NEWS TO READ, PRAY ABOUT, JOURNAL, AND KNOW

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http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/05/06/purported-isis-warning-claims-terror-cells-in-place-in-15-states/

Please read this link immediately (#1).

2

http://www.christiantoday.com/article/we.cannot.stand.by.while.christians.are.executed.abused.or.enslaved.because.of.their.faith/53376.htm

3

http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/taya-kyle-chris-kyle-texas-attack/2015/05/05/id/642788/?ns_mail_uid=97105315&ns_mail_job=1619723_05062015&s=al&dkt_nbr=pumgvc95

4

http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/241065-huckabee-jumps-into-2016-race

5

http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/241157-hillary-makes-play-for-blacks-hispanics

6

http://townhall.com/columnists/brentbozell/2015/05/06/hate-group-blamed-for-isis-attack-n1994825?utm_source=thdaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nl&newsletterad=

We cannot stand by while Christians are executed, abused or enslaved because of their faith | Christian News on Christian Today

http://www.christiantoday.com/article/we.cannot.stand.by.while.christians.are.executed.abused.or.enslaved.because.of.their.faith/53376.htm

Saudi's top cleric calls for destruction of Christian churches | Christian News on Christian Today

http://www.christiantoday.com/article/saudis.top.cleric.calls.for.destruction.of.christian.churches/51028.htm

Persecution News of Churches Persecuted & Christian Sufferings

http://www.persecution.org/

Question

Question
What are you doing about ISIS?
Terrorism?
The current holocaust of anyone who does not believe in the way the terrorists do?
What are you doing about them? Today? Tomorrow?
What should you be doing?

Denial is No Answer: Truth is Still Truth

Denying something does not change truth. And it sure doesn't make it less true. Therefore, denial is no answer. 

Claiming something isn't true, that is in fact true, does not make it less true.

Moreover, saying something is an exaggeration doesn't make something less true. 

This is the same with terror, terrorism, ISIS, and the current Christian holocaust.

​Where is the outrage? Where are the voices?!?

​Where is the outrage? Where are the voices?!?

Every day I receive about fifty emails of daily blog posts from Christian blogs and ministries. I read even more. I am well versed in the current Christian world, books, and news. I know the latest focus in Christian circles. Therefore, let me share my sadness, frustration, and fury.

ISIS is systematically torturing and murdering Christians. They have declared war on the Nation of the Cross. And, only one of over 300 Christians and Christian organizations in my reading since Sunday, February 15 have addressed this Christian holocaust.

Only one. (Ann Voskamp, by the way.)

Why are Christians actively, intentionally avoiding this?

Christians are being targeted for annihilation.

Why is the Church silent?

Why is most every Christian tight lipped?

We will have to answer to God for this.

Why is the extermination of Christians acceptable? Saying nothing is as good as saying it is okay and is endorsing it.

When will every Christian say something about this new holocaust?

How can any Christian carry on with life as normal?

What will your answer be when God asks you about this as you approach His throne when you die?

Where is your voice?

​Where is the outrage? Where are the voices?!?: The Christian Holocaust

​Where is the outrage? Where are the voices?!?

Every day I receive about fifty emails of daily blog posts from Christian blogs and ministries. I read even more. I am well versed in the current Christian world, books, and news. I know the latest focus in Christian circles. Therefore, let me share my sadness, frustration, and fury. 

ISIS is systematically torturing and murdering Christians. They have declared war on the Nation of the Cross. And, only one of over 300 Christians and Christian organizations in my reading since Sunday, February 15 have addressed this Christian holocaust.

Only one. (Ann Voskamp, by the way.)

Why are Christians actively, intentionally avoiding this?

Christians are being targeted for annihilation.

Why is the Church silent?

Why is most every Christian tight lipped?

We will have to answer to God for this. 

Why is the extermination of Christians acceptable? Saying nothing is as good as saying it is okay and is endorsing it. 

When will every Christian say something about this new holocaust?

How can any Christian carry on with life as normal?

What will your answer be when God asks you about this as you approach His throne when you die? 

Where is your voice?

ISIS claims credit for twin suicide attacks in Yemen that reportedly killed more than 100

I thought you might be interested in this article:

At least 46 people were killed in suicide bombings at two mosques in the Yemeni of Sanaa Friday, as the nation continued its collapse into chaos, terror and death amid fighting between Islam's two major sects.

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/03/20/dozens-dead-in-twin-suicide-attacks-in-yemen/

Sent via the Fox News app for Android. Download the app here:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foxnews.android

~ Stacy Duplease
LG cell
http://RYPStories.blogspot.com

My Personal Prayer Journaling on Thursday, March 19, 2015

A new goal of this blog is to share news headlines about terrorism and the Christian Holocaust. I will share links and articles throughout the day.

Hence, this RYP Stories blog will have multiple daily posts. Be warned. I will keep you informed and give you things to think on and pray about.

I will try to put all of my personal daily prayer journaling into one blog post in an effort to cut down on the amount of blog posts I post daily. Therefore, I will put this " ~*~*~*~*~" to mark divisions between thoughts or journal entries.

~*~*~*~*~
How I Woke Today

I have come to appreciate waking slowly. I used to be the type where the moment my eyes opened, I was off to the races and I got more done before ten in the morning than most got done by five p.m. I have come to a new appreciation, thanks to my husband's wisdom, of moving more slowly. I try to appreciate and savor the moments throughout my day and that includes when I wake up.

God and prayer should be my first focus.

Then, I check off all my new emails as read and I scan them for anything I need to respond to.

Next, I scan the news.

Have I mentioned lately how I love technology and my cell and Amazon Kindle Fire tablet? For, I do all of this before I step off the bed.

Today's scan of my emails caught my attention immediately when I came across the latest Ann Voskamp, A Holy Experience, email and her blog post. I immediately sent it to my RYP Stories blog, which you can read here, if you haven't already:

http://www.aholyexperience.com/2015/03/journey-thr...

I will re-read it several times in the upcoming days and weeks. It moved me.

It moved me to do an internet search and I found Christianity Today, World News, tab or website and found several articles about the Christian Holocaust and what the terrorists are doing to Christians and Christian holy sites.

{A news source I recommend now. They are talking about terrorism and the Church... never mind the Christian Holocaust. Check it out throughout your day every day. I know I will:
http://www.christiantoday.com/world}

And... it caught my attention. How could any of this not? I am now in a funk. I am heavy hearted. Moved. Changed. Furious. Saddened. Emboldened.

Dazed.

Then, I remembered today's date and everything that happened... I, then, understood more of my funk. (See below.)
~*~*~*~*~

Anniversary
Twelve years ago today we're two significant events in my life. I cannot help but reflect on them today.

1 The Colorado blizzard of 2003

But, far more importantly:

2 The start of the War Against Terror in Iraq

What I find interesting is how no news source I have looked at today have mentioned the war's anniversary.
~*~*~*~*~

ISIS got its start because we pulled out of Iraq too soon.

And, it has brought out a new holocaust... not just on Christians... But rather, on anyone who does not believe in the ideology of the terrorists. Christians. Jews. Fellow Muslims even. No one is exempt. If you do not believe like they do, you are their enemy and they want to either convert you or murder you.

That is the bottom line. Period.
~*~*~*~*~

Our God is Bigger and Needs No Defense

As I woke today, I read about the terrorists destroying ancient Christian sites in the Middle East, in Iraq and Syria in particular. It breaks my heart and brings me to pray.

I refuse to mourn for what was lost.

Our God, the One True God, Jehovah, Father of Jesus Christ, is Bigger. Far bigger, more knowledgeable, more powerful, higher than any other god. He needs no one to defend Him. He can stand easily on His own.

The truth of the matter is God and Jesus Christ cannot be erased or destroyed.

Christianity cannot be demolished, nor our history. Both Christians and history will exist even if all buildings and texts are destroyed. As a matter of fact, Christianity will thrive, for we will be resolved and our faith will grow and deepen.

Our faith is far more than buildings band texts.

Jesus Christ is alive. And, He will return.

Any questions?
~*~*~*~*~

My God is Far More Powerful

I have said this before, but think I need to journal it again:

God does not need me to stand up for Him. He is powerful enough to stand on His own.
My God does not ask me to die for Him.

This being said, I may die because of my faith in Him.

He is Bigger, more powerful, more knowing than all the gods put together.

If all Christians were killed, God would stand just fine on His own. He will destroy all evil.
~*~*~*~*~

How is my faith and life in Jesus Christ today? This I will ponder and pray about.
~*~*~*~*~

Blessings,
--Stacy Duplease

Email:
agodlyvision@gmail.com
rememberingyourpresent@gmail.com
Blogs:
http://rypstories.blogspot.com
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HDX Tablet

Bible verse of the day: Proverbs 2:8

Proverbs 2:8 Expanded Bible (EXB)

8 He ·makes sure that justice is done [L guards the path of justice],
    and he protects those who are loyal to him.

Expanded Bible (EXB)
The Expanded Bible, Copyright © 2011 Thomas Nelson Inc. All rights reserved.

Thinking of Christians and terrorism... And today's Christian Holocaust.

Prayer journal your thoughts.

ISIS militants desecrate Iraqi church, replace cross with black flag | Christian News on Christian Today

http://www.christiantoday.com/article/isis.militants.desecrate.iraqi.church.replace.cross.with.black.flag/50142.htm

Blessings,
--Stacy Duplease

Email:
agodlyvision@gmail.com
rememberingyourpresent@gmail.com
Blogs:
http://rypstories.blogspot.com
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HDX Tablet

Tunisia arrests 9 in connection with deadly siege on museum, sources say | Fox News

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/03/19/tunisia-president-says-country-is-in-war-with-terror-after-tunis-museum/?cmpid=NL_morninghl

Blessings,
--Stacy Duplease

Email:
agodlyvision@gmail.com
rememberingyourpresent@gmail.com
Blogs:
http://rypstories.blogspot.com
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HDX Tablet

The Christians who are defying ISIS | Christian News on Christian Today

http://www.christiantoday.com/article/the.christians.who.are.defying.isis/49819.htm

Blessings,
--Stacy Duplease

Email:
agodlyvision@gmail.com
rememberingyourpresent@gmail.com
Blogs:
http://rypstories.blogspot.com
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HDX Tablet

Experts harness 3D printing to recreate ancient artifacts destroyed by ISIS | Fox News

http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2015/03/18/experts-harness-3d-printing-to-recreate-ancient-artifacts-destroyed-by-isis/?cmpid=NL_SciTech

Blessings,
--Stacy Duplease
Email:
agodlyvision@gmail.com
rememberingyourpresent@gmail.com
Blogs:
http://alifeofthanks.blogspot.com
http://rypstories.blogspot.com
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HDX Tablet

Book I'm Reading

Defying ISIS: Preserving Christianity in the Place of Its Birth and in Your Own Backyard - Kindle edition by Johnnie Moore. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ AmazonSmile.

http://smile.amazon.com/Defying-ISIS-Preserving-Christianity-Backyard-ebook/dp/B00RVX28PE/ref=zg_bs_tab_pd_bsnr_2

Book I am starting to read... Now.

Blessings,
--Stacy Duplease
Email:
agodlyvision@gmail.com
rememberingyourpresent@gmail.com
Blogs:
http://alifeofthanks.blogspot.com
http://rypstories.blogspot.com
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HDX Tablet

The Christian Holocaust? Part 1

Life stopped. I stopped.

No. I am, present tense, stopped.

I just read this article and headline from this link:

http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2015/03/16/has-christian-holocaust-begun-when-will-west-wake-up-to-isis-threat/

Has the Christian holocaust begun? That is the question the previous link asks.

Read that link now, please, if you haven't already.

HAS the Christian holocaust begun?

Ponder the question. Seriously. Do.

Has the Christian holocaust begun?

I know how easy it would be for me to ignore the question, because it is a deep and painful one to address.

I also know easy it would be for me to say how this has to be wrong and how people must be making a bigger deal out of it than what is real.

Pause.

I also know of beheadings...

I also know of other news articles of what ISIS has done to Christians.

So... What if the ugly answer to the ugly question is yes?

Only hindsight will offer the final answer.

Regardless, ISIS has vowed to destroy the people of the Cross, the nation of the Cross... Christians... Meaning annihilation. Destruction. Bring to ruin.

And, ISIS has murdered several Christians already, including children. 

So, total annihilation of Christians. What else would you call it but a Christian holocaust? 

{Sorry about the formatting issue. I tried to fix it and haven't figured out how to do so.}