Saturday, August 21, 2021

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'Our secret weapon is prayer': Nonprofit working to bring Afghan Christian family to safety

World

2 Catholic nuns shot, killed in one of the world’s deadliest places

Gunmen shot and killed two Catholic nuns while they were traveling on a highway in South Sudan, which is one of the world’s deadliest places to be an aid worker.

A Message from Westside Christian Fellowship

Should I Take the Jab to Keep my Job?

L.A. moves toward proof of vaccination for indoor public spaces at restaurants, bars, gyms, and stores, which is affecting large swaths of the county. Listen NOW to Pastor Shane Idleman share his heart on this issue! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to his channel!

Politics

Biden says Taliban not a threat; Americans not blocked from getting to airport, despite reports

President Joe Biden said Friday that the Taliban is allowing American citizens to get to the airport unimpeded for evacuations from Afghanistan, despite reports to the contrary.

U.S.

Sex trafficking victims can sue Twitter for not removing child porn videos, Judge rules

A federal judge in California has allowed a lawsuit against Twitter filed on behalf of two victims of child sexual abuse to move forward.

Sports

Jeremy Lin 'feeling better' amid 'slow' COVID-19 battle, using time for 'self-reflection and rest'

Christian former NBA star Jeremy Lin said his health is improving as he battles COVID-19 in China after earlier reporting a slow recovery.

Analysis

Are Christians allowed to desire wealth?

What can you hope to achieve in life? What can you expect to get if you do the right thing? And what should you expect? In light of what I’ve written earlier on “daily bread” in the Bible, it might help us deal with economic hard times if we considered some more of what Scripture says about the desire for wealth.

Voice

5 ways to pray for people in Afghanistan

Faced with the worst-case scenario, the people of Afghanistan need a miracle. Here are several ways we can pray for Afghanistan.

A Message from Edifi

UGANDA: Take Me to the Remnant

In this podcast, Audrey shares what led Uganda from rejecting Comprehensive Sex Education and choosing the protection of their children instead. Learn how ONE Woman of faith influenced the leaders of Uganda to stand with Courage for their children and country. Listen Now!

As Big Companies Take Anti-Biblical Stances, Here's How to Be Salt & Light

Los Angeles Vaccine Mandate: A Pastor Weighs in on the "The Jab" Controversy

L.A. moves toward proof of vaccination for indoor public spaces at restaurants, bars, gyms, and stores, which is affecting large swaths of the county.

“No matter what I say, you've got hardcore advocates on all sides, you've got people right in the middle. You have to be very careful where you get your information from. Make sure you are well balanced and read on both sides,” said Pastor Shane Idleman.

Listen now to Pastor Shane Idleman share his heart on this issue! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to his channel!

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