Istrouma Ascension Podcast

People around the world celebrate Christmas in unique ways.    In the Philippines the "Giant Lantern Festival" is held each year on the Saturday before Christmas Eve in the city of San Fernando – the "Christmas Capital of the Philippines." The festival attracts spectators from all over the country and across the globe. Eleven villages take part in the festival and competition is fierce as everyone...

The Light of the World "Operation Christmas" Isaiah 9:1-7   Is about light   The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone (9:2).   For an unexpected people   For an unexpected place     Is about liberty   You have multiplied the nation; you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, a...

A Wisconsin bus driver is being hailed as a hero after she rescued two siblings found wandering in the snow during last week's cold snap. Nicole Chamberlain said she found a 6-year-old boy and his 2-year-old sister in Waukesha, not properly dressed for the cold. At the time the temperature was 18 degrees, according to local news reports. The girl was only wearing a T-shirt, boots and her diaper.  ...

One of the most exuberant and engaging TV personalities of recent memory was Steve Irwin—the "crocodile hunter."  He was an Australian who grew up, literally, in a zoo that his parents operated.  When he was six-years-old, he got his first python.  By the time he was nine, he wrestled his first croc.  He loved wildlife and was an advocate for them.   When he was 44-years-old he was snorkeling in c...

I'm sure it comes as no newsflash, but we are living in a war-torn world.   Think of the serious conflicts that rage globally. Hotspots include: Turkey and Syria, India and Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Yemen, and the list goes on. Not only are there are conflicts between nations, there are conflicts within nations—places like Venezuela and Hong Kong. In fact, it might be easier to list the countries...

Las dos Sabidurias!

If you were given one wish, for what would you ask? A lot of money? Fame? A long life?   I heard about a couple celebrating their wedding anniversary. They were both about 50 years old.  As they strolled along the beach, the husband accidentally kicked over a bottle hidden in the sand.  A genie emerged. "You can each have one wish," she said.   The wife made her wish first. "I would like a luxurio...

!Controlando la lengua!   "A ver... saque la lengua, por favor...." Es lo primero que dice el doctor cuando llegamos a su consultorio. Es porque en nuestra lengua dice mucho de nosotros! Es un indicador de nuestra salud, enfermedades, deficiencias vitamínicas, higiene, hidratación, etc. Pero, ¿sabes que la lengua también puede ser un indicador de nuestra salud espiritual? Las palabras que decimos...

"Stick out your tongue."   That's the typical instruction you get when you go for a doctor's visit, right?  Have you ever wondered why? It's because your tongue tells a lot about you. From anemia, to autoimmune diseases, to allergies, to vitamin deficiencies, to hygiene, to hydration, the tongue can be a good indicator of your physical health.                 Did you know that your tongue can also...

Quien esta en el control?   El Apóstol Pablo desde la cárcel, motiva a sus lectores alegrarse. ¿No es esto contradictorio? como alguien inocente y privado de su libertad. Nos anima a estar contentos. ¿Dónde encontró Pablo la fuerza para hacerlo? Lo sabremos este domingo, 9:15am. Todos invitados!!!

In the great flood of 2016, over 140,000 homes flooded.  A governmental organization was formed to offer help to those persons affected by the floods.  Hundreds of millions of dollars were allocated for that purpose.  Extensive efforts were made to get people to apply for grants.   Approximately 50,000 homeowners applied for help.  That means that, in very round numbers, only a little more than on...

Micha Caiting    

Many of you will remember that, some time ago, we received counterfeit bills in the offering plate at Istrouma! They're pictured here. You have to look pretty close to see the telltale signs of inauthenticity.   When you stop and think about it, it's pretty audacious to give an offering to the Lord that's fake.    But, let's be honest, we're more than capable of doing so, aren't we?  Oh, we wouldn...

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