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Touching Performance In China To Michael W. Smith Song

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284SHARESShareTweetJoin Our List Blog by Within Reach Global team member J.M. I volunteer teach the music program to over a dozen students at a high school in China, and am grateful to play a part in impacting young lives with the kingdom of God. This week we have been busy with a whole bunch of Thanksgiving activities…

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Does This Chinese Man Really Need A Turn Or Burn Placard?

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316SHARESShareTweetJoin Our List This man in China is holding a “turn or burn” placard that says, δΈδΏ‘θ€Άη¨£δΈ‹εœ°η‹±οΌŒδΏ‘θ€Άη¨£δΈŠε€©ε ‚ translation:Β “You’ll go to hell if you don’t believe in Jesus but you’ll get to heaven if you believe in him.” So here’s a question for you: How has the “turn or burn” message resonated with you? Has it inspired you…

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You Might Be Surprised At The Top 20 Countries Where Christianity Is Growing The Fastest

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2.6kSHARESShareTweetJoin Our List Where is Christianity growing the fastest? The Center for the Study of Global Christianity, based at Gordon Conwell Seminary, published In June 2013 an excellent report regarding Christianity in its Global Context. The full report can be found online at here. From this report I identified the top 20 countries that have the highest…

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6,000 Unreached People Groups? That Ought To Change Our Priorities

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291SHARESShareTweetJoin Our List There are roughly 6,000 people groupsβ€”distinct ethnic tribesβ€”who have never heard of Jesus before. 6,000 unreached people groups? That ought to change our priorities. #missions Click To Tweet Compound that number from people groups to individuals, and the numbers are staggering. Two and a half billion people who are waiting at the other end…

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