Iran: Free Saeed Abedini!

An American was just sentenced to eight years in an Iranian prison and it’s been nearly a week since his location was accounted for. Pastor Saeed Abedini was arrested for his Christian beliefs and thrown in prison last September– Iran considers him an enemy of the state for his Christian evangelism, which was conducted primarily […]

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New Day Dawning

Happy New Year everyone! As we enter into the veiled mystery that is 2013, I’m reminded that– no matter what– God is in control. There is no power higher, no force stronger, no love deeper, no grasp tighter, no faithfulness more unfailing. If you are safe in His love there is nothing that can separate […]

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Lifting Them Up

There might be a slight misspelling on this sign, but the sentiment is simple and powerful: Prayers are with the community of Newtown tonight. ************************************************************************************* ©2012 H. Hiatt/wildninja.wordpress.com. All articles/posts on this blog are copyrighted original material that may not be reproduced in part or whole in any electronic or printed medium without prior permission […]

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Stand with Israel

Because I believe in freedom Because I believe in democratic republics Because I believe in the rights of women and children Because I don’t believe in supporting terrorism, madmen, hatred, bigotry, dictators, bullies, or anyone calling for an entire race of people to be wiped from the face of the earth

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Suffering Church Sunday

November 4th, 2012 is Suffering Church Sunday. This is an event promoted by the organization Barnabas Aid to raise awareness about the plight of Christians around the world. Christians are being murdered, raped, tortured, robbed, imprisoned, burned to death, and driven from their homes and even their countries right now. In Western countries we enjoy […]

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Referendum 74

Voters in Washington State are predicted to pass Referendum 74, which expands the legal definition of marriage to include couples of the same sex. Living near Seattle means being at the epicenter of the very passionate debate between those who want what they call equal rights and those who wish to stick with the traditional […]

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Get Yourself…

..back to church. That’s the mantra in this hilarious video by the pastors at Gold Creek Community Church in Mill Creek, Washington. The Herald just wrote a feature on this and its controversial rap star lifestyle content. Love it or hate it— some detractors have questioned if this is the appropriate way to present the […]

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Hades Games

Sometimes you know you’re on the right track when you get t-boned by a semi truck straight from hell. Earlier this month I had what could be best described as a life-changing shift occur unexpectedly. It was as if God had suddenly knocked the blinders from my eyes and I gasped at the blessings before […]

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Good Friday

(Originally posted April 23rd, 2011) Easter video: 3 Days Later: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueat3x1eutw&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PLB1B55227C6787DE5 Resurrection: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcKB-QDVEfc&list=PLB1B55227C6787DE5 A few years ago in church, I was walking into the auditorium when I saw a very upset little boy about three years old. He looked at his dad and said, “Dad, are you sure this is Good Friday? Because it seems like Bad […]

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