What Trumps visit to North Korea means for the Underground Church
On June 30, US President Donald Trump crossed into North Korea and for the world of politics – IT WAS A BIG DEAL! But what does it mean for the underground house church of North Korea? On our next podcast we discuss what is happening on the ground for those that are living in the ‘Hermit Kingdom’ and how they
Continue ReadingSocial Media Threat to Christianity
Almost EVERY DAY there is a new Christian group being censored, blocked, or persecuted by Facebook, YouTube, Google, or Apple. Sometimes it feels that the government should step in and do something to limit the power of these giants – but that is the LAST thing that we would want to happen. Mark Zuckerberg is practically begging for the government
Continue ReadingFighting Back Against Social Media Giants
Does the Bible promote hate speech? Social media giants seem to think so. Of course it depends if you are sharing about your faith on social media outlets like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or YouTube in regards to hot button topics like homosexuality and abortion. Your biblical views on social topics can often be considered to be a danger to the
Continue Reading8 amazing things copied in China and the 1 thing that is not
A new CNBC poll finds that one in five corporations say China has stolen their intellectual property within the last year. IP theft—use of patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and copyrights without permission—may seem dry to to discuss at a missions conference, but it represents big problems in western Christian nations that are geared toward ingenuity and development. Intangible assets, which
Continue ReadingMost Dangerous Time of Year to Be Christian Starts – Ramadan
A report has been partially released that has found that Christians are being persecuted more today than at any other time in modern history, making 2019 one of the deadliest years and this month might begin one of the most dangerous months of the most dangerous year. This week starts one of the most dangerous times of the year to
Continue ReadingPersecution of Christians ‘coming close to genocide’ ..and Why
You might not know it by watching the news, but Christians are ‘by far the most persecuted’ religious group in the world today concluded a recent report on the subject. Christians are being driven out of the Middle East in a modern-day exodus that means the religion could be wiped out in parts ‘where its roots go back furthest’, the study
Continue ReadingChristians Killed for their Faith – A Solemn Reminder of the First Easter
Suicide bombers in at least seven locations simultaneously attacked Christians and killed almost 200 people and hurt more than 400 in Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka. Among those dead are Americans, British and Dutch among the dead in seven blasts at churches and hotels. The first blasts were reported at St Anthony’s Church in Colombo and St Sebastian’s in
Continue ReadingCould South Africa be on a path to Economic Doom?
Could South Africa be on a path to economic doom? This is the question for any Christian that understands the history of nations as they relate to Israel. According to a report by www.timesofisrael.com South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation has just announced the first stage of a “downgrade” of it’s embassy in Tel Aviv. This announcement comes
Continue ReadingEmergency Help Needed in Iran
The most deadly flood in centuries has hit Iran and taken the lives of more than 44 people. “The floods have crippled our country,” said one of the BTJ workers named Raj (not his real name) inside of the country. “This isn’t just one flood. This flood is hitting us everywhere! 20 of our 31 provinces have disastrous flash floods
Continue ReadingPastors in China on Lockdown and Google is Helping
Official pastors in China are on lockdown and GOOGLE is helping. Only five years ago, Chinese President Xi Jiping and members of his team were meeting together with underground house church members in Beijing trying to convince them to register. Many pastors throughout China accepted President Xi’s offer and now they are severely restricted in what they are allowed to
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