Beyond the Cross ~

My Poetry Feed

• Sticky Note To God ~12.03.24 December 3, 2024
  Deuteronomy 31:8-9
  Deborah Ann Belka
• Sticky Note From God ~12.02.24 ~ December 3, 2024
  John 17:3
  Deborah Ann Belka
• The CHRISTmas Promise ~ December 3, 2024
  A Savior was born,hallelujah sing . . .for peace to the worldHe promised to bring. The Good News came,to save one and allsalvation He promisedwhen on His name we call. God’s indescribable Gift,promised to everyonea Babe in a mangerHis only begotten Son. The Light of the World,brings life eternalwith the promise to saveall from hell’s […]
  Deborah Ann Belka
• Afternoon Ponderings ~12.02.24 December 2, 2024
  Romans 15:13
  Deborah Ann Belka
• Snippet of The Day ~12.02.24~ December 2, 2024
  Click On Link Below To Read Full Poem Every Day Is CHRISTmas
  Deborah Ann Belka
• Good Morning Quote ~12.02.24~ December 2, 2024
  Deborah Ann Belka
• Sticky Note To God ~12.02.24 December 2, 2024
  John 10:28
  Deborah Ann Belka
• Sticky Note From God ~12.01.24 ~ December 2, 2024
  Psalm 17:1
  Deborah Ann Belka
• Needing Answers ~ December 2, 2024
  God, I need answers,I really need to know . . .the next few stepsand how they should go. I haven’t me a clue,as to what to doso for guidanceI’m counting on You. God, I need a reply,to my current prayerI need know howwho, what and where. I don’t see the path,but, You do for sureright […]
  Deborah Ann Belka
• Afternoon Ponderings ~12.01.24 December 1, 2024
  Philippians 4:6-7
  Deborah Ann Belka

DAILY CHRISTIAN NEWS

WORLD CHRISTIAN NEWS

• Iran: 12 Christians Face Long Prison Terms for Their Faith, Three Tortured
  Twelve Christian converts in Iran are facing the possibility of torture and lengthy prison terms after being charged with “propagating a religion contrary to Islam” and “collaborating with foreign governments,” Article 18 reports. The post Iran: 12 Christians Face Long Prison Terms for Their Faith, Three Tortured appeared first on Worthy Christian News.
• Nigeria: Christians Gather For Prayer, Support Amid Ongoing Slaughter and Abductions
  As Islamic jihadists continue a relentless campaign of murder, abductions, and displacement against Christians in northern Nigeria, communities of local believers are joining together to pray and to support one another, including with finances to pay extortionate ransoms for kidnapped loved ones, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. The post Nigeria: Christians Gather For Prayer, Support […]
• India: Christians Banned From Eight Villages in Chhattisgarh State
  As part of an intensifying intolerance of Christianity in India, eight village councils in the Sukma District of India’s Chhattisgarh State passed a joint resolution earlier this month to ban Christians from staying in their communities, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports. The post India: Christians Banned From Eight Villages in Chhattisgarh State appeared first on […]
• 100 Christian Families Freed From Slavery In Pakistan; Thousands Still Held (Worthy News In-Depth)
  There was hope Tuesday for at least some of the thousands of Christians held as “bonded labors” in Islamic-ruled Pakistan, with Christian aid workers telling Worthy News they freed 100 Christian families ahead of Christmas. The post 100 Christian Families Freed From Slavery In Pakistan; Thousands Still Held (Worthy News In-Depth) appeared first on Worthy […]
• Indonesia: Authorities Allow 2 Years’ Worth of Garbage to Pile Up Beside Church Building
  Authorities in Islamic-ruled Indonesia have allowed two years’ worth of putrid garbage to pile up next to a church building and Catholic university in Yogyakarta city, capital of the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Central Java Province, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. The post Indonesia: Authorities Allow 2 Years’ Worth of Garbage to Pile Up Beside […]
• Christians Are Persecuted in Most Indian States, Report
  A new study shows that Christians in India face persecution at the hands of Hindu nationalists in no fewer than 23 of the country’s 28 states, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. The post Christians Are Persecuted in Most Indian States, Report appeared first on Worthy Christian News.
• Mozambique: ISIS Slits Throats of Christians, “Ask the Lord to Comfort the Bereaved and Fearful”
  Islamic State terrorist insurgents in Cabo Delgado, northern Mozambique, brutally murdered four Christians in separate incidents earlier this month, Barnabas Aid reports. The post Mozambique: ISIS Slits Throats of Christians, “Ask the Lord to Comfort the Bereaved and Fearful” appeared first on Worthy Christian News.
• Pakistan: Pastor Takes Family Into Hiding Following Rape of 14-Year-Old Daughter
  A pastor in Punjab Province, Pakistan has taken his family into hiding after police failed to arrest an Islamic neighbor who raped his 14-year-old daughter and then threatened them all, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. The post Pakistan: Pastor Takes Family Into Hiding Following Rape of 14-Year-Old Daughter appeared first on Worthy Christian News.
• Russian Pastor Arrested/Detained For Sermon Against Ukraine War
  A Pentecostal pastor in Russia is in prison charged with undermining national security after he preached a sermon in which he criticized the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine from a Biblical perspective, the Norway-based Forum 18 rights group reports. The post Russian Pastor Arrested/Detained For Sermon Against Ukraine War appeared first on Worthy Christian News.
• Turkey Has Seen a Rise in Anti-Christian Hate Crimes
  Turkey has seen a surge in anti-Christian hate crimes since 2020, International Christian Concern (ICC) warns in a new report. Muslim-majority Turkey ranks 50 on the Open Doors World Watch List 2024 of the top 50 countries where Christians are persecuted. The post Turkey Has Seen a Rise in Anti-Christian Hate Crimes appeared first on […]

ynet – News

• Sunni rebels advance deeper into Syria, Assad prepares for counterattack December 3, 2024
  Syrian rebels, led by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, have captured key areas near Hama and Aleppo, exploiting Assad's weakened allies; As civilians flee, fears grow in Aleppo under rebel rule, with minorities wary despite promises of protection 
• South Korean president declares martial law; Parliament unanimously rejects it December 3, 2024
  Yoon Suk Yeol made the announcement in a televised briefing, vowing to 'eradicate pro-North Korean forces and protect the constitutional democratic order'
• Cairo talks consider ousted Fatah leader Mohammed Dahlan’s role in postwar Gaza December 3, 2024
  Egypt is trying to broker an agreement in the long-standing conflict between rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah, and bridge internal divisions within Fatah 
• IDF to draft comprehensive plan to ease restrictions for lone reservists December 3, 2024
  Lawmaker criticizes Defense Ministry's financial support for nonprofits assisting lone soldiers, calling it 'a disgracefully minimal and insulting amount'; New guidelines are set to take effect in January 2025; Issue is urgency as population of lone reservists grows amid ongoing war 
• IDF operates, eliminates terrorists on four fronts December 3, 2024
  Israel's military targets Hezbollah operative in Syria, terror cell in the West Bank, continues operation in Gaza and enforces cease-fire with Lebanon 'with maximum force and zero tolerance'
• One year after October 7, half of Israeli women fear sexual assault December 3, 2024
  Israeli conference focusing on sexual trauma and treatment for former hostages presents worrying data following Hamas' atrocities on October 7
• 'It may take another week or another month, but Jabaliya will fall' December 3, 2024
  Led by Col. Liron Batito, the Givati Brigade focuses on eliminating Hamas terrorists in northern Gaza with a strategy of rapid raids combined with cautious, deliberate advances; despite killing and capturing over 2,000 terrorists, he says 'there’s still plenty to do'
• Aleppo and Idlib under opposition control, with eyes on Hama December 3, 2024
  The opposition’s victories follow fierce battles with regime forces and Iranian-backed militias, reshaping control in northern Syria
• Hamas agrees to US-supervised plan for post-war Gaza management, report says December 3, 2024
  Report outlines proposed administration plan establishing committee that would oversee enclave under US supervision; Palestinian Authority conditions agreement in Hamas recognizing its exclusive rule
• 'Don't wait for the next war': Entire Israeli Arab towns lack rocket shelters December 3, 2024
  Despite Lebanon cease-fire, Arab towns in Israel remain alarmed over inadequate shelters, which left them vulnerable to rocket strikes and casualties during war; residents urge authorities to address this safety gap urgently
• Facing teen terrorists and hidden tunnels: The IDF's long fight ahead in Gaza December 3, 2024
  Hamas reportedly rebuilding its Gaza City brigade, including recruiting teenagers, as IDF nears completion of buffer zone in enclave's center; Nahal Brigade targets Rafah resistance pockets, while 162nd Division wraps up major Jabaliya raid
• Makovsky: Lebanon ceasefire and U.S. transition may open door for hostage deal December 3, 2024
  'There are some big things that have come together,' the Washington Institute scholar said
• IDF launches wave of strikes on Lebanon following Hezbollah attack December 2, 2024
  Military says conducted widespread strikes on Hezbollah terrorists, dozens of rocket launchers and other terrorist infrastructure across Lebanon, reiterates commitment to cease-fire
• Trump warns Hamas: Release hostages or 'there will be ALL HELL TO PAY' December 2, 2024
  US president-elect vows severe consequences if hostages not released before his inauguration; 'Those responsible will be hit harder than anybody has been hit in the long and storied History of the United States of America,' he writes on Truth Social 
• IDF warns Iran against weapons smuggling into Syria amid rebel fighting December 2, 2024
  Military spokesperson Hagari says IDF will 'act to prevent smuggling of weapons to Lebanon and Hezbollah through Syria' as Tehran sends reinforcements to aid flagging Assad regime
• From the 'Jewel of Syria' to a symbol of sectarian bloodshed: This is Aleppo December 2, 2024
  Anti-Assad forces seize one of world’s oldest cities, once home to vibrant Jewish community that fled before 1948; divided during Syria’s civil war, 2016 recapture by Assad marked turning point, but regime now faces renewed fight for control

Christian News Wire

• The KEY for Jehovah's Witnesses, and Others, to Understand the Deity of Christ
  Jesus being the "Last" does NOT cancel him from also being the "First" ("the First and the Last" - Rev. 1:17; 2:8; 22:13), just like the following about his dual nature: Jesus was sent into the world by the father (Jn. 17:18; etc.); got his earthly life from the Father (Jn. 5:26); became mortal flesh […]
• A Call to Evangelicals Christians and the Nation: The Fight is Not Over
  A Call to Evangelicals and The Nation: The Fight Is Not Over Pastor Stephen E. Broden We have won a victory, but this is no time to rest. We dodged a bullet, but the battle rages on. The Democratic Party is a fortress of evil, and though we've halted their progress for now, we cannot […]
• Speaking the Truth in Your Recovery Journey: Navigating Difficult Situations and Unpopular Beliefs
  [Tampa, Florida] In the realm of recovery from sexual addiction, confronting uncomfortable truths is essential for healing and personal growth. Mason Cain PSAP, the founder of the Unchained Leader Program and a respected authority in the Sexual Addiction Recovery sector, emphasizes the critical role of speaking truth during the recovery process, regardless of the challenges […]
• Former Presidential Candidate, and Biden Opponent Declares: 'I support President Biden in Pardoning His Son Hunter'
  "Let a Dad be a Dad. Move on, and don't politicize President Biden's decision. Every dad alive would do the same thing for his son." -- Randall Terry, Presidential Candidate, Constitution Party. NEWS PROVIDED BYRandall TerryDec. 1, 2024 WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ -- Randall Terry, Former Presidential Candidate states the following regarding President […]