Book: Forests in the Seed – William J. Dubois, Stan Parks, Justin Long
Forests in the Seed: How Kingdom Movements are Multiplying Across the Unreached World
by William J. Dubois (Author), Stan Parks (Author), Justin Long (Author)
Forests in the Seed opens a window into the 21st century of God's plan to multiply His Kingdom to everyone everywhere.
Rather than a theory-based "how-to" book, this is a testimony of what is happening now as men, women, and children raised to new life in Christ are denying themselves, taking up their cross, and following Him. The stories within this book are remarkable, supernatural in nature, and yet also lay out simple principles of multiplication found in Scripture.
Perhaps most incredible is a pattern weaved together of everyday people compelled by a vision of a resurrected Christ, who are being used in extraordinary ways to spread the Gospel in nearly impossible places. There is a spiritual revolution underway, and Forests in the Seed is your invitation to join and help change the world.
Publisher: Patmos Education Group (September 29, 2024)
He says he heard God speak - and what happened next shocked doctors
Christopher Gunderson was born with complete gastroparesis, unable to eat normally and reliant on feeding tubes for 16 years. Told by doctors he might not survive, he experienced daily pain and severe limitations. But at a ministry event in 2011, after prayer and a powerful encounter with God, Christopher felt what he describes as a 'lightning bolt' through his body - a shock that he believes restarted his stomach. That night, he ate a full meal for the first time ever - without pain. Over the following weeks, he was able to eat normally and eventually had his feeding tubes removed. His doctors were stunned. Today, Christopher shares his testimony widely, proclaiming the healing power of Jesus and the reality of miracles.
Aspiring preacher gets American Idol platinum ticket: 'To God be the glory'
Seventeen-year-old Canaan Hill, an aspiring preacher from Dallas, Texas, wowed the American Idol judges with a powerful rendition of 'I Need Your Glory' by Earnest Pugh, earning him a rare platinum ticket. Hill, who graduated early to pursue God’s calling, left judges in awe, with Lionel Richie declaring his performance 'spectacular' and praising his spiritual gift. Carrie Underwood described his voice as 'velvet' and 'powerful’, while Luke Bryan joked about the revival-style impact his singing must have in church. Hill humbly replied, 'To God be the glory’. He joins a growing list of bold Christian contestants on the show, including previous runner-up Megan Danielle and worship leader Warren Peay, all using their talents to glorify Jesus on a national stage.
24,000 people who have 'no right to be here' have been returned under Labour
At the Government’s border security summit in London, Keir Starmer reported that 24,000 individuals without legal right to remain in the UK have been returned since Labour took power - the highest return rate in eight years. The summit gathered representatives from over 40 countries to address illegal migration and people smuggling, including tech platforms accused of enabling trafficking via social media. Home secretary Yvette Cooper highlighted the cruel tactics of smuggler gangs, including hugely overcrowded boats, exploiting vulnerable people, and using drones to evade detection. Ministers acknowledged disappointment in the rising small boat crossings and pledged £33 million in new funding to target organised criminal networks globally. Starmer emphasised the need for international collaboration, calling people smuggling a 'global security threat’.
