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June 7, 2007

Two weeks ago I traveled by bus with a group of teens from Muskogee High School to Camp Bennet, a camp for physically disabled children, teens, and adults. Muskogee had a huge ice storm this winter and it shattered trees.

Camp Bennet is set in the midst of a small wooded area and broken limbs and twigs were everywhere. Campers would be in danger from all the debris.  When I climbed on the bus, I knew I was going to have a fun time.

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November 13, 2006

Most of the time when we hear the word “persecution” we think of people mocking our faith or making life uncomfortable because they don’t agree with your views.

That’s not persecution in the truest sense. These are up-to-the-minute stories about real teens around the world who are giving all to call themselves believers.

FAITH UNDER FIRE
Posted: November 9, 20061:00 a.m. Eastern
2006 WorldNetDaily.com

A veteran of more than 100 missions into North Korea to provide ministry to Christians and non-Christians alike says the first thing to do in any meeting there is to close and cover all the windows and send the children outside.

The description of the persecution under which North Korean Christians suffer comes from “Roli,” whose story was reported by The Voice of the Martyrs, a worldwide ministry that directs its aid to members of the persecuted Christian church. (more…)

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September 7, 2006

“The highest reward for a person’s work is not what they get for it, but what they become because of it.” - John Ruskin

Today’s Country: Afghanistan

From Operation World

The Taliban take-over of the country has imposed the strictest interpretation of Islam in the world today. The results have been devastating for the economy and for the lot of women in society. All Afghans must comply with the strict codes imposed on dress, beards, education and observance of shari’a law. What little religious freedom existed has been terminated.

Non-Muslim figures may be now much lower than these stated. No Christian churches are permitted. The number of Afghan Christians is estimated to be 1,000 to 3,000. Some Christian expatriate workers have been permitted to serve in relief and social uplift programmes. (more…)

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May 15, 2006

I spoke to 400 people in Sioux Falls, SD this past weekend. There I met Fran and Rory, a husband and wife who give of their lives every day in the Union Gospel Rescue Mission.

I often hear people talking about God and church and what it all means. As I toured the facility, viewed the tiredness, and yet joy in Fran and Rory’s face, and watched four men graduate from the learning center that weekend, I saw God. (more…)

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April 8, 2006

I’ll never forget how powerless I felt when they placed her in my arms. She was 7 years old. Her mother was murdered and left in a ditch. Her aunt brought her into the church and the little girl was kicking and screaming.

“Please pray for this little girl,” she said.

I was in Brazil. It was one of the most amazing missions trips I had ever encountered. We were in the rainforest on the Amazon. We slept on a boat in hammocks and in small closet-like bunkers. It was rugged and hot and most of the team was struggling with sickness. (more…)

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