PRAISES AND PRAYER REQUESTS:
July 29th - BUS ACCIDENT IN INDIANAPOLIS - PRAY for the people of the Colonial Hills Baptist Church as their youth pastor, his pregnant wife, and another member of the church were killed over the weekend as they and the church youth were returning from an out of state summer camp. PRAY for their emotional healing as well as the healing of 7 teens, with one in critical condition.
ATTENTION: TODAY is the 22nd day of the 30 days of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. (see link below for resource material you can download.) Please join me in focusing your prayers EVERY DAY for these over one billion people who need to hear the gospel of Jesus.[NOTE: 1) You can download a page of helpful basic information about Islam and Ramadan at: http://www.opendoorsusa.org/downloads/pdf-downloads/Islam_reference_guide-1.pdf ; and 2) The following is from a 30-day prayer guide you can download at: http://www.opendoorsusa.org/downloads/pdf-downloads/2013-ramadan-prayer-calendar-1.pdf (The following is from that prayer guide. July 30 – 22nd Day of Ramadam - MEDIATOR (Qatar) “For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus.” (1 Timothy 2:5) Once a poor fishing nation, Qatar is rich in natural resources and now quite prosperous; citizens live comfortable lives. However, less than 300,000 of the 1.9 million population are Qatari nationals. Almost all foreign residents are migrant laborers. With long days and soaring temperatures in this desert nation, Ramadan can be a difficult time for Christians; expected to participate in fasting from sunrise to sunset, many struggle with the decision to comply. Today, ask Jesus to help them live out their Christian faith during Ramadan.
"Angry Islamists Turn Wrath on Egypt's Christians," By George Thomas, CBN News Sr. Reporter http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2013/July/Angry-Islamists-Turn-Wrath-on-Egypts-Christians/ Friday, July 12, 201 - "Egyptian Christians are facing growing retaliation by angry Islamists for opposing ousted President Moham3med Morsi. His supporters say Christian leaders were behind his removal from office....On Thursday, the body of a Christian merchant was found decapitated in a cemetery. Last Saturday, a Coptic Christian priest was shot by gunmen in an outdoor market. Also, days after the military coup that removed Morsi from office, Muslim extremists in southern Egypt burned dozens of Christian homes and stabbed four believers to death. "It's part of the Brotherhood's mobilization that they are targeting Christians, that they are renouncing them as behind this. If the Brotherhood is able to portray what happened as a Christian-dominated or Christian-driven protest, then they get to gain massive support in the streets," Tadros explained.PRAY for the nation of Egypt, as it faces a crucial moment, 1) that the recent events would result in its becoming a true democracy and NOT an Islamic state; 2) that the peoples' freedoms, in particular the religious freedom of its minorities (specifically its oppressed Christians) would be protected; 3) for peace and stability to return; 4) that the U.S. will effectively reach out to the new government, and 3) for safety for Americans living in Egypt
"American Pastor Saeed: 300 Illegal Days in an Iranian Prison," - by Jordan Sekulow, July 23, 2013 http://aclj.org/iran/american-pastor-saeed-300-illegal-days-iranian-prison
July 29th - BUS ACCIDENT IN INDIANAPOLIS - PRAY for the people of the Colonial Hills Baptist Church as their youth pastor, his pregnant wife, and another member of the church were killed over the weekend as they and the church youth were returning from an out of state summer camp. PRAY for their emotional healing as well as the healing of 7 teens, with one in critical condition.
ATTENTION: TODAY is the 22nd day of the 30 days of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. (see link below for resource material you can download.) Please join me in focusing your prayers EVERY DAY for these over one billion people who need to hear the gospel of Jesus.[NOTE: 1) You can download a page of helpful basic information about Islam and Ramadan at: http://www.opendoorsusa.org/downloads/pdf-downloads/Islam_reference_guide-1.pdf ; and 2) The following is from a 30-day prayer guide you can download at: http://www.opendoorsusa.org/downloads/pdf-downloads/2013-ramadan-prayer-calendar-1.pdf (The following is from that prayer guide. July 30 – 22nd Day of Ramadam - MEDIATOR (Qatar) “For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus.” (1 Timothy 2:5) Once a poor fishing nation, Qatar is rich in natural resources and now quite prosperous; citizens live comfortable lives. However, less than 300,000 of the 1.9 million population are Qatari nationals. Almost all foreign residents are migrant laborers. With long days and soaring temperatures in this desert nation, Ramadan can be a difficult time for Christians; expected to participate in fasting from sunrise to sunset, many struggle with the decision to comply. Today, ask Jesus to help them live out their Christian faith during Ramadan.
"Angry Islamists Turn Wrath on Egypt's Christians," By George Thomas, CBN News Sr. Reporter http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2013/July/Angry-Islamists-Turn-Wrath-on-Egypts-Christians/ Friday, July 12, 201 - "Egyptian Christians are facing growing retaliation by angry Islamists for opposing ousted President Moham3med Morsi. His supporters say Christian leaders were behind his removal from office....On Thursday, the body of a Christian merchant was found decapitated in a cemetery. Last Saturday, a Coptic Christian priest was shot by gunmen in an outdoor market. Also, days after the military coup that removed Morsi from office, Muslim extremists in southern Egypt burned dozens of Christian homes and stabbed four believers to death. "It's part of the Brotherhood's mobilization that they are targeting Christians, that they are renouncing them as behind this. If the Brotherhood is able to portray what happened as a Christian-dominated or Christian-driven protest, then they get to gain massive support in the streets," Tadros explained.PRAY for the nation of Egypt, as it faces a crucial moment, 1) that the recent events would result in its becoming a true democracy and NOT an Islamic state; 2) that the peoples' freedoms, in particular the religious freedom of its minorities (specifically its oppressed Christians) would be protected; 3) for peace and stability to return; 4) that the U.S. will effectively reach out to the new government, and 3) for safety for Americans living in Egypt
ATTENTION: TODAY is the 22nd day of the 30 days of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. (see link below for resource material you can download.) Please join me in focusing your prayers EVERY DAY for these over one billion people who need to hear the gospel of Jesus.[NOTE: 1) You can download a page of helpful basic information about Islam and Ramadan at: http://www.opendoorsusa.org/downloads/pdf-downloads/Islam_reference_guide-1.pdf ; and 2) The following is from a 30-day prayer guide you can download at: http://www.opendoorsusa.org/downloads/pdf-downloads/2013-ramadan-prayer-calendar-1.pdf (The following is from that prayer guide. July 30 – 22nd Day of Ramadam - MEDIATOR (Qatar) “For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus.” (1 Timothy 2:5) Once a poor fishing nation, Qatar is rich in natural resources and now quite prosperous; citizens live comfortable lives. However, less than 300,000 of the 1.9 million population are Qatari nationals. Almost all foreign residents are migrant laborers. With long days and soaring temperatures in this desert nation, Ramadan can be a difficult time for Christians; expected to participate in fasting from sunrise to sunset, many struggle with the decision to comply. Today, ask Jesus to help them live out their Christian faith during Ramadan.
"Angry Islamists Turn Wrath on Egypt's Christians," By George Thomas, CBN News Sr. Reporter http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2013/July/Angry-Islamists-Turn-Wrath-on-Egypts-Christians/ Friday, July 12, 201 - "Egyptian Christians are facing growing retaliation by angry Islamists for opposing ousted President Moham3med Morsi. His supporters say Christian leaders were behind his removal from office....On Thursday, the body of a Christian merchant was found decapitated in a cemetery. Last Saturday, a Coptic Christian priest was shot by gunmen in an outdoor market. Also, days after the military coup that removed Morsi from office, Muslim extremists in southern Egypt burned dozens of Christian homes and stabbed four believers to death. "It's part of the Brotherhood's mobilization that they are targeting Christians, that they are renouncing them as behind this. If the Brotherhood is able to portray what happened as a Christian-dominated or Christian-driven protest, then they get to gain massive support in the streets," Tadros explained.PRAY for the nation of Egypt, as it faces a crucial moment, 1) that the recent events would result in its becoming a true democracy and NOT an Islamic state; 2) that the peoples' freedoms, in particular the religious freedom of its minorities (specifically its oppressed Christians) would be protected; 3) for peace and stability to return; 4) that the U.S. will effectively reach out to the new government, and 3) for safety for Americans living in Egypt
''Today [7/23] is the 300th day of American Pastor Saeed Abedini’s illegal imprisonment in Iran – 300 days away from his wife and kids, 300 days of torment for his Christian faith, 300 days and counting...Pastor Saeed’s wife, Naghmeh Abedini, responded to this positive step:"Thank you to all of the individuals who have prayed, written letters, signed petitions, called government officials, run benefit races, tweeted, and shared Saeed’s story. Thank you to all the government officials from around the world who have stood for my husband. Iran has listened to your pleas. While I am encouraged that Saeed is finally getting medical care, the fight is not yet over. It has been a difficult 300 days – 300 days of torment simply because Saeed loves Jesus Christ. I am hopeful Iran will do the just and honorable thing and release Saeed.'' ...We continue to work in this country and in the international community to secure Pastor Saeed’s freedom. And more than 600,000 people around the world now stand in solidarity with Pastor Saeed at SaveSaeed.org. [ I urge you to pray DAILY for this courageous brother in Christ and his family and the hundreds of thousands of other Christians worldwide suffering persecution for their faith. - Stan]
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[1]"Paying Homage to the Brave Men and Women of Korean War," - by Bruce Klingner, July 27, 2013 [NOTE - It has been reported that about 22 veterans commit suicide in America EACH DAY! That is almost one every hour of every day; that's 660 a month! Join me in praying that veterans who are in such emotional turmoil that they consider suicide would have someone in their circle of family and friends to share the hope and peace of Christ. Pray that such deception by Satan of those who have given so much for our country will be countered by the working of God's Spirit. - Stan]
Sixty years ago today, the armistice was signed to end the brutal three-year war that had devastated the Korean Peninsula. North Korea’s invasion in June 1950 made all too clear the true nature of the regime — its willingness to blatantly violate international agreements, its eagerness to use military attacks to achieve political objectives, and its utter disregard for the lives of Korean citizens.
Leaders and citizens of the United States and the Republic of Korea rightly pay homage to the brave men and women of our armed forces for their defense of Korea and perseverance at times when it must have seemed that even hope had died. We humbly honor their service and remember that far too many brave young souls paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect our shared values of freedom, democracy, and human rights.
That tragic conflict has been referred to as “The Forgotten War.” It is an unfitting label since it will never be forgotten by the people of the Republic of Korea. Nor will that shared ordeal ever be forgotten by those Americans who treasure freedom and the willingness to bravely and resolutely fight for it against even seemingly insurmountable odds.
During her May 2013 trip to Washington, President Park Geun-hye visited the Korean War Memorial. There she expressed on behalf of her nation “our profound gratitude to America’s veterans. Their blood, sweat and tears helped safeguard freedom and democracy.” President Park commented how moved she was by the words etched in granite at the memorial: “Our nation honors her sons and daughters who answered the call to defend a country they never knew and a people they never met.” At a dinner celebrating the alliance, Park honored U.S. veterans, speaking eloquently of how “freedom is not free … peace is not free.”
It has been said that the U.S.–Korean alliance has been “forged in blood.” That is surely true, because the true mettle of an enduring alliance — of a partnership, of a friendship — such as that between our two countries, can only come when we have shared not only the best of times, but also of the worst of times. The U.S. and South Korea stood together during that ordeal and in the subsequent 60 years. This alliance forged in blood has been tempered by repeated crisis. The events of June 1950 are not merely a distant historical event.
As Pyongyang’s heinous attacks on the South Korean naval ship Cheonan and Yeonpyeong Island in 2010 — and all of its other acts of terror and aggression over the years — make all too clear, the need for vigilance has not diminished. Every day, the Korean Peninsula remains in the shadow of conflict and always on the knife edge of crisis.
Article printed from The Foundry: Conservative Policy News Blog from The Heritage Foundation: http://blog.heritage.org; URL to article: http://blog.heritage.org/2013/07/27/paying-homage-to-the-brave-men-and-women-of-korean-war/
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