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• Sticky Note From God ~02.04.25 February 5, 2025
  Ephesians 5.8
  Deborah Ann Belka
• If We Live In The Spirit ~ February 5, 2025
  If we live in the spirit,and truly believe . . .His heart’s desireswe will not grieve. For we will walk faithfully,knowing where we’re goingand to others the pathwe will daily be showing. If we live in the Spirit,we will keep our stepsfollowing after Jesusand all of His concepts. For we will be in tuned,to His […]
  Deborah Ann Belka
• Afternoon Ponderings ~02.04.25~ February 4, 2025
  Romans 8:1
  Deborah Ann Belka
• Snippet of The Day ~02.04.25~ February 4, 2025
  Click On Link Below To Read Full Poem Walking In the Spirit
  Deborah Ann Belka
• Good Morning Quote ~ 02.04.25 ~ February 4, 2025
  Deborah Ann Belka
• Sticky Note To God ~02.04.25 February 4, 2025
  Galatians 5:25
  Deborah Ann Belka
• Sticky Note From God ~02.03.25 February 4, 2025
  Hebrews 6:19
  Deborah Ann Belka
• If Our Hope Is For ~ February 4, 2025
  If our hope is for,the things that can’t be seenthen why do we drift . . .away from pasture’s green? Why do we roam,and wander aroundas if the answerwe haven’t found? If our hope is in,a coming better daythen why do our thoughtsso often from us stray? Why do we doubt,in these future thingsinstead of […]
  Deborah Ann Belka
• Afternoon Ponderings ~02.03.25~ February 3, 2025
  1 Peter 3:15
  Deborah Ann Belka
• Snippet of The Day ~02.03.25~ February 3, 2025
  Click On Link Below To Read Full Poem Hope Unseen
  Deborah Ann Belka

DAILY CHRISTIAN NEWS

WORLD CHRISTIAN NEWS

• Nigeria: Church Elder Shot Dead During Sunday Service
  A respected elder of the Celestial Church of Christ, Eagle Parish, in Ogun state, Nigeria, was shot dead when three gunmen invaded the Sunday service on January 19, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. The post Nigeria: Church Elder Shot Dead During Sunday Service appeared first on Worthy Christian News.
• China: Preacher Sentenced to Two Years Imprisonment for Distributing Gospel Literature
  A house-church preacher in Guandong, China, has been sentenced to two years imprisonment for conducting “illegal business operations” by distributing his church’s Christian literature, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. The post China: Preacher Sentenced to Two Years Imprisonment for Distributing Gospel Literature appeared first on Worthy Christian News.
• Egypt: Christian Refugee Released After 3 Years in Prison, “I Thank Everyone Who Prayed for Me”
  A Christian refugee who was imprisoned in Egypt for belonging to a Facebook group about leaving Islam for Christ has been released after three years of incarceration, ADF International reports. Egypt ranks 40 on the Open Doors World Watch List 2025 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted. The post Egypt: Christian Refugee […]
• Pakistan Christians Fear Mob Violence After Arrest Mentally Challenged Believer
  Tensions remained high Friday in Pakistan’s Punjab Province after local police detained a mentally challenged Christian on charges of blasphemy against Islam, Christians told Worthy News. The post Pakistan Christians Fear Mob Violence After Arrest Mentally Challenged Believer appeared first on Worthy Christian News.
• Nicaragua: Evangelicals Increasingly Targeted by Ortega Regime
  A new study shows there has been a surge in attacks on Christians in Nicaragua over the last two years, with Nicaraguan dictator President Daniel Ortega now specifically targeting evangelical bodies as well as Catholic communities, Christian Daily International (CDI) reports. The post Nicaragua: Evangelicals Increasingly Targeted by Ortega Regime appeared first on Worthy Christian […]
• Mozambique: Christians Targeted by Islamic Terrorists Amid Political Unrest
  Missionaries and local Christians in Mozambique are being targeted by Islamic terror groups amid ongoing political protests and upheaval over October’s highly disputed general election results, Mission Network News (MNN) reports. The post Mozambique: Christians Targeted by Islamic Terrorists Amid Political Unrest appeared first on Worthy Christian News.
• India: Christian Couple Sentenced to Five Years in Jail Under Anti-Conversion Law
  Christian couple in India’s Uttar Pradesh state has been sentenced to five years in prison for 'attempting to convert' Hindus to Christ in violation of the state’s anti-conversion law, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports. The post India: Christian Couple Sentenced to Five Years in Jail Under Anti-Conversion Law appeared first on Worthy Christian News.
• China Detains Tibet House Church Members
  Chinese authorities have detained 10 Christians from the house church "All Ranges Church" in Tibet as part of a broader anti-Christian campaign, Christian investigators said Tuesday. The post China Detains Tibet House Church Members appeared first on Worthy Christian News.
• Nigeria: Boko Haram Steps Up Attacks on Christians, “Many of Us Have Lost Everything”
  The Boko Haram jihadist insurgent group intensified its attacks on Christians in Nigeria’s Borno state earlier this month, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. The post Nigeria: Boko Haram Steps Up Attacks on Christians, “Many of Us Have Lost Everything” appeared first on Worthy Christian News.
• Christians Arrested/Tortured by Sudanese Army, “Christians of All Backgrounds are Trapped in the Chaos”
  Seven Sudanese Christian youths were arrested and tortured by intelligence agents of the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) in the country’s River Nile state on Jan. 14, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Wracked by a civil war launched between the SAF and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), The post Christians Arrested/Tortured by Sudanese Army, […]

ynet – News

• Netanyahu mismanaged Gaza—can he shift focus before it’s too late? February 5, 2025
  Einat Wilf: ‘The prime minister has to accept that the whole operation in Gaza was mismanaged, that he failed, and that he needs to cut his losses’
• Trump says US will take ownership of Gaza; Netanyahu calls it 'A new future for the territory, worth paying attention to' February 5, 2025
  U.S. president says he 'sees long-term ownership' of Gaza; 'We will be responsible for Gaza, we will remove the dangerous bombs and the destroyed houses, it's a great idea,' he said; Netanyahu says 'Israel will end the war by winning the war'
• Female field observer hostages used as human shields for senior Hamas official February 4, 2025
  Karina, Daniella, Naama, Agam and Liri were held in a hideout apartment in Gaza, where a senior Hamas military commander was also present; He provided them with food and ensured they could shower – while simultaneously manipulating them in an attempt to extract information about IDF activity in the days leading up to Oct. 7
• Empty Gaza of all its residents and settle them around the world | Trump's plan, alongside Netanyahu February 4, 2025
  The US president and the prime ministermet in the White House, in what could shape the face of the Middle East for years to come;  Trump spoke about removing Palestinians from Gaza forever: 'Who would want to go back there? There is nothing but death and destruction'; Netanyahu on Israel's goals in the war: 'Hamas will […]
• Trump signs tougher sanctions against Iran: 'If Iran tries to kill me, it will be obliterated' February 4, 2025
  Trump signed a renewal of the tough sanctions policy on Tehran: 'Too close to a nuclear weapon, we will reduce its oil exports to zero'; Netanyahu will try to convince the president to focus on the Iranian threat, but an Israeli official admitted: 'There is no more talk of an attack, Trump has another goal […]
• Israel considered moving Palestinians from Gaza for rebuilding months before Trump February 4, 2025
  Ynet has learned that the issue has been under consideration for some time, and a green light has been given to a plan to encourage the migration of Gazans to a third country other than Egypt or Jordan
• Holocaust survivor Mordechai Ciechanower dies at 100: 'We were told in Auschwitz that the weak will be killed' February 4, 2025
  Mordechai, who survived the gas chambers, immigrated to Israel with his father after the war and dedicated his life to Holocaust remembrance; He led IDF and school delegations to Poland, lectured worldwide about his personal story, and died two weeks before his 101st birthday
• Hospital concert honors IDF field observers returned from captivity, celebrates Liri's 20th birthday February 4, 2025
  Liri Albag, who celebrated her previous birthday in Hamas captivity, was celebrating freedom Tuesday with her friends and family: 'The only wish I ask for - the return of all the hostages'; Watch the field observers join in singing at the concert to mark their return and as a tribute to violinist Agam Berger 
• Hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen's family awaits his return, concerned for his well-being February 4, 2025
  Sagui's brother Itay Dekel-Chen, is urging a more nuanced perspective on the highly charged debate over the cease-fire and hostage release; 'We must bring everyone home, but at the same time, this comes at a heavy price,' he says, 'If we choose only one side, there won’t be much left here'
• Israel opens first embassy in Moldova: 'After October 7 attack you stood by our side' February 4, 2025
  Some 34 years after Jerusalem officially recognized Moldova's independence, an Israeli embassy opened in Chisinau. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said at the ceremony:'This is a historic moment that marks a milestone in relations between the countries'; Saar laid a wreath in memory of his family at the monument to the victims of the Chisinau ghetto
• Trump 'focused on freeing all hostages,' insists on relocation of Gazans: 'Gaza is a demolition site, it's inhumane' February 4, 2025
  Hours before the 'fateful' meeting between the US president and Netanyahu, a senior American official said that the two would discuss 'preserving' the cease-fire and preventing Hamas from returning to power; 'Phase 2? There will be unity'; Trump insists on relocation for masses of Gazans; 'Rebuilding the Strip will take between 10-15 years, it is […]
• Netanyahu has a chance to fix mistakes in Trump meeting February 4, 2025
  Opinion: Following missteps and failures accrued throughout his political career culminating in Hamas' attack, the prime minister has an option to return Israel to the right path during his US visit
• What are the three pillars of artificial intelligence? February 4, 2025
  Dr. Roy Sasson: 'How do you build better predictive analytics to understand what people wish to read more about?'
• IDF confirms two reserve soldiers killed in West Bank attack February 4, 2025
  Sergeant Major (res.) Ofer Yung, 39, from Tel Aviv, a Squad Commander in the 8211th Battalion and Sergeant Major (Res.) Avraham Tzvi Tzvika Friedman, 43, from Ein HaNatziv, were killed in action after terrorist opened fire at West Bank checkpoint
• Syria's Sharaa to discuss defense pact with Turkey's Erdogan, sources say February 4, 2025
  Talks focus on air defense cooperation, training a new Syrian army and countering Kurdish fighters, with Turkey eyeing bases in the Badiyah region to secure Syria's airspace
• Snuck inside checkpoint and surprised soldiers: IDF probes deadly West Bank shooting attack February 4, 2025
  Investigation finds terrorist, armed with an M16 and two magazines, snuck in before dawn and opened fire on soldiers exiting post; at least 10 Israelis injured in attack

Christian News Wire

• The Witness Foundation Announces the Return of the Active Witness Challenge 2025: Honoring the Legacy of Selma Through Action
  NEWS PROVIDED BY Witness Foundation Feb. 4, 2025 CLAYMONT, Del., Feb. 4, 2025 /Christian Newswire/ — The Witness Foundation is proud to announce the return of the Active Witness Challenge (AWC) 2025, a nationwide movement designed to honor the legacy of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches while mobilizing communities to take action for justice today. […]
• Debut Author Cindi J. Martin Releases Book Giving Transformative Perspective on Love, Power, and Connectio
  Choosing Intimacy: Exploring Christ’s Model for Mutuality and Deeper Relationships offers an invitation to embrace genuine, life-giving relationships while rejecting long-held power dynamics NEWS PROVIDED BY Author Cindi J. Martin Feb. 4, 2025 OAKDALE, Calif., Feb. 4, 2025 /Christian Newswire/ — Acclaimed therapist and counselor Cindi J. Martin invites readers to embark on a transformative […]
• Protecting Marylanders from Physician Assisted Suicide
  NEWS PROVIDED BY The Dignity Mandate Feb. 3, 2025 DAVIDSONVILLE, Md., Feb. 3, 2025 /Christian Newswire/ — On Thursday, January 30, multiple non-profit groups and concerned citizens arrived in Annapolis to speak with their Maryland legislators about the dangers of the End-of-Life Option Act. The bill has failed to pass in Maryland during 7 previous […]
• Conservative Influencer Charlie Kirk Delivers Bold Political Insights in New Daily TBN Show, ‘Charlie Kirk Today’
  Premieres Tonight Monday, February 3 at 6:30 PM ET Only on TBN NEWS PROVIDED BY EPIC Feb. 3, 2025 NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 3, 2025 /Christian Newswire/ — Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) is thrilled to announce the debut of Charlie Kirk Today, on weeknights at 6:30 PM ET on TBN and TBN+ livestream. In this new […]
• How Positively Impacting 20% of Prisoners Can Change an Entire Prison Culture
  Prison Fellowship International releases white paper detailing theory of change, including findings and strategies for breaking generational cycles of crime   NEWS PROVIDED BY Prison Fellowship International (PFI) Feb. 3, 2025 WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2025 /Christian Newswire/ — Today, Prison Fellowship International (PFI), the world’s largest network of Christian ministries working in the criminal justice field, […]
• Church of the Highlands to Grow Impact with Leadership Transition
  Founding Pastor Chris Hodges to focus on leadership development, Highlands College NEWS PROVIDED BY Church of the Highlands Feb. 3, 2025 BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 3, 2025 /Christian Newswire/ — Church of the Highlands is moving into a season of leadership transition with Mark Pettus as lead pastor and with Chris Hodges as founding pastor intensifying […]
• Torrey Honors College Partners with Oxford University for New Semester Study Abroad Opportunity
  NEWS PROVIDED BY Biola University Jan. 31, 2025 LA MIRADA, Calif., Jan. 31, 2025 /Christian Newswire/ — The Biola University Torrey Honors College has launched a new partnership with the University of Oxford designed specifically for Torrey Honors students to live a semester abroad among the rich Christian community and faculty at Wycliffe Hall. A […]
• Grammy®-Award Winning Artist Zach Williams Debuts New Single ‘Jesus Loves’
  NEWS PROVIDED BY EPIC Jan. 31, 2025 NASHVILLE, Jan. 31, 2025 /Christian Newswire/ — GRAMMY®-Award Winning Singer/Songwriter Zach Williams debuts his inspiring new single, “Jesus Loves” today. This uplifting anthem is the lead radio single and second track from his highly anticipated studio album set to release later this year. Through this captivating song, Williams […]
• Sexual Harassment and Child Rape: Episcopal Bishop Todd Ousley Should be Disqualified as Bishop Provisional of Wyoming Over Possible Criminal Conduct and Deliberate Mishandling of Clergy Misconduct
  NEWS PROVIDED BY Anglican Watch Jan. 30, 2025 ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 30, 2025 /Christian Newswire/ — Todd Ousley, the nominee for bishop provisional of Wyoming, has repeatedly ignored egregious cases of clergy misconduct, including a situation involving child rape that was mishandled on the diocesan level and a case of sexual harassment of an adult female. […]
• The Death of DEI
  NEWS PROVIDED BY Catholic League Jan. 30, 2025 NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2025 \Christian Newswire\ — The following is submitted by Bill Donohue, President, Catholic League: DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) policies are dying. This became inevitable once the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions in 2023. Subsequently, the corporate elite began […]