Operation World: The Internet

1 More evangelistic sites. Although many Christian organizations and churches use the Web to communicate with their own constituencies, there are relatively few websites specifically designed for non-Christian readers. Pray for more Christians to realise the Web’s potential for cutting-edge outreach.
2 English is still the largest language on the Internet, but others are growing fast. [...]

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Thoughts for the Day

“In his love he clothes us, enfolds us and embraces us; that tender love completely surrounds us, never to leave us.”
— Julian of Norwich
 
If by doing some work which the undiscerning consider “not spiritual work” I can best help others, and I inwardly rebel, thinking it is the spiritual for which I crave, when in [...]

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Verses of the Day: Luke 1:26-28

Luke 1:26-28“[The Birth of Jesus Foretold] In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! [...]

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Understanding Of Asian Culture vs. Western

Interesting research. It also applies to all Asians, including the Indians, Japanese, Thais, Koreans, Indonesian, Malays, Dayaks, etc…These icons were designed by Liu Young who was born in China and educated in Germany.
Blue –> Westerner
Red –> Asian
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Transportation
Travelling

Three meals a day

Way of Life

The Boss

Moods and Weather

Elderly in day to day life

Party

In the restaurant

Handling of Problems

Sundays [...]

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Operation World: Christian TV

1 The unbelieving West has used television as its main vehicle to export values of hedonism, greed and immorality to the rest of the world. This led to grave misconceptions of Christian values in the non-Christian, non-Western world who often equate ‘the West’ with ‘Christian’. Pray that believers may work through the medium of television [...]

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Theological Word of the Day: Orthodoxy

[or‘-thuh-dawk’-see]
(Greek orthos, “right, true” + Greek doxa, “opinion, thinking”)
Orthodoxy has been widely acknowledged to refer to adhering to the teachings and traditions in an established faith or religion. With respect to Christianity, the concept generally means recognizing and accepting the fundamental teachings and doctrines held by all Christians of all time, everywhere. All three branches [...]

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Persecuted Church

British missionaries arrested in Gambia
Gambia (MNN) ― A British missionary couple is in custody in Gambia after being charged with sedition. The Gambian government claims 60-year-old David Fulton and has 46-year-old wife, Fiona, are accused of sending letters criticizing Gambia’s government to individuals and groups.
Hindu radicals threaten Christmas violence in India
India (MNN) ― With a [...]

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Prayer of the Day

Father, I thank you, because no matter what struggles I face, you assure me of ultimate victory. I thank you, dear God, because no matter the hardship or burden, I know you will help me through it and bring me to your presence with great joy. Until that day of ultimate victorious joy, please ransom [...]

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Thoughts of the Day

“The soul that walks in love neither tires others nor grows tired.”
— John of the Cross
“There is not one blade of grass, there is no color in this world that is not intended to make us rejoice.”
— John Calvin
“The Bible talks plentifully about joy, but it nowhere talks about a “happy Christian.” Happiness depends on [...]

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Verses of the Day: Galatians 3:4-5

Galatians 4:4-5“But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons.”Brought to you by BibleGateway.com. Copyright (C) NIV. All Rights Reserved.

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