The Fallacy Of Shared Values

By Janet Levy,

At a time when 40% of young Muslims in the United Kingdom want to impose sharia law on the country and 36% favor executing apostates of Islam, the head of the Church of England called for the selective application of sharia law in Britain in the interest of social cohesion.

On February 7, 2008, Dr. Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury and symbolic head of the worldwide Anglican Communion, issued what amounts to a capitulation to the encroachment of Islam and an accommodation to sharia. This Islamic theo-political-legal doctrine assigns second class status to Christians and Jews, utilizes a medieval system of justice that sanctions cruel and unusual punishments and mandates the inequality of women and non-Muslims. (more…)

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The Kingdom That Will Never Be Destroyed

Bulletin 2008-04 – Alpha News

“In the time of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will crush all those (other) kingdoms and bring them to an end, but it will itself endure forever.”  (Daniel 2:44)

Alpha Course Around Saddam's tableAn Alpha Course meets around the table where Saddam Hussein held his Republican Guard meetings.

 

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Christian Leaders Identify Challenges The Church Will Face In 2008

Source: Charisma Magazine

Sixty one key Charismatic/Pentecostal leaders in the American Church gathered recently to seek the face of God for 2008. They began their gathering by kneeling together to repent of the pride that has tainted the American church. At the end of their time together they made the following statement outlining the challenges they believe God had spoken to them about during their time in His presence. (more…)

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New President-Elect of South Korea is an Outspoken, Committed Christian

By Teresa Neumann: Feb 7, 2008

President Elect - Lee Myungbak“God must have been so pleased with Lee’s outspoken endorsement of Him because the divine entity blessed Lee in his running for the presidency. Otherwise, how else can Lee—a person who attributes all matters of life to God’s divine providence—explain his victory?”

(Beijing)—The new president-elect of South Korea, Lee Myungbak, is a committed Christian. As mayor of Seoul in 2004, Myungbak declared: “I declare that the City of Seoul is a holy place governed by God; the citizens in Seoul are God’s people; the churches and Christians in Seoul are spiritual guards that protect the city…I now dedicate Seoul to the Lord. (more…)

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Australia Set To Fund Overseas Abortions

Source: Right to Life Australia Inc.

Federal Government Minister Bob McMullan MP sent out a disturbing media release concerning ‘Sexual and Reproductive Health’ in the Asia-Pacific.  As we know these words often indicate the provision and funding of abortion services under the guise of ‘Overseas Aid. (more…)

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Resurrections In India Draw People To Jesus

By Teresa Neumann: Feb 21, 2008

“During my 26 years as a journalist I’ve interviewed some interesting people and heard some amazing stories. But this week set a new standard when I met two people in southern India who experienced Biblical-style resurrection.” -J. Lee Grady

Christians Praying in India(India)—J. Lee Grady, Editor of Charisma magazine, recently interviewed two people who were raised from the dead during an evangelistic meeting in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Says Grady: “During my 26 years as a journalist I’ve interviewed some interesting people and heard some amazing stories. But this week set a new standard when I met two people in southern India who experienced Biblical-style resurrection.” (more…)

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Pastor Shot Dead in Sri Lanka

Source: National Christian Evangelical Alliance of Sri Lanka

Ampara District (Eastern coast)

Pastor Neil Edirisinghe of Ampara was shot dead last night (17th February 2008). He was shot in the chest and his wife was shot in the stomach. She has been admitted to hospital in a serious condition. It is reported that their child too has sustained injuries.

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“Return To The Fountain” —Youth World-Wide Targeted To Pray For The Great Commission And Global Return To Christ

By Teresa Neumann: Feb 16, 2008 

Prayer“Our conviction is that empowerment to proclaim the gospel to the nations comes from personal holiness. And personal holiness comes from diligently seeking the face of God, abandoned devotion to Jesus Christ.”

“Return to the Fountain” is a worldwide 21-day prayer and fasting initiative by Christian students around the world to draw youth to return to Christ. (Photo: SVM2)

“Our conviction is that empowerment to proclaim the Gospel to the nations comes from personal holiness. And personal holiness comes from diligently seeking the face of God, abandoned devotion to Jesus Christ,” says a message on the website of Student Volunteer Movement 2 (SVM2), the group organizing the initiative. (more…)

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CHARIOT WHEELS FOUND IN THE RED SEA

What great faith the Israelites must have had to begin their descent 11 miles down and then back up again to reach the other side of the Great Red Sea.  Can you imagine the feelings they must have had? God always takes care of us but is our faith as strong as theirs must have been?
Chariot Wheels found at the bottom of  the Red Sea — See pictures and the route

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Barnabas Fund Response to the Archbishop of Canterbury`s recommendation to apply Islamic law in the UK

Copyright © Barnabas Fund – 11th February 2008

UNITED KINGDOM

Dr Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury, argued in a lunchtime radio interview on Thursday 7th February that the adoption of Islamic law, shari`a, in Britain is unavoidable. In the evening he gave a lecture at the Royal Courts of Justice (organised by the Temple Church and the Centre of Islamic and Middle East Law at London University`s School of Oriental and African Studies) in which his main argument seemed to be that in a plural multi-faith society the concept of one universal law for all citizens must be adapted to accommodate the reality of other law traditions in minority communities. He elaborated especially on the Muslim community in the UK and on Islamic law, and argued for an accommodation between English law and Islamic law so that either law system could be used for dispute resolution and for marriage, divorce, inheritance and other matters. (more…)

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President Bush Delivers His Last White House Prayer Breakfast Speech

President George W. Bush acknowledges the applause as he attends the 56th National Prayer Breakfast Thursday, Feb. 8, 2008, at the Washington Hilton Hotel. Said the President, by President George W. Bush : Feb 8, 2008 : The White House

“The more time we spend with God, the more we see that He is not a distant king, but a loving Father…When we spend time with the Almighty, we realize how much He has bestowed upon us, and our hearts are filled with joy. We discover that by surrendering our lives to the Almighty, we are strengthened, refreshed, and ready for all that may come.”

The following are excerpts from White House transcripts:

THE PRESIDENT: It is fitting that we gather in prayer, because we recognize a prayerful nation is a stronger nation. (Applause.)

Every President since Dwight Eisenhower has attended the National Prayer Breakfast, and I am really proud to carry on that tradition. It’s an important tradition, and I’m confident Presidents who follow me will do the same. The people in this room come from many different walks of faith. Yet we share one clear conviction: We believe that the Almighty hears our prayers, and answers those who seek Him. That’s what we believe; otherwise, why come? Through the miracle of prayer, we believe He listens—if we listen to His voice and seek…His presence in our lives—our hearts will change. And in so doing, in seeking God, we grow in ways that we could never imagine. (White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian) (more…)

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Archbishop of Canterbury sparks Sharia law row in Britain

By Dan WoodingDr. Rowan Williams (Photo PA)
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Founder of ASSIST Ministries
 
LONDON, UK (ANS) — Leading British politicians have distanced themselves from the Archbishop of Canterbury’s belief that some Sharia law in the UK seems “unavoidable”.

According to a BBC story, Gordon Brown’s spokesman said the prime minister “believes that British laws should be based on British values”.

The Tories [Conservatives) called the archbishop’s remarks “unhelpful” and the Lib Dems said all must abide by the rule of law.

The BBC reported that Dr Rowan Williams said the UK had to “face up to the fact” some citizens do not relate to the British legal system.

He said adopting parts of Islamic Sharia law could help social cohesion. (more…)

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Threats made against British Bishop who said Islamic extremism has created no-go areas in the United Kingdom

Right Reverend Dr Michael Nazir-Ali, Bishop of RochesterBy Michael Ireland
Chief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service
Saturday, February 2, 2008

ROCHESTER, ENGLAND (ANS) — A bishop who claimed Islamic extremism in Britain has turned some communities into no-go areas for non-Muslims has received threats against himself and his family.
 
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) says the Bishop of Rochester, the Right Reverend Dr Michael Nazir-Ali, said last month non-Muslims may find it hard to live or work in some areas.

Now he says he has received threats which have been reported to police. Police in Kent said it was aware of the situation but could not comment on matters of personal security.

Writing in the Sunday Telegraph on January 6, Dr Nazir-Ali said there had been a worldwide resurgence of Islamic extremism, leading to young people growing up alienated from the country they lived in. (more…)

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Christians to Unite in Prayer for London

By Jeremy Reynalds : Jan 24, 2008 : ASSIST News Service

“When Christians unite to pray things happen; continents are shaken, movements begin and history is made. I truly believe that this is Britain’s season for change.”

Global Prayer London(London, UK)—Churches from across London will converge on Westminster Chapel in central London this Friday, [at 7pm local time], to launch the Global Day of Prayer London 2008, and celebrate the completion of London’s prayer marathon.

According to a story on the Christian Today website, thousands of individuals from hundreds of churches representing Christianity across England’s capital city joined together in continuous prayer for London every minute of each day in 2007. (more…)

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MISSION SRI LANKA

Ps Bob Cotton with Ps Danny at the Sri Lankan Girls HomeSri Lanka Girls Home 2008Dear Friends and Family in Christ,
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Following is a report on my recent trip to Sri Lanka – Challenging but Exciting

For 10 days in January I had the opportunity of visiting my country of birth, Sri Lanka, along with Pastor Bob Cotton from Maitland AOG in NSW. The purpose of the trip was both ministry and personal, as I joined with my family to celebrate the wedding of my nephew, who lives in London, and was married in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

2 bombs exploded a few days before we arrived in Sri Lanka. 3 or 4 more blasted while we were there, in addition  another 2 bombs exploding on the day we left Sri Lanka, killing more than 20 people and injuring around 65 people. (more…)

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