Proof The Bible Is True

I love reading stories from the great revivalists and evangelists. In fact, I own a number of books that recount wonderful healings and breakthroughs. Many of these are the kind of inspirational stories that make you want to get up and do something incredible for Jesus.   I recently pulled out a little volume called Miracles by the late R.W. Schambach (1926-2012). This book was originally published in the early ’60s and recounts some of his experiences under salvation-healing evangelist A.A. Allen (1911-1970) and when he later launched his own ministry. This is an exciting little book that stirs up a [More]

By Ken Ham Well, the Barna Group recently did a survey of the population of England to better understand the religious beliefs of the English. The results are saddening and eye-opening. According to the report, 57% of people in England identify as Christians, which sounds like a great number, but of this 57% only a shocking 9% are practicing Christians. Forty percent of people do not think or don’t know if Jesus was a real historical person. For those who accept Jesus’ historicity, 30% think He was just a spiritual leader or prophet and 17% think He was just a [More]

Before Patrick Klein leaves on a trip to deliver Bibles into hostile and restricted nations, he asks God to show him His plan for that trip. Sometimes God closes the eyes of customs officials and ushers the Bibles through without incident. Other times God has a different plan: Patrick is stopped and has opportunities to witness to officials trying to confiscate Bibles and hinder the gospel. After meeting with Christians who have faced imprisonment and beatings for God’s Word, Patrick has learned to see either outcome as a part of God’s plan. This week on VOM Radio you’ll hear more [More]

JERUSALEM – I understand why Israel is increasingly hated by the rest of the world. I really do. I understand the growing anti-Semitism in America and around the globe. If you are a Bible-believing Jew or Christian, it’s no mystery. In fact, it is predicted – prophesied. What I don’t get is why some professing Christians…

“Inspiration from a Bible verse told her what to do to see her mothers health restored. Great story. You can watch some of her classic silent movies on Youtube like Broken Blossoms.”  Admin In this story from May 1982, the legendary actress shares how a particular Bible verse reminded her that God’s power can push the darkness aside in times of trouble. Ours was a small, close-knit family. Just we three girls—Mother, my sister Dorothy and me. Our world was that of the stage, and then later the movies, silent movies. Our friends were pioneers of the new medium—Mary Pickford, Anita [More]

In this story from 1958, singer and actress Dale Evans shares how faith helped her cope with her career and busy life with husband Roy Rogers and their kids. The front door slammed as Cheryl ran for the high-school bus. “Three children off,” I made a mental note. “Four to go.”   In the bedroom I had finished the first braid in Dodie’s hair and was reaching for the rubber band when a shriek from the bathroom sent me running there. Debbie had cut her lip against the washstand.   I was still dabbing with a wad of cotton when [More]

“If you are a pet lover you’ll find this a touching story.”  Admin God’s love finds us in many inspiring and surprising ways, a lesson I’ve learned again and again, usually when I am at my lowest, when I am grieving but trying to move forward. Because forward is the only option.   This time it was a lesson in trust. In letting go.  I stood on a long narrow path through the woods, the tall grasses of a marsh rising up on both sides, fanned by the autumn breeze. The trees were nearing their peak, kaleidoscopic against a cloudless [More]

Holding Mom’s frail little hand, I watched her as she rested. I was thankful she didn’t seem to be in any pain at the moment. During that season, years ago, as Mom battled colon cancer, we tried to stay positive and look for reasons to be thankful.  Mom and I had been watching lots of “Murder She Wrote” reruns over the past few weeks as I sat next to her hospital bed, but today I needed more than Angela Lansbury could offer. I needed to hear from God. We were weary in our fight, and I desperately needed to hear [More]

A new survey reveals that continuous attempts by Muslims to rewrite history and make false claims about Islam are starting to bear fruit as an increasing number of protestant pastors are starting to call Islam spiritually good. The news comes from a LifeWay Research survey of 1,000 Protestant pastors. Five years ago only nine percent of pastors said there were similarities between Islam and Christianity. However, in the most recent survey the number nearly doubled with 17 percent saying the two religions shared common ground. At first the numbers may not seem problematic, as over 80 percent still agree there [More]

Imagine hefting a suitcase with 80 Bibles inside onto the X-ray machine in Iran. Patrick Klein has carried Bibles into hostile and restricted nations all over the world. He’s been warned many times to STOP. But he continues, answering the call of God to take the Word of God into some of the world’s hardest-to-reach places. He’s seen God close the eyes of customs agents and border guards. And he’s also seen God open the hearts of those most opposed to the Gospel. Listen as Patrick shares stories of the miraculous ways God intervened to allow him and his Vision [More]

“A video of his interview on the Jim Bakker show is at the end of the article.”  Admin Firing back at accusations, which proved incorrect, he had predicted the end of the world, Rabbi Jonathan Cahn appeared on “The Jim Bakker Show” to explain how the 2015 Shemitah actually fit the usual pattern of the seven-year biblical cycle. “The most central dominant template of the Shemitah that is in the book again, again and again is not a date crash (which has happened twice) but is specifically this – a rising stock market, a bull market, which when it comes [More]

On Kenneth Hagin’s website, rhema.org, you can read online the current and back issues of their Word Of Faith magazine. Lot’s of great articles that will build you up spiritually.

On a rooftop in Cairo recently, I sat down with Dick Brogden to learn more about how God is at work in the Middle East. Dick oversees workers in many countries in the region and has unique insights into the miraculous, history-shaping wave of ministry happening there now. Dick has witnessed persecution on many fronts and has helped our persecuted family members stand strong against intense opposition. He noted that workers will continue to be killed for this “glorious thread” of redemption. In the video below, Dick shares that “men and women are coming to Jesus all across the Arab [More]

A series of surveys about the church and divorce reveals what may be a weak spot in churches’ ministry to married couples.The study by Lifeway Research, sponsored by Focus on the Family, surveyed Protestant pastors, churchgoing Americans in healthy marriages, and churchgoing Americans who divorced in the past five years. Read More: Are churchgoers unaware of marriage resources?

When you pray, do you have a vague feeling that something is lacking … that there isn’t any power in your prayers? Do you struggle with doubt or fear, or simply lack confidence that God even hears you at all? I used to have feelings like this and would think, “Maybe I didn’t say the right thing, or pray long enough, or my words weren’t eloquent enough.” It was so frustrating because I didn’t want to waste time, wondering if it was doing any good. After I pray, I want to know that God is working and my prayers make [More]

A new index aims to show consumers the faith-compatibility of various brands. The Faith Equality Index comes from the organization Faith Driven Consumer. FDC founder Chris Stone explains the rankings show with brands are “compatible” or “least compatible” with consumers of faith. Brands are given a rating from one, the lowest, to a perfect score of 100. Read More: Do your dollars flow to a faith-friendly company?

America’s best-known evangelist says the American church should prepare for persecution. In an article in Decision Magazine, Billy Graham warns that the immunity to persecution that Christians in our country have enjoyed over the last few centuries is unusual. Graham says there is no scriptural foundation for a belief that we can forever escape being persecuted for Christ’s sake. In fact, Christ strongly warns his followers that becoming His disciple would not be a popular decision. Read More: Billy Graham: US Church Should Brace for Persecution – US – CBN News – Christian News 24-7 – CBN.com

Christians worldwide will be observing the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church today, 11/01/15, by joining together to intercede for those who daily suffer for their faith in Jesus Christ. “Religious freedom is a fundamental human right,” states a video produced by the World Evangelical Alliance. “In spite of this, religious freedom is fast declining around the world.” Statistics show that 80 percent of global persecution is directed against Christians as over 100 million believers face persecution each day.“In countries like Eritrea, Iran and Sudan, countless Christians languish in prison for their faith,” the organization outlines. “In Pakistan, [More]

Like everyone, I have experienced many answers to prayer. As the axiom goes, “Some were answered ‘yes,’ some ‘no’ and some ‘not now.’” But I have learned that there are some prayers God can’t resist. Some prayers He answers with alacrity. Some prayers seem to spur God to act. Here are seven such prayers: Read More: 7 prayers God will always answer | Guideposts

“It’s sad to see a large percentage of Americans have a profound ignorance about Islam and it’s beliefs.”  Admin A new poll on Islam reveals that Protestant pastors are increasingly polarized about the religion, while an even larger chasm divides them from the American public. In surveying 1,000 Protestant pastors, LifeWay Research found that more than eight out of ten indicate a fundamental difference between Islam and Christianity — findings that are not much different from those revealed five years ago. Scott McConnell, vice president of LifeWay Research, explains that while more than half of the pastors surveyed increasingly say [More]

“Excellent advice on how to be B.R.A.V.E. in all circumstances.”  Admin This morning while getting ready for church, our oldest daughter, Abby, called to say she was having car troubles…again. Her little red VW Bug, which is now 15 years old, has seen better days. Over the years, we’ve invested thousands of dollars in the little red half circle of fun, as she calls it, and now we’re facing probably another $700 in repairs. To top it off, my car started making this whistling noise last week and then an odd clicking sound. A trip to our mechanic revealed that [More]

“Great tips on praying!”  Admin I recently saw a sign that said, “When life gives you more than you can stand, kneel.” I like that, don’t you? Prayer should be our first instinct, not our last resort, because prayer changes things. You know, as important as prayer is in a believer’s life, you’d think it would be instinctive, but that’s not always the case. When I minister to people around the altar, I often have Christians tell me that they don’t know how to pray. So, I thought I’d share four “prayer pointers” that will help in case you also [More]

The Islamic Revolution in Iran in 1979 promised great things for the Iranian people. The mullahs that took over the nation promised an Islamic paradise on earth. More than 35 years later, Iran’s people have lost hope in their government, and in the religion it upholds. Dr. Hormoz Shariat speaks daily to millions of Iranians through satellite television. He shares the hope of Jesus with a nation that has lost hope in their Islamic government, and he sees great waves of people who have rejected Islam now embracing Jesus, the Savior. This week on VOM Radio, Pastor Hormoz shares exciting [More]

Several years ago, I was working at an Illinois grocery store on a particularly cold and snowy day in February where everyone was asking the baggers to load their groceries in their car. As I waited for customers, I protected myself from the cold by standing inside a small heated alcove. The automatic door to the alcove was broken and I had to push it open by hand. As I exited, the door slammed shut on my finger. I barely noticed the pain at first, but after a while, the glove I was wearing became soaked in blood. Though it [More]

“I don’t have it in me,” I whispered to God yesterday. Several friends had shared happy news about successes, achievements and blessings. I longed to celebrate with them. But in my secret heart, the contrast with my own recent loss and pain kindled an ugly temptation to self-pity. I could keep my voice bright and fake it. I could keep my voice bright and fake it. I could say the appropriate things. But I wanted to coax my heart to match, to find sincere joy for my friends. How does a man who is out of work celebrate when his [More]

Those who come to Christ in Sri Lanka—especially in rural areas—face challenges and trials from Buddhist or Hindu family members or village leaders. Sometimes the challenges are extreme: church buildings torn down, Christians beaten and even martyred for their faith.Yet God is at work: even with persecution the church in Sri Lanka is growing. Rev. Godfrey Yogarajah, the leader of the National Christian Evangelical Alliance of Sri Lanka, is in a unique position to tell us about both the exciting growth in the Sri Lankan church and the persecution that our brothers and sisters there are facing, and how they [More]

“What a great story!”  Admin An ISIS militant, who had pretended to be a refugee in order to kill people, converted to Christianity after seeing the “love of Christians” at the camps, according to Christian Aid Mission. An ISIS fighter from northern Syria, veiled as a refugee, arrived at a Jordanian camp with the intention of killing Christian workers, but he abandoned his plans after hearing the Gospel and “witnessing the love of Christians.” “He first saw how Islam brainwashed him about Christianity, and how that contrasted with the reality of what he saw in the Christians,” the ministry director [More]