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From the Frontline-Episode 193-Sabatoge and Subversion in Sudan

From the Frontline: Sabotage and Subversion in Sudan

After a couple of years of encouraging moves towards freedom in Sudan, on Monday 25^th October, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan announced the dissolution of the transitional government and a return to military rule under a “state of emergency.” What is going on in Sudan? Who and what are behind these dramatic developments? How do these changes affect the Christians in the Nuba Mountains of Sudan? How can we best pray in this situation? What can we learn and what can we practically do to help Christians caught up in this unstable situation?

“And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honoured, all the members rejoice with it. Now you are the body of Christ and members individually.”

1 Corinthians 12:26-27

From the Frontline-Episode 192-Reformation vs Halloween

From the Frontline: Reformation vs Halloween

We are in a spiritual world war. Cruelty to animals, vandalism and murders occur with far greater frequency during Halloween. Every Halloween many thousands of animals and even people, are sacrificed in satanic rituals worldwide, while millions of other people, including well-meaning Christians, participate in Halloween celebrations. Halloween is a prime recruiting time for witches and Satanists. Many people have testified that they were introduced to the occult at a Halloween party. Halloween is very religious, but it is not Christian. Instead of participating in paganism, walking with Wicca, being in harmony with Halloween, having our children celebrate cruelty and dabbling in a day of death, we should focus our family and congregation on celebrating the Reformation.

"Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."

Romans 12:21

From the Frontline-Episode 191-Adversity Strengthens Character

From the Frontline: Adversity Strengthens Character

Complacency corrodes character. Entitlement and victimisation are deadly to character development. However suffering and adversity strengthens Character. What are the Biblical principles on character development? What warnings do we see the book of Proverbs against comfort, complacency and compromise? What must we learn ? What can we practically do to deepen our character, increase our ingenuity, creativity and entrepreneurship?

From the Frontline-Episode 190-Time to Mobilise the Silent Majority

From the Frontline: Time to Mobilise the Silent Majority

It is disturbing that more than half of eligible voters do not bother to vote in either national or municipal elections. Yet when you speak to many of these people, they say, "what difference can I make?" When more than half of the voters are saying that they don’t believe that their vote can make a difference, then there is something radically wrong!

"You shall appoint judges and officers in all your gates, which the Lord your God gives you, according to your tribes, and they shall judge the people with just judgment. You shall not pervert justice; you shall not show partiality, nor take a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous."

Deuteronomy 16:18-19

From the Frontline-Episode 189-When Authorities Abuse

From the Frontline: When Authorities Abuse

How are we as Christians to respond when authorities abuse their power? What should we do when the protectors become persecutors? What does the Bible teach on authority, accountability and our attitudes and actions in times of conflict? With increasingly arbitrary decrees that are complicating the lives of millions, shutting down churches, criminalising free-speech, suppressing outreaches and crippling the businesses and livelihoods of multiplied millions, how are we to respond? What is the solution to the abuse of authority?

“They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because He is the Lord of lords and King of kings – and with Him will be His called, chosen and faithful followers.”  

Revelation 17:14

From the Frontline-Episode 188-Secrets of Success and Seeds of Failure

From the Frontline: Secrets of Success and Seeds of Failure

What are some of the Biblical principles that lead to success in life? What are some of the seeds of failure?

“Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him and He shall bring it to pass.”

Psalm 37:3 - 5

From the Frontline-Episode 187-Life and Liberty

From the Frontline: Life and Liberty

Life and liberty are under attack as never before. The right to life of pre-born babies is being ignored by governments whose primary duty is to protect innocent life. Freedom of conscience is threatened as medical professionals are bullied to participate in abortion. It is absolutely vital that we speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, that we have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.

“Who will rise up for Me against the evildoers? Who will stand up for Me against the workers of iniquity?”

Psalm 94:16

From the Frontline-Episode 186-Mobilising Prayer and Action for the Persecuted

From the Frontline: Mobilise Prayer and Action for the Persecuted

Over 400 million Christians live in the 66 countries of the world which severely restrict, or persecute, believers. Every year, an average of 200,000 Christians die as martyrs for Christ. Christian brothers and sisters are being persecuted for the Faith. How can we effectively serve the persecuted ?

"Remember the prisoners as if chained with them - those who are mistreated - since you yourselves are in the body also."

Hebrews 13:3

From the Frontline-Episode 185- 9-11 Terrorism, Afghanistan and the Biblical Solution

From the Frontline: 9/11 Terrorism, Afghanistan and the Biblical Solution

This week we mark 20 years since the shocking terrorism that brought down the World Trade Centre in New York and launched the 20 year war in Afghanistan.

What have we learned over these last two decades? How can we effectively counter and uproot terrorism? What can we practically do to make our world safer and to lay solid foundations for freedom in future generations?

"The desert tribes will bow down to Him and His enemies will lick the dust… All kings will bow down to Him and all nations will serve Him."

Psalm 72:9-11

From the Frontline-Episode 184-Building Bridges with Muslims

From the Frontline: Building Bridges with Muslims

How can we reach out cross-culturally to those from an Islamic background? Daniel and Hunter discuss this important issue and consider how to effectively communicate the Gospel to Muslim friends and neighbours. As we reach out to those from different cultural and religious backgrounds we want to

“…become all things to all people, that by all means might save some.”

1 Corinthians 9:22