The news of the Hill Country flood is heartbreaking. Having served as a pastor in the area for nearly forty years, I know the Guadalupe River well. Retreats. Camps. Conferences. Baptism Services. Weekend getaways. I've experienced them all. We've loved the area and its fine people.
The angry Guadalupe took so much from so many. The death toll is over 100 people and many are still missing. Right now we need to come together to pray and keep praying. Would you join me in this holy assignment? |
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July 15 — Is the Bible the "most dangerous book in the world"? A common target of authoritarian regimes, the Bible remains banned or restricted in 52 nations due to its transformative power. Open Doors, celebrating its 70th anniversary, reflects on the risks Christians take to access Scripture, from Soviet-era smuggling to modern digital distribution. In countries like North Korea and China, owning a Bible can lead to severe punishment, yet believers continue to treasure it as a source of life and hope. (Christian Today) |
| July 16 — After six Americans were detained in South Korea for attempting to send Bibles, rice, and USB drives to North Korea via bottles launched into the sea, Christian groups have raised concerns that the incident could backfire, hindering efforts to reach North Koreans. While some organizations, like Voice of the Martyrs Korea, continue discreet Bible distribution, others urge more strategic collaboration with underground North Korean Christians. (Christianity Today) |
| July 16 — The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) has launched the Acts 2 Movement, a global initiative aimed at uniting Baptists worldwide to advance mission, evangelism, and justice in preparation for the 2,000th anniversary of Pentecost in 2033. Announced at the 23rd Baptist World Congress in Australia, the movement focuses on five paths: Bible engagement, witness, care, neighborly outreach, and religious freedom (Christianity Daily) |
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