World

A Burden for Bethlehem

By: David Parsons of ICEJ Bethlehem, known as the birthplace of Jesus, has historically been a largely Christian Arab town that relied heavily on Christian tourism. But the influx of visitors dropped sharply during the second Palestinian intifada in 2000 and is only now starting to recover. The local Arab Christian community is also struggling, as Muslims are now in the majority and there are few jobs available for local Christians. Over recent decades, many proud Christian families in Bethlehem have been pressured to sell their homes and businesses to Muslims and have moved abroad. Barely 10 percent of Bethlehem’s […]

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So You Want to Be a Missionary…

If you have been a Christian for any length of time, you probably have heard of incredible, inspiring stories of missionaries who have sacrificed the comforts of their homeland for a life overseas being Jesus’ hands and feet. They share of God’s miraculous working power, testimonies of people coming to Christ, financial breakthroughs and more. Their stories stir and captivate all who listen, and may have even caused you to ponder the idea of becoming a missionary in some foreign land yourself. If that is you, here are six tips to finishing your long-term missionary journey successfully. You must be […]

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The Truth about Israel

Support for Israel runs deep in this country for a number of reasons. According to recent polls, as many as 80 percent of American Christians feel a moral obligation to support Israel. A large part of this is due to the influence of the Bible, but there is also an appreciation for Israel’s democratic values as well as empathy with Israel – since the same terrorist organizations that want to destroy the Jewish state have also attacked America. Another value that runs deep in American society is truthfulness, therefore dishonesty is frowned upon. For this reason, many Americans are quite […]

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Egypt My People

Scriptural references regarding Egypt can seem a bit contradictory. Most refer to Egypt in negative terms, alluding to bondage and idolatry, while others foretell a national revival and times of restoration. Egypt is also mentioned more times in scripture than any other nation, second only to Israel who also was warned of impending judgment while promised national, spiritual restoration. In fact, in Isaiah 19 God refers to Egypt as “My people” and Israel as “My inheritance.” Therefore, current events in Egypt need to be considered in light of these scriptures and hearts need to be moved to a place of […]

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Why Sponsor a Child?

As we go about our day-to-day lives, working, raising children, shopping, and involved in community and church activities, we see the appeals for child sponsorship, sometimes on our television screens, or in our church bulletins. We see a needy child with wide, empty eyes, without his or her basic needs being met; without love and without hope. What can be done about it? The need is apparently so great and the resources few. The questions come to mind: isn’t the United Nations or another secular or government agency better equipped to help? What can a middle-class family, couple or single […]

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Justice for Israel

A small but growing circle of Christian leaders is seeking to lead evangelicals in America away from support for Israel and are doing so under the banner of “social justice” and “just peacemaking.” These leaders are portraying themselves as “pro-Israel, pro-Palestinian, pro-peace and pro-justice.” While their intentions may be good, they are actually playing into the hands of a larger, more sinister campaign seeking to delegitimize and demonize Israel. Even more disturbing, their words expose a trend in the evangelical world to disregard the authority of the Bible. They deny the irrevocable calling on the Jewish people and they teach […]

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Child Exploitation in Mozambique

Human trafficking has exploded into a global epidemic in the past decade. While this horrible injustice is propagated upon innocents in nearly every corner of the globe, children in the nation of Mozambique in particular are being preyed upon in epic proportions. Sadly, thousands of orphans in Mozambique have no place to call home, no one to protect them, and no safe refuge. They eventually end up on the streets all alone with no real protection, becoming perfect candidates for human traffickers, brothel owners and evil men and women to exploit them. The problem Mozambique has had a turbulent and […]

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Israel in the Summer: It’s hot. And it’s fun!

Dr. Carrie Burns Good News Israel is a land of startling contrasts that may take a little getting used to at first. For most people on the outside looking in, Israel is the Holy Land, the place of the patriarchs, prophets, Ruth and Boaz, King David and Jesus. Israel is also a modern nation that is hated by its neighbors and requires high-level round-the-clock security. But for locals? Summer in Israel may be hot, but it is also a time for fun. The places in the Bible and in the headlines are also places of recreation and rejuvenation for the […]

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Samaritan’s Purse – Helping Hands for the Hurting

If you have watched the news over the past few months, then you have seen much devastation. Every time you turn on the tube, there is new man-made or natural disaster, including the recent tornado destruction in Oklahoma. Is there any relief to be found? There is just so much, so what can be done? Relief organization Samaritan’s Purse has answered the call for help and has responded to the devastating tornadoes in the Oklahoma City area. Samaritan’s Purse staff and volunteers are helping tornado victims in Shawnee and Moore, Oklahoma, bringing hope to people reeling from a succession of […]

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Silence Is Not an Option

1.2 million children are trafficked each year for the very first time. 1.2 million children – that’s one child every 26 seconds. And sadly, by the time you finish reading this article, 18 children will have been enslaved – the majority of them lured or forced into the sex-trade. Now picture for a moment, you are with your own precious children or your nieces and nephews and all of a sudden they vanish from thin air, never to be seen again. They are screaming out at the top of their lungs for help, but no one is there to hear […]

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