Author Archives: rememberthepoor

We have learned that suffering is not the worst thing in the world—disobedience to God is the worst. A VIETNAMESE CHRISTIAN PASTOR IMPRISONED FOR HIS FAITH I just received this “Extreme Devotion” from Voice of the Martyrs today.  Thought it … Continue reading →

Brother Yun is a Chinese House Church Leader who has written two books.  In Heavenly Man, he tells of his conversion in China, how he fasted for 100 days asking God for  a Bible, how he was imprisoned and tortured … Continue reading →

Brother Yun is a Chinese House Church Leader who has written two books.  In Heavenly Man, he tells of his conversion in China, how he fasted for 100 days asking God for  a Bible, how he was imprisoned and tortured … Continue reading →

For you had compassion on those in prison, and you joyfully accepted the plundering of your property, since you knew that you yourselves had a better possession and an abiding one. Hebrews 10:34 Update from Pastor John Mugabi: Pastor Robert … Continue reading →

The response of Jesus indicates that the way to think about self-denial is to deny yourself only a lesser good for a greater good. Jesus said, “Truly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or … Continue reading →

Will you join us in the Rice & Beans Extravaganza? It’s an extravaganza of LOVE! Identification with someone in crisis or pain is heightened when we ourselves have experienced the same type of pain. For those of us who have … Continue reading →

Hello friends, We were just notified today by a friend of ours, Miriam Bell, who lives in Uganda about 7 months out of the year, that this young woman Hilda is in urgent need of heart surgery.  You can read … Continue reading →

An e-mail from Brother John Mugabi, accompanied by photos from 2008.  Enjoy! Dear Brothers and Sisters, This is a unique time in our world. I believe that God is taking our greed and materialism away from us. He is asking … Continue reading →

…we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said:  ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ Acts 20:35 Child Sponsorship information Child Sponsorship Form We have Eric Lukongwa born on the 25th of Nov … Continue reading →

For the needy shall not always be forgotten, and the hope of the poor shall not perish forever.  Arise, O LORD! Psalm 9:18-19 Child Sponsorship information Child Sponsorship Form Roy Byenkya was born on August 26, 2002.  Both of his … Continue reading →

Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude, like the roar of many waters and like the sound of mighty peals of thunder, crying out, “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.”  Revelation … Continue reading →

Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.  James 1:27 Will you bear with us for a … Continue reading →