Importance Of Mum And Dad—God’s Ideal Design For Family—Confirmed By Study

By Aimee Herd

Family“While family communication and interaction is critical to high-quality relationships for children and adolescents, this study suggests that the opposite-sex parent is especially important in making children feel validated and encouraged…”

EDITOR’S NOTE: In society today there are many single-parent families where the children are well-loved and taken care of. We at BCN certainly recognize this monumental task of having to fulfill both mother and father roles, and having been a single mom myself, I appreciate the difficulty but also the viability. This article is not meant in any way to disqualify single parents, but to underscore God’s perfect plan for raising a child. –Aimee Herd, BCN.

A study published in the Journal of Communication and Religion confirms the benefits of God’s original design for a family: a mother and a father.

According to the Town Hall report, the research showed that boys need the input and nurturing of a mother, and girls, likewise, need that of a father. (more…)

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Open Doors USA President Calls On American Christians To Pray For Mideast Crisis

By Michael Ireland

“Pray that the war between Israel and Palestine is shorter and less devastating than what military and political speculators around the world are predicting.”

IDF Tank Moves Into GazaEDITOR’S NOTE: BCN recognizes the Scriptural call to support and stand with Israel. At the same time, we know that God loves both Israelis AND Palestinians; both Jews AND Muslims; and of course, Christians. While this particular prayer request is focused on Christians who are affected by the Gaza war, we believe we are called to pray for ALL of those in the area—for God’s Divine intervention in the situation. It is only God’s Spirit that can change the heart of a terrorist. –Aimee Herd, BCN.

(Garden Grove, California)—An estimated 10,000 Israeli ground troops moved into Gaza on Jan. 3rd, [in answer to the continuous rocket and long range missile attacks on Israel by the terrorist organization, Hamas]. [Meanwhile,] the small community of Christians in the area have been drawing strength from their faith in God. Last week’s attacks left more than 400 dead and 2,000 injured and the numbers are expected to dramatically increase. (more…)

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Make “Resolutions Of The Heart” For 2009 Suggests Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

By Teresa Neumann

Billy Graham“Live generously and God’s love will be evident in your life.”

Contemplating setting goals for 2009? The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association has some ideas: live generously, reflect all year long, and grow closer to God.

“A list of resolutions can lead to discouragement if the goals prove too difficult to maintain. After all, lasting change begins in a person’s heart—not on a numbered list or piece of paper,” writes Ann Marie Chilton for the BGEA website. “If people are generous with their time, generous with their money, and generous with their belongings, then it’s easy for others to see Christ’s love lived out through their lives. (more…)

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Photos From Australia Day Event 2009

Photos from the Australia Day Event –

We have received so many favourable comments from the day, but this one is spoken most, “Why can’t we have this more often?” 

 

 

 

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CTFM Report On Australia Day United Prayer At Melbourne Town Hall

Denominational Leaders United in Prayer on StageDear Family and Friends in Christ,

The Australia Day United Prayer gathering was once again a resounding success with 1,500 Christians from many denominations, churches, and ethnicities all joining hearts and hands to worship the King of kings and the Lord of lords in a significantly placed central venue in Melbourne! Many travelled from NSW, SA, ACT, TAS, WA, QLD and from all across VIC to participate in this significant prayer celebration for our nation as the Lord was highly exalted above all!

The Crowd At Australia Day 2009The Melbourne Town Hall main auditorium soon became a sea of people as they streamed in to get a seat to be a part of this history making day.  The City of Melbourne was abuzz with tens of thousands of Aussies in the streets celebrating Australia Day through parades, dances, music and various events right across the City.  Glory to God, amongst all that was happening outside as a backdrop, 1,500 worshippers joined in one accord to cry unto the Lord for our nation’s spiritual revival and transformation!

VIPs - Denominational RepresentativesPastor Danny personally was so extremely thrilled to be sharing the stage with so many from across the Body of Christ (around 15 denominational leaders and representatives) – many commenting, “The unity demonstrated by the leaders and worshippers was absolutely wonderful!” welcoming such opportunities to express a united physical front. We also advanced the spiritual Kingdom of God in such a positive way, destroying strongholds of the enemy and seeing the City of Melbourne given into the rightful hands of our Lord Jesus Christ, Ruler of this City and Nation! (more…)

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Historic Message From Hon. Peter Costello For Australia Day United Prayer At Melbourne Town Hall

Peter CostelloDear Friends and Family in Christ,

Following is the historic message given by the Hon. Peter Costello (former Federal Treasurer) for the Australia Day United Prayer Celebration, organized by CTFM at the Melbourne Town Hall, where more than 1500 Christians from many churches, denominations, and cultures came together as the Body of Christ from across our nation to declare Australia for Jesus!

Link to the Hon. Peter Costello’s Video Message: Peter Costello’s Message on Australia Day 2009 

“Good morning to everybody that is meeting together in the Melbourne Town Hall on this Australia day.  I can’t think of a more important thing to be doing than to Unite in Prayer on this, our National day for our nation.  And I bring you special greetings to each and every one of you that is there today and is praying for our nation standing in prayer on its behalf for it and for all of our people. (more…)

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Australia Day – It’s Time To Return To The God Of Our ForeFathers

Source: Col and Jan Stringer

The media often portrays Australia as a nation devoid of Judeo-Christian values. Yet a quick survey of our past suggests the opposite – in fact the vast majority of our forefathers publicly acknowledged faith in their God and the Bible as the Word of God. Certainly some of their rhetoric may have been different – Captain James Cook talks of ‘Providence’ saving his life. Providence, in those days was acknowledged as the ‘hand of God’. Some of our heroes of faith include Charles Sturt, Matthew Flinders, Edward John Eyre, John McDouall Stuart, Ludwig Leichhardt, Governor Macquarie,  Caroline Chisholm, Prime Minister Alfred Deakin John “Flynn of the Inland’ – to mention but a few!
One of the ways the enemy uses to change the heritage and faith of our forefathers is to remove every trace of Christianity from public life and office. Recently we have seen moves to cease prayers at the Opening of Federal Parliament or days such as “Christmas” replaced by the term “Holiday Season”. Nativity scenes have been removed from schools and public areas. But I believe it’s time for us reclaim our nation and faith of our forefathers and to ‘seek first the Kingdom of God’ rather than that of man. (more…)

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Fiery Pastor Danny Nalliah Prays For Peter Costello As PM

Herald Sun – 23 January, 2009

Pr Danny NalliahA CONTROVERSIAL pastor is seeking divine intervention to install Peter Costello in The Lodge.

Mr Costello has sent a video message to an Australia Day prayer meeting being organised by Catch the Fire Ministries leader Danny Nalliah.

Mr Nalliah yesterday said he hoped Mr Costello would lead the Liberal Party to victory at the next election after accusing Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull of having anti-Christian agendas. (more…)

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Christians Unite For Australia Day Prayer In Melbourne

Australia Day United Prayer Event 2009

Come help celebrate this significant occasion! We are expecting 2,000 Christians to gather at this strategic time and place to uphold our nation in  prayer.

The City will be abuzz with Australia Day activity and we will be central and most significantly positioned as we pray for our nation of Australia and worship in unity!

When:      Monday 26th January, 2009

Where:     Melbourne Town Hall, Corner of Swanston St & Collins St, Melbourne

Time:     10:00am – to approx. 1:00pm (doors open from 8.30am)

 We would encourage you to consider coming as early as possible as the City of Greater Melbourne has many activities happening from early morning. Please note doors will be open for you from 8.30am onwards. Catch The Fire merchandise (including some small Australian flags) will be available prior to the commentment of the event, and an interesting powerpoint presentation will be shown for those arriving earlier. Please bring your own refreshment of water. A love offering will be taken on the day to help derfray costs. May we encourage you to give generously toward this?

Entry will be by the Collins Street doors on the day, not the main entrance in Swanston Street, due to streets close-by being closed off to through traffic for street activities and the flag raising event at 10am. If driving you will need to park higher up in the City and walk to Collins Street. (more…)

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Luis Palau And His Son Conduct Historic Campaigns In Mexico

Christian Newswire

Campaign“I have always had a heart for Mexico. Having lived in this beautiful country from 1968 to 1971 with my wife and kids, it is a blessing to be able to return and serve in this way. To offer our encouragement and support; to share the Good News Gospel of Jesus Christ with so many in this area – I couldn’t ask for anything more. To God alone be all the glory!”

(Oaxaca, Mexico)—World evangelist Luis Palau continues to bring his message of eternal hope and encouragement to millions. His most recent campaign with son and fellow evangelist Andrew Palau took him to the southern state of Oaxaca, Mexico, November 12-15. In a partnership with nearly 350 local churches, they shared the Good News in person with more than 168,000 individuals throughout the region and recorded an amazing 11,193 decisions to follow Jesus Christ. (more…)

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Taiwan’s Wealthiest Man’s Passes Away, Sons And Daughters Testify For Christ

Walter WangBy Teresa Neumann

His son often shared his testimony of how God healed his late-term nasopharyngeal cancer.

(Taiwan)—The Gospel Herald reports that the “enormously wealthy” Wang Yung-ching (also known as YC Wang, Taiwan’s Management “Guru”) passed away last month at the age of 91 in New Jersey, sparking international media coverage among Chinese communities around the world. Ignored by most reports, however, was the fact that Wang’s sons and daughters testified about Jesus Christ at his funeral, or “farewell ceremony.” (more…)

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News – Report Exposes Islam In Australia

Ps Daniel Scott and Ps Danny Naliah and their families went through 5 years of virtual hell because they told Christians that Islam allowed polygamy (up to 4 wives) and that it was happening in Victoria, that the Quran allowed some physical beating of wives by husbands, that women were of lesser value than men, and more.

All denied, and called vilification, by three Western converts (who clearly had a limited understanding of Islam generally and more specifically the Quran), and also by the Islamic Council of Victoria.

Yet a Howard government commissioned report, conducted by the Islamic Women’s Welfare Council of Victoria and released exclusively by Barney Zwartz in The Age newspaper today, reveals that what Daniel Scott said was in fact the truth and that it is certainly happening here in Victoria.

Local Muslim clerics accused

The Age – Barney Zwartz  – November 21, 2008

SOME Muslim religious leaders in Victoria are condoning rape within marriage, domestic violence, polygamy, welfare fraud and exploitation of women, according to an explosive report on the training of imams. (more…)

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Pastor Says Prayer Stopped Gay Marriage

Pastor Says Prayer Stopped Gay MarriageVoters in California, Arizona and Florida passed amendments to their state constitutions defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman.

 Every ballot measure banning gay marriage passed in Tuesday’s general election, and a pastor from Southern California believes prayer and fasting was what catapulted his state’s Proposition 8 across the finish line.

“This is a pretty massive statement of what can happen when pastors stand up and good people stand up to be counted,” said San Diego-based Skyline Church Pastor Jim Garlow, who helped mobilize thousands of conservative voters statewide. “California is a pretty unlikely place to have gay marriage stopped, considering what we faced against Hollywood and the media here.”

Hailed as a major victory for proponents of traditional marriage California’s Proposition 8, by far the most-watched ballot in the nation, passed 52 to 48 percent, effectively reversing a state Supreme Court decision earlier this year that legalized gay marriage. (more…)

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Although Doom & Gloom Is Predicted For 2009, You Can Shine With The Light Of Jesus!

Dear family and friends in Christ,
 
I hope you had a great Christmas season and fantastic start to the New Year!

My family and I are having an absolutely wonderful time on holiday in Sri Lanka. As I watch the world news media with many political and economic leaders predicting a ‘BLACK YEAR IN 2009’, I continue to prayerfully seek the Lord for what He is saying and planning for 2009!

Although many financial experts are forecasting a worsening of the economic crisis with thousands and thousands of people losing their jobs around the world, the following word from the Lord keeps coming to me as I wait on Him in prayer and in His Word, ‘SOULS, SOULS, SOULS’!  (more…)

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Orissa Bishops Warn Of ‘Master Plan’ To Wipe-Out Christianity

Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. (JN 8:32)  

By Michelle A. Vu – Christian Post Reporter
 
Catholic bishops from the persecution ravaged state of Orissa warned this week that Hindu extremists have a “master plan” to wipe out Christianity in the remote eastern Indian state.

In a letter to the state’s chief minister, Naveen Patnaik, the Indian bishops conveyed their concerns about the mass “exodus of Christians” from Kandhamal District and addressed the “considerable reduction” of refugees in relief camps, according to Catholic News Agency.

The bishops denied that the Christian refugees were leaving the camps to safely return to their homes. Most, they reported, are moving to relief camps in other areas such as in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Jhanla, Berhampur, or have moved into rented houses, homes of relatives, friends or acquaintances.

“It is estimated that 10,000 to 15,000 Christians of Kandhamal district are living outside the district,” the bishops wrote in the letter to the minister. (more…)

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