URGENT CALL for PRAYER AND ACTION - UPDATE: American Pastor Saeed's sham trial in Iran began on Monday. Iran claims that his conversion to Christianity and work in house churches politically undermines the Islamic Republic. His Iranian attorney, who had less than 24 hours to prepare, strongly argued that Pastor Saeed's faith did not threaten Iran's national security. This was Pastor Saeed's only day to present a defense, and his father was the only family member allowed at trial. The trial against him may continue, and a sentence, which could be long-term imprisonment or even death, is expected next week. The U.S. State Department's response has been abysmal; it has failed to demand this American citizen's release. There is still time to speak out and call for international pressure on Iran. We must not be silent. Please keep this in PRAYER and SIGN THE PETITION with almost 200,000 others to ask for his release > http://aclj.org/iran/save-american-pastor-iranian-abuse-imprisonment
A SPECIAL NOTE: TODAY marks the 40th anniversary of the infamous Roe v. Wade decision that spearheaded the legalizaion of the abortion of the unborn in America. I am in the midst of a 40 day period of prayer and (limited) fasting to honor the memory of the over 55 million ! unborn that have been murdered and the tens of millions of their mothers, fathers, and siblings who have been victimized by this great American Holocaust.
PLEASE PRAY: 1.) For the girls/women each day contemplating an abortion; the abortionists and their staff; the crisis pregnancy centers seeking to serve the women facing unplanned pregnancies. 2) For the passage of even more state laws that will effectively help to limit the number of abortions being performed. 3.)The defunding of Planned Parenthood that performs over 300,000 abortions (about 1/3 the toal) for profit and still receives almost 1/2 billion dollars in federal tax dollars. 4.) That one day America might finally pass a constitutional amendment promoting the Sanctity of Every Human Life - in effect oulawing both abortion and euthanasia. 5) For churches/Christians being pro-life- not just claiming to be but demonstrating it conclusively by their actiions.
"Bieber's Mom Produces Pro-Life Film" - by Angela Lu, Jan 21, 2013
http://www.worldmag.com/2013/01/bieber_s_mom_produces_pro_life_film
"Mega popstar Justin Bieber’s mom hopes to raise $10 million for crisis pregnancy centers around the world with a new pro-life short film. Pattie Mallette, an outspoken Christian, said the cause was personal to her because a crisis pregnancy center helped her when she got pregnant with Beiber at 17..."
"Restoring the Value of Life" - watch a great 5-min. video and sign a petition. http://www.restoringthevalueoflife.org/?utm_source=Impact+e-Newsletter&utm_campaign=96d3f2a4b3-Impact_Newsletter_1_11_2012&utm_medium=email
"F.A.Q." - Confused and looking for answers? Find answers to some of the questions that are asked most frequently about abortion and regnancy at - http://www.restoringthevalueoflife.org/index.php/f-a-q/
"Roe v. Wade: The Rest of the Story," Truth in Action ministries, Jan. 1, 2013 http://www.truthimpact.me/index.php/2013/01/roe-v-wade-the-rest-of-the-story/
How many people know that the infamous January 22, 1973, decision of Roe v. Wade, which has resulted in the deaths of more than 54 million pre-born babies, rests on a series of lies?To begin with, all Norma McCorvey (“Jane Roe”) wanted was an abortion. Her attorneys assured her they would get her one. They did not. They told her she should be allowed to abort because she was gang raped. This was not true. She was not raped; the attorneys simply used Norma to build their case.
Doe v. Bolton, the companion case that the Supreme Court announced on the same day as Roe, was also based on a lie. Doe allows for second and third trimester abortions and made it legal for this procedure to be done outside of a hospital—giving rise to the numerous abortion clinics throughout the United States. Sandra Cano (who signed an affidavit as “Mary Doe”) was a poor, pregnant woman seeking a divorce and the return of her two children, who were in foster care. But Sandra Cano never wanted an abortion and never had an abortion.
Both Norma McCorvey (“Roe”) and Sandra Cano (“Doe”) are now pro-life. They are upset at what was done in their names and have even challenged these decisions—to no avail. Because of these infamous Supreme Court decisions—based on lies—abortion on demand is still the law of the land.
The Voices of Women Bring Victories for Life, Truth In Action Ministries, Jan. 1, 2012 http://www.truthimpact.me/index.php/2013/01/abortion-voices-of-women/?utm_source=Impact+e-Newsletter&utm_campaign=96d3f2a4b3-Impact_Newsletter_1_11_2012&utm_medium=email
Post-abortive women are now in the forefront of the fight to end abortion. Operation Outcry, a project of the Justice Foundation, collects the sworn testimonies of women about the harmful and tragic effects of their abortions.These declarations are impacting court decisions on abortion law. Four major pro-life victories can be attributed, in part, to the declarations of post-abortive women that were submitted in “friend of the Court” legal briefs:- The Supreme Court upheld the federal ban on partial-birth abortion in Gonzales v. Carhart;
- The U.S. 5th Circuit Court upheld the Texas Sonogram Law, which gives a woman the option to see a sonogram of her child before making a decision to abort;
- The U.S. 8th Circuit Court upheld South Dakota’s statute requiring abortionists to tell a woman that abortion will terminate the life of a separate, living human being;
- The U.S. 8th Circuit Court also upheld a South Dakota statute requiring abortionists to tell women that abortion exposes them to increased risk for suicide.
"Forgiven … for His Glory; '' http://www.restoringthevalueoflife.org/index.php/2013/01/forgiven-for-his-glory/#
“…Christ Jesus came in to the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life.” 1 Timothy 1:15-16 (ESV)
As a woman who chose abortion for two of her children, I can relate to Paul who assumes he must be the foremost of sinners. Another translation says the “worst” of sinners. This is not a label, but a declaration, “If God can save me, then there is hope for everyone!” It was for this reason Christ came, to save sinners. Not bound by time, Christ’s death on the cross paid the penalty for my sins past, present, and future. In other words, Christ knew before I was even born that I would one day choose abortion, not once, but twice. His shed blood cleansed me from all unrighteousness. Amazing love, how can it be that Christ, my King, would die for me!In awe of this Jesus who loves me even unto death, I love much, because I have been forgiven much. Not unlike the forgiven woman described in Luke 7 who had lived a very sinful lifestyle, until she was touched by the Master, I too have been transformed. My life now is His, to be used for His purposes, and for His glory.
How Will You Answer? An Abortion SURVIVOR Asks http://vimeo.com/48265399
"SURRENDER THE SECRET" http://www.knocktv.com/surrenderthesecret/preview/ tells the real-life abortion stories of five women, and follows them as they go through post-abortion recovery. Together, these brave women embark upon a healing journey using an eight session bible study called Surrendering the Secret (authored by Pat Layton, LifeWay Press, 2008), specifically written for women who have had an abortion. See how they work through different healing exercises which help them get free from the bondages of pain, guilt and shame.
Episode 1 of SURRENDER THE SECRET will premiere on KnockTV.com on January 22, 2013, the 40th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
"Another reality show worth watching"- By: Gina DalfonzoJanuary 18, 2013 [This brief article shares more about the new reality show discussed above, "Surrender the Secret."
http://www.breakpoint.org/tp-home/blog-archives/blog-archives/entry/4/21290?spMailingID=5471164&spUserID=MTMyMjM2ODE5OQS2&spJobID=63700972&spReportId=NjM3MDA5NzIS1
[ALL bold and italics emphasis in this post are mine ]
