Join Craig von Buseck weekdays as he shares his perspective on the major trends and news affecting the Body of Christ today.
Monday, November 02, 2009
Where is the hardest place in the world to be a Christian citizen? North Korea, perhaps? Saudi Arabia? According to Lars Widerberg of Intercessor's Network, it is the nation of Somalia. There are thought to be no more than a thousand Christians in a resident population of 8 million people, with perhaps a few thousand more in the diaspora. The Islamist Shabab militia, which controls most of southern Somalia, is dedicated to hunting these remaining Christians down and eliminating every one of them
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
"It is our hope that the International Religious Freedom Report will encourage existing religious freedom movements around the world and promote dialogue among governments and within societies on how best to accommodate religious communities and protect each individual's right to believe or not believe as that individual sees fit," Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in introducing the report.
Friday, October 16, 2009
I will be speaking and ministering at the upcoming CLASS Christian Writers Conference at the Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico, November 4-8. This is one of the premier conferences each year where some of the leading publishers, editors, writers and speakers are represented.
Monday, October 05, 2009
To keep ministry leaders informed, Christian Emergency Network (CEN) has announced a new Flu Guide for ministries and faith-based groups. The guide was developed by the Health and Human Services (HHS) Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships with the support of the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
Thursday, October 01, 2009
The Pew Research Center's Forum on Religion & Public Life and the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press have released the results of a new national poll that finds that fewer Americans express support for abortion than in previous years.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
I grew up in the height of the Charismatic Movement where the "End Times" were always "at hand". That was nearly 40 years ago, and while these Christians were no doubt sincere, they were all wrong -- Jesus did not come back in the 1970s or '80s. Now we are hearing a growing chorus of voices saying that the world is going to end in 2012. We'll see.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
The annual International Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem is scheduled for Sunday, October 4th. Here is an important message from the co-chairmen of the Day of Prayer, Rev. Robert Stearns and Dr. Jack Hayford. Please pass along this information to your pastor, friends and family.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Charisma Magazine reprinted this prophetic message from John Paul Jackson, I believe it is an important reminder that faith and fear are both spiritual forces that influence our lives and ministries, depending on how we respond.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Leaders of Dar-ul-Islam in Elizabeth, N.J., expect 50,000 Muslims from around the world to gather for the September 25th rally being held on Capitol Hill. Hassen Abdellah, president of Dar-ul-Islam, said the event will not include political speeches, but instead will be centered only on prayer.
Monday, September 14, 2009
My ChurchWatch guest today, Elisa Morgan, asks the question, "What if we did something? Just one thing. The thing that matters more than anything else in that one solitary moment." In her new book, She Did What She Could (S.D.W.S.C.), Morgan explains that these five letters that have the power to change your life, free your spirit and transform your world.