“Russia is the world’s largest supplier of natural gas. Experts claim that Russia’s natural wealth is virtually limitless...Within the geographic territory of the Middle East and Russia, some 75 percent of the world’s energy is in reserve. Thus, Russia will play an important role in supplying the dwindling—yet increasingly hungry—energy needs of awakening giants like China and India.” News From Israel

“‘Asean to form its own ‘EU’ by 2015—Southeast Asia will have completed free trade agreements with all major countries in the region within the next five years, ahead of forming its own European Union-style economic community in 2015...’ The emergence of a united Asia would produce the world’s second greatest power bloc behind the European Union... We are reminded here of Daniel 7:23: “Thus he said, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse from all kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces.” The words “diverse,” “whole earth,” “tread it down,” “break. ... in pieces” demonstrate that everything that was established previously will have to be changed in order to adapt to the new world system.” World Focus, Midnight Call Magazine

“The True Face of China—As the world’s eyes turn toward China for the 2008 Olympics, the government is desperate to stash away unregistered house church Christians... When the government cannot pressure believers to give up meeting, they throw them out, beat them up or lock them down.” Charlie Banks, The Voice of The Martyrs

“The Associated Press reports over 8,000 world wide weather records were either tied or broken during 2007 with 263 being in the U. S. This was the hottest year on record since weather data collecting was started over 350 years ago.” Dick Ainsworth, Focus On Jesus

“The Logic of Evolution—‘If an infinite number of rednecks riding in an infinite number of pickup trucks fire an infinite number of shotgun rounds at an infinite number of highway signs, they will eventually produce all the world’s great literary works in Braille.’” Author Unknown

“With a vision that goes far beyond their Indianapolis classroom, teacher Molly Lawton’s third grade class at Heritage Christian School embarked on a highflying adventure—buying an airplane for missionaries...They raised $375,000 to make a deposit on a Kodiak airplane.

They had yard sales, mowed yards, sold donuts, did odd jobs, and gave of their savings and allowances. Parents joined the effort and others were invited to help meet the goal.

Quest Aircraft, the makers of the Kodiak, has agreed to sell the plane to selected mission agencies at cost—estimated at $750,000...

The Heritage Christian children... were inspired by the story of missionary Jim Elliott and his four friends who gave their lives trying to reach a remote tribe in Ecuador in 1956. They were especially fascinated by the ‘yellow wooden bee’ piloted by Nate Saint.” —David Bell, NTM@work

Worth Quoting

“Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.”
—Corrie ten Boom

ISLAM—WHAT THEY BELIEVE
by Harold J. Berry

Islam is more than a religion; it’s a monotheistic philosophy of religion, politics, and daily life. Explore the mysteries of the Muslims in this enlightening 64-page booklet, and learn why the Islamic state is actually a world order with a government, court, constitution, and an army. And discover how it is possible to effectively bring the Gospel of Christ to these people. Write or call for your copy.
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What They Believe:

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