A man who survived the 2016 shooting at an Orlando nightclub says he is no longer gay. Luis Javier Ruiz said in an interview recently with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s “GPS: God. People. Stories” that he repented and was changed after the shooting. Ruiz said he was raised in the church before churches knew how to minister to homosexuals. Instead, he kept his secret until finally coming out to his family at the end of high school. He says his family was listening to the radio where someone was saying homosexuals were “an abomination” and were “going to hell.” "It was bad," Ruiz said. "And we got into an argument about it ... and I just ended it with 'Mom, you know what? Your son is gay. How about that?" Ruiz graduated from high school and joined the armed forces where he served for 15 years. He did not reveal his sexuality to the military. After his service, he moved to Florida and became involved with a church. However, h...
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"THE POWER OF GOD'S RIGHTEOUSNESS" Eric Aboadwe, Ghana Our Scripture reading is taken from the Book of Isaiah where God says: “No WEAPON formed against you shall prosper, and every tongu e which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the SERVANTS OF THE LORD and their RIGHTEOUSNESS is from ME,” says the LORD” (Isaiah 54:17). Many Christians are very familiar with this passage in Isaiah, and they are fond of saying, “No WEAPON formed against me shall prosper.” Meanwhile they claim this promise without BELIEVING in the RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD. God gave the reason why He says that “No WEAPON formed against you shall prosper.” And He said it is because “their RIGHTEOUSNESS is from ME,” says the LORD.” Therefore if somebody does not BELIEVE that JESUS fulfilled “all RIGHTEOUSNESS” in His BAPTISM as recorded in the Bible in Matthew 3:15, then the promise in Isaiah 54:17 is not for him. How can a Christian say “I BELIEVE...
Copts have long complained of discrimination under successive Egyptian leaders and Sisi's actions suggested he would deliver on promises of being an inclusive president who could unite the country after years of political turmoil. However, striking out at extremists abroad might prove easier than reining in radicals at home. Orthodox Copts, the Middle East's biggest Christian community, are a test of Sisi's commitment to tolerance, a theme he often stresses in calling for an ideological assault on Islamist militants threatening Egypt's security. A Coptic journalist has detailed her frustration living as a woman in an Egyptian society where men regularly treat Christian woman as whores, and shared ways in which the Coptic Church has also mistreated females. Engy Magdy, a Cairo-based journalist, authored an op-ed published by Brooklyn- based Catholic news website The Tablet on Wednesday that detailed the plight that women, especially Christian woman...
The Belgium based gospel music minister Pastor Hilary Chinedu Chukwugbo with the stage name as Hilary C is out with a brand new song titled Onyeukwu . Onyeukwu is a song that proclaims the mightiness of God and His supremacy over all. Hilary C is an anointed minister of God, A radical worship leader, Song writer called to usher worshipers into the presence of God. He has also ministered alongside big gospel artists such as Steve Crown, Chioma Jesus and many others. He just released his 8 tracks debut album titled “Joyful”. In his words: I am astonished by the Amazing Power behind the name of Jesus Christ. So many testimonies have been recorded after the release of this song in Europe.
Christians in the U.K. and Nigeria held a protest on Wednesday to mark the 150 days that have passed since a 15-year-old Christian girl was kidnapped along with 110 others by the Islamic radical group Boko Haram in Nigeria. The girl, Leah Sharibu, is the only person among that group who's still being held captive by the terrorists because she refuses to renounce her faith in Jesus Christ. Christian Solidarity Worldwide, which says that Sharibu "paid the price" for her faith with her freedom, is calling on Christians worldwide to pray and take action by staging protests demanding the teenager's safe return to her family. One such protest took place at the Nigerian High Commission in London on Wednesday, with Christians praying and holding signs in support of Sharibu. "It's very important to remember that this isn't just a protest — this is prayer and protest. CSW believes in those two things going together," CSW CEO Mervyn Thoma...
The Nigeria Of My Dreams By Glory Teniola Egbuwalo The Nigeria of mycdream is a nation that is built on honesty and justice. I picture a Nigeria that is free from war and chaos. A nation that is devoid of poverty, starvation and insecurity. I dream a Nigeria where there is free education. A country that practices absolute democracy. I dream of a Nigeria that attains the highest point of academic excellence. I dream of a Nigeria where there is steady electricity supply and sophiscated medical facilities. I dream of a Nigeria where the youths and the children of today will make a great nation tomorrow. I dream of a land of hope. A nation that creates job opportunities for our youths. I dream of a Nigeria that had attained the highest point of economic development. A nation free from corruption and crimes. A nation that portrays great leaders and good governance. A nation with patriotic citizens; a nation that is ruled with the fear of God A Nigeria that lives up to her name " *...
*HEALTH AFFAIRS* *Cervical Cancer By Favour Christopher* Cervical cancer like the name implies is a cancer of the cervix. While cancer is an abnormal cell growth. Therefore, cervical cancer is an abnormal growth if cells in the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina. Cervical cancer is caused by s virus called " *Human Papilloma Virus" HPV.* Not all HPV actually causes cancer. HOV can only be transmitted by sexual contact. Symptoms of Cervical Cancer includes: * Bleeding from Vagina after sex, between menstrual flows and after menopause * Pain in lower pelvis or lower belly * Pains during sex * Abnormal Vagina discharge Before jumping to conclusions, my dear visit a Doctor fr a pelvic examination, pap test and biopsy. Cervical cancer can be treated: which means if you had been diagnosed of cervical cancer you can actually get well and back to normal a condition. Treatment vary depending on the stage of the cervical cancer ...
The Chinese government has reportedly banned the sale of Bibles at online bookstores across the country to comply with a "white paper" that is dictating compliance with the "core values of socialism." Australia's ABC News reported on Wednesday that copies of the Gospels have been disappearing from online retailers following the release of the "China's Policies and Practices on Protecting Freedom of Religious Belief" document. The white paper in question declares that Chinese faith communities "should adhere to the direction of localizing the religion, practice the core values of socialism, develop and expand the fine Chinese tradition and actively explore the religious thought which accords with China's national circumstances." The document also states that the next five years will see an effort to build up Chinese Christianity and the Chinese theology to "consciously develop Bible study talents to lay a s...
A religious liberty law firm filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against a Pennsylvania town that allegedly is banning Bible clubs and other religious meetings from being held on a couple’s 35-acre property. The lawsuit by the Independence Law Center against Sewickley Heights Borough – which is about 15 miles from Pittsburgh – alleges the town ordered Scott and Terri Fetterolf to stop holding religious activities on the property as part of a zoning restriction. Parties, political rallies and book club meetings are not banned under the zoning ordinance. The suit says the town’s position violates the U.S. Constitution’s guarantee of religious freedom, free speech, and the freedom to assemble. “Government should not target religious activities for punishment, particularly when similar secular activities are permitted,” said Jeremy Samek , senior counsel for the Independence Law Center. “In America, no government can categorically ban people from assembling to worsh...