Around the Globe

Every week I will post information about a country in the world and different ways you can be praying for them. God's vision is nothing less than spectacular. God's vision is for the nations. We need that vision. We need that awe. When you think about God: think bigger, pray bigger, and walk in wonder.

"Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him" (Psalm 33:8)

                  Syria
                (Asia)
Syria has been all over the news lately as violence and conflict continue to flare up. Syria is one with a rich history in Christianity, that has all but been forgotten.
The question seems to be: Can Christians survive in Syria? 



 A country of over 20 million inhabitants, where Paul was converted on his way to Damascus, now is dominated by the Islam faith at 90% of the population.

Prayer
i.) Syria's role in the Middle East - lasting peace in the Middle East cannot be achieved without Syrian participation in any solution. Pray that God might somehow use this nation to bring peace to the war torn area.
ii.) Changes with the country - Syria is possibly headed toward a dangerous future. Pray for God to use the uncertainty in the country to draw people to seek the truth and hope of the gospel more urgently.
iii.) The Protestant presence is small - There is an evangelical presence in most cities, but rarely in small towns. Growth can only occur through better training of the Syrian evangelical leaders. Pray that all Christians might gain a deep desire to grow in godliness and outreach. 


All prayer information provided by the book: Operation World by Jason Mandryk



                  

Which Is Greater?

Really cool article from NPR on "Which is greater: the number of sands grains on earth or stars in the sky?" by Robert Krulwich.


"All things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together" (Colossians 1:16-17)


"When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him and the son of man that you care for him? (Psalm 8: 3-4)

 


“When we experience a moment of beauty, we should turn wonder into worship by giving thanks to God for His goodness in providing it, for His creativity in making it, or simply for our pleasure in experiencing it. The greatest wonder is not the music itself but the Musician, not the creation but the Creator. He is beautiful."  -- Steven Dewitt (from his book Eyes Wide Open: Enjoying God in Everything)

Music for the Soul: Mumford & Sons / Propaganda

Mumford & Sons / Babel

"Mumford & Sons new album contains better theology in their songs than in many pulpits"

-- Burk Parsons (editor of Tabletalk Magazine)

If you're unfamiliar with their work check out this video of their performance with Old Crow Medicine Show at Bonnaroo in 2011.

 Buy Babel on Itunes today

Propaganda / Excellent

This album will challenge, spark passion, and ultimately lead you into awe of our Great God. Here's a sample of his song Lofty off his new album.

Get the album for free here



The Greatest Story Ever Told

The purpose of this blog is to tell a story. A story to end all stories. Where a fallen world is slowly reconciled. Where an alienated people finally find a home. A story of sin, redemption, and everything in between. This story is not about the characters. It is about the Storyteller. This is His story. The greatest story ever told. Enjoy.