In the fall of 2008 the Indian state of Orissa was rocked by a shocking wave of violence. Tens of thousands of Hindus went on a month-long rampage against local Christians. By the time the violence ended more than 60 pastors were killed, mostly beaten to death by mobs, and 100 churches or church related [...]
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Death, Destruction, and Dedication in Eastern India
Posted: November 16, 2010 in Christians Outside the USA, Creative Ministry Ideas, Discipleship, loving your neighbor, sufferingTags: Christian, Hindu, India, Orissa
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Sacrificing for the Least of These
Posted: May 2, 2009 in Christians and Culture, Creative Ministry IdeasTags: IJM, International ustice Mission, sacrificing for others, sex slave trade, storyville coffee
In a time of economic distress, brought on in large part by an unbridled lust for possessing more and more, there is a company that is doing one of the most provocative things I have ever witnessed. A small coffee company based out of Seattle is giving away ALL of it’s revenue for the month [...]
Would You Give Up Your Wedding Ring for Jesus?
Posted: December 15, 2008 in Creative Ministry IdeasTags: Africa, Ali Eastburn, diamonds, wells, With This Ring
Imagine being convinced that God wants you to make a difference in the lives of other people by giving up your wedding ring. My friend Ali Eastburn was faced with just that situation. Ali learned about the desperate need for clean water in western Africa. People were dying every day because of unclean water when [...]
