One of the benefits of attending church and meeting new people is that sometimes you meet  people with extraordinairy stories, faith and passion.  My friend Steve Turville is one such man.

I met Steve about 2 years ago, right after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and as I’ve gotten to know Steve I have found out more about his deep faith in Christ.  He’s been an encouragement to me, and also an example of what Christ in us can be to the church if we allow the Lord to break us and teach us His lessons.

In this special podcast you will hear Steve’s testimony and also the story of how he and his wife Mary dealt with the murder of their son Josh, and his current battle with prostate cancer.

Click here to listen to part I

Click here to listen to part 2

Anaheim, Calif., Aug. 26 /Christian Newswire/ — Arabic Christian Perspective will hold a 4-day conference in Anaheim, California, Sept. 1-4, on Islam and sharing the Gospel with Muslims.

Facts about Islam–According to the Qur’an

Women’s rights:

1. Islam teaches that men are superior to women. Surah 2:228.

2. In court witness: The witness of two women equals the witness of one man. Surah 2:282.

3. Islam considers the wife a possession. Surah 3:14.

4. In inheritance: A woman’s share is half that of a man. Surah 4:11.

5. Islam teaches that a wife is subject to punishment by her husband. As a punishment, beating a wife or abstaining from sexual relations with her is allowed. Surah 4:34.

Human Rights:

1. Islam compels its adherents to force others to accept Islam. Muslims must fight until all their opponents submit to Islam. Surah 2:193; 9:5; 9:29; 47:4.

2. Islam condemns non-Muslims. Surah 2:212.

3. Islam instructs Muslims not to befriend Jews or Christians. Surah 5:54.

4. Islam teaches that any person who accepts Islam, then later turns away from it will be subject to death. Surah 9:12; 4:89.

Democracy:

1. Islam teaches that any person who accepts Islam, then later turns away from it will be subject to death. Surah 9:12; 4:8

2. Islam teaches that the Qur’an is the Constitution, God is the author of law and the State is the agent to implement the law. Surah 2:193; 4:105; 5:51; 12:40.

3. Resisting Islam: punished by death, crucifixion, or the cutting off of the hands and feet. Surah 5:36.

Islam is a religion of terrorism; anyone who says that Islam is a peaceful religion is either ignorant or a liar.

What: Islam vs. America, featuring the world best speakers on the topic at a four-day conference

Who: Speakers

Dr. Robert Morey
Dr. Joseph Abd El-Shafi
Dr. Cynthia Pettross
Dr. Ray Register
Dr. Rauf Guirguis
Dr. Anis Shorrosh
Professor Daniel Scot
Professor David Kim
Father Zakaria Boutros
Brother Jim Baber

Topics:
The Foundation of Christianity
Introduction to Islam
Islam VS USA
Women in Islam
Muhammad in the Bible
The Accuracy of the Bible
Salvation, Jihad & Deception in Islam
Is the Qur’an Authentic
Reaching Muslim women
Muslims mindset
Answering Muslims Objection
Answering Radical Muslims Objection
Islam and the Church
Discipling former Muslims
The Greatest One (Testimonies)

Where: Arabic Christian Perspective

2660 West Woodland Dr. Ste 108, Anaheim, CA 92801

When:

Friday, September 1, 6:00pm – 9:00pm Christianity VS Islam

Saturday, September 2, 9:30am – 8:30pm Truth VS Islam

Sunday, September 3, 2:00pm – 9:00pm Jesus VS Islam

Monday, September 4, 9:30am – 6:30pm The Church VS Islam

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Today we have a compelling interview with the one and only almost doctor, but not quite, Jerry Newcombe of Coral Ridge Ministries.

In this two part interview with Jerry you will learn about this weekend’s upcoming special called Darwins Deadly Legacy which will air on August 26th and 27th.

This is going to be an outstanding program that you will want to tune in for.  Dr. D. James Kennedy has taken the top experts in science and on the subject of Darwinism and has compiled them all together in this one place.

Guests like Ann Coulter, who has written about evolution extensively in her awesome book Godless, Michael Behe, author of Darwin’s Black Box (a great read), Dr. George Grant, Dr. Ken Ham, Phillip Johnson, author of Darwin on Trial, Lee Strobel and Dr. Richard Weikart author of From Darwin to Hitler….and many more.

Listen to part I here

Listen to part II here (I’ll upload this later today)

The following is from the great devotional book Extreme Devotion. I want to encourage you to get this book and use it daily in your devotional time with the Lord.

“This cell cannot stop me from loving my Lord, Jesus Christ,” wrote Ayub Masih. He has now served more than five years in prison because of false accusations.

Christians in Pakistan are often falsely accused of blasphemy against Mohammed, the founder of Islam. According to Muslim rules, blasphemy is a crime that carries a penalty of death. Ayub was talking casually to a Muslim friend with whom he had often discussed and joked about controversial issues; the conversation turned to the book, The Satanic Verses—a controversial book against Islam. They were overheard, and under the pressure of others, Ayub’s “friend” filed a complaint against him.
Ayub was arrested and sentenced to death for blaspheming Mohammed. Shortly after that, his village was raided, and all twelve Christian families living there were chased from their homes. Ayub pleaded innocent to the charges and appealed the court’s judgment. He has prayerfully waited five years in jail for a response from the courts.

He is presently in Sahiwal Central Jail in Multon, Pakistan. He knows that, even upon release, his life would still be in danger, and he would bring danger to others in his family or community. Early in 1998, an attempt was made on his life, and an Islamic mullah (religious leader) once offered a reward of ten thousand dollars to anyone who would kill Ayub.

In Muslim nations today, speaking on a religious subject considered to be contrary to Islam can mean death. Ironically, Muslim worshipers face a death penalty themselves. The Bible teaches that the penalty for sin is spiritual death. Apart from Christ, everyone faces eternal death. Thankfully, however, Christ has paid the death penalty for all who believe, even Muslims. Jesus Christ took our place at the hand of the executioner by being crucified on a cross. His death enables us to have eternal life with God in heaven. Thank God today that your death sentence has been commuted and that you have been pardoned. And pray for those in Muslim nations who may kill Christians on earth, but without Christ, face their own eternal death.

If you’ve never heard of Ethan Pope, you will be really glad that you read this post and listened to our very important podcast.

Ethan is lovingly known as "America’s Financial Pastor" and after talking to him today I can tell you that this guy knows what he is talking about.

Ethan has authored many books, including his Financial Alert Series which includes 3 timely books.  Those books are: Identity Theft: Protecting Yourself in an Unprotected World, Social Security? What’s in it for you? and Cashing It In: Getting Ready for a World Without Money.

Ethan is also the founder of Financial Foundations a ministry that will equip you wisely with how to deal with your money.

Listen to our podcast and tell a friend.  And I thank you in advance

Part I (20 Minutes)

Part II (About 30 Minutes)