Daily Archives: August 19, 2025

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• Sticky Note From God ~08.19.25 August 20, 2025
  Ephesians 6:10-18
  Deborah Ann Belka
• The Stairway To My Heart ~ August 20, 2025
  The stairway to my heart,once was long and darkto Satan I was indeed . . .just another easy mark. He hid in the shadows,waiting around for mefor God’s eternal lighthe didn’t want me to see. Each step I would climb,he’d throw a fiery arrowhe knew how to keep meoff the straight and narrow. Still, I kept […]
  Deborah Ann Belka
• Afternoon Ponderings ~08.19.25 August 19, 2025
  Ephesians 6:16
  Deborah Ann Belka
• Snippet of The Day ~08.19.25~ August 19, 2025
  Click On Link Below To Read Full Poem Flaming Arrows
  Deborah Ann Belka
• Good Morning Quote ~ 08.19.25 ~ August 19, 2025
  Deborah Ann Belka
• Sticky Note To God ~08.19.25 August 19, 2025
  Ephesians 6:16
  Deborah Ann Belka
• Sticky Note From God ~08.18.25 August 19, 2025
  2 Timothy 3:16-17
  Deborah Ann Belka
• Breathe In Life ~ August 19, 2025
  I just want to breathe in,nothing but fresh air . . .pure, life-giving, cleanbut, finding it is rare. Instead all I do is gasp,at the smut, filth and muckchoking back the grimein a world that’s gone amok. When I take in a deep breath,I find myself wheezingfrom things in the atmospherethat to God are not […]
  Deborah Ann Belka
• Afternoon Ponderings ~08.18.25 August 18, 2025
  Psalm 44:8
  Deborah Ann Belka
• Snippet of The Day ~08.18.25~ August 18, 2025
  Click On Link Below To Read Full Poem Breath of Life
  Deborah Ann Belka

DAILY CHRISTIAN NEWS

WORLD CHRISTIAN NEWS

• Pakistan Police Detain 80 Christian Villagers For ‘Terrorism’ (Worthy News Investigation)
  Pakistani Christians urged prayers Thursday after police reportedly detained some 80 Christian villagers, including children, in Pakistan’s Punjab province on disputed “terrorism” charges. The post Pakistan Police Detain 80 Christian Villagers For ‘Terrorism’ (Worthy News Investigation) appeared first on Worthy Christian News.
• Nigeria Emerging as Hub for 22 Islamic Terror Groups, Report Warns
  A new report by the International Society for Civil Liberties and the Rule of Law (Intersociety) warns that Nigeria has become the headquarters for 22 Islamic terrorist groups operating across Africa. According to the organization, these groups are working in concert to eradicate Christianity and indigenous cultural traditions within the country, with the long-term goal […]
• Christian Brick Kiln Worker Victim of Organ Trade Highlighting Broader Concerns (Worthy News Investigation)
  A Christian laborer forced to work in Pakistan’s harsh brick kiln industry is recovering after falling victim to an organ trafficking scheme “that ignited outrage” across the nation, according to an investigation shared with Worthy News. The post Christian Brick Kiln Worker Victim of Organ Trade Highlighting Broader Concerns (Worthy News Investigation) appeared first on […]
• Haiti Church Condemns Abductions of Irish Missionary, Orphanage Child, And Staff (Worthy News In-Depth)
  Church leaders in Haiti expressed concern Sunday about the kidnapping of nine people, including an Irish missionary and a child with disabilities, as violence spreads throughout the Caribbean nation. The post Haiti Church Condemns Abductions of Irish Missionary, Orphanage Child, And Staff (Worthy News In-Depth) appeared first on Worthy Christian News.
• Christians Face ‘Silent Genocide’ In Africa, Observers Say
  Militants allied with the Islamic State group (ISIS) are carrying out brutal attacks against Christians in central and southern Africa, including mass killings often through beheadings, as well as the destruction of churches and homes, investigators say. Advocacy groups and international officials warn of a growing crisis that they suggest is ignored by much of […]
• 17 Christians Killed In Nigeria’s Plateau State
  Predominantly Muslim Fulani herdsmen have reportedly killed a Christian woman in a village in Nigeria’s Plateau State—the latest of 17 Christians slain in the area since July 15, local sources said Tuesday. The post 17 Christians Killed In Nigeria’s Plateau State appeared first on Worthy Christian News.
• Evangelical Pastor Urges Trump to End Deportation of Iranian Christians (Worthy News In-Depth)
  An evangelical pastor who spent two years under house arrest in Iran for his Christian faith has urged U.S. President Donald J. Trump to halt the deportation of Iranian Christians, warning they could face imprisonment or even execution for abandoning Islam. The post Evangelical Pastor Urges Trump to End Deportation of Iranian Christians (Worthy News […]
• Young Christian Jailed For Blasphemy Dies In Pakistan
  Nabeel Masih, a young Christian man detained in 2016 in Pakistan for “blasphemy” against Islam, has died after years of suffering, imprisonment, and medical neglect, a representative told Worthy News Friday. The post Young Christian Jailed For Blasphemy Dies In Pakistan appeared first on Worthy Christian News.
• Christian Sanitation Worker Attacked in Pakistan Sparking Calls For Justice
  “A brutal assault” on a Christian sanitation worker in Pakistan’s Punjab province has highlighted discrimination and violence against impoverished minority laborers across the Islamic nation, investigators say. The post Christian Sanitation Worker Attacked in Pakistan Sparking Calls For Justice appeared first on Worthy Christian News.
• Christian Pastors Attacked in India; Dozens Injured
  A Christian ceremony to bless farm crops in India’s eastern Odisha state turned into “a brutal assault,” leaving at least 30 Christians injured, 10 of whom were hospitalized with critical wounds, Christians said Thursday. The post Christian Pastors Attacked in India; Dozens Injured appeared first on Worthy Christian News.

ynet – News

• Ambassador Mike Huckabee’s first 100 days: Israel’s strongest ally yet? August 20, 2025
  Bridges for Peace CEO Peter Fast explains Ambassador Huckabee's friendship with Israel is 'rooted in faith' and 'many years standing with Israel,' which 'separates him from other politicians and ambassadors' 
• IDF: Gaza City offensive to continue into 2026, up to 130K reservists to be called up August 20, 2025
  Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir requested that the mobilization begin in September to allow reservists to spend summer with their families and be present at the start of the school year
• 'I cried when he was killed': Former hostage reflects on time in captivity with Hersh Goldberg-Polin August 20, 2025
  Eliya Cohen, a former hostage held 505 days by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, reflects on his captivity, the bond he shared with fellow hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, the loss of friends and the struggle to recover while 20 hostages remain in captivity
• Albanese defends Palestine recognition amid Netanyahu criticism August 20, 2025
  Australian PM calls for a clear political solution for Palestinian conflict; Netanyahu's personal attack on Albanese has further strained relations between the two countries
• Trump: Netanyahu ‘is a war hero, I guess I am too’ August 20, 2025
  U.S. president asserts he and Netanyahu are 'war heroes' for their roles in the strike on Iran, which he says destroyed its nuclear program, and for securing the return of hostages
• IDF kills senior Nukhba commander who took part in October 7 massacre August 20, 2025
  Military and Shin Bet eliminated two key Hamas operatives in Gaza this month, including Muhammad Naif Abu Shamala, commander of a company in the elite Nukhba unit
• No special privileges given to Israeli official in Nevada child sex probe, says prosecutor August 20, 2025
  Israeli cybersecurity official Tom Artiom Alexandrovich, arrested in Las Vegas on suspicion of luring a minor for sex, posted a $10,000 bail the day after his arrest and returned to Israel
• Missiles running low: US struggles to replenish interceptors depleted in aid to Israel August 20, 2025
  Pentagon is seeking $3.5 billion in emergency funds to replace missile interceptors depleted during June’s Israel-Iran war, raising concerns over America’s ability to sustain supplies while maintaining its own military readiness
• Why American Christians see Judea and Samaria as Israel’s biblical heartland August 20, 2025
  Texas Pastor Trey Graham: 'Of course that’s part of the Holy Land, because it is where the Bible took place'
• Israelis split over how to bring hostages home, says Brig. Gen. Harel Knafo August 20, 2025
  'We have inside Israel a very difficult discussion about the hostages'
• MK Rothman tells ILTV Australia’s visa ban is 'against the Jewish people' August 20, 2025
  'I believe the Australian government is already learning that whenever you appease terror, you just get more terror'
• Tens of thousands of reservists will receive call-up orders for Gaza City operation August 19, 2025
  Israel will begin sending up to 80,000 reserve duty call-up orders Wednesday, earlier than planned, as the military readies for a ground assault on Gaza City; Officials fear low turnout could prolong the campaign
• 'Genocider!': Gaza Humanitarian Fund head faces pro-Palestinian threats, protests over Gaza aid role August 19, 2025
  Evangelical leader Rev. Johnnie Moore, head of the Gaza Humanitarian Fund and adviser to President Trump, is under police protection after death threats and vandalism; Pro-Palestinian activists stage near-daily protests, while he insists attacks only prove the moral urgency of his mission
• Russian missile hits Jewish cemetery in Ukraine, damaging historic graves August 19, 2025
  A Russian missile struck the historic Jewish cemetery in Pervomaisk, Ukraine, igniting fires and damaging gravestones; Local rabbis vowed to continue their work, calling it the 4th attack on the county's Jewish communities in a month as Russian strikes escalate across the country
• Memorials for Hersh and Alex a year after their murder in Gaza tunnel: 'Remaining hostages running out of time' August 19, 2025
  Memorial ceremonies were held in Jerusalem and Ashkelon for Hersh Goldberg-Polin and Alex Lobanov, killed in Hamas captivity; Families honored their memories and urged leaders to act, stressing that time is running out for the 50 remaining hostages
• Israeli, US, Syrian officials meet in France on humanitarian corridor to Druze enclave August 19, 2025
  Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer met in Paris with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and US envoy Thomas Barrett to explore a humanitarian corridor from Israel to the Druze stronghold in Sweida amid aid and security concerns

Christian News Wire

• Incapacitated Doctor Continues to Endanger Women
  Video shows DC Doctor Cesare Santangelo, OBGYN, wearing a cast, staggering, and reliant on a caregiver before performing high-risk late-term procedures NEWS PROVIDED BY The Survivors Aug. 19, 2025 WASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2025 /Christian Newswire/ — A new complaint filed with the D.C. Board of Medicine is calling for immediate action against abortion provider Dr. […]
• The Conversation You’re Not Having Enough: New Book Empowers Christians to Spread the Good News in All Places and Seasons
  NEWS PROVIDED BY Catholic Answers Aug. 19, 2025 SAN DIEGO, Aug. 19, 2025 /Christian Newswire/ — When it came to spreading the gospel, Jesus didn’t mince words. “Make disciples of all nations,” he said (Matt. 28:18). This wasn’t a suggestion or extra-credit assignment. And it wasn’t followed by “if you’re charming and outgoing and like […]
• New Book Empowers Everyday Believers with ‘The EASY Bible Study Method’
  NEWS PROVIDED BY Coffee and Bible Time Aug. 19, 2025 CHICAGO, Aug. 19, 2025 /Christian Newswire/ — The creators of Coffee and Bible Time, Ashley Armijo, Taylor Mitchell, and Ellen Krause, have mentored more than two million people on how to engage with Scripture. In their new release, The EASY Bible Study Method: A Guide to […]
• Ask Governor Youngkin to Restore Patrick Henry
  NEWS PROVIDED BY Bradley G. Pollack, Lieutenant Colonel, United States Marine Corps Reserve, Retired Aug. 18, 2025 WOODSTOCK, Va., Aug. 18, 2025 /Christian Newswire/ — The following is submitted by Bradley G. Pollack, Lieutenant Colonel, United States Marine Corps Reserve, Retired: In 2021, the then woke Virginia State Board of Community Colleges threw out the name […]
• Reno-Tahoe CityFest with Andrew Palau to be Held at San Rafael Park on August 23 and 24, 2025
  NEWS PROVIDED BY Palau Aug. 15, 2025 RENO, Nev., Aug. 15, 2025 /Christian Newswire/ — More than 150 churches, nonprofits, and businesses throughout the Reno-Tahoe region have come together to throw a party for the community. They’re calling it Reno-Tahoe CityFest with Andrew Palau. Thousands are expected to gather for this festival with a special […]
• Four Years after the Taliban’s Takeover, ‘Morality Law’ Imposes Harsh Religious Freedom Restrictions
  NEWS PROVIDED BY U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Aug. 15, 2025 WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2025 /Christian Newswire/ — The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released the following report on Afghanistan: Issue Update: Afghanistan – Assessing the Law on the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice – In August 2024, the Taliban […]
• Samaritan Ministries Launches REDEEM™: A New Way for Americans to Take Control of Their Health Care
  ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Ribbon-cutting event in Dallas features Christian musician Micah Tyler and influencers Craig and Jessica Brown NEWS PROVIDED BY Samaritan Ministries Aug. 14, 2025 DALLAS, Aug. 14, 2025 /Christian Newswire/ — With the cost of health care at an all-time high and more Americans seeking better options, Samaritan Ministries is launching REDEEM™ HealthShare Ministry, a […]
• New from Castle Quay Books — Authors Chuck Stephens and Larry Willard Take a Deep Look at the War on Truth
  Is that True? Discerning Truth in an Age of Deception. NEWS PROVIDED BY Castle Quay Books Aug. 14, 2025 TORONTO, Aug. 14, 2025 /Christian Newswire/ — Have we entered an era where AI programs, like xAI’s Grok 4, combined with Quantum Computing power, have made it impossible to discern truth and reality from their sophisticated […]
• How Do We Make Good Men Great?
  The Latest from Classic Literature Expert Joseph Pearce Shows Men How to Achieve Virtue and Holiness NEWS PROVIDED BY Carmel Communications Aug. 14, 2025 SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 14, 2025 /Christian Newswire/ — At a time when virtuous manhood is under attack —to the extent it’s even valued or honored at all —bestselling author Joseph Pearce has […]
• Edify Announces Expansion, Helping to Improve and Expand Sustainable Christ-Centered Education in Nigeria
  NEWS PROVIDED BY Edify Aug. 14, 2025 BOSTON, Aug. 14, 2025 /Christian Newswire/ — Edify, a leading nonprofit organization transforming Christ-centered education in developing countries, is announcing the expansion of its operations in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation. With the addition of Nigeria, Edify now operates in sixteen countries, supporting its commitment to improving and […]