Pastor Jack Graham: The Reality of Heaven

 We can only transform the world when we choose to live totally for Jesus, set ablaze through the power of the Holy Spirit, the Crossmap website reports today (July 21, 2025).

Pastor Jack Graham walks us through Scripture, revealing the truth about angels and what they offer us: encouragement, counsel, confirmation of God's will, strength, protection, wisdom, companionship, and more. Dr. Graham demonstrates that the main role of angels is to point us  toward Christ.

Our mission at Power Point Ministries is to glorify God by introducing Jesus Christ as Lord to as many people as possible and to develop them in Christian living using the most effective means to impact the world, making an eternal difference in this generation. 

Power Point Ministries started as a vision of Jack Graham and his wife, Deb, 20 years ago. 

They believed that the power of God was evident in their growing church and that His Gospel message should be spread beyond the walls of the church to the world at large. They purchased airtime on the Trinity Broadcast Network and Power Point Ministries was then officially launched in April 1994. 

Power Point can now be seen or heard by an audience of millions of television viewers and radio listeners across the U.S. and several other countries.

Christian Farmers Fellowship to Mark 40 Years of Gospel Impact

The Fellowship of Christian Farmers International  (FCFI) is set to mark a significant milestone, as it celebrates its 40th anniversary at its annual conference in Kalamazoo, Michigan this July, the Christian Daily website reports today (July 20, 2025). 

The event will commemorate four decades of impactful gospel --centered farming ministry have set the stage for the next  40 years of service. 

"This isn't just a celebration -- it's a defining moment," said Executive Director Dan Janzen. "It's a time to reaffirm our mission of equipping Christian farmers to make a lasting impact in their communities, both spiritually and practically." 

FCI launched at the American Soybean Association Expo in 1985. Since then, the organization has supported evangelism, disaster relief, and mission outreach for farming communities throughout the U.S.

Seek Jesus When You Feel Fragile

 Our bodies tell a story of brokenness, but Jesus'scarred hands and feet have the final word, the Crossmap website reports today (July 19, 2025).

Consider Him when you feel most fragile, and consider Him when your heart longs for comfort. You can be confident that the weakness you feel today won't last forever, keep looking to Jesus for hope, holding fast to Him extends His arms and welcomes you home. 

That need can actually help us as we consider Jesus and see how the incarnation of Christ -- that the Son of God was a real man in a real body -- is our hope for the moment we feel fragile.

Pope Calls for Ceasefire after Attack on Cath. Church in Gaza

Pope Leo XIV has called for a ceasefire in Gaza after the only                                                                                             Catholic parish in the territory fell victim to a deadly Israeli strike this morning (July 17, 2025) , the Christian Today website reports today.

Three people are reported to have been killed and several others seriously injured in the strike on the Holy Family Catholic Parish. Among the injured was parish priest Gabriel Romanelli. 

The church has been a safe haven for hundreds of Christians and other seeking refuge from the conflict with Israel. 

Following news of the strike this morning, Pope Leo sent a telegram to the parish saying he was "deeply saddened" by the loss of life and injury, and assuring them of  his "spiritual closeness."

"His Holiness renews his call for an immediate ceasefire, and he expresses his profound hope for dialogue, reconciliation, and enduring peace for the region, " the telegram said.

Study: A Quarter of Americans Fear They or a Loved One Could Be Deported

 A new study shows that a quarter of all adults in the U.S. (23%) are worrying that they , or a loved one, could be depored from the country in the near future, the Christian Daily website reports today ( July 16, 2025).Pew Research Center released the findings after conducting a survey earlier last month (June 2--8,2025). The percentage figure of thosec oncerned qbout deportation has increased from 19 percent in March. 

Pew Research stated,"More recently, President Donald Trump ordered stronger efforts in some major American cities to detain and deport immigrants living in the country illegally."

The press release from Pew Research Center directly linked the mental stress to the Trump administration increasing immigration arrests and deportations. 

The National Association of Evangelicals (NAE)  welcomed a U.S. government decision to halt arrests and deportations of non--criminal immigrants working in agriculture and hospitality-- calling the policy shift a step toward greater stability for immigrant families.

New Survey: Most Churches Sill Pass the Plate to Collect Offerings

Most Protestant churches in the U.S. continue to  pass a plate or basket during worship services to collect offerings, according to a new survey of pastors by Lifeway Research, the Christian Post website reports today (July 13, 2025).

Nearly three in four U.S. Protestant pastors say their churches collect physical offerings by passing something around during the service, and close to half say they also share giving options as people arrive or leave the building, the study found.

After surveying 1,003 Protestant pastors, Lifeway found that 64% use passing the plate as  the primary collection method, more than any other option, with that number rising to 68% among pastors leading churches with 50 to 99 attendees.

Scott McConnell, executive director of Lifeway Research, said that the range   of giving methods reflects the diversity of working practices. "While many churches offer digital giving oprions, only 1% of churches say they don't provide an opportunity to give an offering n person at their worship services."

The Value of Scripture in Our Lives

To be filled with the Spirit is to let the Word of God guide you and inspire you, the Crossmap website reprts today (July 5, 2025).  

It's peace for your anxious heart when the world is screaming. It's love that makes you patient when the world is testing you. It's wisdom to know your next step forward when the path ahead seems dark. It's courage to face the waves and step right in , knowing God will never let you drown.

When you've spent each day filling yourself with the Word of God, it is always present, written onto your very heart. You won't be searching for a hand to grab , a majical moment of affirmation; you'll know He is already there.

 Let the Word of God grow richly inside you. Pull up a chair, crack open the Bible, and let the Word of Christ move in, unpack its bags, and write itself upon your heart.