We are never truly free until the grace, goodness, and mercy of God become a reality in our personal experience. Are you a free person? Most likely, you would say that you are. Perhaps you would base your answer on the fact that you can go most anywhere you choose and do what you like... Read more
(Photo: Unsplash/John Cameron)More than 60% of American believers of all faiths feel that the novel coronavirus pandemic is a sign that God is telling humanity to change how it is living, according to a new study.Thirty-one percent of Americans who believe in God feel "strongly" that the virus is a sign of God telling humanity... Read more
USA (MNN) — The coronavirus has put a damper on the ministry models of ministries that rely on face-to-face interaction. Even Zoom and Skype arent helpful in communities with limited technology. Spoken Worldwide works with oral learners around the world to communicate Gospel stories and truths. But in an oral culture, trying to share Jesus... Read more
[ad_1] China (MNN) — Months after seeing a few of the first recorded COVID-19 circumstances, Wuhan, China is popping out of lockdown. As of April 8, the areas stay-at-home mandate ended, and officers have continued to roll again containment efforts since then. In response to China Companions Erik Burklin and his contacts, Individuals can return... Read more
[ad_1] Sudan (MNN) — Unreached folks teams know nothing about Jesus and haven't any method to entry the Gospel. Formal definitions range, however most missions leaders take into account folks teams unreached if lower than two-percent of the inhabitants follows Christ and there's no indigenous church presence. Sudan has roughly 130 unreached folks teams, certainly... Read more
[ad_1] Chad (MNN) — As many as 70 individuals teams in Chad are reduce off from Christ. They don't have any approach to know Jesus as a result of theres no Scripture, or different biblical sources, of their language. These communities in Chad would fall into the unreached individuals teams class in missiological circles. Fortunately,... Read more
[ad_1] Worldwide (MNN) — The World Well being Group first declared COVID-19 a worldwide well being emergency on the finish of January.At present, there are almost two million infections, over 460,000 recoveries, and half the world is below some sort of lockdown.See our full protection right here. Coronavirus updates and finest practices are continuously altering... Read more
[ad_1] Pakistan (MNN) FMI’s ministry helps Pakistani believers boldly standing for his or her religion and spreading the hope of Jesus within the face of persecution. Bruce Allen of FMI lately visited Pakistan to show at two conferencesone for disciple-makers serving in Pakistan and one for believers from Muslim backgrounds who got here to religion... Read more
[ad_1] USA (MNN) — Extra coronavirus issues unfold this week as an infection charges proceed to rise throughout the U.S. Learn our full protection right here. Knowledge from COVIDtracking.com exhibits almost 6,000 deaths and over 33,000 individuals have been hospitalized within the U.S. Nonetheless, Dr. Deborah Birx says ongoing shortages imply large image information is... Read more
[ad_1] Iraq (MNN) — Protests in Iraq are on maintain for the foreseeable future. Coronavirus closures and curfews are forcing folks inside, successfully placing an finish to demonstrations. The anti-government motion started in October and rapidly turned the most important rebellion since Saddam Husseins fall in 2003. Samuel with Redemptive Tales says Iraqis now have... Read more
[ad_1] Spain (MNN) — Authorities collaboration has practically halved the variety of Moroccan migrant arrivals in Spain, officers introduced earlier this month. Numbering over 700,000, Moroccans are reportedly the biggest international group dwelling in Spain. Pushed by scant hope for his or her future, Moroccans usually head to Spain in quest of financial stability and... Read more
[ad_1] Pray in Personal The New Testomony usually invitations us to wish. Jesus expects his folks to wish and even offers them a template for prayer (Matt. 6:513). Paul encourages Christians to wish always (Eph. 6:18) and even instructions that we pray with out ceasing (1 Thess. 5:17). Clearly, Pauls not suggesting Christians have interaction... Read more
[ad_1] Iran (MNN) — The official coronavirus dying toll soared previous 200 yesterday in Iran, andcritics declare the quantity is far greater. To stem the tide of latest infections, officers have launched greater than 100,000 prisoners up to now together with not less than six believers. Center East Concerns Daniel Hoffman says 21-year outdated Mary... Read more
[ad_1] South Asia (MNN) — Ministries like Open Doorways, Voice of the Martyrs, and Center East Concern monitor and describe persecution all over the world.Learn a few of these reviews right here. However persecution can also be prevalent within the Deaf world; it merely appears a little bit completely different. Nonetheless, Deaf believers in South... Read more
[ad_1] Worldwide (MNN) — Shut your eyes and stroll by way of your own home to seek out your Bibles. Search each bookshelf, desk drawer, and nightstand. What number of can you discover? If youre like the common American family, you possibly can in all probability discover no less than 4. Possibly thats why it... Read more
[ad_1] Philippines (MNN) — Tremblors proceed to rock the Philippines right this moment following Sundays volcanic eruption south of Manila.In keeping with authorities officers, 423 volcanic earthquakes had been recorded within the Taal area as of 10 pm native time final evening.See the newest updates right here. Pastor Eniong Hilario with Asian Entry says the... Read more
[ad_1] We Aspire to Be Shut As we stay in our identification as a priestwhich implies that we're close to to Godthere are a few issues that emerge as we glance out into the world. One is that we discover when kids are damage, they need to come near somebody who loves them. We discover... Read more
[ad_1] This text is a part of the 10 Issues You Ought to Know sequence. We Are Monks Our function as priestsa function that features each male and femaleis a premier theme all through Scripture. Look ahead to tabernacles, temples, sacrifices, cleaning, and any time that God comes shut. Listed below are ten issues it... Read more
[ad_1] Nigeria (MNN) — In Nigeria, Muslim extremists beheaded 10 Christians and shot an eleventh in the newest show of unchecked terror. The assault is reportedly a part of a wider marketing campaign to avenge the October loss of life of former ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. To Isaac Six of Open Doorways USA, its... Read more
[ad_1] MENA (MNN) — Christmas church companies are a staple for Christians world wide at this time. However would you continue to go to the Christmas service at your church if it meant risking your life? The lives of your family members? The lives of your children? For a lot of believers within the Center... Read more
[ad_1] Nigeria (MNN) — Nigerian officers are rejecting non secular freedom criticism from the U.S. State Division, calling it deceptive.On Friday, the U.S. warned of destructive motion if Nigeria didnt enhance its non secular freedom file. Greater than 1,000 Christians have been killed by Islamic terrorists this 12 months, in response to a UK non-government... Read more
[ad_1] Nepal (MNN) — Its a difficult season for believers in Nepal. In accordance with the American Heart for Regulation and Justice, 17 Christians each foreigners and locals have been arrested this 12 months below the 2018 anti-conversion and blasphemy regulation. Bibles For The Worlds John Pudaite simply returned from an prolonged go to to... Read more
[ad_1] Sudan (MNN) — Widespread protests in Sudan earlier this 12 months led to long-time dictator Omar al-Bashirs ouster. Now, the transitional authorities is making an attempt to maintain Sudans economic system afloat till elections in 2022. Sudanese believers face monumental challenges too; specifically, how one can safe spiritual freedom irrespective of who involves energy.... Read more
[ad_1] Iraq (MNN) — Iraqs safety forces are struggling to comprise the most important rebellion since Saddam Husseins fall in 2003. The unrest prevented U.S. Vice President Mike Pence from assembly with Iraqs prime minister in Baghdad over the weekend. As a substitute, the pair mentioned protests and different points by cellphone. He pledged to... Read more
[ad_1] Algeria (MNN) — A whole lot of Algerians marched within the capital metropolis final evening to oppose upcoming elections, Reuters studies. Although 2019 started as a yr of recent alternative for Algerian believers, it now attracts to a disappointing finish. William Stark, regional supervisor of Worldwide Christian Concern (ICC), not too long ago advised... Read more
[ad_1] Indonesia (MNN) — At first look, a retirement group in Lancaster, Pennsylvania could not have a lot in frequent with a church in Indonesia. However what they do share transcends their variations — they're believers linked by way of prayer. In Indonesia, International Disciples trains church buildings to make disciples and attain the unreached... Read more
[ad_1] Bolivia (MNN) — Bolivia joins Venezuela and Ecuador on the checklist of South American nations suffering from political turmoil. Extra concerning the areas difficulties right here. Trans World Radios Steve Shantz says Bolivian protestors started taking to the streets in October. President Morales tried to go for a fourth time period in workplace, he... Read more
[ad_1] Brazil (MNN) — Theres been loads of deceptive data in headlines these days surrounding fires in Brazils portion of the Amazon Rainforest. Environmental advocates slam nationwide leaders for not doing sufficient to manage the burning. In the meantime, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro says advocates exaggerate the trigger and extent of Amazon fires. TransWorld Radio... Read more
[ad_1] MENA (MNN) — The outdated mannequin of serving the Nice Fee typically noticed westerners leaving their houses to share Christ in numerous nations or on faraway continents. However right this moment, as extra nationwide church buildings develop, it's arguably extra vital and impactful to equip native believers as an alternative. Assist Native Believers (Picture... Read more
[ad_1] Center East (MNN) — Theres a value to following Christ in Muslim-majority nations. Open Doorways cites Islamic oppression as the first driver of persecution in seven of the highest ten international locations on its World Watch Listing. Tom Doyle says Uncharted Ministries helps believers from a Muslim background develop in Jesus and stand agency... Read more
[ad_1] Iraq (MNN) — The worst violence in Iraq in two years seems to be settling down in Baghdad. Greater than 100 individuals have died and 1000's are wounded, in response to Reuters. Iraqs authorities is making an attempt to appease protestors sad with corruption and inadequate companies. A employee nicely name Jane serves with... Read more
[ad_1] India (MNN) — A brand new report confirms escalating persecution in India. Based on the Alliance Defending Freedom, believers have endured 218 acts of religiously-motivated violence this yr. There have been greater than 1,000 assaults since Prime Minister Narendra Modi got here to energy in 2014. Issues are getting far more troublesome for Christians... Read more
