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• Sticky Note From God ~02.02.23~ February 3, 2023
  Hebrews 3:6
  Deborah Ann Belka
• Hold On Fast ~ February 3, 2023
  Hold on fast,give up neverfrom your hopedo not sever. Don’t let anyone,take from youthe crown that isto you due. Hold on fast,don’t you releaseyour grip oneternal peace. Don’t let anything,drag you awayfrom the truthdo not go astray. Hold on fast,don’t you let goJesus is comingbefore you know! ~~~~~ Revelation 3:11 Behold, I come quickly:hold that […]
  Deborah Ann Belka
• Afternoon Ponderings ~02.02.23~ February 2, 2023
  2 Timothy 1:13
  Deborah Ann Belka
• Snippet of The Day ~02.02.23~ February 2, 2023
  Click On Link Below To Read Full Poem Hold On Tight
  Deborah Ann Belka
• Good Morning Quote ~02.02.23~ February 2, 2023
  Deborah Ann Belka
• Sticky Note To God ~02.02.23~ February 2, 2023
  1 Thessalonians 5:21
  Deborah Ann Belka
• Sticky Note From God ~02.01.23~ February 2, 2023
  Deuteronomy 6:5
  Deborah Ann Belka
• My True Love ~ February 2, 2023
  Jesus, You are my Valentine,my first love and eternal friendYou are my heart’s desiremy soul mate to the end. You are the one I love,every day of the yearYour love is the reasontoday I am of good cheer. Jesus, You are my Valentine,my one and only true loveI cannot wait till we meetin heaven one […]
  Deborah Ann Belka
• Afternoon Ponderings ~02.01.23~ February 1, 2023
  Hebrews 11:1
  Deborah Ann Belka
• Snippet of The Day ~02.01.23~ February 1, 2023
  Click On Link Below To Read Full Poem With All Of My Might
  Deborah Ann Belka

DAILY CHRISTIAN NEWS

WORLD CHRISTIAN NEWS

• European Parliament event highlights Christian persecution worldwide
  The ongoing crisis of Christian persecution worldwide was highlighted at the European Parliament last week, at a special presentation of the Open Doors 2023 World Watch List (WWL) of the top 50 countries where believers are most persecuted, European Times reports. Open Doors is an international NGO that monitors persecution levels and helps persecuted Christians […]
• Nigeria: Christian orphanage director finally acquitted of abduction/forgery charges
  The Christian founder of an orphanage in Nigeria’s Kano state has finally been acquitted of abduction and forgery after spending two years in jail pending trial, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
• Nigeria: Beloved pastor slaughtered by suspected Islamic State terrorists in Adamawa, “he fought a good fight”
  Christian communities in Nigeria’s Adamawa state are deeply mourning the loss of Pastor Jerry Hinjari of Christ Nation International, who was murdered by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on Thursday, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. The slaughter of tens of thousands of Christians in Nigeria at the hands of Islamic terrorists has […]
• Sudan: Christian ministry team murdered by suspected Islamic extremist
  A church pastor was among a ministry team of four Christians who were murdered by suspected Islamic extremists in Sudan last week, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Rights groups have reported worsening conditions for Sudanese believers since the 2021 military coup, which overthrew the transitional government installed after brutal dictator Omar al-Bashir was ousted in […]
• Iran: Christians under increased persecution, but church is growing
  Christians in Iran have faced even more intense persecution since the Iranian regime began its violent crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests that took off last year - but the Iranian church continues to grow, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
• Thousands of Christians worldwide were murdered for their faith last year, new report shows
  At least 5,621 Christians around the world were murdered for their faith last year, a new report by the Open Doors persecution watchdog reveals. Ninety percent of the Christians murdered last were in Nigeria, Open Doors said in its report.
• Eritrea: 44 Christians arrested, imprisoned for unknown reasons
  A group of forty-four Christians, most of whom are women, have been imprisoned in Eritrea since their arrest for unknown reasons at the beginning of the year, Voice of the Martyrs Canada reports. 
• Hindus Attack Catholic Church In India; Several Injured
  A tense calm has returned to the Narayanpur district of India's landlocked state of Chhattisgarh where more than 1,000 villagers, including suspected Hindu extremists, attacked a Catholic church injuring several people, Worthy News learned.
• Nigeria: 17 more Christians murdered amid ongoing slaughter; “violations are carried out with impunity”
  As rights advocates raise questions about the silence of world powers in the face of the ongoing years-long devastating slaughter of Christians in Nigeria, 17 more Christians were murdered by suspected Fulani militants in Nigeria’s Bauchi and Benue states between Friday and Sunday, Morning Star News reports. 
• UK: Christian teacher may be banned from teaching for his views on transgenderism and same-sex marriage
  A Christian teacher in England may be permanently prohibited from teaching in the UK after referring to a female transgender student as a “girl” and telling another student he is opposed to same-sex marriage, the Christian Post (CP) reports.

ynet – News

• Mural of support for Iranian protesters unveiled in Nazareth February 3, 2023
  Israeli artist Benzi Brofman joins an Iranian filmmaker in painting that marks the first time such a display of support has occurred in an Arab Israeli city
• Israeli Law & Order star says does not like to hear people speak ill of Israel February 2, 2023
  Odelya Halevi misses Israel but has a successful career and relationship with her Jewish partner who helps her reconnect to her origin; sheds some light on behind the scenes on set
• Israeli photographer captures NYC from a bird's eye view February 2, 2023
  On his first trip to the U.S. Yair Paz says he was looking for interesting ways to photograph New York when he came upon an ad offering flights above the city
• Netanyahu arrives in Paris for talks with Macron February 2, 2023
  Prime minister will discuss Iranian nuclear program and its armament of Russian military during war in Ukraine and consolidate anti-Iran front
• Israel's AG says gov't judicial reform impacts system of checks and balances February 2, 2023
  Gali Baharav-Miara warns offered proposed legislation outside the norm compared to other democracies and could lead to distrust in the judiciary's role in Israeli democracy
• Israel foils Hezbollah plot to recruit terrorists on TikTok February 2, 2023
  Lebanese man on TikTok account going by the name of Abu Ghassan tries to radicalize Jerusalem young interlocutors and upon establishing a personal connection, would move communication to encrypted Telegram app.
• Israeli cowboy millionaire still a Tiberias boy at heart February 2, 2023
  Gili Sahar explains how he combines his successful business career, making millions in tech, with his love for the north and his time on horse-back
• Israeli delegation returns from Khartoum after talks of normalization February 2, 2023
  Sudanese sources says trip is a part of exchanged visits between Israel and Sudan, as it includes discussions on reaching and signing a military and security agreements; PM Netanyahu attends Chad embassy opening
• Escaped horses stampede down major highway February 2, 2023
  Apparently escaping a nearby ranch, horses gallop towards oncoming traffic, forcing drivers to hit the breaks, while a troubled rider asks for help corraling beasts
• Israeli police: American arrested for vandalizing church February 2, 2023
  Images on social media show the statue of Jesus laying horizontally on the floor after apparently being pulled down from a stand at the church; Police say the man’s mental health was being assessed
• Analysis: Retconning Magneto’s Holocaust survivor origin story destroys character February 2, 2023
  The process of reimagining a beloved character's backstory is called retcon, and anti-hero Magneto has been presented as a child rescued from a Polish concentration camp in the Holocaust by none other than Wolverine and Captain America
• Israeli settler population in West Bank surpasses 500K February 2, 2023
  The milestone comes as Israel's new government, made up of ultranationalist parties who oppose Palestinian statehood, has placed expanding settlements at the top of its priority list
• Couple abandons baby without ticket at Ben Gurion Airport check-in desk February 2, 2023
  Parents rushing to board flight from Tel Aviv to Brussels leave child at check-in counter despite having baby sit on adult's lap only carries minor add-on fee; police say matter resolved
• Prominent Jewish leaders add to drumbeat of criticism of Israel’s new government February 2, 2023
  As backlash to Netanyahu coalition's policies mounts, some concerned government supporters would conflate criticism toward it with antisemitism; 'our criticisms emanate from a love for Israel', official says
• Nine months on, fourth victim of Independence Day massacre succumbs to wounds February 2, 2023
  Shimon Ma'atuf, 75, managed to fire one round at terrorists before taking axe blow to the head, leaving him in critical condition
• Attorney general to Netanyahu: Stay out of judicial reform affairs February 2, 2023
  Amid intense public debate and PM's ongoing graft trial, Gali Baharav-Miara says involvement in highly-controversial overhaul of legal system would constitute a conflict of interest

Christian News Wire

• #1 NYT Author Karen Kingsbury's A Thousand Tomorrows Series Premieres February 24th
  The Affirm Originals Production will Stream Exclusively on Pure FlixNEWS PROVIDED BY130 AgencyFeb. 2, 2023SCOTTSDALE, Az., Feb. 2, 2023 /Christian Newswire/ -- AFFIRM Originals adaptation of Karen Kingsbury's best-selling inspirational romance novel, Karen Kingsbury's A Thousand Tomorrows, will premiere exclusively on Pure Flix February 24, 2023."It's absolutely amazing to see my novel, 'A Thousand Tomorrows,' come to […]
• Jonathan Roumie, Archduke of Austria to Headline National Men's Conference
  Oldest Catholic men's conference in U.S. to take place in Cincinnati in March 2023 NEWS PROVIDED BY Carmel Communications Feb. 2, 2023 CINCINNATI, Feb. 2, 2023 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Godfather and original event of Catholic men's conferences, the Cincinnati Men's Conference, has transformed to become the National Men's Conference, and the first annual is […]
• NO VACANCY Starring Dean Cain, T.C. Stallings and Sean Young Now Available on Prime Video, Apple TV, VUDU and Pure Flix
  A True Story of One Community's Fight for Social Justice Amidst Economic Collapse NEWS PROVIDED BYEPIC AgencyFeb. 2, 2023 LEESBURG, Fla., Feb. 2, 2023 /Christian Newswire/ -- Kingstone Studios announces the release of NO VACANCY on all major digital platforms, including Prime Video, Apple TV, VUDU and Pure Flix. Starring Dean Cain (GOD'S NOT DEAD, "Lois & Clark: […]
• Has the Sexual Revolution Completely Reconfigured the World?
  Mary Eberstadt's new book, featuring a foreword by the late Cardinal George Pell, addresses the revolution's compounding effects on society, politics, and Christianity itself NEWS PROVIDED BY Carmel Communications Feb. 2, 2023 SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2, 2023 /Christian Newswire/ -- The sexual revolution, accelerated by widespread adoption of the control pill in the 1960s, has […]
• 241 Organizations Honored as 'Certified Best Christian Workplaces' in 2022
  NEWS PROVIDED BYBest Christian Workplaces Feb. 1, 2023MERCER ISLAND, Feb. 1, 2023 /Christian Newswire/ -- Today, Best Christian Workplaces (BCW) honors 241 faith-based organizations and Christian-owned businesses as Certified Best Christian Workplaces in 2022. As many organizations continue to face challenges related to the ongoing shift from virtual and hybrid work environments, these workplaces demonstrate upstanding […]
• Join Global Ventures in Taking the Gospel to 67 Percent of Humanity Who Has Never Heard of Jesus
  John and Martine Smithwick have a lifetime goal to raise up 1,000 front-line evangelists and through their combined efforts reach 1 billion souls for Jesus. Through short-term mission trips and other innovative evangelistic methods, you can join Global Ventures in helping fulfill the Great Commission. Join them March 7 for their 25th anniversary celebration in […]
• VoterGA Expands Suit to Subpoena Konnech Servers, Ban ERIC
  NEWS PROVIDED BYVoterGAJan. 31, 2023 ATLANTA, Jan. 31, 2023 /Christian Newswire/ -- VoterGA announced today an expansion to its original complaint that seeks a ban on the pending Salesforce third-party voter registration system also known as GaRVIS. The amendment seeks to ban all outsourcing of Georgians' private data to third-party vendors. It is one of […]
• Christian Artist Saves Lives in Ukraine
  UKRAINE NATIVE, CHRISTIAN ARTIST FINDS CALLING, SOLACE, AND HOPE IN GRIEF, TRAGEDY Nadia Gordynsky creates nonprofit serving women, children on the frontlines of Ukraine Save A Life International serves women in crisis pregnancy, saves lives, provides hope NEWS PROVIDED BY Save a Life International Life Jan. 31, 2023 PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 31, 2023 /Christian Newswire/ -- […]
• LEFT BEHIND: RISE OF THE ANTICHRIST Delivers at the Box Office and Extends Theatrical Run
  The Highly-Anticipated Next Chapter of the Mega-Hit Series Expands Original Four-Day Run Through February 1 and BeyondNEWS PROVIDED BYEPIC AgencyJan. 30, 2023 NASHVILLE, Jan. 30, 2023 /Christian Newswire/ -- Due to overwhelming audience demand, Fathom Events has extended the theatrical run for LEFT BEHIND: RISE OF THE ANTICHRIST following a successful opening week. The film will remain […]
• Bishop E.W. Jackson says Al Sharpton Preaching Tyre Nichols Funeral Makes Mockery of the Tragedy
  NEWS PROVIDED BYStaying True to America's National Destiny (STAND)Jan. 30, 2023 WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2023 /Christian Newswire/ -- Bishop E.W. Jackson, President and Founder of STAND -- Staying True to America's National Destiny -- says Al Sharpton should not be allowed to preach the eulogy for Tyre Nichols. Jackson says, If the facts as we now […]