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Iranian couple risk all to follow Christ TEHRAN, Iran — Davoud* felt so disillusioned with life that he sank into a deep depression. He wasn't destitute. Far from it. Davoud was successful in Iran's entertainment industry. He brokered motion picture deals and created artwork that hung above fireplaces in the capital city of Tehran.
But he felt hollow inside, like nothing really mattered. He tried to push the feelings aside by burying himself in work, but they kept creeping back, weighing heavier each time. FULL STORY
Photo: Sunlight illuminates the bazaar (marketplace) in Tabriz, Iran. The maze of corridors contains vendor-style shops featuring carpet designs distinctive to the Azeri, who have their own language and culture. Photo courtesy of the International Mission Board.
Film tells the story of a young woman’s hidden stoning in Iran
A new film, The Stoning of Soraya M., that features the story of an Iranian woman who faced torture and death, has been released on the heels of Iran’s political unrest. FULL STORY
Obama criticizes 'old attitudes' about homosexuality, says Americans will change President Obama told several hundred homosexual guests in the East Room that America still has what he called "old attitudes" about homosexuality but that they have "an ally and a champion" in the Oval Office. FULL STORY Episcopals break from national church to form new alliance Rick Warren gives message of hope Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, Calif., spoke to the Anglican Church of North America (ACNA) which left the Episcopal church in a dispute over allowing gay clergy. FULL STORY Florida residents want atheist billboard removed A Fort Lauderdale billboard put up by the Florida Atheists and Secular Humanists group is causing a stir among local residents. The sign states... FULL STORY
Grace amazing God’s providence shines through in memoir by Calvary Chapel founder Chuck Smith
Chuck Smith had already been a pastor for years when he and his wife, Kay, began to notice the colorfully clad beatniks mingling along the streets of Orange County. The pastor, who bucked denominational trends... FULL STORY
• Smith’s Calvary Chapel legacy extends far and wide Appeals Court upholds Virginia’s partial-birth abortion ban In a 6 to 5 decision the Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Virginia’s partial-birth abortion ban. This decision reversed a 2-to-1 lower court ruling in May 2008 which struck down the ban. FULL STORY Christian ministries believe the future of Israel depends on the gospel “There’s no question that President Bush was viewed as the best friend Israel has ever had in the White House,” said Bill Sutter, executive director of The Friends Of Israel Gospel Ministry. “And there are real concerns... FULL STORY
Gospel spreads among Mumbai's Muslims
Farooq* walked right into the trap set for him. A Muslim-background follower of Christ in the Indian urban giant of Mumbai, Farooq was teaching other Muslims about the Gospel in a "seeker meeting." FULL STORY
Goating Stanford students Students walking across Stanford University’s White Plaza were surprised to see four goats and a yak grazing on the grass. FULL STORY
Wife Ruth is honored at Billy Graham Library
For more than 60 years she stood by the side of America's most well-known evangelist, praying, supporting and encouraging. He referred to her as his most-trusted adviser and the greatest Christian he has ever known. FULL STORY
Huckabee laments lack of morality in U.S. An absence of morality, not a lack of money, is responsible for many of the problems facing the United States, according to former presidential candidate Mike Huckabee. FULL STORY Drugs, alcohol carry hefty social cost, studies show The social cost of drug use has been analyzed in two federal studies released recently, including one that says half of the men arrested in 10 major U.S. cities tested positive for at least one illegal drug. FULL STORY Israel — Walking in the steps of Jesus Journey through Israel by following the day-by-day account, and photos describing the unique land which is the crossroads of ancient and modern civilizations. FULL STORY Israel marks Shalit's kidnapping by Palestinian terrorists It has been three years since Palestinian terrorists kidnapped Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Cpl. Gilad Shalit, 22, in a seize by Palestinian terrorists at a border crossing who tunneled into Israel from the Gaza Strip. FULL STORY
MUSIC UPDATES Irish worship singer records first live project in the U.S. Celebrated Irish worship singer/songwriter Robin Mark debuts his latest album, Year of Grace, July 14. Mark, who is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is known for blending traditional Celtic sounds with his passion for modern praise music. His signature song, “Days of Elijah,” has become one of the most sung worship songs ever. MORE MUSIC NEWS cont. Pop icons Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson both dead; how will they be remembered? June 25, 2009 was an historic day in pop culture. First came news in the morning that 62-year-old actress Farrah Fawcett succumbed to cancer after a three-year battle. Then the news broke in the afternoon that 50-year-old pop icon Michael Jackson had died of cardiac arrest... FULL STORY MercyMe, Phil Wickham set for FishFest Fishfest 2009, the annual Southern Calif. daylong music concert at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, is hoping to reel in music enthusiasts with an alluring good deal... FULL STORY
Shi Weihan sentenced to prison and fined for printing Bibles Shi Weihan, the Chinese bookstore owner who has been imprisoned for more than a year, was sentenced June 10 to three years in prison and a fine of nearly $22,000 presumably for "illegal business practices." FULL STORY Bible college students killed in Yemen Three aid workers in Yemen were killed and another six, including three children, are missing after they were kidnapped June 12 while on a picnic. FULL STORY
Charles W. Colson — Prison Fellowship Government-run churches: Can it happen here? In China, Christians have a choice: Join a government-approved church—which is constantly monitored by the authorities—or join an underground church. Thank heavens things like that don’t happen in the West, you may be thinking. Think again. FULL COMMENTARY
Mark Larson — Radio and television personality Space triumphs offer awe-inspiring glimpses of God’s glory “That’s one small step...”Most Americans alive on July 20, 1969 recall those stirring words, spoken by Neil Armstrong as he became the first man on the moon. It was one small step for man and “a giant leap for mankind.” FULL COMMENTARY
Jerry Falwell, Jr. — chancellor and president of Liberty University Media distortions fly on Liberty U’s Democratic Club A number of media sources recently reported that Liberty University banned Democrats from meeting on campus. One headline erroneously read: “Democrats at Liberty University forced to meet off campus.” FULL COMMENTARY
We pray for God's blessing upon our country, it's leaders and all of those who live in this great land. Happy Birthday America.2 Chronicles 7:14
