Day: April 13, 2012

Pray for the Afghanistan Church

April 13 | Afghanistan – Please pray for the country of
Afghanistan as many people are facing hunger, malnutrition and disease after a severe drought in 2011 wiped out 80% of their crops. Food prices almost doubled. Families are being forced to skip meals, borrow money or migrate. Children could die
because they will not get enough to eat.

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Christianity in Afghanistan

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan does not recognize any Afghan citizens as being Christians, nor are Afghan citizens legally permitted to convert to Christianity. Although there are no explicit laws that forbid proselytizing, many authorities and most of society view the practice as contrary to the beliefs of Islam.[1] There is only one legally recognized church in Afghanistan and it is located within the diplomatic enclave, and not open to local nationals.[1]

Many sources however claim that there is a secret underground church of Afghan Christians living in Afghanistan.[1][2][3] The US state department has stated that estimates of the size of this group range from 500–8000 individuals.[1] The complete Bible is available online inDari,[4] and the New Testament is available in Pashto.[5] Printed versions can also be purchased outside of the country. There are a number of Afghan Christians outside the country, including Christian communities in the United States,[6] the United Kingdom,[7] Canada,[8] Norway[9]and Austria.[10]

Evening Reading: Romans 3:23-24 NLT

Everyone needs forgiveness; everyone needs a Savior…

For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Yet God, with undeserved kindness, declares that we are righteous. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins.

MIGHTY TO SAVE LYRICS – HILLSONG AUSTRALIA

Everyone needs compassion,
Love that’s never failing;
Let mercy fall on me.

Everyone needs forgiveness,
The kindness of a Saviour;
The Hope of nations.

Saviour, He can move the mountains,
My God is Mighty to save,
He is Mighty to save. Continue reading “Evening Reading: Romans 3:23-24 NLT” →

Octogenarian Gymnast | German | The Daily Caller

Peanut Gallery: I’m working on this. But that bouncy-thing-at-the-beginning is giving me trouble. Hey… where’s my prednisone?
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Octogenarian | Gymnast | German | The Daily Caller.

North Korea’s Rogue Missile Launch | Heritage

The Fizzle Missile… but not from lack of trying –

 North Koreas Rogue Missile Launch.    Mike Brownfield  April 13, 2012 at 8:48 am

“North Korea’s actions are taking place as the Obama Administration is failing to adequately resource its much-vaunted Asia pivot. Drawdowns in U.S. forces in Europe and Afghanistan are not shifting to address growing Asian threats–a case of robbing Peter to not pay Paul. The planned cuts to the U.S. military undercut Washington’s ability to fulfill its security commitments, even as North Korea and China are acting more assertively”.

In defiance of international pressure, North Korea last night launched a long range missile, underscoring the belligerent regime’s continuing threat to U.S. interests and regional stability in Asia.

The launch comes as the rogue nation is continuing its transition to new leadership under dictator Kim Jong-un, who replaced his father Kim Jong-il after his death in December. In addition to the missile test, it has been reported that North Korea may also be in the “final stages” of preparations for another nuclear test, leading to escalating tensions that could spur Jong-un to undertake more provocative military actions. Continue reading “North Korea’s Rogue Missile Launch | Heritage” →

1 Corinthians 15:35, 42-44 NLT

But someone may ask, “How will the dead be raised? What kind of bodies will they have…?”

It is the same way with the resurrection of the dead. Our earthly bodies are planted in the ground when we die, but they will be raised to live forever. Our bodies are buried in brokenness, but they will be raised in glory. They are buried in weakness, but they will be raised in strength. They are buried as natural human bodies, but they will be raised as spiritual bodies. For just as there are natural bodies, there are also spiritual bodies.