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Politics“I Will Fight Even Harder For Christians”—trump’s Speech At NRB Convention by Bendy(op): 1:45pm On Feb 28, 2024
Former United States President Trump has said he will defend Christianity and religious liberty if is re-elected to the White House in November 2024. Speaking at the National Religious Broadcasters convention on Thursday, where his words were met with enthusiasm, Trump touted the accomplishments of his first administration, including his record on abortion, Israel, the Supreme Court and judges and religious liberty; and promised to do even better once re-elected.

“And I will fight even harder for Christians with four more years in the White House,” said Trump. “We did things that, the likes of which nobody has ever done for Christians in this country. And I’m very proud of that and honored by it. Just think of what, with God’s help, we already achieved in our historic first term,” he said.

This year marks the 80th anniversary for NRB, Trump also noted in his speech.

“This great organization has helped spread the word of God, the love of Christ, the stories of the holy Bible, and the voices of famed evangelical people and evangelists like the late, great Pat Robertson, who was a great gentleman. I got to know him very well. Great evangelist. And, of course, the legendary Billy Graham. How good was Billy Graham, right?” said Trump.

Trump also said he would tackle what has become a major issue for students and parents in schools.

“I will also take historic action to defeat the toxic poison of gender ideology and restore the timeless truth that God created two genders, male and female,” he said. “I will keep men out of women’s sports and I will sign a law prohibiting child sexual mutilation in all 50 states.”

CBN White House Correspondent Abigail Robertson was on the ground in Nashville for the gathering.

“President Trump’s speech marks the sixth time a former or sitting president has addressed the NRB,” she reported. “President Biden and GOP primary candidate Nikki Haley were also invited to speak, but declined.”
Christianity Etc11 Christian Youth Missionaries Killed In Tragic Accident by Bendy(op): 1:15pm On Feb 28, 2024
In a heart-wrenching, devastating road accident near Arusha, in the Ngaramtoni suburb, Tanzania, on Feb. 24, 11 missionaries from Youth With A Mission (YWAM), lost their lives in a traffic accident. The devastating multi-vehicle crash also claimed the lives of several others.

News of the incident was confirmed by YWAM through a series of real-time updates.

“It is morning time in Tanzania, and we are deeply saddened to confirm the passing of another three of our dear missionaries as a result of the tragic traffic accident,” YWAM said in a Sunday morning update about the death toll. “Eleven of our friends are now with Jesus. Two are still in critical condition in the hospital.”

“As a movement, we gather around all those impacted by this tragedy, their families, and their communities. We are working to meet all the pressing practical, financial, and emotional needs that arise,” the statement continues.

“The accident, attributed to a suspected brake failure of a truck in the Ngaramtoni suburb of Arusha, involved four vehicles and resulted in at least 15 fatalities, including three foreigners, and injured 12 others. Among the vehicles involved was one carrying students and teachers from New Vision School of Arusha and a public bus.

Please continue to pray for YWAM and the families of the deceased, that they will find solace and comfort in this difficult time.

“For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands…… Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord…… Instead, I say that we are confident and willing to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.” (2 Corinthians 5:1, 6, cool.

Christianity EtcFrom Jihad To Jesus: The Incredible Story Of Mohamad Faridi (photos) by Bendy(op): 1:54pm On Feb 14, 2024
Mohamad Amin Faridi, a former jihadist, took to his social media to share photos of him that were taken a decade apart.

The former Islamist militant who converted from Islam to Christianity shared a photo taken a decade ago when he was a Jihadist and another taken recently after he converted to Christianity.

The first photo shows young Faridi carrying a gun and wearing his Islamic Jihadist uniform, while the second photo shows him looking peaceful and well-dressed in corporate attire.

Faridi described himself as a slave to Islam who has now become a prince in the Kingdom of the Son of God!

Mohamad’s post quickly went viral and generated mixed reactions among readers.

While many consider it a testimony to the glory of Jesus Christ, the post didn’t go down well with some others who consider him a lost sheep of Allah, the god of Islam.

https://believersportal.com/from-jihad-to-jesus-10yearschallenge-photos-of-faridi-a-christian-convert-from-islam/

Foreign Affairs“forgive Us Lord, They Do Not Know What They Do” – Putin Prays For USA & West by Bendy(op): 1:33pm On Feb 13, 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin is asking God to forgive America and the West for normalizing and even pushing the LGBTQ idea to its citizens and children.

In a video obtained by Believers Portal, Putin declared that the Holy Scriptures say that family is the union of man and woman, stating that the West is at war with itself by attacking the nuclear family, normalizing pedophilia, and destroying its own traditions, culture, and national identity.

In the video Putin can be heard saying:

“They lie constantly (referring to the West); pervert historical facts, do not stop attacks on our culture, the Russian orthodox church, and other traditional religious organizations of our country.”

“See what they do with their own people,” the President continued, “the destruction of the family, culture, and national perversion. Mockery of children and pedophilia are declared the norm, the norm of their life. And Priest are forced to bless same-sex marriages……. But I want to tell them, look at the Holy Scriptures, everything is said there, including that the family is the union of a man and a woman, but these sacred texts are now in doubt. As it became known, the Anglican Church, for example, plans to consider the idea of gender-neutral God.”

“What can we say?”, he continued, “Forgive us Lord, they do not know what they do.”

https://believersportal.com/forgive-us-lord-they-do-not-know-what-they-do-putin-prays-for-america-and-the-west-video/

TV/MoviesRe: Top 15 Romantic Christian Movies For Valentine’s Day by Bendy(op): 1:27pm On Feb 10, 2024
What are your plans this Valentine?

TV/MoviesRe: Top 15 Romantic Christian Movies For Valentine’s Day by Bendy(op): 1:25pm On Feb 10, 2024
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15 Romantic Christian Movies for Valentine’s Day

TV/MoviesRe: Top 15 Romantic Christian Movies For Valentine’s Day by Bendy(op): 1:21pm On Feb 10, 2024
Top 15 Romantic Christian Movies for Valentine’s Day

TV/MoviesTop 15 Romantic Christian Movies For Valentine’s Day by Bendy(op): 1:20pm On Feb 10, 2024
Valentine is coming, where is your boyfriend grin grin

Here are Top 15 Romantic Christian Movies for Valentine’s Day

Passport to Love
A successful international travel writer, Nicole, has scored a dream seaside rental to research her newest vacation article only to discover it has accidentally been booked also by Kade, a marketing rep for a competing travel magazine. There is an immediate spark between the pair until each returns home to discover Kade’s company views Nicole as a rival and threat and orders him to exploit the friendship for business gain.

Harmony from the Heart
“Harmony from the Heart” is a wonderful film full of beautiful music. It celebrates the
importance of music and how it can speak to our souls and heal us. A music therapist and an established physician initially clash over the care of a shared patient. But as Valentine’s Day approaches, they might find that music and love make excellent remedies. Jessica Lowndes wrote and performed an original song titled “11:11” for this film.

Cream of the Crop
A feisty young woman, dedicated to saving her family farm, and a driven real estate tycoon fall in love, but things get complicated when his company assigns him to foreclose on her family’s farm.

Love on the Rise
A baker mistakes a wealthy bachelor for a waiter and the two quickly fall in love, not realizing his company is trying to evict her bakery. This is the perfect movie for Valentine’s day!

Moonrise
Country singer Will Brown pushed away his family, fame and faith after his wife’s death. It’s his daughter and a talented horse trainer who show him strength, forgiveness and grace to live life again.

Finding Normal
The only thing standing between Dr. Lisa Leland and the wedding of her dreams in the Hamptons is a 2,600-mile drive from Los Angeles to New York. However, a run-in with the law outside of Normal, N.C. leaves Dr. Leland with a choice: jail or community service.

Farm To Fork To Love
Focused chef Alice works at a restaurant in NY. After a bad night serving a critic, she is invited to judge a food competition for a prestigious annual fundraiser. Among the judges is Christian, an old lover. Will she be able to focus on the competition with him in the same place as her?

Vincent’s Vow
After the tragic loss of a love, Vincent Lovell buries his pain through multiple frivolous relationships. When he meets the beautiful Lena Carlyle, he begins to discover the emotions he was protecting himself against are the very things keeping him from finding happiness.

Heaven Sent
Elise, a grandmother hurt by her past, and Patrick, a widowed pastor, have closed the door on love. But with faith and a little help from technology, will their live-streamed romance find a way? This romantic comedy is the perfect watch for when you’re in need of a Christian love movie!

Princess Cut
A lifelong Carolina farm girl, now in her early 20’s, has dreamed all her life of the day when “Mr. Right” slips a Princess Cut diamond on her finger and swears to love her forever. But when things don’t go as planned, and romance crashes down around her, it launches her on a quest to understand what it means to truly love another person.

Coffee Shop
A young woman who’s been unlucky in love is struggling to keep her coffee shop open in a small town. See what happens as she fights to save her business and navigate love.

Indivisible
Fresh out of the seminary and basic training, Army chaplain Darren Turner receives orders to deploy to Iraq, leaving his wife behind to care for their three young children. The harsh realities of war soon take their toll on Turner and his battalion, making it hard to stay connected to his beloved family. When Darren finally comes home, the Turners must decide if they’re willing to face one more battle — the fight to save their marriage.

How To Train Your Husband
A marriage therapist attempts to fix her own marriage by focusing on how to change her husband.

Because of Gracia
Two high-school couples explore friendship and dating along dissimilar lines, leading to courage and transformation for one teen and a personal crisis for another.

Love Is On The Air
Car trouble strands a big city shock jock in a small town, where he forges an unexpected connection with a radio talk show host.

Christianity EtcCan You Forgive A Serial Killer? by Bendy(op): 11:32am On Feb 03, 2024
This is exactly what God expects us to do; this is an idea of eternal security for those who have placed their faith and trust in Jesus.

Can you forgive a serial killer?

Gary Ridgway, the famous green river serial killer, snuffed out the lives of at least 48 women in the state of Washington, kept a stoneface all through the time in court, claimed he forgot about all the women she killed, never cared about what anyone said to him in court........ but something extraordinary happened.

Ridgway suddenly broke down in tears when one of the victim's father, Robert Rule, whose daughter's murder produced incalculable grief, forgave him.

“Mr. Ridgway," Robert said, "there are people here who hate you. I am not one of them,” Rule said. “You’ve made it difficult to live up to what I believe and what God says to do and that is to forgive."

“You are forgiven.”

This is exactly what God did for us in Christ Jesus, he looked at all our wrongs, and every evil we did, yet He said, "there are people here who hate you. I am not one of them, you are forgiven."

There is something forgiveness does to the heart, there's a love and peace it suddenly gives you, it can break down any wall, however hard it is.

Choose forgiveness today and always.

I choose forgiveness. I choose to forgive my offenders.

https://believersportal.com/serial-killer-breaks-down-in-court-as-one-victims-father-forgives-him/

Christianity EtcGreen River Serial Killer Breaks Down In Court As Victim’s Father Forgives Him by Bendy(op): 11:16am On Feb 03, 2024
Gary Ridgway was an American serial killer known as the Green River Murderer. He snuffed out the lives of at least 48 women in the state of Washington. Most of the women he killed were prostitutes or young runaways.

Ridgway grew up in a troubled home where he witnessed violent arguments between his parents. As a young person, Ridgway had a bed-wetting problem until the age of 13, and his mother washed his private parts following each episode.

From ‘Girls Gone Wild’ To ‘Girls Gone Bible’ – A Supernatural Transformation

Held back a year in school, partly due to dyslexia, at 16 he stabbed a six-year-old boy. Fortunately, the boy survived. Ridgway’s IQ was reportedly in the low eighties.

He married his 19-year-old former high school girlfriend. The marriage only lasted a year.

Ridgway’s former wives and girlfriends said he had a ravenous libido, often demanding intimate relations several times a day. To satisfy his lust, he visited prostitutes regularly.

He was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty of dozens of murders. As relative after relative addressed Ridgway in court, he appeared emotionless. Some even thought he was smirking, mocking the family members of his victims.

“He’s an animal,” Vicki Ware said in court at the sentencing hearing, according to a video produced by Alex Suciu. “I wish for him to have a long, suffering, cruel death.”

“He’s going to go to Hell, and that’s where he belongs,” Carol Estes declared.

“You have said that your memory of the women whose lives you took was gone,” said Michele Andrews. “Our memory is not. In your words you said they didn’t mean anything to you. But they meant everything.

“It was like he didn’t have any remorse at all,” Janine Mattoon remembered. “I just couldn’t believe that he could murder all those people and not remember them.”

After the group of relatives uttered imprecatory wishes upon him, one Christian father, Robert Rule, got his turn. Of course, the loss of his daughter, Linda Jane, produced incalculable grief, Rule told the hearing.

“Mr. Ridgway, there are people here who hate you. I am not one of them,” Rule said. “You’ve made it difficult to live up to what I believe and what God says to do and that is to forgive.

“You are forgiven.”

The stone face of the murderer broke and Ridgway cried. Perhaps the Holy Spirit broke through at that moment to bring conviction and remorse.

His life story tests the idea of eternal security for those who have placed their faith and trust in Jesus. May God have mercy on Ridgway’s soul and bring comfort to the many victims’ families who have suffered far too much due to one man’s sin.

Ridgway is currently serving a life sentence at Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla.

Christianity EtcThe New Pastor Interview by Bendy(op): 12:59pm On Feb 01, 2024
An older preacher told the story of a young minister interviewing for his first pastorate. The Pulpit Committee had invited him to come over to their church for the interview. The committee chairman asked, “Son, do you know the Bible pretty good?”

The young minister said, “Yes, pretty good.” The chairman asked, “Which part do you know best?” He responded saying, “I know the New Testament best.” “Which part of the New Testament do you know best,” asked the chairman. The young minister said, “Several parts.” The chairman said, “Well, why don’t you tell us the story of the Prodigal Son.” The young man said, “Fine.”

“There was a man of the Pharisees name Nicodemus, who went down to Jericho by night and he fell upon stony ground and the thorns choked him half to death.

“The next morning Solomon and his wife, Gomorrah, came by, and carried him down to the ark for Moses to take care of. But, as he was going through the Eastern Gate into the Ark, he caught his hair in a limb and he hung there forty days and forty nights and he afterwards did hunger. And, the ravens came and fed him.

“The next day, the three wise men came and carried him down to the boat dock and he caught a ship to Nineveh. And when he got there he found Delilah sitting on the wall. He said, “Chunk her down, boys, chunk her down.” And, they said, “How many times shall we chunk her down, till seven time seven?” And he said, “Nay, but seventy times seven.” And they chucked her down four hundred and ninety times.

“And, she burst asunder in their midst. And they picked up twelve baskets of the leftovers. And, in the resurrection whose wife shall she be?”

The Committee chairman suddenly interrupted the young minister and said to the remainder of the committee, “Fellows, I think we ought to ask the church to call him as our minister.

He is awfully young, but he sure does know his Bible.”
Christianity EtcHazbin Hotel: Amazon Prime Cartoon Full Of Profanity Portrays Satan As Good Guy by Bendy(op): 10:07am On Jan 29, 2024
Amazon Prime Video recently premiered an adult cartoon series that takes place in Hell, promoting satan as “the good guy,” sympathetic, while depicting God and his angels as heartless.

“Hazbin Hotel,” the eight-episode first season of which rolled out on Amazon Prime last Friday, is replete with profanity and vulgar sexual content, including references to BDSM and gang rape. The movie which portrays Lucifer sympathetically, features as its protagonist a character named Charlie Morningstar, who is his offspring, as noted by Newsbusters.

The plot of the show centers around Morningstar’s attempts to rehabilitate demons so they can return to Heaven.

One of the show’s episodes features a musical number during which a porn star is chained up and gang raped. During a song titled “A Happy Day in Hell,” Morningstar traipses through the streets of the underworld and happens upon two figures engaging in anal sex while one of them sports BDSM bondage gear.

The characters in the show are also suggestive, including Morningstar’s lesbian girlfriend named Vaggie, a porn star character named Angel Dust, a “sadistic maid” named Niffty, as well as “an array of underworld bigwigs like porn magnate Valentino,” according to synopsis of the show by Yahoo. Other demonic characters and Lucifer himself also make an appearance.

The opening scene of the first episode went viral and drew widespread backlash on social media after Amazon Prime tweeted it last week, with some users stating that they would be canceling their subscriptions in response to the show’s objectionable content.

“Heaven and hell like you’ve never seen them before,” Amazon Prime tweeted last week. “Here is the opening scene of #HazbinHotel, premiering Friday on Prime Video,” Amazon twitter.

The trailer for “Hazbin Hotel,” which depicts heavenly angels as the many-eyed, wheel-like beings in the Book of Ezekiel, describes Lucifer as “a dreamer with fantastical ideas for all of creation.”

“But he was seen as a troublemaker by the elders of Heaven, for they felt his way of thinking was dangerous to the order of their world,” the opening scene continues, which goes on to reference Lilith.

Lilith is a female demonic figure that features in Jewish folklore, according to the Encyclopedia Brittanica. Her name and personality are believed to have emerged from traditions regarding Mesopotamian demons, and some rabbinic literature depicts Lilith as the mother of Adam’s demonic offspring.

Lilith fled the Garden of Eden after refusing to submit to her husband, after which God created Eve, according to the folklore.

Building on this mythology, the opening scene to “Hazbin Hotel” suggests that Lilith and Lucifer fell in love after she fled Eden and that the two were behind the temptation to eat the forbidden fruit because they wished “to share the magic of Free Will with humanity, offering the fruit of knowledge to Adam’s new bride Eve, who gladly accepted.”

For their act, Lucifer was cast into “the Dark Pit,” where he was not allowed to see “the good that came from humanity,” though Lilith “thrived, empowering humankind with her voice and her songs,” the show continued.

The clip closed by suggesting that Heaven was “threatened” by the growing power of Hell, leading its forces to make the annual “heartless decision” to send an exterminating army “to ensure Hell and sinners could never rise against them.”

Foreign AffairsIsraeli Military Suffers Deadliest Attack As Over 21 Killed In Single Attack by Bendy(op): 1:11pm On Jan 24, 2024
The Israeli military on Monday lost 24 soldiers in the Gaza Strip, including 21 reservists in a single incident near the border. This is the single deadliest incident for the IDF since the Oct. 7 raid by Hamas that started Israel’s offensive in the besieged enclave.

IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari explained, “The forces were operating in an area between the Israeli communities and Gaza – near the community of Kissufim. The forces were removing structures and terrorist infrastructure in the area, approximately 600 meters from the border.”

The buildings were being rigged for demolition by the Israeli troops when Hamas fired an RPG at a tank securing the forces. A second blast then occurred in the buildings, possibly as a result of a second RPG, leading to their collapse on top of those inside and nearby.

“This war has a very painful and heavy price; the devoted reservists who rallied to the flag sacrificed everything for the security of Israel so that we all can live here securely,” Hagari continued.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement about the incident, stating that, “Yesterday, we experienced one of the most difficult days since the outbreak of the war. I would like to stand by the dear families of our heroic fighters who fell on the battlefield. On behalf of our heroes, for our very lives, we will not stop fighting until total victory.

https://believersportal.com/israeli-military-suffers-deadliest-attack-in-gaza-with-over-21-killed-in-single-attack/

Christianity EtcShould A Christian Actor Play A Nude Love Scene? by Bendy(op): 6:36pm On Jan 22, 2024
Hello fellow Christians, this question has been on my mind since today, so I say make I ask oooo,

Should A Christian Actor Play A Nude Love Scene? shocked shocked

Pls let us know what is on your mind.
Christianity EtcIsrael’s Future Depends On Outcome Of This War by Bendy(op): 12:49pm On Jan 19, 2024
As the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, and Hezbollah in the north continues, Israel’s defense minister Yoav Gallant, has stated the future of the Jewish state depends on the outcome of this war.

“The intensive fighting in the northern Gaza Strip has ended and will soon end in the city of Khan Younis in the southern sector,” Gallant said. “However, the Israeli military will keep attacking to eliminate Hamas capabilities and bring the hostages home.”

“The cruel enemy before us understands only force,” he cautioned. “If the fire stops, the fate of the abductees will be sealed for many years in the captivity of Hamas. Without military pressure, no one will talk to us, without military pressure we will not be able to reach any agreements. Only from a position of strength can the abductees be freed.”

“The Only Way to Save Humanity Is to Annihilate Israel”: Senior Iranian Official

Hamas launched dozens of rockets at southern Israeli communities on Tuesday, causing some damage.

The terror group marked 100 days of war by releasing a series of videos about three hostages – Itay Svirsky, Yossi Sharabi and Noa Aramani.

Israeli Defense Forces Spokesman Daniel Hagari stated, “26-year-old Noa Argamani was with her friends celebrating peace at the Nova Music festival before being seized by Hamas. The image of Noa on the back of a motorcycle, surrounded by Hamas terrorists, crying out for help, shook the world.”

First, Hamas released a video of the three captives, then came a guessing game, followed by another video with one of the three hostages explaining that the other two were killed by Israeli fire.

Hagari asserted, “Hamas is weaponizing social media as an instrument of war. Hamas wages psychological warfare to terrorize and torment the hostages, their families, and the world.”

Argami’s mother, who has brain cancer, recently appealed for the release of her daughter, so she can see her before she dies.

Meanwhile, Inside Israel, two terrorists who were working at an Israeli car wash illegally carried out multiple stabbing and car-ramming attacks on Monday in the city of Ra’anana near Tel Aviv.

One woman was killed and 17 others injured, including children, in the attacks, as Israel’s cabinet continues to debate whether or not to allow West Bank Palestinians into the country to work.

https://believersportal.com/israels-future-depends-on-outcome-of-this-war-defense-minister/

Christianity Etc‘slow-motion Jihad In Nigeria’: Joe Biden's Administration Under Fire by Bendy(op): 11:57am On Jan 19, 2024
“The … hidden story in all this … it’s really because Muslims are in control of the army, the intel agencies, and the police, and that’s why nothing ever happens. It’s an inside job.”

A persecution watchdog is delivering a pointed message to the Biden administration after the U.S. State Department again declined to list Nigeria on its Countries of Particular Concern list, with the expert warning that there’s a “slow-motion genocide” unfolding against Christians inside the African nation.

Jeff King, president of International Christian Concern (ICC), told CBN Digital there have been an estimated 100,000 deaths over the past two decades, with 3.5 million Christian farmers being unfairly driven from their lands.

The ongoing and intense persecution has left King and other leaders perplexed as to why the State Department continues to leave Nigeria off its Countries of Particular Concern list, a designation King said provides “a list of the countries with the worst records on religious freedom around the world.”

The Ongoing Genocide of Nigerian Christians

If given the chance to speak with the Biden administration, King said he’d deliver a candid assessment of the dire nature of the ever-deteriorating situation.

“This is a slow-motion genocide,” he said. “It’s a slow-motion Jihad.”

King added, “What does it take for the United States to use what they’re best at — just use the administration, use the bully pulpit to speak up and to stand for those who are oppressed, to stand for the defenseless? That’s all we have to do.”

The persecution watchdog said it’s essential to call out what’s unfolding in Nigeria and pressure officials there to take action.

“The … hidden story in all this … it’s really because Muslims are in control of the army, the intel agencies, and the police, and that’s why nothing ever happens. It’s an inside job.”

CBN Digital has extensively covered the stonings, deaths, and harassment Christians face inside Nigeria. King said the persecution issue began to intensify about 20 years ago when believers started being driven out of their villages at gunpoint, with machetes and armed attacks unfolding at the hands of Fulani tribesmen.

“They’d come in, they would machete and shoot everybody, burn the place to the ground,” King said. ‘That’s happened over, and over, and over for the last 20 years.”

Christianity EtcI Was Super Gay For 30 Years But Jesus Christ Changed Me by Bendy(op): 6:11pm On Jan 16, 2024
Hollywood darling and Production Designer Becket Cook was at the height of living a successful Hollywood lifestyle when he traded his gay lifestyle for a fulfilling new identity in Jesus Christ.

Sharing his incredible encounter with Jesus Christ, Cook admitted, “Some people might say that I’m just suppressing who I really am, but they don’t get it because, you know, I lived that life for a really long time and I marched in gay pride parades. I marched in gay marriage equality parades. I was super gay. I tried that for 30 years. This is actually, really who I am now.”

“I thought the whole purpose of my life and meaning of my life was finding true love in another human being – in a guy – and finding and success in my career.”

“So at a very young age, I knew that I was attracted to the same sex. I had to keep it to myself. I dated, you know, girls. In elementary school, I went steady with girls. In high school I dated girls. But it was all a façade.”

“After college. I ended up moving to LA to pursue acting and writing and kind of a creative – more of a creative field. I just came out to everyone. That’s when I fully embraced homosexuality as my identity.”

“After each relationship with a guy, and after it would end, I had total amnesia that it – how it all ended. And I would think, oh, the next guy is going to be perfect and the next guy is going to be amazing. And of course like two years later, it’s over, you know. There’s cheating, infidelity, and it’s over.”

“At this point in my life, I was very successful in my career as a set designer, production designer. I mean, I was doing covers for Vogue and for Harper’s Bazaar. I worked with a lot of pop stars like Katy Perry and Paris Hilton and Oprah. Like, everyone you can imagine – I worked with them. And I also started my own men’s fashion line that was successful. Our clothes were in, you know, L.A., New York, Paris.

“I went to all the shows. I went to all the after-parties. I was at this one after-party in Paris, and I remember, just everyone was there from the fashion world, and I was kind of looking out over the crowd, it just struck me so profoundly. I was like, is that all there is to life? Just going to parties for the rest of my life, is this what it’s all about? And I really started to panic that night. I was overwhelmed with a sense of emptiness.”

“I got back to LA and got busy with work for about six months. I was at a coffee shop in Silver Lake with my best friend. And he was gay too. And we noticed, shockingly, that there was a table next to us with Bibles on the table. This was the first time I’d seen a Bible in public in Los Angeles ever. And by that point in my life, I was – I was a practical atheist.”

“Finally I just turned around and I said, ‘Are you guys Christians?’ And they just – they laid it out for me. They told me what they believe. They told me the gospel. ‘So what does your church in Hollywood believe about homosexuality?’ And they were just like, ‘Well, you know, we believe it’s a sin.’ And what’s interesting about that is, number one, I appreciated how kind of frank they were and honest.”

“They invited me to church the following Sunday. And I-I was like, ‘I don’t know if I’m going to go to your church, but I’ll think about it.’ And then the following Sunday, I wake up and I’m like, ‘I guess I’m just going to go to this church today.'”

“The pastor comes out and he starts preaching on Romans chapter seven and something strange started happening. Everything he was saying, every word he was saying, every sentence he was saying started to resonate this truth in my mind, in my heart, and I didn’t know why. I was on the edge of my seat, literally on the edge of my seat.”

“It was the first time I had really heard the gospel and understood it… And before he left, he invited people to get prayed with on the side of the church.”

“I go up to this guy, a stranger and I say, ‘I don’t know what I believe, but I – but I’m here.’ And he said, ‘Okay, let me pray for you.’ And he laid hands on me and prayed for me. It seemed really intense and long. And I just remember thinking, why does this straight dude love me so much? Because it seems so loving what he was saying and praying.”

“And all of a sudden, the Holy Spirit is just like – like floods me, and God has revealed Himself to me in that moment. And He’s like, ‘You’re now adopted into my kingdom. Welcome.’ And I was like, ‘Whoa!’ And I just like started bawling, hysterically balling.”

“And I knew, in that moment, I knew into the core of my being that being gay was no longer who I was. But I didn’t care. Like I had just met Jesus Christ.”

“My hope is that people will realize how much more amazing it is to deny yourself and follow Christ rather than to just give in to sin now just to satisfy some immediate need.”

Christianity EtcMethodist Church ‘edits’ Bible, Removes ‘husband’ And ‘wife’ by Bendy(op): 7:48pm On Jan 13, 2024
Evangelist Franklin Graham has called out The Methodist Church of Great Britain for trying to “edit what the Word of God says” to avoid “what might offend people.”

Graham’s strong statement came after the church released an “Inclusive Language Guide” advising its leaders to avoid using gender terms such as “husband” and “wife” because it is not “the reality for many people” and instead use “neutral” words like “parent,” “partner,” and “carer.”

The denomination also called leaders to repent for hurtful language.

“Part of the work of being a justice-seeking Church is about recognizing and acknowledging that harm has been done to marginalized groups in the past, not just by wider society but at times by the Church itself, and that it is the Church’s responsibility to make amends for this,” the guidance reads. “It is crucial for our communications to be sensitive and inclusive because, for such a long time, some groups have been marginalized and/or demonized by common culture.”

The guidance, which will be updated every six months, also suggests that leaders use inclusive language when addressing their congregations. Instead of using terms like “men” and “women” they were encouraged to use less offensive language.

“Try gender-neutral language such as ‘folks’, ‘teammates’, ‘friends’, ‘colleagues’, or simply ‘people’! Similarly, the word ‘man’ used as a verb – ‘who is manning the front desk’, for example – can make people feel excluded,” it advised.

The Methodist Church’s guidance tells leaders to share their pronouns to help “create a safe space for people to be themselves.”

Graham blasted the guidance.

“Shame on the Methodist Church,” Graham, CEO of Samaritan’s Purse, wrote in a Facebook post. “These are Biblical terms — and marriage between a man and a woman is biblical truth. The word ‘wife’ is used in some 360 verses in 38 books of the Bible. They are in essence trying to edit what the Word of God says and teaches to be more appealing to the changing whims of culture. We are warned against that in Scripture. As Christians, we aren’t called to avoid what might offend people — we are called to share the Truth of God’s Word that can guide and direct us through every step of life.”
Christianity EtcThe Ongoing Genocide Of Nigerian Christians by Bendy(op): 7:01pm On Jan 09, 2024
Amid the clear and escalating slaughtering of Christians in the nation, the faithful grow.

In what has become a dark annual tradition, Islamic militants in Nigeria carried out targeted attacks on Christians on Christmas Eve. Up to 200 are confirmed dead and about 300 injured in the attacks that were carried out in 20 villages across the north-central state of Plateau. Islamic militants have carried out similar Christmas attacks for at least the last four years.

The population of Nigeria is almost evenly divided between Muslims and Christians, a religious split that largely follows geographic lines. The northern part of the country is predominantly Muslim, and the eastern and southern parts heavily Christian. The middle of the country, sometimes called the “Middle Belt,” is ethnically and religiously diverse.

Not surprisingly, the threat to Christians originated from the Islamic north, though it has now spread to southern regions. Three groups are responsible for what Open Doors  has called a campaign of “religious cleansing” against Christians. Boko Haram, one of the most notorious Islamist terrorist groups in the world, is responsible for killing thousands of Christians and displacing countless more since violence began to escalate in 2015. In recent years, their ruthlessness has been matched by a rival group, the Islamic State in West Africa.

As dangerous as these explicitly Islamist groups are, the Fulani herdsmen are worse. Because the Fulani territory in north Nigeria is suffering from a long-term drought, the Fulani are moving south to access water. To take land and drive out Christians, the herdsmen have raided and burned villages, slaughtered villagers, destroyed crops, and engaged in a host of other atrocities. It was the Fulani who carried out this year’s Christmas attacks.

For years, the Nigerian government has denied the obvious religious dimensions of the Fulani herdsmen, instead claiming it to be a conflict between farmers and herders. Former President Muhammadu Buhari is a Fulani. Though he attempted to address some of the economic issues that drive Fulani militancy, he consistently denied that religion played any role in the conflict, pointing out that Muslim villages were also raided. However, the vast majority of attacks were committed against Christians, including Christians in churches on Christmas and Easter.

In fact, the Fulani’s history of Islamic militancy dates back to the late 17th century.  Denying the religious dimensions of these attacks is pure propaganda, according to the governor of the state of Plateau, Caleb Mutfwang. In a New Year’s broadcast, he called for a week of mourning to begin 2024, referring to the recent killings as a “Christmas genocide” and acknowledging the over 400 that were killed just between April and June of 2023.

These unprovoked and simultaneous attacks in different villages were clearly premeditated and coordinated.

These series of attacks on our people are a clear case of criminality, insurgency and terrorism and must be seen and handled in that manner if we must succeed in halting this wanton destruction of lives and property.

For the avoidance of doubt, it is a misrepresentation of facts to describe these needless and unprovoked attacks on our people as a Farmer-Herder clash, as has always been the traditional narrative. Let us call a spade a spade; this is simple genocide!

Indeed, what has happened to Nigerian Christians over the past decade and more meets the established international standards for the label genocide.  And yet, as Johnnie Moore noted on X, “the @StateDept is reticent to speculate on the motive of the perpetrators of a massacre of 200 Christians in Nigeria on Christmas, in an area rife with terrorists.”

It is highly suspect whether Nigerian Christians should expect help from Nigeria’s current president, who was sworn into office last May. Not only is Bola Ahmed Tinubu a Muslim, but he also broke with the tradition of selecting a Christian as vice president. Given the nation’s top two officeholders are Muslim, many are understandably skeptical of the president’s condemnation of the Plateau state attacks, as well as his promise that “the envoys of death, pain, and sorrow responsible for these acts will not escape justice.”

Fueling the skepticism could be that in mid-December President Tinubu referred to his predecessor as “an icon of truth, justice, and patriotism.” He then followed the habit of his predecessor in not acknowledging any religious motivation for the Christmas Day attacks.

Inside Nigeria’s Deadly Persecution: ‘Over 100,000 Christians Have Been Murdered’

Even if everyone else does, Christians must not forget the spiritual root of this conflict. For over a century, God has been moving and the Church has been expanding across Africa. In 1900, there were only 9.64 million Christians on the continent. Today there are over 692 million, and they are among the most committed Christians in the world. It is not surprising that Satan would inspire their ongoing persecution.   

For our Nigerian brothers and sisters, we can fight on two fronts. First, we must continue to lobby our government on their behalf, asking our officials to put pressure on Nigeria to take more decisive action against Boko Haram and the Fulani herdsmen. Second, we must lobby Heaven, for both our persecuted brothers and sisters and their persecutors, praying that God’s Kingdom would advance and win even the jihadis to Jesus.
Christianity EtcHollywood Star Shia Labeouf Converts To Catholicism, Seeks Closeness With God by Bendy(op): 6:44pm On Jan 09, 2024
Despite his successes as an actor in big-screen films such as “Transformers,” “Fury,” “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,” and “Holes,” LaBeouf said his life was in turmoil, he had reached the point where he despaired of living, saying: “I don’t want to be here anymore."

Hollywood star Shia LaBeouf has formally converted to Catholicism.

The 37-year-old actor was officially received into the Catholic Church with the sacrament of confirmation by Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, Bishop Robert Barron at Old Mission Santa Inés Parish in Solvang, California, on Sunday evening, according to the Catholic News Agency.

LaBeouf’s sponsor, Capuchin friar Brother Alexander Rodriguez, stated that the actor seeks to take his commitment to the Catholic Church further. The “Transformers” star wants to become a deacon “sometime in the future,” he said.

‘There…Is Revival’: Spiritual Reformation Sweeping America

In a social media post shared by the church, the leaders said they are “thrilled to share that our dear friend Shia LaBeouf has fully entered the Church this past weekend.”

LaBeouf first began entertaining the idea of converting to Catholicism while working on his recent film, “Padre Pio,” a movie in which he portrayed St. Pio of Pietrelcina and Rodriguez played the role of a friar.

LaBeouf is now part of the Capuchin Franciscans, an order within the Catholic Church.

“The Capuchin Franciscan friars are overjoyed to welcome him into the fold and witness his deep commitment to his faith journey,” the post continued. “Shia LaBeouf, known for his incredible talent and passion in the entertainment industry, has embarked on a profound spiritual journey that has led him to embrace the teachings of the Catholic Church.”

“His decision to fully enter the Church is a testament to his sincere desire to grow in his relationship with God and live out the Gospel values,” it reads, asking for prayers for the actor “as he continues to deepen his faith and seek God’s guidance in his life.”

Despite his successes as an actor in big-screen films such as “Transformers,” “Fury,” “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,” and “Holes,” LaBeouf, who said that he was agnostic before finding God, said his life was in turmoil, he had reached the point where he despaired of living, saying: “I don’t want to be here anymore,” the actor told Bishop Baron in an interview.

Christianity EtcWinners Chapel 21-day Prayer And Fasting 2024 Prayer Points by Bendy(op): 6:34pm On Jan 08, 2024
Winners’ Chapel 21 days fasting and prayer for the year 2024 has commenced today, Monday, January 8, 2024, and will run through to Sunday 28th January.

Everyone is admonished to engage with this prophetic season of opportunity. Expect this to be a platform for the full delivery of your Fortune 2024 order of testimonies this year in Jesus name!

WINNERS CHAPEL 21-DAY PRAYER AND FASTING, 2024 INTERCESSORY PRAYER GUIDELINE

Week 1

Day 1: Monday, January 8th, 2024

Prayer 1: Father, thank you for making this year Fortune 2024 answer to its name in every facet of this commission this year – Isa. 55:11

Isa 55:11

11 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.

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Prayer 2: Father, we destroy the gates of hell seeking to resist the invasion of multitudes into our various assemblies all through the year – Matt. 16:18

Matt 16:18

18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

Prayer 3: Father, let every Winner experience higher dimension of spiritual growth this year, resulting in supernatural breakthroughs in all areas of life – Gal. 4:1

Gal 4:1

Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;

Prayer 4: Father, let the Word of fire go forth from the altar of every local assembly in this Commission, leading to massive conversion and transformation of worshippers – Act. 2:37

Acts 2:37

37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?

Prayer 5: Father, open up the glorious destiny of all our new converts all through this year, leading others to salvation – Rom. 8:29

Rom 8:29

29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.

Prayer 6: Father, let this year, Fortune 2024, launch this Commission into higher realms of global impact – Gen. 22:16-18

Gen 22:16-18

16 And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the Lord, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son: 17 That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; 18 And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.

Prayer 7: Father, this year, let there be a repeat of the wonder-double cell replication of 2021 across our churches globally at heaven’s speed – Lam. 3:37

Lam 3:37

37 Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord commandeth it not?

Prayer 8: Father, let this Fortune 2024 be a year of all-round rest as every winner enters and sustains his/her place in the covenant of stewardship – 2 Chr. 15:12-15

2 Chron 15:12-15

12 And they entered into a covenant to seek the Lord God of their fathers with all their heart and with all their soul; 13 That whosoever would not seek the Lord God of Israel should be put to death, whether small or great, whether man or woman. 14 And they sware unto the Lord with a loud voice, and with shouting, and with trumpets, and with cornets. 15 And all Judah rejoiced at the oath: for they had sworn with all their heart, and sought him with their whole desire; and he was found of them: and the Lord gave them rest round about.

Prayer 9: Father, deliver every winner from the spirit of slumber for effectiveness on the prayer altar all through this season and beyond – Matt. 26:41

Matt 26:41

41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Day 2: Tuesday, January 9th, 2024

Prayer 1: Father, silence every voice seeking to manipulate people from coming to Christ and this church this year – Tit. 1:10-11

Titus 1:10-11

10 For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision: 11 Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre’s sake.

Prayer 2: Father, continue to send us the rain of your word of wisdom in our services, thereby attracting abiding multitudes into this church this year – Matt. 13:54

Matt 13:54

54 And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?.

Prayer 3: Father, grant supernatural wisdom to our pastors and leaders at all levels in this Church this year, resulting in strange order of growth in every local assembly – Pro. 24:3-5

Prov 24:3-5

3 Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: 4 And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. 5 A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

Prayer 4: Father, let your angels wait upon every challenged Winner, drafting them into all our services for their restoration and breakthroughs – Isa. 51:11

Isa 51:11

11 Therefore the redeemed of the Lord shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.

Prayer 5: Father, establish all our New Converts and New Members in this church this year as you turn them into active disciples of Christ – Jhn. 4:29/39

John 4:29/39

29 Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ? 39 And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did.

Prayer 6: Father, let the peace of God that passes all knowledge be our experience both as a church and as individuals all the through the year 2024 – Act. 2:6

Acts 2:6

6 Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.

Prayer 7: Father, let there be an outpouring of the spirit of servanthood upon every Winner this year, thereby positioning us to obtain your favor – Isa. 42:1/4

Isa 42:1/4

Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles. 4 He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law.

Prayer 8: Father, let our WSF platform be minimum double her current size both in attendance and number of cell locations, this year – Act. 5:32

Acts 5:32

32 And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him

Prayer 9: Father, let the Spirit of Love be poured out afresh upon every Winner to engage compassionately in the Kingdom Care Covenant – Gal. 6:10

Gal 6:10

10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

Day 3: Wednesday, January 10th, 2024

Prayer 1: Father, thank you for answers to all our prayers, both as a Commission and as individuals – Jer. 33:3

Jer 33:3

3 Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

Prayer 2: Father, we decree judgment upon all the evil beasts in the land seeking to scatter the flock of Christ in this church this year – Ezk. 34:25

Ezek 34:25

25 And I will make with them a covenant of peace, and will cause the evil beasts to cease out of the land: and they shall dwell safely in the wilderness, and sleep in the woods.

Prayer 3: Father, cause your acts in this church to be noised abroad, resulting in the multiplication of disciples of Christ in this church this year – Act. 2:6/41

Acts 2:6/41

6 Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. 41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

Prayer 4: Father, grant to every new convert and new member an insatiable desire for fellowship thereby taking them from strength to strength – Psa. 84:7

Ps 84:7

7 They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before God.

Prayer 5: Father, let there be a supernatural release of your city-routing Word in all our services all through this year – Act. 13:44

Acts 13:44

44 And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God.

Prayer 6: Father, strengthen your servant, the Apostle over this Commission, in pursuit of Your agenda for this year with outstanding results – Psa. 89:20-21

Ps 89:20-21

20 I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him: 21 With whom my hand shall be established: mine arm also shall strengthen him.

Day 4: Thursday, January 11th, 2024

Prayer 1: Father, we destroy the gates of hell seeking to resist the invasion of great and abiding multitudes into our various assemblies all through the year 2024 – Matt. 16:18

Matt 16:18

18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

Prayer 2: Father, let the healing river continue to flow on our altar across the nations, bringing about the healing of all manner of sicknesses and diseases among worshippers – Matt. 4:23

Matt 4:23

23 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.

Prayer 3: Father, make Fortune 2024, a year of spiritual breakthroughs for every Winner in all areas of our lives – 1 Tim. 4:8

1 Tim 4:8

8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.

Prayer 4: Father, by the revelation of your word, hasten the fulfillment of the 2024 prophetic word in the life of every Winner and this commission as a whole – Jer.1:12

Jer 1:12

12 Then said the LORD unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it.

Prayer 5: Father, give all our new converts a testimony of “once I was blind, now I can see’’, thereby establishing them in the faith and this Church for life – Jn. 9:25

John 9:25

25 He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see.

Prayer 6: Father, let this year 2024 be a year of enlargement for every winner as we keep giving thanks and praise to God in and out of season – Isa. 54:1-3

Isa 54:1-3

Sing, O barren, thou that didst not bear; break forth into singing, and cry aloud, thou that didst not travail with child: for more are the children of the desolate than the children of the married wife, saith the Lord. 2 Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes; 3 For thou shalt break forth on the right hand and on the left; and thy seed shall inherit the Gentiles, and make the desolate cities to be inhabited.

Prayer 7: Father, let there be a fresh release of the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, upon the leadership of this Commission, to match the demands of the year – Eph. 1:17-18

Eph 1:17-18

17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: 18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

Prayer 8: Father, empower every Cell in this church for supernatural growth resulting in further replication of the cells all through this year – Jer. 30:19

Jer 30:19

19 And out of them shall proceed thanksgiving and the voice of them that make merry: and I will multiply them, and they shall not be few; I will also glorify them, and they shall not be small.

Prayer 9: Father, set a seal of protection over every member of the Winners’ family against all forms of attack all through this year – Psa. 125:3

Ps 125:3

3 For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.

Day 5: Friday, January 12th, 2024

Prayer 1: Father, we invoke vengeance upon all resistances of the devil against the salvation of souls across our harvest field this year – Psa. 94:1.

Ps 94:1

O Lord God, to whom vengeance belongeth; O God, to whom vengeance belongeth, shew thyself.

Prayer 2: Father, endue every winner with the spirit of obedience, thereby commanding dominion in all aspects of our lives this year – Ezek. 36:27

Ezek 36:27

27 And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them.

Prayer 3: Father, we destroy the gates of hell seeking to resist the invasion of multitudes into our various assemblies all through this year – Matt. 16:18

Matt 16:18

18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

Prayer 4: Father, continue to send your word with power in all our services this year, thereby making this church a green pasture where the sheep will be well-nourished and established – Act. 6:7

Acts 6:7

7 And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

Prayer 5: Father, let all our new converts be filled with the Holy Ghost, thereby turning them to effective witnesses of Christ – Act. 1:8

Acts 1:8

8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

Prayer 6: Father, let your presence be made manifest in every cell, leading to continuous growth and replication this year – Zeph. 3:17

Zeph 3:17

17 The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.

Prayer 7: Father, endue the leadership of this Church at all levels with wisdom from above, resulting in the continuous growth and expansion of this Church – Isa. 33:6

Isa 33:6

6 And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the Lord is his treasure.

Prayer 8: Father, let this year be a year of fearful favor for every winner as we continue to take pleasure in the matters of the Kingdom – Psa. 102:13-15

Ps 102:13-15

13 Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come. 14 For thy servants take pleasure in her stones, and favour the dust thereof. 15 So the heathen shall fear the name of the Lord, and all the kings of the earth thy glory.

Prayer 9: Father, sanctify me wholly – spirit, soul and body, so I can remain a vessel of honor in Your house – 1 Thess. 5:23

1 Thess 5:23

23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Day 6: WSF: Saturday, January 13th, 2024

Prayer 1: Father, thank you for answers to all my prayers since this week began – Isa. 58:9

Isa 58:9

9 Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am. If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity;

Prayer 2: Father, we destroy the power of darkness seeking to blindfold anyone from maximizing the Fortune 2024 prophetic agenda – 2 Cor. 4:4

2 Cor 4:4

4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

Prayer 3: Father, turn this cell into a solution center where every member’s need is supernaturally met this year – Zeph. 3:17

Zeph 3:17

17 The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.

Prayer 4: Father, draft unprecedented multitudes into our Service(s) tomorrow Sunday, and grant each worshipper an unforgettable encounter by your Word and the Anointing – Isa. 9:8

Isa 9:8

8 The Lord sent a word into Jacob, and it hath lighted upon Israel.

Jesus is Lord!

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Christianity EtcEdoardo Santini: Italy’s ‘Most Handsome Man’ Gives Up Fame To Preach The Gospel by Bendy(op): 1:53pm On Jan 08, 2024
“At 21 years of age, I find myself on the path toward becoming a priest, God willing. I’ve decided to give up modeling work, acting, and dance."

An Italian model recently crowned as the “most handsome man” has announced that he has decided to give up the glamor of his modeling career to pursue God’s purpose for his life: priesthood.

Edoardo Santini said in a video posted to his Instagram that he has found himself “on the path towards becoming a priest, God willin.”

At 21 years of age, I find myself on the path toward becoming a priest, God willing,” Edoardo Santini said in a video posted to social media last week. “I’ve decided to give up modeling work, acting, and dance, but I won’t abandon my passions, I’ll just live them differently.”

Santini said he would be “offering” his passions “to God” now that he has found his life’s purpose. He entered a seminary and has begun his studies as of this week.

Dancer, swimmer, actor — these were a few of the passions and dreams of Santini, a 21-year-old Italian who in 2019 when he was 17 earned the title of the most handsome young man in his country after winning a national contest.

This award opened the doors to the world of fashion, and his future seemed clear: He was destined to become a big star. However, God’s plans were different. Santini was going to continue shining, but away from the spotlight and catwalks, Catholic News Agency reports.

Santini affirmed his choice, saying he would have no regrets because “I can shout: ‘I am Edoardo, I am 21 and I am happy’” after entering the seminary.

“Will I become a priest? I don’t know, I am here to discover,” Santini said in his video. “But I have taken the step that terrorized me, that stopped me finally being myself. I am ready to say I made a mistake.”

“Obviously, some people talk about me behind my back, some people have no problem telling me I have let them down, both inside and outside my family, but others are supporting me, believers and non-believers,” Santini said of his lifestyle change.
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CultureCommon Nigerian Insults - Which One Do You Know? by Bendy(op): 1:36pm On Jan 08, 2024
List Of Common Nigerian Insults, How many can you relate with? grin grin

‘e no good for ya mama grandmama!
“Aradite”
“Fish brain”
“Mmiri nshi”
“Ur head is missing a few nuts!”
“Ur mama didnt raise u right!”
“You are the reason I support abortion”
“Your mouth isn’t connected to your brain”
“Your silly, very silly in fact you stupidity is beyond compartmentality”
”na toto water full ur head”
”ur father is a gay-lord”
”ur father is a prostitute/stripper”
”ur mother is a virgin”

America dustbin
Anfaani adugbo (local shared utility)
Are you always this stupid or are you making a special effort today

Ba3tard son of a thousand fathers.
Beast of no nation!
Before you came along we were hungry. Now we are fed up.
Big stupid slow bufoon
Bombarstic element.
Boncon
Bonga head
Both. You go to yours and I’ll go to mine.
Brains aren’t everything, in fact in your case they’re nothing
Broke goat
Bunkum

Calling you an idiot would be an insult to all the stupid people.
Can I buy you a drink?
Can I buy you a drink?
Can I have your name?
Can I spend the evening with you?
Certainly – try those people over there.
Comcombility!

Dan bura uba’!
Did they mix craze with the garri to make eba for you?
Do you mind if I smoke?
Do you still love nature, despite what it did to you?
Don’t let you mind wander – it’s far too small to be let out on its own
Don’t you need a license to be that ugly?

Even fools marvel at your foolishness
Every girl has the right to be ugly, but you abused the privilege.

Folk clap when they see you, but they clap their hands over their eyes.

Get ur brain formatted
God punish you, iggiot!!!

Have you considered suing your brains for non-support?
Have you got a problem with that?
He doesn’t know the meaning of the word “Fear” – but then again he doesn’t know the meaning of most words
He is the kind of a man that you could use as a blueprint to build an idiot.
He’s not stupid; he’s possessed by a slow ghost.
Hey friend remember dat without stupidity there can be no wisdom & without ugliness there can be no beauty, so the world needs you after all!

I don’t care if you burn.
I don’t know what makes you so dumb but it really works
I don’t know what makes you so stupid, but it really works!
I gave up baby-sitting years ago.
I heard that you were a ladykiller. They take one look at you and die of shock.
I heard you got a brain transplant and the brain rejected you!
I know your secret – I work at the clinic.
I never forget a face.
I see the wheel is spinning, but the hamster looks dead.
I think the sun shines out of your arse.
I thought of you all day today. I was at the zoo.
I would think so – why don’t you ask the bartender?
I’d have said it was more like an amusement park.
I’d like to help you out. Which way did you come in?
I’d like to leave you with one thought, but I’m not sure you have anywhere to put it!
I’d like to marry you.
I’d like to see more of you.
I’d like to see things from your point of view but I can’t seem to get my head that far up my ass.
I’d love to ask how old you are, but unfortunately I know you can’t count that high.
I’d love to go out with you, but my favorite commercial is on tv.
I’d rather just have the cash.
I’d rather skip straight towards the divorce.
I’ll never forget the first time we met – although I’ll keep trying.
I’m busy now. Can I ignore you some other time?
I’m not sure I’ve even noticed you yet.
I’m not thirsty.
I’m sure I could turn you on.
I’m sure I’ve noticed you before.
If ignorance is bliss, you must be the happiest person alive.
If you had another brain, it would be lonely.
If you put your face by a door, no one would ever come in
If you stand close enough to him, you can hear the ocean.
If you were my dog, I’d shave your butt and teach you to walk backwards.
If your face had “Welcome” written on it, it would make a perfect doormat
Is that a gun in your pocket or are you just pleased to see me?
Iya eh

Just give me the cash – I’ll get one later.

Keep talking, someday you’ll say something intelligent.
Kiss me and I’ll tell you a secret.
Koni dafun baba eh
Konkoorbility

Let’s be honest with each other . . . We’ve both come here for the same reasons.
Listen, are you always this stupid or are you just making a special effort today?
Look at you.
Looking like an ant that did abortion.
May I introduce myself?
Most foolish person in west africa
Mumu
My body’s like a temple.

Neither do I, but in your case I’ll make an exception.
Next time you shave, try standing an inch or two closer to the blade.
No, it’s a gun.
No, only with you.
Nonsense and ingredients!

Ode
Olodo (block head)
Oloshi

Pardon me, but you’ve obviously mistaken me for someone who gives a damn.
Please, close your mouth and open your brain

Shall we go all the way?
Shall we go to your place or mine?
So, a thought crossed your mind? Must have been a long and lonely journey.
Some wires aren’t connecting in your brain
Someone said that you are not fit to sleep with pigs. I stuck up for the pigs.
Stay a minute and let me get you a drink.
Swegbe

That’s right – I won’t go anywhere near you.
The only thing positive about you is your hiv status…Damn !
There is no vaccine against stupidity.
There isn’t any more of me.
Thunder faya your nyash
Thunder fire you

U invented foolishness, ur folly is android 10.10 coconut head
Ur an apology from the condom company
Ur foolishness is imported

Waka
Well, you’re living proof that even a turd can be polished.
Were you conceived on the highway? That’s where most accidents happen
What do you mean – I wasn’t even born for the first half of it.
When can we be alone?
When should I phone you?
When we’re not with each other.
Whenever I’m not there.
Where have you been all my life?
Why – haven’t you already got one?
Why don’t you slip into something more comfortable, like a coma.
Women say I have the gift of the gab.
Would you like to come for a drink with me next week?
Wrap it up, then.

Ya mama tumbeleku!
Yes, as long as it’s in different directions.
Yes, you’re right. Let’s go and pull some girls.
You couldn’t even turn on a radio.
You dey craze
You dey mad..
You dey mad?? Abi you dey craze??
You get kro-kro for nyash…One part of your nyash dey cover river niger!
You got a face only a mother could love, unfortunately she too hates it!
You have a lot of well-wishers. They would all like to throw you down one.
You must have been dropped on the head as a baby
You seem to me like a sensible girl.
You this snake of the monkey shadow!
You’ve got an iq of 2. Pity it takes 3 to grunt.
Your face doesn’t look like a doorstep, it looks like the door just kept going
Your face is absolutely perfect, so is yours . . . For radio.
Your face is such a mess, when you practice diving why don’t you make sure the pool has water in next time.
Your face is such a mess, why don’t you get your dog something different to chew on ?
Your face is such a mess, you must stop using it to hammer in nails
Your face is such a mess, you should stop reading before slamming the book shut
Your face looks like you’ve been using it as a doorstop
Your face would not only stop a door, but also most clocks and a herd of charging buffalo
Your father
Your girlfriend is so old that her breastmilk is powdered.
Your iife needs complete teardown and rebuilding
Your lucky to be born beautiful, unlike me, who was born to be a big liar.
Your mama no born you well.
Your medula oblongata is suffering from peri-pay-sue
Your so narrow minded when you walk your earings knock together.
Christianity Etc“the Only Way To Save Humanity Is To Annihilate Israel”: Senior Iranian Official by Bendy(op): 9:28pm On Jan 07, 2024
The economic advisor to Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei and member of the Expediency Council, Ali Aghamohammadi, has said that annihilating Israel is the only way to save humanity.

In a video shared by the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI), Ali called on Hizbullah, the Houthi Ansar Allah, and the Palestinians to annihilate the Jewish nation in a preemptive act, as that is the only way to save humanity.

“The annihilation of Israel is a preemptive act. This is the only way to save humanity,” he said in an address aired on IRINN TV (Iran) on the killing of IRGC Qods Force General Razi Mousavi in an Israeli airstrike, during the memorial ceremony of Qasem Soleimani, who was killed by American forces in January 2020.

“We will not rest until we strangle their enemies,” Ali continued. “Why? Because we know that there is no other way to protect humanity, and that they must be annihilated. And this will happen. We are convinced that Mr. Razi Mousavi was struck today, because all the centers of resistance are on their way to end the life of the Zionist entity. America is acting out of humiliation.”


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l03AH1EMvv8

Christianity EtcRCCG 50-days Fasting And Prayer 2024 Prayer Points by Bendy(op): 1:41pm On Jan 07, 2024
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) 2024 fasting and prayer will hold from Thursday, January 11, 2024, to Thursday, February 29, 2024.

The RCCG prayer and fasting programs serve as periods of seeking God’s face, spiritual rejuvenation, and seeking divine intervention in personal and corporate matters. They are designed to help members deepen their relationship with God, experience spiritual breakthroughs, and align themselves with God’s purpose for their lives.

Members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God and everyone joining in the RCCG 50 days fasting and prayer 2024 are expected to come to the church every evening of the fasting program to break the fast for the day.

Prayer Points for the RCCG 50 Days Fasting and Prayer 2024

Personal Renewal: Pray for a renewed commitment to God, spiritual growth, and a deeper relationship with Him.

Family Unity: Pray for unity, love, and understanding within your family and for God’s blessings upon each family member.

Health and Wellness: Pray for divine health and well-being for yourself and your loved ones.

Career and Work: Seek God’s guidance and favor in your career or profession, asking for wisdom and success.

Financial Stability: Pray for financial breakthroughs, wisdom in managing resources, and provision for needs.

Church Leadership: Lift up your church leaders, praying for wisdom, anointing, and divine direction for their ministries.

Global Church Growth: Pray for the growth of the Church worldwide, revival, and a spreading of the Gospel.

National and Global Peace: Intercede for peace, stability, and unity in your nation and around the world.

Youth and Education: Pray for young people, their education, guidance, and protection from negative influences.

Missions and Outreach: Ask for God’s blessing and provision for mission work and outreach efforts.

Wisdom for Decision-Making: Seek wisdom and discernment in making important decisions in the coming year.

Spiritual Discernment: Pray for a discerning spirit to recognize God’s voice and leading in all areas of life.

Restoration of Relationships: Pray for healing and restoration in broken relationships, both within and outside the family.

Strength in Adversity: Ask for strength and grace to endure challenges and trials that may come your way.

Forgiveness and Grace: Pray for the ability to forgive others and to receive God’s grace in abundance.

Spiritual Gifts: Seek God for the manifestation and use of spiritual gifts for His glory.

Fruitfulness and Productivity: Pray for increased productivity in endeavors and fruitfulness in every area of life.

Protection from Evil: Ask for God’s protection from spiritual attacks, evil intentions, and negative influences.

God’s Presence: Pray for a continual sense of God’s presence and guidance throughout the year.

Purity of Heart: Ask for a pure heart, free from sinful desires and thoughts.

Hope and Faith: Pray for a strengthened faith and hope that does not waver, even in difficult times.

Divine Direction: Seek God’s direction in major life decisions and endeavors.

Unity in the Body of Christ: Pray for unity and harmony among believers in your local church and beyond.

Revelation and Understanding: Ask for deeper revelation and understanding of God’s Word.

God’s Favor: Pray for divine favor in all your endeavors and interactions with others.

Revival in the Church: Pray for revival and a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit in your church.

Humility and Servanthood: Ask for a humble and servant-hearted attitude in all aspects of life.

Protection for Loved Ones: Pray for God’s protection over your loved ones from harm and danger.

Courage and Boldness: Ask for courage and boldness to stand for God’s truth and righteousness.

Spiritual Warfare: Pray for victory in spiritual battles, standing firm against the schemes of the enemy.

God’s Timing: Seek alignment with God’s timing in all your plans and endeavors.

Gratitude and Thanksgiving: Pray with a heart full of gratitude, thanking God for His faithfulness.

Peace of Mind: Ask for peace that surpasses understanding, guarding your heart and mind.

Breaking Barriers: Pray for the breaking of barriers hindering progress and growth.

Anointing and Empowerment: Seek God’s anointing and empowerment for service and ministry.

Faithfulness in Stewardship: Pray for faithfulness in stewarding the resources God has given you.

Healing for the Brokenhearted: Intercede for those who are hurting, praying for healing and comfort.

Supernatural Provision: Ask for God’s supernatural provision beyond human understanding.

Clarity of Vision: Pray for clarity of vision and purpose in your life’s calling.

Overcoming Fear: Pray for the courage to overcome fear and anxiety.

Eradication of Poverty: Intercede for an end to poverty and provision for the less privileged.

Renewed Passion for God: Pray for a renewed passion and zeal for God’s kingdom and His work.

Spiritual Discipleship: Pray for effective discipleship and mentoring relationships.

Promotion and Elevation: Seek God’s favor for promotion and elevation in your endeavors.

Comfort for the Sorrowful: Pray for comfort for those mourning or going through difficult times.

Justice and Equity: Intercede for justice and equity in society, addressing societal injustices.

Spiritual Covering: Ask for God’s protection and covering over your life and family.

Wisdom in Relationships: Pray for wisdom in nurturing healthy relationships.

Redemption for the Lost: Intercede for the salvation of those who are yet to know Christ.

Renewed Strength: Ask for renewed strength physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Overflowing Joy: Pray for overflowing joy despite circumstances.

Divine Guidance for RCCG: Pray for divine wisdom, guidance, and anointing for the leadership and members of the RCCG during this period
and beyond.

Christianity EtcThis' My Best News For The Week: Powerful Testimony That Shows God Is Very Real by Bendy(op): 6:25pm On Jan 06, 2024
“When I cried out Jesus, the presence of a holy God began to filter through that room. That room was darkened. The lights were switched off. I was sitting on the edge of my bed. I never saw His face, but His voice was as audible as anything that I’ve ever heard before. ‘I am Jesus. I am God.'”

I've read this woman's story countless times, and watched the video (below) of her testimony several times; and each time I'm so awe-struck on how great, mighty, and yet good and so loving God is.

Vani Marshall's incredible story fills my heart with great hope that God will truly save man, whether atheist, Hindu, Buddhist, Islam, Hare Krishna, traditionalist, even religious Christians; as the Bible says, it is God's will that everyone be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth (1 Timothy 2:4).

Read Vani Marshall's story below and watch her share her incredible testimony

“I was not born in a Pentecostal Christian family church,” Vani said in the video above. “I was born in an Orthodox priest hood Hindu family. I was born in a Hindu family to Brahmin priests. My grandfather my great-grandfather and my great-great-grandfather were Hindu priests. It was unthinkable and offensive for a daughter of a granddaughter of a priest to come away from that system.”

I Was A Buddhist, Living In Darkness For Over 30 Years, But Jesus Christ Saved Me

I was so hungry for God I was so thirsty for God. When I was born at the age of six days old, I was dedicated to Hindu demons in a cave temple. I was left in a cave temple and from that moment on my mind, my spirit and my soul was overtaken by demonic forces and I had no control over.

I could not control these forces. They controlled me every decision I made, everything I became. I began to learn to worship the names of over 2,000 gods. Over 2,000 gods by memory. It was required of me. It was required of the priesthood and I as an obedient daughter of a priest or granddaughter of a priest I learned the names of 2,000 gods.

Pastor Brutally Beaten To Death By Hindu Extremists Comes Back to Life

At the age of 19 or 20, I was so hungry for God but I did not know his name, where he was, who he is. And so I started a journey of pain and darkness at the age in my late teens. I became discipled under a witch. And the reason I went into that was not to harm anyone but to find God. Any which way at all when you’re hungry you get desperate. And when you’re desperate, you will do anything to find God.

And so I went after Him and I didn’t find Him in the pages of Hinduism. I didn’t find Him in the pages of the priesthood. I didn’t find Him in the pages of mantras and prayers that have taught to believe in. I didn’t find Him in the in the rooms of temples, huge temples I would go into. And want to look for God, there was one time I was in southern India and there was in this temple. I went in and I opened the curtain.

After 33 years of Satanism, Brian Cole Turns Preacher of Jesus Christ

There was a veil that divided the the holy area from the rest of the public where, I couldn’t wait. I had no authority to go into that area only a male priest would go in there. I opened the curtain and there was a ten-foot Idol, 12 arms, 12 faces, myriad number of eyes. He didn’t see me. He couldn’t hold me. He had eyes and could not see me years down the road.

I was struck with a demonic pain in my body from the top of my head to the tips of my feet. I would be in pain painkillers and suicide came the order of the day. I was I … I took painkillers every day more than the required dose just and knocked myself out. In my mind it was one thought if I ended my life I would end the pain.

200,000 Tibetans, Including 62 Buddhist Monks, Come To Jesus

And so I was sitting at the edge of my bed possibly on the last day of my life on this planet. Sometimes when it all looks lonely you feel that nobody really cares. Hear me people. He’s watching over you. He’s watching over you and it may not be tangible but He’s over you and He loves you and He’ll come through for you. If you would just focus on Him and let the other stuff go.

I was sitting at the edge of my bed, frustrated, fed up and I cried out like you have cried out. Jesus, I’d heard of that name when I was growing up Christmas cards, Christian people, that would come to my door and tell me He died for you and I would resist them and argue with them, proud and arrogant of the priesthood, that I belonged to, ignorant.

From Gangster To Missionary: Chinese Mafia Leader Encounters Jesus

When I cried out Jesus, the presence of a holy God began to filter through that room. That room was darkened. The lights were switched off. I was sitting on the edge of my bed. I never saw His face, but His voice was as audible as anything that I’ve ever heard before. “I am Jesus. I am God.” And He touched my body. No doctor could cure the disease that was in my body. No doctor could heal me. No doctor could provide the answers.

Nothing out there that can. And I’ve been there done it, not tried it, everything the darkest Road I’ve taken it. Gentleman … And He came to me. He touched my body in an instant, that disease left my body in an instant I was healed. I began to feel His power and His presence cores through my body.

Lifelong, Famous Atheist Bill Hayden Receives Jesus At 85

And then I went into this tiny church about fifty people and somebody up and from there looked a bit like this platform and somebody up on the saw I was talking about going into the water that if you’re baptized you become a new creature. Well I didn’t understand that either. I was wondering how water can make such a big difference what’s the big deal. We take showers every day I went up to this preacher man and I said will you put me in this water because everything and anything he wants me to do I’m ready to do it. He has set me free.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DKmzSrScI0

Christianity EtcAbortion Tops Leading Cause Of Death In 2023 by Bendy(op): 7:04am On Jan 06, 2024
Abortion killed millions more people than cancer and other infectious diseases in 2023, statistics reveal, as abortion was once again the leading cause of death worldwide, for at least the fifth year in a row, killing over 44 million unborn babies.

Statistics compiled by Worldometer, a database that tracks quantitative data on health, the global population and other metrics in real-time, show that more than 44.6 million abortions were performed worldwide in 2023 between 1 January and 31 December 2022 in total, around the world, making abortion the leading cause of death for humans.

Communicable diseases was named as the second leading cause of death worldwide, taking the lives of over 12.9 million people in 2023, while cancer and smoking were attributed to more than 8.2 million and 4.9 million deaths respectively.

Other leading causes of death in 2023 are, alcohol use which took over 2.4 million lives, more than 1.6 million people died of HIV/AIDS, over 1.3 million people lost their lives in road traffic accident fatalities, and over 1 million people died by suicide.

The total number of deaths in 2023 was estimated at more than 60.6 million. However, that figure does not include abortion as a form of death. If abortions were counted as deaths in the statistics, the fatalities last year would have exceeded 100 million, and abortions would have accounted for more than 40% of them.

https://believersportal.com/abortion-tops-list-of-leading-cause-of-death-around-the-world-in-2023/

Christianity EtcIran Is No Longer An Islamic Nation by Bendy(op): 11:24am On Jan 05, 2024
Iran is no longer a Muslim nation, declares former Iranian Muslim Dr. Hormoz Shariat, who has broadcast the gospel into Iran for 23 years.

“I’m working with the people of Iran daily. I am in touch with them. I evangelize them. I answer their questions,” Dr. Hormoz says on a Voice of the Martyrs video on YouTube. “Iran is no longer an Islamic nation.”

Dr. Hormoz is the head of Iran Alive Ministries and founder of the largest Muslim convert church in the United States.

His audacious statement contradicts Iran’s official census data (which says the nation is 98% Muslim) but coincides with an online scientific survey which pegs the Muslim believers at 37 % (32.2% Shi’ite and 5% Sunni branches of Islam).

His declaration also runs counter to the perception of outsiders that Iran is a hostile extremist nation whipped into a furor to carry out the wrath of Allah.

But his observations are significant. As someone who interacts online daily with common people in Iran, he’s a man with his ear to the ground.

For years, Christian observers have speculated about wide scale revival in Iran based on scant data that emerges from Iran.

Dr. Hormoz’s assessment goes well beyond what has been previously reported and upends the way many view Iran. His observations may be useful when Christians pray for Iran.

However, his hopeful appraisal doesn’t necessarily mean there will be a change of government. The Iranian authorities suppress the population with an ironclad fist. The case of Syria is illustrative: while many heralded the downfall of the Syrian autocrat during the so-called “Arab Spring uprising” of the early 2010s, the dictator clung to power through brutal military repression.

Nor does the decline of Islam in Iran mean everyone is turning to Christ. According to the scientific survey only 1.5% of the current population identifies as Christian. Meanwhile, a whopping 22.2% say they adhere to no religion, while 8.8% classify themselves as atheists.

The Miraculous Ways God Is ‘Radically Transforming’ Iran Despite Persecution

All caveats aside, the news is heartening. Iran is far from the Islamic monolith of the Iranian propaganda.

“One-third said either God is not relevant to my life, is not important, or there is no God,” Dr. Hormoz says. “The last one-third were looking all over the place. They were looking at New Age religions, Eastern religions, all kinds, and Christianity, of course. But everything but Islam; they are not looking for Islam.”

After 40 years of repressive Shariah law-rule, Iranians are disillusioned with the government’s decades-old failure to solve the problems that existed under the Shah.

Faith Is More Powerful Than Government And Nothing Is More Powerful Than God – Trump

“Iran is the only nation in the world led by Islamic clerics. They implemented Islam in every aspect of life. They have laws for your bedroom, your bathroom. They invade every area of your life,” Dr. Hormoz says. “Iran will never be an Islamic nation. The hatred, the rejection of Islam is so wide and deep, people are no longer coming back to it.”

Part of Dr. Hormoz’s research includes monitoring blogs of Iranians. “They write, ‘To have a future for Iran, we have to get rid of Islam,’” he says. “They are militant against Islam.

“If there was a referendum today in Iran majority, maybe even over 90% will vote for secular democracy,” Dr. Hormoz adds. “They don’t want religion in the nation. Some of them even are saying ‘no religion,’ they are anti-religious, but most of them say ‘religion, but it is personal, not in the public place.’”

https://believersportal.com/iran-is-no-longer-an-islamic-nation/

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Christianity EtcDoes God Really Send People To Hell? by Bendy(op): 11:51pm On Jan 04, 2024
Hello Nairalanders, do you think God really sends people to hell?

Personally, I believe God does not send people to hell; they go there themselves. God is rather the one saving people from hell. Please share your thoughts.

Thanks.

Christianity EtcThousands In Gaza Will Come To Christ: Gaza Terrorist Turned Christian Says by Bendy(op): 11:31pm On Jan 04, 2024
A former member of the Fatah terrorist organization who turned to faith in Jesus Christ has predicted that thousands of Gazans will become Christians as the war between Hamas and Israel rages on.

Born in Gaza, Taysir “Tass” Abu Saada, said he believes the war will lead many in Gaza to feel hopeless, abandoned, and lied to by Hamas, the terror group governing Gaza. As a result, he predicted they will abandon Islam and Hamas’s extremism and turn toward Christianity, for the teachings of the Bible.

“I did not understand how we could lose so many wars against Israel. We were bigger than Israel in numbers and size, we had more equipment — everything we had was more than they had, but still, we lost the wars against them.”

“Hamas is an ideology that is spread among many people, not only in the Gaza Strip but all over the world,” Saada told Rosenberg. “However, God has a plan. And I believe the Arabs’ and the Jews’ plan is also part of that, and that is where my hope is.

“That is why I am back in the Holy Land, to move to the Gaza Strip and take part in rebuilding,” Saada continued. “I believe with all the destruction, with all that happened, with the hardship the Palestinians have gone through, they cannot sit back but will ask, ‘Why?’
“God is going to do a lot of work,” in Gaza, he said, “and I want to be a part of that.”

Saada already has a team on the ground ministering to Gazans during the war, and in time, “the harvest is going to be huge,” he said, referring to the number of Gazans he is confident will ultimately turn to faith in Jesus Christ.

https://believersportal.com/thousands-in-gaza-will-come-to-christ-gaza-terrorist-turned-christian-says/

Christianity EtcApostle Johnson Suleman 2024 Prophecies And Prophetic Declarations by Bendy(op): 6:40pm On Jan 02, 2024
Apostle Johnson Suleman, the founder and general overseer of Omega Fire Ministries has released his prophecies for the year 2024.

While making the prophetic declarations, Apostle Suleman said they were 24 (twenty four) things God told him about 2024.

Read Apostle Johnson Suleman Prophecies for 2024 (video below):

The Lord said in 2024 your glory that has been delayed will manifest
The Lord said in 2024 your voice will not be silenced
The Lord said this year God will give you worthy contact
He say in the year 2024 Heaven shall be open unto you
You will not be devoured in the year 2024
You will enjoy fresh oil continually
In the year 2024 your love for God will be on the increase
In the year 2024 your eyes will be open to see
He said in the year 2024 encounters beyond human understanding
The year 2024 God will give you the spirit of uncommon favor
He said in the year 2024 you will not faint in the day of adversity
In the year 2024 you will not join the multitude to do evil
In the year 2024 Pillar of Fire and Cloud shall accompany you
In the year 2024 your intimacy shall be productive
He said in the year 2024 your Earth will not be iron
In the year 2024 you will not hear wrong voices
In the year 2024 God will lead you in parts of righteousness
He said in the year 2024 your family will lick honey
In the year 2024 you will reach your goal
In the year 2024 you will not bury your loved ones
In the year 2024 conspiracy against you will fail
In the year 2024 you shall go higher and higher
And this final one, He said in the year 2024 you shall not lose your relevance.

In another prophecy shared on his X, Apostle Suleman revealed that God told him 2024 would be a different and outstanding year.

The cleric cautioned against listening to negative pronouncements about 2024, stating that the anointing that makes the year simple will fall on the people.

He wrote: “For many years you have heard prophecies over your life as you entered the new year and you exited without fulfilment.

“The Lord says to tell you,2024 is different.

“It shall be the most outstanding year of your life.

“Don’t listen to negativity as touching this year.

“The anointing that makes this year easy comes upon you right now.

“HAPPY NEW YEAR.”

https://believersportal.com/apostle-johnson-suleman-2024-prophecies/

Christianity EtcPastor Jerry Eze 2024 Prophecies, Prayers And Prophetic Declarations by Bendy(op): 2:31pm On Jan 02, 2024
WHAT GOD CANNOT DO DOES NOT EXIST!

Pastor Jerry Uchechukwu Eze, the founder and general overseer of Streams of Joy International, has released some prophecies and prophetic declarations for the year 2024.

The man of God made the prophetic declarations and prayers during the crossover service held on December 31, 2023.

Read Pastor Jerry Eze 2024 Prophecies, Prayers and Prophetic Declarations Below

“Today whatsoever that is not of God that followed me in 2023 into this year, hear the word of the Lord it is over.

Let every pattern be broken, let every cycle be broken

Today every former level, every level associated with 2023, I break to Higher Ground

Right now, I move around in the spirit, I move into my house, I move into my career

I move into 2024

Let there be light

(You are not just making a statement, but where the word of the king is there is power).

The Bible says there is the glory of the sun, there is the glory of the Moon, there is the glory of the Stars, each star different from another in glory; in other words light is graded, light is graded but there is light that you are calling forth, it is not the one you saw in 2023, it’s a greater light.

The Lord says let the greater light rule by day

Let there be light everywhere, right now.

Today, any negativity that has occupied any throne in my family, in my career, in my business, fire.

Today whatsoever that is not of the Lord, whatsoever that the Lord did not say, any heavy burden, any evil burden around me, you will not enter 2024, but right now I shake you off by fire.

Even if you don’t have faith my faith will carry you. As your two hands are lifted, any power that said that the same way 2023 was is the same way your 2024 will be, let it be broken.

In 2024, run, overtake and recover all

Thus saith the Lord unto you, Behold, I do a new thing.

Except there is no God on the altar of fire if in the next 14 days you don’t see the evidence of this night, in the next 14 days let the evidence of this night break out around.

It’s a new year, new Joy, new peace, new love, new celebration….

Streams of Joy welcome to 2024, it is our year of El-Roi, The God That Sees Me.

I hear the sound of abundance of rain
I hear the sound of Celebration
I hear the sound of congratulation
I hear the sound of open doors
I hear the sound of a new level

Eyes have not seen, ears have not heard, neither has it entered into the hearts of man what the Lord has prepared

Hear me as I hear the Lord between, January and February you shall have seven Mega celebrations.
Hear me again, power of delay at your transition season I announce it has been broken.

Perfect health is your portion
Before you need help you will receive help
No more battles
Daily celebrations
Financial breakthrough
A rain of fire, a rain of favor
Receive it right now, take your Thrones and crowns
Take your marital celebration
Whatever is missing in your life in 2023 appears in 14 days
I announce let your family rise to the new season
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Streams Of Joy 2024 Declarations

2024
Nothing goes wrong around me
I walk in Daily Victory
My enemies scatter before they gather
Before I ask He answers
No detail of My Life Escapes his watchful eyes
I am not afraid of the devices of the enemy
The God that sees, this is my confidence,
He sees to change, He sees to direct, He sees to lift, He sees to demonstrate His power, He sees to turn things around, He sees to show me mercy daily, He sees to make me a spectavle of His glory.
Guess what – I am the apple of His eyes

To the God who sees me
I will live in the consciousness of Your presence
I will stand as a true soldier of the kingdom.
I will give my all – my body, soul and spirit, my finance and my time, all for the kingdom.

I love my El-Roi
El-Roi is my beautifier
El-Roi my lifter
El-Roi my advocate
El-Roi my helper
El-Roi, the solid rock on which I stand
I am not alone, You are forever by my side.
The world will see and know that I have finally seen the God that sees me.

Hear me again Heaven and Earth, my case is different I have seen the God that sees me – El-Roi! El-Roi!! El-Roi!!!

What God cannot do does not exist.

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