The Killing of Innocents

Today, November 6th is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Yes, it may not sound like much interest to many folks, but the reality is that women, children, and the men who are to take care of them are beaten and killed all the time in the name of religion. Mostly in the name of radical Islam. America and her politicians have largely turned a blind eye to this in favor of being politically correct. Sounds like Nazi times all over again.

The short video above gives the statistics. If you want to see what persecution looks like in the different regions of the world, go to this website and hear from folks who live in each region: Open Doors. I have traveled to some of these areas for myself doing humanitarian work, and I can tell you from personal experience this is happening. 

Take a chance, and take a look. You could be involved in saving someone's life by getting involved.

Messing with My Mind

Dang you, David Platt! I say this all mostly tongue in cheek, but truth be known, this book, Radical:Taking Back Your Faith From The American Dream, is putting me in my place. That is, on my knees! 

As a Christian, I have always tried to live out my faith in a way that pleases God as well as stays true to what the Bible says. Sometimes in our culture, it makes for uncomfortable bedfellows! But David Platt, much like Francis Chan (Crazy Love) before him, challenges those who say they love Jesus to live like His Disciples did. You know, the original Twelve- and I do not mean Judas! 

Watching so many churches fall prey to current trends, post-modern "Christianity" and others to the false prosperity gospel, it saddens me to think believers in our nation may be headed down the wrong road. Please God, turn my heart right toward you.

Here's the challenge for all you out there that desire to follow Jesus: take the time to read this book, and then write back. I'd love to hear your thoughts as you carefully process Platt's incredibly inflammatory words.