I HAVE A DREAM… that a multitude of Christians would gather to share their faith at the two parades we will be attending and that multitudes would be saved as a result of the Gospel being preached. My favorite photo of all time is when I handed a Giant money tract to Stevie wonder at
The Voice of the Martyrs helps persecuted Christians around the world. One way is by making the plight of the persecuted known through the BE-A-VOICE Network. Here’s the latest report:
Coptic Christians leaving a New Year’s Eve Mass celebration in Alexandria were greeted by a bomb explosion that killed dozens of people and injured nearly 100.
I was encouraged to read this from the weekly Living Waters Newsletter (sign up
here); I hope you will be as well:
A few years ago, we told you that an atheist was having financial troubles, and many of you kindly sent him gifts. This week he wrote to Mark Spence and said:
“Dear Mark …. about three years ago we talked on the phone. Even though I insulted and berated you, you proved that you were the real deal and a true follower of Christ by loving your enemy and blessing him. You responded with kindness even though I insulted you viciously. In addition you even helped me financially as well as some of the followers of Way of the Master. You guys really saved me from a disaster because I had no income and if I didn’t get those MRIs and other medical tests, I never would have gotten the social security disability income on which I now survive. I just wanted to say I will never forget you, Ray and the other Way of the Master followers. I want to thank you very much again.”
I followed up with Mark and asked if there was any other information he could provide to round out the story. This is what he said:
The Internet is a wonderful thing; it opens lines of communication between people who would never meet or talk otherwise….
I sent a Facebook message to Madeleine Pickens, the wild horse activist and wife of billionaire T. Boone Pickens, whom my daughters gave some Gospel tracts to on New Year’s Day at the Tournament of Roses Parade. I thanked her for taking a photo with my kids and let her know that I was the pastor of evangelism at our church. I also gave her the link to the article on my blog.
Well, to my surprise, she sent me a message back!
Also, I forgot to tell you what T. Boone asked me when I took the picture of them both. Here were their messages:
The Cutest 11-Year-Old Preacher in the World
Okay, call me biased. Or a proud Papa!