a cargo of dried figs. 52 And as soon as they were come back, and had brought those provisions, which was done very quickly, she distributed food to those that were in want of it, and left a most excellent memorial behind her of this benefaction, which she bestowed on our whole nation. 53And when her son Izates was informed of this famine, he sent great sums of money to the principal men in Jerusalem.

Josephus mentioned a gentile proselyte king sending money to the principal men to alleviate the famine in Jerusalem. He and his mother belonged to Judaism. The principal men were authoritative people of Judaism.

The Antioch Christians did similarly for the Jerusalem church:

29 So the disciples determined, every one according to his ability, to send relief to the brothers living in Judea. 30 And they did so, sending it to the elders by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.

Did the activity of the collection begin once Agabus shared his prophecy?

The severity of famine showed up gradually in different parts of the Mediterranean world at different times.

Did the collection begin when the famine happened in Jerusalem?

I think so, probably at the early stage of the famine, thanks to Agabus' warning. Agabus was from Jerusalem. When he made the prediction, there might already be some early signs of famine.

JEBofChristTheLord · Oct 11, 2024

Amazing whitewash. Not their first of course.

Michie · Oct 11, 2024

Pope, Zelenskyy hold 4th meeting since outbreak of Russia-Ukraine war

The Oct. 11 meeting is the fourth meeting the Ukrainian president has had with the Holy Father since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022.

www.catholicnewsagency.com

iluvatar5150 · Oct 11, 2024

Hammster said:
So we should conclude that Kamala doesn’t have a message, but just a silly comment that doesn’t really mean anything.

idk if I’d put it quite that strongly but kinda.

Michie · Oct 11, 2024

There has been one noteworthy development so far in the Synod on Synodality’s second week — and it’s not the resurfacing of “women’s ordination” and other hot-button issues that were presumably not on the agenda for this month’s assembly.

Instead, it was an intervention on Oct. 7 by a bishop from the People’s Republic of China: Bishop Joseph Yang Yongqiang of the Diocese of Hangzhou. This is significant because it marks the first time a Chinese bishop has taken the floor to speak to his fellow synod delegates.

Yang, who participated in last year’s assembly as well but departed before the session’s conclusion, is one of two mainland China bishop delegates appointed to the synod by Pope Francis, having been the protagonist, last June, of the first “transfer” of dioceses under the Sino-Vatican agreement.

Continued below.

Chinese bishop takes floor for first time at Synod on Synodality

There has been one noteworthy development so far in the Synod on Synodality’s second week — and it’s not the resurfacing of hot-button issues.

www.catholicnewsagency.com

rjs330 · Oct 11, 2024

Larniavc said:
From the website wiki.

According to the Associated Press, the model legislation has been criticized for "using technical medical terminology as political rhetoric to scare people". According to Columbia University's Jack Drescher, editor of the gender dysphoria section of the American Psychiatric Association's 2022 diagnostic manual update, the model legislation language is "designed to inflame".

So at least a pinch of salt I reckon.

I'd take a large grain of salt for his comments, due to the fact that he and the APA are ignoring the systematic reviews that have been done and the fact that more than 119 million dollars are being made off of transing the kids including the surgeries.

Mark Dohle · Oct 11, 2024

In Times of Trial

In times of trial, we are vulnerable to temptations that promise
to resolve our problems. Like the Israelites in the desert, we
are tempted to return to Egypt. It seemed better for them to
be slaves than to persevere in the adverse conditions
of the desert. To go forward, the Israelites needed
to trust in God and remain united as a people,
no matter how difficult the way.

The Love Crucified Community. The Simple
Path to Union with God (p. 73). Kindle Edition.

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It is difficult for me when I find myself in a place I do not want to be on my inner journey towards God. Of course, the inner journey is my whole life, even if I do not know it. I can lose myself sometimes when the seas get rough. Everything I experience, see and do is weighed by my past. Sometimes the far past is what afflicts me the most and can show itself in ways that can control my actions if I lose my way.

I may never figure out the many struggles that I go through. I have learned that I do not have to unless my life gets out of control. When I feel out of control, I can hide it from others, but not myself. When I lose the will to pray, the inner chaos grows. I am asleep metaphorically when this happens.

Everything I try to alleviate this problem only makes it worse. For the root of the issue flows from my deepest self and no amount of seeking escape by going ‘outward’ helps. It just makes more of what I am going through.

At such times I pull back from deep prayer as if I am fighting against a wall that keeps me from trying. Over the years it has gotten a little better, but it is still an obstacle to my growing toward love of God, others, and most importantly, love of self. Over time prayer returns, along with focus, and I return to the path.

These are important times in my journey since it brings me to a point where I once again learn what is important, and what is an obstacle. Also, aging helps quite a bit, being an old veteran has its advantages.

Inner freedom for me is a slow process with many roads that I go on in order to learn this lesson over and over again. I am still a novice, after all these years.

It is by the grace of God that I can love myself enough to get back on the path. Consequently, there is healing each time I find myself in a place I would rather not be. It is mostly based on my relationship with myself and how I respond to the ups and downs of my inner world.

Trust is the key, no matter what my situation, trust is always a choice. Without that, I would be stuck with myself and my spinning wheels going in circles.-Br.MD

Tom8907 · Oct 11, 2024

A while back in my old hometown I visited a close friend's Baptist church and the hymns began. The one in question is "great is your faithfulness".

I suddenly heard singing so passionate I had to turn around.

It came from a little girl in a wheelchair.

Wow, all the hardships she must have endured/endure and she is singing with more praise and passion than anyone else about God's faithfulness.

When we feel like we can't praise or pray due to trials, etc or when we're having a good old moan, let us think of this great example in Christ.

It's people like this you never forget.

com7fy8 · Oct 11, 2024

We are doing what you need to do . . . simply trusting God with you.

"casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you." (1 Peter 5:7)

"'Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.'" (Matthew 11:28-29)

So, if you are "heavy laden", Jesus means you. Jesus wants you. And Jesus is so more and better than any of us; yet, Jesus is not conceited, but He cares about any of us and wants us to be with Him and share with Him in His rest. And if we put God first, we get all He desires to share with us.

Fantine · Oct 11, 2024

So this is what the "Christian' post writes about? Allegations from a disgruntled employee? Did she win the lawsuit?
Bottom feeding again?

Richard T · Oct 11, 2024

That is a great read on a situation that I never much considered. Thanks for sharing.

Yeshua HaDerekh · Oct 11, 2024

HARK! said:
He told me that this happened to a customer of his, years ago; when he put in a FRAM filter on a similar tractor. He told me that he will never use FRAM, nor STP. He told me that he uses nothing but WIX. He told me to warm up the engine, and then pull the oil plug; and let it drain overnight. He said that there are probably bits of metal in my new oil. He said that there is probably scoring on my bearings. He told me to get a WIX filter, and a full synthetic 15W-40 and replace those items in the morning. He said that the full synthetic will help in the wake of the probable scoring.

I could have told you that...FRAM oil filters are JUNK...

Yeshua HaDerekh · Oct 11, 2024

essentialsaltes said:
On 20 May 2024, [ICC chief prosecutor Karim Ahmad] Khan announced that he would file applications for arrest warrants against Hamas leaders Yahya Sinwar, Mohammed Deif and Ismail Haniyeh and Israeli leaders Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant.

Except justice was already carried out by Israel killing Deif and Haniyeh...

Sinwar was reported dead but he is now promoting the use of suicide vests again. The IDF will get him too...

Its Okay · Oct 11, 2024

Christsfreeservant said:
I would just lead them to what the Scriptures teach, for they are the authority on this subject. There are plenty of lists of specific sins in the Scriptures and Jesus and his NT apostles all taught that if sin is what we practice deliberately and habitually, that we do not have eternal life with God. And, as far as I have experienced, those who want to argue with regard to what exactly is sin and how serious particular transgressions are are usually those who are deliberately and habitually sinning against the Lord, usually in the area of sexual immorality (generally speaking). When Jesus talked about adultery being intentionally lusting after another, it seems to me that intent is definitely involved in sin. And I think that I have probably heard all the "work arounds" and excuses on this subject for why some people keep sinning deliberately and habitually. Very sad!

Jesus said many things ‘conflicting’ with others regarding ‘what is sin’ and ‘the varying seriousness of particular sins’. This was in line with the prophets who with many words did the same… seems this is the root of human sin… not knowing what sin is or how serious certain sin is. Am I right?

Its Okay · Oct 11, 2024

Christsfreeservant said:
Yes and yes. We can certainly pray for safety in the case of physical storms, but we should always accept the will of God in these matters. With this last hurricane to hit Florida in the USA, the Lord led me to pray, "Your kingdom come, your will be done as it is in heaven." And that is what I kept being led to pray over and over again. The storm appears to have not been as severe as what it was being said to be. There is still a lot of damage and loss of homes and some human lives, but way less than originally was expected, as far as I can tell so far. And with regard to other kinds of storms in our lives, I don't believe we should pray for God to help us to avoid them, for we are given the storms of life by God to grow us and to mature us in our walks of faith, and yes to test the genuineness of it, for if tested and it is found to not be genuine, then that is the time to repent and to submit to God and to walk in obedience to his commands from this moment forward. But we can certainly pray for God to hold us and to carry us through the storms and to lead us and guide us in his ways, if we are of genuine faith and our trust is surely in him.

what about the storm of realising we are not the person we thought we were: we thought being a christian put us safely in God’s arms, then realised we weren’t actually obedient, in fact we did not know God at all! The storm of encountering Christ?

Christsfreeservant · Oct 11, 2024

Its Okay said:
Nice

Thank you. Glory to God.

totallylovedbygod · Oct 11, 2024

"When Christ calls a man, He bids him come
and die." "But thanks be to God, who gives us
the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
~ Dietrich Bonhoeffer; 1 Corinthians 15:57 ESV

VIETNAM: New Believer Slain by Unknown Assailants

Source: VOM Australia

Several homes are surrounded by trees on a hillside.

A village in Vietnam.
Photo: Flickr / Michael Mooney (cc)

In August of this year, a widower and father of two referred to as "Brother Man" came to faith in Christ. When news of the believer's conversion became known, he began to encounter intense pressure from local authorities.
In the first incident, Brother Man was ordered to leave his home. When he refused to do so, the local authorities then confiscated his land and forbade him from contacting any other Christians. Despite the opposition, the follower of Jesus remained firm in his newfound faith.
On September 24th, Brother Man had been home alone while the rest of his household was out working. When his family members returned home later that day, they found the slain believer's body on the floor. It was also discovered that the deceased Christian man had a bruise on the back of his neck.
An in-country ministry partner who works closely with Voice of the Martyrs Australia has asked for prayer on behalf of Brother Man's grieving family members during this difficult time. One of the representatives from the Australian office reported that needed financial assistance has been provided to the family. For further reports addressing the suffering of Christians in this Southeast Asian nation, including videotaped segments, go to our country profile.
Prayerfully remember Brother Man's loved ones as they grieve their sudden loss. May God's loving presence, peace and comfort be tangibly experienced by this mourning family, as well as by fellow Christians in their community and other areas of Vietnam. Ask the Lord to provide these persecuted believers with divine wisdom and guidance as they deal with the oppressive restrictions being imposed on them from all levels of government. Pray that the assailants responsible for this attack would be revealed and thus duly held accountable; and that, despite the opposition towards Christianity, the message of God's saving grace will continue to spread powerfully throughout the nation.

INDIA: Pastor Sentenced for Alleged Forced Conversions

Sources: International Christian Concern, ECSPE

Three men are standing on a shaded pathway. One of the men has his Bible open and is speaking with the other two.

A pastor in India sharing God's Word.
Photo: VOM International

A church leader in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh has been convicted on false charges of forcing Hindus to convert to Christianity. On September 25th, a court in Jhabua sentenced Pastor Vikas Nimach to five years in prison and ordered him to pay a fine of over $1,600 CAD. His legal team intends to appeal the recent verdict, claiming that the trial lawyer mishandled the proceedings.
The convicted pastor was arrested in December 2021, along with five other believers. The complainants claimed that these Christians had allegedly bribed Hindus to come to their church with promises to provide each of these congregants approximately $16 CAD per month, a motorbike, plus free medical treatment and education for their families. While the other five Christians were granted bail, Pastor Vikas spent nine months in jail before obtaining bail in September 2022.
Madhya Pradesh is one of the 12 Indian states that have implemented anti-conversion legislation. These laws are frequently misused by individuals with personal vendettas, as well as by those seeking to stoke religious divisions. For more details on the persecution facing Christians in India, go to our country report.
Please uphold Pastor Vikas in your prayers as he begins to serve his prison sentence, asking our Heavenly Father to keep this church leader strong in his faith and provide for all of his physical, spiritual and emotional needs. In addition, pray that Pastor Vikas' appeal hearing will be successful, enabling him to soon be set free. Continue to remember the numerous other followers of Jesus throughout this nation who are facing similar situations, praying that they too will receive ongoing encouragement, strength and protection. Despite the many challenges being encountered by these believers, may they faithfully proclaim the message of God's free gift of salvation throughout India so that multitudes more will receive opportunities to come to faith in Christ.

REPORT UPDATE

PAKISTAN: Zafar Bhatti's Ongoing Struggle for Justice

Sources: British Asian Christian Association, Pakistan Christian Post, Church in Chains

Zafar Bhatti
Photo: Pakistan Christian Post

Zafar Bhatti is listed as Pakistan's longest-serving blasphemy prisoner. Since the day of his arrest on July 12th, 2012, the Christian man has remained in prison. During harsh police interrogation, Zafar was forced to confess to blasphemy. He has since recanted the previously made statement, asserting that it was spoken while under duress. During his time in prison, the believer has also encountered various health concerns. (For previously published reports on Zafar's case, see this page.)
Over the years, numerous appeals and petitions have been filed in attempts to challenge Zafar's conviction. Due to the dedicated efforts of those advocating on his behalf, the courts have scheduled ten hearings since May of this year. However, the original complainant, Ibrar Ahmad Khan, has continued to follow the case, filing applications to submit additional alleged evidence against the accused Christian man. Thankfully, the judge has rejected Ibrar's requests, emphasizing that all evidence should have been recorded earlier. Although the most recent hearing was scheduled for September 23rd, it has since been postponed.
Amid concerns for the imprisoned believer's physical condition, health issues have also been mounting for his wife, Nawab Bibi. The 76-year-old Christian woman has become very weak and suffers with failing eyesight. Despite these health challenges, Nawab continues to visit her husband in prison every month. The British Asian Christian Association, which has been supplying support and daily provisions for the elderly couple, is presently seeking to provide the financial means for Nawab to undergo cataract surgery.
In hopes of this long-suffering Christian brother's soon release from prison, pray that any further delays to the hearings of his case will be rejected. Throughout the process, ask the Lord to work within the hearts of the court officials, guiding them to rule in Zafar's favour. With thankfulness for God's faithful provision throughout this lengthy ordeal, please pray that He will continue to meet the ongoing needs of this imprisoned believer and his wife – ultimately providing this couple divine healing and restoration.

totallylovedbygod · Oct 11, 2024

You know Christians think, they are on some kind of party ride, the devil is deadly serious, there are thousands of groups all across the world, who will pray for the destruction of Christianity on this time, this is the height of evil and must be opposed.

It is time to tell you kids not to participate in this, to forbid them.. yes, to be strict, what peer group pressure is placed on them. It is time for you pastors to preach against this evil, it is time for the church to pray against this evil, to not go to stores who sell this stuff.

It is time to burn the stuff you have about Halloween and go to the Lord in Repentance.. are you prepared to burn all the Halloween stuff you have in your house?

THE DEVIL IS NOT PLAYING GAMES, WHY ARE WE?

IF you join in with this evil, then you are standing with the devil's side, what was Aaron and the Children of Israel doing, when they worshipped the Golden Calf, bowing down to an idol. What are we doing when we have pumpkins around the porch? Oh, they look pretty, the Lord doesn't think so?

WHO IS ON THE LORD'S SIDE?

You refuse and join in with this stuff, then you are in rebellion against God and what is rebellion, it is like the sin of witchcraft

In 1 Samuel 15, the Lord says that rebellion, which is a refusal to do what you are told and to go your own way, is like this

22 And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. 23 For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry.

In verse 16 of Ephesians 5, we are told to redeem the time, literally to buy it back. If you are involving yourself in this practice.. stop and turn in repentance.

There are millions of Christians who say nothing and are silent, it is time to rise up like a mighty army of prayer warriors. Prayer chains against this evil should run in every church, every city, every village and every Christian household. We need to stand against this evil and to come to Lord in repentance asking his forgiveness and pleading for revival, so that this evil will be banished forever.

If you refuse to obey the Lord and participate in Halloween, then you are guilty of witchcraft, and as Galatians 5 says.. no one who does such a thing will enter the Kingdom of God.. A very sobering thought.. Amen

HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS PAGAN TIME.

A final word, the 31st October is the anniversary of Martin Luther and what he did back in 1517, what did he do you say?

Christians know more about halloween than they do about the reformation, what a disgrace that is...amen

I am going to let my dear friend Pastor Michael say a few words about this, he is far more qualified, over to you Brother...

Hello everyone, and Halloween or All Hallows Eve, does have its roots in paganism. While some do not set out to be a part of paganism when they let their children "trick or treat," we do need to understand where this "holiday" came from. While the practices were and are different, depending on which country you came from, it is based on the belief in ghosts, and paganism over 2000 years ago. This article gives a good summary:

What are the origins of Halloween?

What are the origins of Halloween?
What are the origins of Halloween? Does Halloween have a mixture of Christian and pagan origins?

The question arises about a Christian's participation in this day. Keith has stated his conviction above, and we should be careful. Even if we don't celebrate it, there is an opportunity, at least in America, to use this to share the Gospel. At no other time does someone have many kids, and adults, coming to the door, asking for candy! What a great opportunity to give out tracks and a treat! We overcome the darkness by bringing the light and there is nothing brighter than the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the only way of salvation!

In His Love, Michael

totallylovedbygod · Oct 11, 2024

HALLOWEEN

Here are some more ideas, for you to oppose this evil.

You can pray binding the power of Satan.. and get your church and house group together to do the same. Have a prayer meeting at your church on the date of Halloween or open up your home for a prayer meeting

You can prayer walk you area.. applying the blood of Jesus to every house.

You can give out gospels to every child who comes to your house Trick or Treating.

You can speak out against the evils of Halloween.. we need people who will stand up and say "THUS SAYS THE LORD."

Please share this devotion with all your friends and groups esp place on Facebook.

Thanks, and God bless

Keith

NOONDAY DEVOTION BY KEITH
REPROVE AND CHALLENGE ALL EVIL WAYS

11 Take no part in and have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds and enterprises of darkness, but instead [let your lives be so in contrast as to] [d]expose and reprove and convict them.
12 For it is a shame even to speak of or mention the things that [such people] practice in secret.
13 But when anything is exposed and reproved by the light, it is made visible and clear; and where everything is visible andclear there is light.
14 Therefore He says, Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall shine (make day dawn) upon you and give you light.
15 Look carefully then how you walk! Live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as the unwise and witless, but as wise (sensible, intelligent people),
16 Making the very most of the time [buying up each opportunity], because the days are evil.

The Lord has laid this devotion on my heart. I feel very passionately about the evils of Halloween.

Now I know many believers think I am going over the top on this issue, so let's start with these verses in Galatians 5

19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20 idolatry,witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 21 envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

Do you notice anything believer?.. yes, Witchcraft is included in this list.

Jesus talks about things like adultery and murder in the Sermon on the Mount; He says that if you do them in your heart, you are as guilty as those who actually do them.. what about participating in Halloween?

Well, if you let you children dress up in ghostly costumes, or place carved pumpkins outside your house.. you are involving yourself in this evil practice, when God clearly tells you in his word to have nothing to do with it.. forgive me, I am a bit slow.. but even a slow person like realises that this for what it is.. DISOBEDIENCE.

What does the first part of Ephesians 5:11 say.. HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THE WORKS OF DARKNESS.. IT MEANS EXACTLY WHAT IT SAYS!!!.

The Ephesian believers had a great bonfire and burnt all their pagan books.. they took these verses to heart, more to the point, they obeyed them.

Believers want God to be their friend.. well, He is.. If you obey Him. He demands that you burn all this Halloween stuff and that you do not participate in this godless and pagan holiday.

If Christians acted like the Ephesian believers and burned all this rubbish, we would have bonfires stretching all across America and other countries. I estimate and I am just guessing here that Evangelical Bible believing Christians spend up to 100 million in many currencies on Halloween food, costumes etc. How much would world missions benefit if that money was given to support the work of the church overseas? How many missionaries are struggling for support and the church wastes money on this rubbish?

Now I won't be the only person teaching or preaching this in the run up to Halloween, but some people do not get it.. it is TIME TO OBEY THE LORD AND TO HAVE NO FELLOWSHIP WITH THE WORKS OF DARKNESS.

This so-called holiday is in the realm of the devil.. he is our enemy.. it seems some Christians have crossed over to the enemy's side for the time leading up to Halloween.

IF you go on any social media site such as FACEBOOK and click on the satanic groups, their groups have up to 20,000 members, my brothers and sisters, the devil is not playing games, we laugh at Nero and say he fiddled whilst Rome burnt, but in joining in with the Halloween fun, we play with fire. We are not to fiddle about with these things, we are to rebuke this evil. The first settlers that came to America would be shocked to see this across the country, this was not brought by them.

totallylovedbygod · Oct 11, 2024

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Should Christians Celebrate Halloween

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Halloween: Devil's Open House

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Michie · Oct 11, 2024

Scotland's deputy first minister has sought to reassure Christians that they have a role to play in helping the country address its challenges.

Speaking at an event at the Scottish Parliament hosted by the Evangelical Alliance, Kate Forbes encouraged Christiansto be confident in seeking to serve the nation and their communities in love.

"We know the big changes that have been delivered over generations in this country because of the work of Christians in the country," said Forbes, who is a committed Christian.

Continued below.

Kate Forbes tells Scotland's Christians not to 'fear,' Church is pivotal to fixing nation's problems

Scotland s deputy first minister has sought to reassure Christians that they have a role to play in helping the country address its challenges

www.christianpost.com

Michie · Oct 11, 2024

Mark Driscoll suggests Ariz. city officials took down 'Jesus Christ '24' sign

Are officials in one Arizona city actively removing signs that urge residents to Vote for Jesus

www.christianpost.com

Michie · Oct 11, 2024

Archaeologists discovered a bronze sword inscribed with the cartouche of Ramesses the Great. | Courtesy Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities

A fortress from the reign of the Egyptian pharaoh, popularly although not definitively associated with the book of Exodus when the Israelites were enslaved, has been discovered by archaeologists.

According to Biblical Archaeology, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities confirmed the finding from the era of Ramesses II (1279 - 1213 BC), known as Ramesses the Great, and located Northwest of the Nile Delta, 60 miles South of Alexandria.

Biblical Archaeology detailed the fortress discovered as a barracks with warehouses for storing weapons and foods. All the mudbrick buildings were grouped into two sides.

Continued below.

Archeologists discover fortress, sword possibly from Pharaoh linked to Exodus

A fortress from the reign of the Egyptian pharaoh, popularly although not definitively associated with the book of Exodus when the Israelites were enslaved, has been discovered by archaeologists

www.christianpost.com

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VIETNAM: New Believer Slain by Unknown Assailants

Source: VOM Australia

A village in Vietnam.
Photo: Flickr / Michael Mooney (cc)

INDIA: Pastor Sentenced for Alleged Forced Conversions

Sources: International Christian Concern, ECSPE

A pastor in India sharing God's Word.
Photo: VOM International

REPORT UPDATE

PAKISTAN: Zafar Bhatti's Ongoing Struggle for Justice

Sources: British Asian Christian Association, Pakistan Christian Post, Church in Chains

Zafar Bhatti
Photo: Pakistan Christian Post