by Jason Joyner | Apr 27, 2007 | Blog, prayer, social justice
Breakpoint had an article about a pressing problem in Brazil. I’ve blogged about human trafficking and slavery before, and plan to continue doing so as I hear of problems that people ought to know about.
According to the story, a lot of workers on Brazil’s sugar plantations are modern day slaves.
Anywhere between 25,000 and 200,000 Brazilians are what are known as “debt slaves.” Their employers keep them in perpetual bondage by charging them “exorbitant rates for the food, water, clothes and the tools they work with.” Because their wages are so low, the workers can never pay off the “debt” and, thus, can never leave.
This year is the 200th anniversary of the stop of the Atlantic slave trade by the British Parliment due to the work of William Wilberforce. That was a momentous change in the evil practice of slavery. Oh that in this day we can rise up with the courage and dedication of someone like Wilberforce to stand against the abuse of human life.
by Jason Joyner | Apr 20, 2007 | Blog, prayer
Now is the time for tears
Don’t speak, save your words
There’s nothing you can say
To take this pain away
Don’t try so hard
You can just simply be
Cry with me don’t try to fix me friend
That’s how you’ll comfort me.
Heavenly Father, cover this child with mercy
You are my helper through this time of trial and pain
Silence the lips of the people with all of the answers
Gently show that now is the time for tears.
Charlie Peacock
“Now Is the Time for Tears“
Coram Deo – In the Presence of God
by Jason Joyner | Apr 20, 2007 | Blog, prayer
Now is the time for tears
Don’t speak, save your words
There’s nothing you can say
To take this pain away
Don’t try so hard
You can just simply be
Cry with me don’t try to fix me friend
That’s how you’ll comfort me.
Heavenly Father, cover this child with mercy
You are my helper through this time of trial and pain
Silence the lips of the people with all of the answers
Gently show that now is the time for tears.
Charlie Peacock
“Now Is the Time for Tears“
Coram Deo – In the Presence of God
by Jason Joyner | Apr 19, 2007 | Blog, missions, prayer, world events
Not to diminish what happened on Monday, but there are other tragedies in the world. On Wednesday, 3 Christians at a publishing house were killed for their faith. Suspects have been arrested for this crime.
This serves as a reminder for us to pray for the nation of Turkey. There are 71 million people in the country, and only less than 1% are Christian. This is especially sad considering Turkey was where much of Paul’s apostolic work occurred, and the seven churches of Asia in Revelation were located. There is a strong history of the Way that has been all but eradicated by Islam.
God’s heart is for the Turks. He is raising up people with a heart for this nation. The killings represent the enemy’s attempt to derail the work of the Kingdom in that land. Please pray for God’s light and Word to shine in Turkey, and for protection for those serving Christ there. I have a dear friend who serves over there, and would ask specifically for protection for her in her ministry.
by Jason Joyner | Apr 19, 2007 | Blog, missions, prayer, world events
Not to diminish what happened on Monday, but there are other tragedies in the world. On Wednesday, 3 Christians at a publishing house were killed for their faith. Suspects have been arrested for this crime.
This serves as a reminder for us to pray for the nation of Turkey. There are 71 million people in the country, and only less than 1% are Christian. This is especially sad considering Turkey was where much of Paul’s apostolic work occurred, and the seven churches of Asia in Revelation were located. There is a strong history of the Way that has been all but eradicated by Islam.
God’s heart is for the Turks. He is raising up people with a heart for this nation. The killings represent the enemy’s attempt to derail the work of the Kingdom in that land. Please pray for God’s light and Word to shine in Turkey, and for protection for those serving Christ there. I have a dear friend who serves over there, and would ask specifically for protection for her in her ministry.
by Jason Joyner | Apr 18, 2007 | Blog, prayer, world events
I haven’t posted anything on the tragedy at Virginia Tech because I didn’t have anything to add to the huge conversation. I have been praying for all those suffering, as so many have been.
I just read MSN’s tribute to those who have fallen in this senseless act. So much focus will go on the perpetrator – how this happened, what could’ve helped, who’s to blame. I know that is human nature and that some of it can be the process of healing. But please don’t forget about those who had to suffer and die in such a senseless way.
I encourage all of you to go read about these lives that we will never get to know in any other way. They were God’s beloved, and they deserve dignity in this time.
