The Christian defendants of the Church of Iran denomination of Christianity were put on trial in Karaj in northern Iran on Monday after converting to Christianity, being charged with "sectarian" activities. Read More

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Three Christians are standing trial in Iran after a new amendment to the Iranian penal code was passed through the legislature, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW). The Christian defendants of the Church of Iran denomination of Christianity were put on trial in Karaj in northern Iran on Monday after converting to Christianity, being charged with "sectarian" activities. Read More Dear Carl, Today the Jewish people are facing a new array of threats, much broader than they have faced in the past. One of those threats is an effort to silence the voices of their friends and supporters. That's why Zionism is being called racist, and that's why Facebook is shutting down pro-Israel voices like ours. We can't let this go—it is time for action, and I'm asking for your help today. We are using every means at our disposal to win this battle. I have been to both Jerusalem and Washington, asking for help from those who are friends of Israel. We have written appeals, and we are pursuing the legal avenues that are available to us. Make no mistake, this is a fight that we must win—not just for the sake of this great global prayer movement, but for the future of Israel. At the same time we are fighting this battle, we are using your Friends of Zion Center as a headquarters to provide help and hope to those who have been injured, lost their homes, or are suffering because of the brutal terrorist attacks. We need your help to ensure that our pro-Israel voice is not silenced, and that the urgent needs of the Jewish people can be met. Your ambassador to Jerusalem, Michael David Evans Donate Now Growing in Wisdom Fools are headstrong and do what they like; wise people take advice. —Proverbs 12:15 MSG None of us enters this world with the wisdom of Solomon. We need to grow in wisdom and understanding, and this comes from being mentored by wise parents, counselors, pastors, teachers, and friends. However, in order for this process to work effectively, we need to be humble enough to acknowledge our need for God’s wisdom. We also need to be careful of where we look for our source of wisdom. Not every self-help author, talk show host, or media pundit truly has the wisdom of God. They may be spouting worldly wisdom or political correctness rather than the truth based on God’s Word. The apostle Paul warned: “Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ” (Colossians 2:8 NLT). Be careful where you get your wisdom! With your gift of $50 or more (was $100), we will send you this lovely Friends of Zion Museum coffee table book. This oversized book lets you experience the powerful message of Christian love that visitors to the first Christian museum in Israel see and hear. It's a stirring challenge to take our place in the long line of heroes of faith who stood for and with the Jewish people and a great way to share your love and support of Israel with others. For Your Gift of $50 or More Make sure you are up to date with the latest news from Israel and from our ministry —download the all new Jerusalem Prayer Team app today. It's a great way to stay connected with praying Believers from around the world and share prayer needs with them as well. Get it today! Download Apple App Download Android App Twitter Donate Online Instagram Jerusalem Prayer Team | PO BOX 30246, Phoenix, AZ 85046 | memi@jpteam.org | 1-888-390-7946 CONTACT US | PRIVACY POLICY