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Hal
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Interests: Christ, weblogs, electronic gadgets, sci-fi, mystery, Nero Wolfe, orchids, gardening, Stephen R. Lawhead, G.K. Chesterton, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkein, Thin Man Movies, dogs and cats too, I guess.
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Hear Part 2 of Pastor Dayalan Sanders on Tsunami.
Tune In. - Be sure to catch the second part of the phone conversation that Pastor Dayalan Sanders had about his experience with the power of God when the tsunami struck the orphanage he runs. If you missed part 1, you can find it in the Focus on the Family archives.
Militant Islamic Cleric Using Mass Media against Coptic Christians.
The Mass Media has its pros and cons. Like any tool we have, whether it be the written word to the big screen, it can be used for good or bad. Our friend at Assist News Network, Dan Wooding posted... Continue reading
Posted Nov 2, 2010 at Persecution Blog
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Turkmenistan: Pastor Faces Prison
From Voice of the Martyrs news feed on www.Persecution.com: Pastor Ilmurad Nurliev, who was sentenced to four years in prison on Oct. 21, will likely be sent to the Seydi labor camp, according to Forum 18 News. Pastor Nurliev’s sentence... Continue reading
Posted Nov 2, 2010 at Persecution Blog
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Police Raided a Baptist Fellowship Harvest Dinner in Azerbaijan.
Show of hands, how many of you meet together with your church around a table for fellowship and celebration of how good our Living God is? I live in the southern area the United States and food and church is... Continue reading
Posted Nov 2, 2010 at Persecution Blog
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Christian Worshipers in Upscale Area of Baghdad Bombed and Shot.
There are times that some verses in the Bible become very clear and real to me. As it is written: “For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” Romans 8:36. It's... Continue reading
Posted Nov 1, 2010 at Persecution Blog
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Are You a Child of God?
This week's Extreme Devotion from Voice of the Martyrs. Alone in his underground cell, the pastor complained to God, “You say you give the sun and the rain to the good and the bad. So which is it? Am I... Continue reading
Posted Nov 1, 2010 at Persecution Blog
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Persecution Podcast Episode 42
This week David talks about Pakistan, China, and Turkmenistan. The special speaker discusses persecution in Nepal. Nations discussed for prayer: PakistanAsia Bibi and her attorney attended their scheduled hearing on Oct. 20, but the judge rescheduled the hearing for this... Continue reading
Posted Nov 1, 2010 at Persecution Blog
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Eritrean Officials Arrest Eleven Christians
Our good friends at Assist News Services have posted the following report: Eleven Christians Arrested by Eritrean Officials in Latest Crackdown. It's a quick report that is not full of a lot of details as to the current condition of... Continue reading
Posted Nov 1, 2010 at Persecution Blog
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Hey, Steve. Thanks so much for that. Yes, you are right about her having to forgive herself.
'Sand Writing'.
For your reading pleasure/displeasure. -In re-reading John chapter 8 in preparation for that particular Bible study I was reminded of an essay I wrote some time ago. So I figured I'd pull it out of the archives and post it here. It's titled 'Sand Writing', ©Harold M. Paxton, III: Just what did J...
VANDALS DESECRATE CHURCH and BIBLES
I have a good idea how the pastor of the Methodist church in Birkenshaw, England, feels today after finding that someone broke into their church for the purpose of hateful vandalism. That's right, England, not a Middle East or Asian... Continue reading
Posted Oct 29, 2010 at Persecution Blog
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CHINA CHRISTIAN WRITER UNDER HOUSE ARREST USES TWITTER.
There is one thing that is certain, the persecution that Christians undergo across the globe does not go un-noticed. It is even harder to keep it quiet in today's would because of the technology at our finger tips. Spreading the... Continue reading
Posted Oct 29, 2010 at Persecution Blog
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FREEDOM FROM RELIGION FOUNDATION SEEKS to STOP ANOTHER PUBLIC INVOCATION.
Yet another example of the creeping removal of Christ Jesus in American culture and politics is found today in a news report out of Texas from Rowlett Community News as reported by Kenny Green: Group wants prayer discontinued at council... Continue reading
Posted Oct 28, 2010 at Persecution Blog
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Pastor and Leader in Chinese House Church Alliance beaten.
House churches are a popular way to worship the Lord Jesus in America. They are also a popular way for believers to worship in China as well, but for completely different reasons. Here in the USA we have not yet... Continue reading
Posted Oct 28, 2010 at Persecution Blog
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Iranian Pastor gets Temporary Delay in Death Sentence.
This is a follow up on a posting that Stacy shared with us in the middle of the month. By way of reminder, here is the first paragraph of that report: Christians in Iran are reporting that Pastor Youcef Nardarkhani... Continue reading
Posted Oct 28, 2010 at Persecution Blog
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Follow up on the Tennessee Prayer Issues.
It is amazing to me to think that praying in America has become such a hot button issue. But only amazing in the sense that it speaks loudly of the times in which we find ourselves living. Stacy, wrote last... Continue reading
Posted Oct 27, 2010 at Persecution Blog
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Pray for Christians in Burma.
We are all well aware of some of the horrors which our brothers and sisters have faced in Burma over the years. Now the country is holding elections, the first time they've seen elections in twenty years. One would hope... Continue reading
Posted Oct 27, 2010 at Persecution Blog
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Order VOM's new Church Resource kit today.
This is a great, inexpensive means to share with your church body about the things the persecuted Church faces. For only $9, you can order VOM's new Church Resource kit, which includes a dramatic new video presentation and resources for... Continue reading
Posted Oct 27, 2010 at Persecution Blog
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Two Christian Women in China ambushed and accosted.
Our good friends at China Aid are reporting on an event that I find deplorable, and must admit that I don't know how I would have handled the situation had it been me. But it reminds me that we can't... Continue reading
Posted Oct 26, 2010 at Persecution Blog
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Church evicted from their event and office property in the Sudan.
Can you imagine having the government come to your church offices and evict them so that the property could be used by someone else? Should we be surprised that such a thing occurs in a country where naming the name... Continue reading
Posted Oct 26, 2010 at Persecution Blog
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Christian given huge fine for possessing Jesus films.
It wasn't very many days ago that Stacy posted about a Christian in Bhutan imprisoned for showing a film on Christ. Today, I've come across a similar incident where the government has given a big fine to a believer for... Continue reading
Posted Oct 26, 2010 at Persecution Blog
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Willing to pay the penalty for the crime of being a follower of Jesus
Here is today's devotion from VOM's group Extreme Devotion. Which has left me with the question, "Am I willing to gladly accept the penalty of naming the name of Jesus as my Lord and Savior?" The Taliban. The name of... Continue reading
Posted Oct 25, 2010 at Persecution Blog
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Only thing looking up right now seem to be gold and silver. Great moves this week. Something we can thank Bernanke and our gov for.
Paul Krugman: This Is Not a Recovery
Why aren't monetary and fiscal policymakers doing more to boost the economy?: This Is Not a Recovery, by Paul Krugman, Commentary, NY Times: What will Ben Bernanke, the Fed chairman, say in his big speech Friday in Jackson Hole, Wyo.? Will he hint at new steps to boost the economy? Stay tuned. ...
LOL Thanks for the flower nothings.
An Urgent Message of Impending Disaster.
Get Your Household Ready - In doing some client work this morning I happened to catch a twitter from one of the people that follows my client's twitter account. It was not from someone who is an active Christian but this person thought it worth questioning others about. It is a message from Dav...
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Mar 15, 2010
You are right about that, Zaijan.
Picture of a Birthday Gift.
"Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. Luke 12:27" - I thought I would share today a picture of a birthday gift I recieved from my parents. If you've known me for some time, then chances are yo...
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