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thebrickchurch: Five Myths About Evangelism - part four in our series on sharing your faith @ Sunday, August 29, 2010, 10:00am.
thebrickchurch: Five Myths About Evangelism - part four in our series on sharing your faith @ Sunday, August 29, 2010, 10:00am.

thebrickchurch: Fishers of Men - part three in our series on sharing your faith @ Sunday, August 22, 2010, 10:00am.
thebrickchurch: Fishers of Men - part three in our series on sharing your faith @ Sunday, August 22, 2010, 10:00am.

thebrickchurch: I Have A Testimony - part one in our series on sharing your faith @ Sunday, August 8, 2010, 10:00am.
thebrickchurch: I Have A Testimony - part one in our series on sharing your faith @ Sunday, August 8, 2010, 10:00am.

thebrickchurch: Following God's Design for the Church - final message in our series on God's Church @ Sunday, Aug 1, 2010, 10:00am - CHURCH PICNIC @ 12:00pm
thebrickchurch: Following God's Design for the Church - final message in our series on God's Church @ Sunday, Aug 1, 2010, 10:00am - CHURCH PICNIC @ 12:00pm

thebrickchurch: God's Design for The Church - part seven in our series on God's Church @ Sunday, July 25, 2010, 10:00am.
thebrickchurch: God's Design for The Church - part seven in our series on God's Church @ Sunday, July 25, 2010, 10:00am.

thebrickchurch: The Priority and Purpose of The Church - part six in our series on God's Church @ Sunday July 18, 2010, 10:00am
thebrickchurch: The Priority and Purpose of The Church - part six in our series on God's Church @ Sunday July 18, 2010, 10:00am

thebrickchurch: The Church of God Has an Attitude - part five in our series on God's Church @ Sunday, July 11, 2010, 10:00am
thebrickchurch: The Church of God Has an Attitude - part five in our series on God's Church @ Sunday, July 11, 2010, 10:00am

thebrickchurch: The Problems and Perfection of The Church - part four in our series on God's Church @ Sunday, July 4, 2010, 10:00am
thebrickchurch: The Problems and Perfection of The Church - part four in our series on God's Church @ Sunday, July 4, 2010, 10:00am

thebrickchurch: Seven Promises to The Church - part three in our series on God's Church @ Sunday, June 27, 2010, 10:00am.
thebrickchurch: Seven Promises to The Church - part three in our series on God's Church @ Sunday, June 27, 2010, 10:00am.

Front Page Stories

Disconnect + discontent = déjà vu

A sitting congressman is suggesting that current voter discontent may be even stronger than it was when Republicans took control of the House of Representatives in the 1994 mid-term elections.

ACLU sues FBI, helps 'country's enemies'

Gary Bauer thinks the ACLU should be helping national security and law enforcement agencies protect the citizens of the U.S. instead of aiding the country's enemies.

Abortion support at Catholic college?

A student protest is under way against Alverno College, a Catholic school for women in Milwaukee, for promoting pro-abortion links on its website.

'Same-sex divorce' revoked

A Texas court has reversed a judge's decision to grant a divorce in a case that involves two men.

Wedlock irrelevant to teens

There appears to be a growing acceptance of children being conceived out of wedlock among the nation's youth.

Imam returns...Farrakhan supports mosque

The imam for the proposed "Ground Zero" mosque returns to the U.S. this weekend from a State Department-sponsored tour of Persian Gulf nations.

Hope for 'Music City'

A disaster recovery effort that began soon after Hurricane Katrina struck is now headed to help the victims of the recent flooding in Nashville.

ESCR - money over morality

The Christian Medical Association is criticizing the Obama administration for challenging a federal court decision that has blocked government funding of embryonic stem-cell research.

No license = bad news for abortionist

Police are searching for a "troubled" abortionist who has been practicing illegally in Maryland.

Desperate times call for biblical measures

Thousands of Bibles are handed out student-to-student every year as a result of Revival Fires' Truth for Youth Week, and a leader in the initiative believes the times are calling for the effort.

Prayer at noontime and in the night

Alabama's University of Mobile is calling people to join together in prayer for a nationwide spiritual and cultural transformation as the mid-term elections approach.

Israelis adopt American sport

Whether it be college or professional, Texas is known for producing good football. But a Dallas businessman has invested in a team located far away from The Lone Star State.

U.S. Hamas fundraisers caught on camera

A Florida group has caught on video an Orlando mosque in the act of raising money for a supporter of Hamas.

Evangelicals and Glenn Beck

Jim Garlow small Glenn Beck is being used by God -- mightily. He is not perfect, but his exposé on America's sins is stellar. I am convinced his motives are pure.

Court decision spurs Iowans to action

An organization in Iowa is hard at work to get new faces on that state's highest court.

Story contains results from Thursday's poll

Worthy Christian Devotional - Bible Based Daily Devotional

Embrace the Desert!
Long ago, the shepherds of Israel learned to find grass where most people wouldn't think to look. Here, green pastures are created as the breeze from the Mediterranean Sea brings moisture into our arid climate. It is from this moisture that a kind of dew settles upon the sides of certain hills creating little tufts of grass -- just enough for one day's feeding for a flock of sheep.

Believe it ? or not?
Jonathan Whitfield was preaching to coal miners in England. He asked one man, "What do you believe?" "Well, I believe the same as the church." "And what does the church believe?" "Well, they believe the same as me." Seeing he was getting nowhere, Whitfield said, "And what is it that you both believe?" "Well, I suppose the same thing."

Do it all unto the Lord!
Rivka, my sweet wife and wonderful mother, once said to me that she feels that she's not doing enough for the Lord. So I told her a story that I once heard.

Beware of the explosion!
Yesterday, a 400-year dormant volcano erupted in Indonesia spewing lava and sand high into the sky. It reminded me of another volcano that erupted in 1991.

We Need Some R&R!
With with all the political craziness regarding Israel and her less than friendly neighbors, we've been receiving numerous emails expressing concern. Thank you all for your love and prayers. Even in this climate of anxiety, we now prepare to enter, along with all of Israel, into the Shabbat (Sabbath). And as we do, we remember yet again, the deep lesson of in entering into God's perfect rest.

Choose Between the Seas!
Here in Israel we have an interesting geographical phenomenon ? there are two landlocked seas. One is alive and one is dead. The sea full of life is the Kinneret, better known as the Sea of Galilee. The dead sea is.......you guessed it, the Dead Sea. Now the Kinneret is constantly emptying as it flows through the Jordan River valley.... into the Dead Sea. But the Dead Sea does not empty its water at all. Instead, the Dead Sea is continually shrinking, because the intense heat at this lowest place on Earth actually evaporates more water than is flowing in. Do you see a parable here?

Receive Power!
I love this passage of scripture. If you can imagine the disciples on this day -- they had gone through a roller coaster ride of emotions over the past 50 days. They had seen their Lord crucified. And then had gone into hiding ... until they discovered in amazement, He was alive! Just over 7 weeks had transpired and they were now watching Yeshua (Jesus) departing Earth and returning to His Father. The disciples were understandably unsure what was next, and so they asked a very reasonable question -- "Lord, will you at this time restore the Kingdom to Israel?"

Learn Well!
I'm not sure where I read it, but the idea has always been ingrained in my mind -- if you want to be a good teacher, be a good student. When Yeshua (Jesus) lived on the earth, his disciples were called "talmudim". The Hebrew literally means "students". "Talmudim" comes from the verb, "Lilmod", "to learn". In essence, talmudim are learners.

Are You Feeling Worn Out and Weary?
Since I started Worthy News in 1999 there is one thing I have not seen in 11 years -- a day that there wasn?t news to cover! I?ve not taken a so-called vacation since I started the ministry -- yet I don?t feel worn out or weary. Of course, my wife wants to take a vacation soon, so we will probably go somewhere this coming weekend. But while I was driving home at around 4 AM last night -- I was pondering it -- why don't I feel worn out?

Don?t get too comfortable!
The story of the Exodus is a story of miracles ? yet in the beginning when Moses first appeared before Pharaoh to deliver the children of Israel from 400 years of slavery, the Israelites were severely tempted and became angry because of the initial hardships that were laid upon them.

Can We Be Trusted?
"On Sunday, believers arrived at a house church in the Soviet Union in small groups throughout the day so not to arouse the suspicion of KGB informers. They began by singing a hymn quietly. Suddenly, in walked two soldiers with loaded weapons at the ready. One shouted, "If you wish to renounce your commitment to Jesus Christ, leave now!" Two or three quickly left, then another. After a few more seconds...

Your Mourning Will Be Turned Into Dancing!
This is one of my favorite promises in the Bible -- that God turns mourning into dancing! He takes away the anguish of being clothed in sadness and replaces it with gladness. However, notice what God doesn't do -- simply stop your mourning and make it disappear. No, He transforms it...into joy!

Don?t Forget!
Junk mail -- those annoying letters that fill your mail box. Along with the junk comes the delightful bills, and renewal notices. Of course the junk, we can just throw away, the bills, unfortunately can't be ignored, but the renewal notices, those we're thankful to see. Without them, we'd likely forget that we need to renew our licenses, our credit cards, membership cards, whatever else.

Wake Up ? the Eruptions Are Here!
In the 1883, Captain Sampson of the British navy witnessed one of the greatest volcanic eruptions in history which took place in Indonesia. The eruption was so powerful that its shock waves traveled around the world seven times. The volcano shot miles of debris into the atmosphere which fell to earth as far away as Madagascar - over 2000 miles distance.

Don?t Let Your Circumstances Dictate You!
For over 10 years we?ve been covering Christian Persecution, and whenever I come across an amazing story of how a saint endured such hardships, it encourages me. I remember reading about Watchman Nee and his imprisonment. The Chinese government would change the guards at his cell daily for fear that Nee would lead them to the Lord. Their fears were justified -- many of those guards did come to faith! Apparently Watchman Nee had learned a powerful lesson from the Apostle Paul.

In Times of Intense Drought ? Find Your Treasure!
It was 1986, in the midst of a three year drought, when two brothers who lived in a kibbutz near the Sea of Galilee made an incredible discovery. As these two fisherman monitored their equipment on the lake, they noticed something glistening in the sun covered in mud. It was a fishing boat. Upon deeper examination, archaeologists determined that these two brothers had discovered an ancient boat from the time of Yeshua (Jesus). It's was called the "Jesus boat" and is now located in a museum next to the Sea of Galilee.

Let?s Go Deeper!
Why is it that some believers seem to go much deeper in their walk with God than others? I believe it has to do with a desire to pursue God and not to stop until they feel His very presence in their lives. These believers decide not to settle for anything less than a growing, vibrant relationship with God, and God honors that desire for those who seek it.

Multiply Your Talents!
Reading this parable, we are struck by the serious consequences of failing to produce Kingdom fruit. But there's something I want to particularly point out. Many of the great heroes of the faith -- people like Moses and David, were not given great responsibilities immediately. Each of these men first served as a lowly shepherd, tending sheep. Having tested them first in this humble vocation, God then felt confident to elevate them to positions of greatness -- but it all started with a small step!

Victory Awaits!
This scripture makes an astounding promise -- God ALWAYS leads us to triumph or victory! But can we ALWAYS count on this amazing word to be true?

He?s got you and me, brother, in His hands!
Lately we?ve been receiving more and more calls and emails asking us what we think might happen in the near future and how they should prepare. I love what John Calvin had to say about the matter...

We have crossed over, now let?s hold on!
This amazing passage defines all true believers in Messiah as "Abraham?s seed and heirs according to God?s promise". Abraham was known as the first Hebrew ? literally, ?one who crosses over!? Before he crossed over into the promised land, we know from the scriptures that Abraham lived in a deeply idolatrous society and that even his own father was an idol worshiper. (Joshua 24:2) But one remarkable day, a call came to Abraham....

Be Fruitful in Spite of Your Circumstances!
In Israel, it's amazing how many trees are being planted all the time. In fact, the green line that you hear about so much in the news isn't an actual drawn borderline, but it is a visible line you can only see from the air. It's where Israelis stopped planting trees...

Repentance is a lifestyle; be ready!
Recently, I?ve been studying the Jewish roots of many of Yeshua's (Jesus') parables, and I came across an interesting saying from a Jewish Rabbi that I believe has something to teach us.

Rejoice, this is the day that the Lord has made!
There is an important lesson here and in other places of God's Word, namely that humility and gladness go together. What do the humble and the joyous have in common? They both look up. The humble are those who don't look down on anyone. The truly humble look up all the time. They have to look up, because their eyes are on God, and He's above them. The joyous are always looking up as well, otherwise they wouldn't be rejoicing. The joyous are believing the Good News, so they rejoice!

The Best Is Yet to Come!
One of the mysteries of God is how He has placed the prophetic clock according to the Hebrew calendar. The feast of Sukkot is a harvest feast, which is also known as the feast of ingathering. This is one of the few feasts that has not yet been fulfilled prophetically.

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