May, 2011 - Stone The Preacher

Martyrs: Gao Zhisheng’s Torture

May 4, 2011Steve Sanchez11 CommentsMartyrs

I debated about whether to post what happened to this poor brother, a man Christianity Today calls “The World’s Most Missing Christian.” Since I read of his account from ChinaAid though, I’ve been praying for him daily; maybe you will, too.

More than a year has already passed since Christian human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng was last seen. On April 20, 2010, he disappeared once again into Chinese police custody. The Chinese government adamantly refuses to release any information about Gao, to disclose where he is being held, or even to say what his condition is. It even refuses to confirm to Gao’s family members whether he is still alive.

Gao’s wife and two children, whom ChinaAid helped to resettle in the United States, have been devastated both emotionally and spiritually. They cry out every day to have a word from or about their lost loved one, their devoted father and caring husband.

Following is an excerpt from a ChinaAid report posted on April 26, 2011, describing some of the horrific torture inflicted on Gao. [Warning – contains graphic details]

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May Evangelism Adventures

May 4, 2011Steve SanchezAA- EVANGELISM SCHEDULE

From Cinco de Mayo celebrations, to the American Idol Finals, to Armed Forces and Gay Pride Parades, to the infamous Fiesta Hermosa, the month of May promises to be one big opportunity to reach all kinds of lost people. Please consider joining us! Here’s what we are doing:

Saturday, May 7^th: Evangelism Adventure @ Olvera Street/Cinco de Mayo: Meet at Hope Chapel at Noon to carpool. Or, meet us at the Metro Rail parking lot, 370 W. Ave. 26, L.A. at about 1:15. We take that to Olvera St. Cost: $1.75 each way.

Here’s what we’re doing the rest of the month:

Atheist Tuesday: Best. Conspiracy. Ever.

May 3, 2011Steve Sanchez60 CommentsAtheist Tuesday

Before the “Truthers,” before the “Birthers,” heck, even before the JFK conspiracy, there was this silly one:

I’m “ON THE BOX” this Week

May 2, 2011Steve Sanchez3 CommentsABOUT ME & MY BLOG

Many of you are aware that Ray Comfort and the Way of the Master team have a daily evangelism web show called “ON THE BOX.” I had the opportunity to be a guest on the program a few weeks ago to fill in while the team is in Israel. Episode #1 was yesterday (May 3)

The Everyday Club Report for April: Meet “Mr. Gupta”

May 1, 2011Steve Sanchez32 CommentsEVERYDAY CLUB

This is “Mr. Gupta” (not his real name). He is a visiting missionary to the States from a restricted country that was formerly part of the Soviet Union. I had the pleasure of his company a few weeks back when he accompanied me to my local college fishing hole where I share my faith weekly. He was in awe of the freedom we have to preach the Gospel uninhibited. You see, where he ministers he can’t even say the name Jesus because the phone lines may be tapped.

I showed him how easy it is to hand out Gospel tracts on campus using the Giant Money and the Million Dollar Bills. “You are allowed to do this?” he asked incredulously.

“Not only that…” I replied. “Follow me.”