In this exclusive interview with Charisma News, Jane (not her real name), a Syrian Christian, gave us a firsthand account of what it’s like to be a Christian in the war-torn country during this dangerous and uncertain time.

KENYA—We thank God for the many doors He has opened while we traveled to churches throughout the States … Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, West Virginia, Kentucky, Arkansas, North Carolina, Missouri, Tennessee, and Wisconsin attending churches sharing our ministry at Discipleship College, getting reacquainted, and making new friends who are supporting us financially and most importantly with their prayers. May God continue to bless your ministries and lives as you reach others around the world.

On 7 September 2013 an historic election loss took place in Australia which many believe is an answer to prayer. The ruling Australian Labor Party, led by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, lost to the Coalition, led by Tony Abbot, with Labor receiving its lowest primary vote since 1903.

Having spent the last 25 years preaching the gospel to millions in an effort to spark an awakening in America, Rodney Howard-Browne is the walking definition of evangelist.

Yet another local government has received a threatening letter citing separation of church and state that targets perceived religious expression in the public arena.

For some, summer is a time to slow down, take it easy, and vacation. At Church of God Youth and Discipleship, summer is a wide-open season of ministry, outreach, training, and evangelism. Here are just a few summer ministry highlights:

As a regular contributor to the opinion column of Charisma News, I was surprised to read Os Hillman’s article, “Why Oregon Bakers Should Have Sold Wedding Cake to Gay Couple.” Now, to be clear, I wasn’t surprised to see the article posted on the website, since it’s a forum for discussion among Christians, and not all opinion columnists will agree. No problem there!

Delaware Spring Press is proud to announce the release of its seventh title, “Practical Grace For Parents,” by Ryan Hobbs. A follow-up to 2012’s “Practical Grace,” “Practical Grace For Parents” examines the reality that there are no perfect parents, and that there are certainly no perfect children, but that God isn’t concerned. In fact, He has a plan, grace. There is a contradiction in Christian parenting. Although our theology says that only the Holy Spirit can change us, we tell our children to “shape up.” It is a contradiction, which if we aren’t careful, can turn them into law-strivers instead of grace-lovers. “Practical Grace For Parents” says that “God is looking for moms and dads who will stop parenting by their own strength, but instead will tap into the power of God’s loving kindness, and pour that loving kindness into the lives of their children.” More information is available at www.delawarespring.org or email info@delawarespring.org.

(Source: Christian Newswire)

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