Could 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 ReadingVictims of Islamic attacks in Nigeria “Please share our stories to the world.”
In this past month, there have been several severe attacks on Christians in Nigeria. Although some news outlets picked up on it, much of it has been overshadowed by the events in Christchurch, New Zealand. However, what is happening in Nigeria should not be ignored, least of all by Christians. Nigeria is one of the main Christian nations in the
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
Continue ReadingUrgent: Partners in Iran plead for help after floods
In the North of Iran, severe flooding is causing chaos and loss of life. The rains have been unprecedented for that area and much more is yet to come. Numbers of victims are still rising and new areas are still being affected. Our local partners have urgently requested supplies of food and water to provide for those that have been
Continue ReadingChristchurch Attack: Islamophobia and Persecution (Podcast)
Last week’s terrorist attack on innocent and unsuspecting people praying in a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, shocked the world, and rightly so. Few stories were more tragic than those of people who had fled Syria, survived ISIS and then died in a random attack in a peaceful country. We can only pray for comfort for all those affected and
Continue ReadingHas the West bankrolled China’s oppression?
In our latest podcast, Eugene Bach gives his analyses of China’s economy, both its growth and its current troubles. He explains how China has used Western lenience to build a system of economic dominance and political and religious oppression. But has the latter anything to do with the current economic troubles? Below is a summary of the podcast. China is
Continue ReadingNo competition in the kingdom
A big threat to ministry is a lack of humility. A leader in church or mission can have ‘too much pride to carry the authority God gave him’. In such cases it is a sign of God’s favour to be humbled by Him. In our latest podcast, pastor Jeff Dollar tells about his own experiences of being humbled and about
Continue ReadingInside North Korea’s New Mobile Phone
Introducing North Korea’s new smart phone and tablet – the Pyongyang 2423 and the Pyongyang 3404. Both of these items are a step forward and two steps back. According to www.dailynk.com, these phones were released last year, but we are just seeing evidence of them now. The internal capabilities of these two devices rival most older lower market items available
Continue ReadingCross-cultural marriage wisdom from Myles Weiss
Those of you who follow BTJ podcasts, will be familiar with Myles Weiss. Among other things, he is involved in the ‘Wall to wall’ podcasts, giving his view of developments in God’s kingdom from Jerusalem. A Jewish boy from New York, Myles became a believer after meeting Katherine, a California girl with a Catholic background who had come to Christ
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