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February 10th
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.
James 1:19-20
February 11th
Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.
James 1:21-22
While the United States, Great Britain, and Canada would be the obvious choices for the leading places that listen to the Ed Boston Podcast, there are literally listeners from dozens of different countries around the world.
In a new feature, we will give a short shout-out to a different country that we have listeners from every few days, with a little background on each place we list.
Some places (like today’s feature) are very interesting to us, and show the power and reach of the World Wide Web. We take it very seriously that the Gospel of Jesus Christ we preach is able to go places that we would never personally be able to go.
With today’s post, we will highlight Sri Lanka. The really surprising aspect of Sri Lanka being on the list is that it currently is the #4 country for listeners. The rankings change pretty regularly, but we would have never guessed this country being #4.
From Wikipedia:
Sri Lanka is the 58th most populated nation in the world, with roughly 21,444,000 people, and an annual population growth rate of 1.14%. Sri Lanka has a birth rate of 17.6 births per 1,000 people and a death rate of 6.2 deaths per 1,000 people. Population density is highest in western Sri Lanka, especially in and around the capital. Sinhalese constitute the largest ethnic group in the country, with 74.8% of the total population.
Sri Lankan Tamils are the second major ethnic group in the island, with a percentage of 11.2%. Sri Lankan Moors comprise 9.2%. Tamils of Indian origin were brought into the country as indentured laborers by British colonists to work on estate plantations. Nearly 50% of them were repatriated following independence in 1948. They are distinguished from the native Tamil population that has resided in Sri Lanka since ancient times. There are also small ethnic groups such as the Burghers (of mixed European descent) and Malays from Southeast Asia. Moreover, there is a small population of Vedda people who are believed to be the original indigenous group to inhabit the island.
The distribution of languages and religious groups in Sri Lanka, 1981
Sinhalese and Tamil are the two official languages of Sri Lanka. The Constitution defines English as the link language. English is widely used for education, scientific and commercial purposes. Members of the Burgher community speak variant forms of Portuguese Creole and Dutch with varying proficiency, while members of the Malay community speak a form of Creole Malay that is unique to the island.
| Sri Lanka religiosity (Pew Research) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Religion | Percent | |||
| Buddhist | 70% | |||
| Hindu | 13% | |||
| Muslim | 10% | |||
| Christian | 7% | |||
| Other | 0.04% | |||
| Source: Census of Population and Housing, 2011 | ||||
We will be using several different background pictures while we wait for our contest winner. Also, starting a string of posts from the book of James, Pastor Ed’s favorite book in the Bible.
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
James 1:12
It’s time to change the background photo for our Scripture of the Day. We have two copies left of the DVD, Steve McQueen: American Icon that will be given as prizes.
Here’s how the contest will work. Everyone who submits a photo to be considered will have their name entered into a drawing for one of the DVDs. The other copy of the DVD will be the person whose picture is used for the new background. The background photo can be but does not have to be an original photo.
All photos can be sent by email to edboston@me.com or a PM to our Facebook Page.
Deadline for submissions is Friday, February 16th.
Here is the current background. 
The angel of the Lord called to Abraham from heaven a second time and said, “I swear by myself, declares the Lord, that because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son, I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore. Genesis 22:15-17
On the latest Ed Boston Podcast Network show, Ed proudly was able to interview Jon Erwin. Jon, part of Erwin Brothers Entertainment shared about the movie – “Steve McQueen: American Icon”. Jon also mentions another project they have coming out on March 16th or 3:16 and that is none other than “I Can Only Imagine”.
Click on the picture below to listen to Ed’s interview with Jon Erwin.
The specially priced DVD will be available in stores on February 20. Preorder now through Walmart or Amazon. Every DVD purchased puts a Bible in the hands of a new believer!
Steve McQueen truly is an American Icon. One of America’s most endearing and intriguing movie stars, he “is still the King of Cool” according to EsquireMagazine—50 years after the zenith of his career! The coolest thing about him, however, is barely known, despite countless biographies and articles.
Steve McQueen was a believer in Jesus Christ.
On the surface McQueen had everything he could want—fame, cars, homes, more money than he could spend in a lifetime. An avid fan of the actor (and owner of a replica of McQueen’s car in the classic film Bullitt), Pastor Greg Laurie hits the road in his mint Mustang, traveling the country in search of the true, untold story of McQueen’s redemption-filled final chapters.
Narrated by Gary Sinise, interviews include:
Discover this amazing, true faith journey in STEVE MCQUEEN: AMERICAN ICON, coming soon to DVD and Digital. Don’t miss out!
In Theaters February 16, 2018
Tickets on sale NOW: http://tickets.samson.movie/ SAMSON
Chosen. Betrayed. Redeemed.
Synopsis: SAMSON, empowered by God with supernatural strength, endangers his destiny with impulsive decisions that lead to betrayal by a wicked prince and a beautiful temptress. When Samson calls on his God once more, he turns imprisonment and blindness into final victory.
From the creators of GOD’S NOT DEAD comes SAMSON, an action-packed biblical epic. Starring Billy Zane, Rutger Hauer and Jackson Rathbone, Samson’s journey of passion, betrayal, and redemption inspires audiences to realize that life’s failures need not define their future.
Starring: Jackson Rathbone, Rutger Hauer, Billy Zane, Lindsay Wagner, Caitlin Leahy and Taylor James as Samson
Website: http://www.Samson.Movie
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On Friday Night, February 2nd, Amy and I had the privilege to attend a concert by Nashville recording artists, the Night Owl Country Band. I’ve been friends with Matt Lee, Brett Denney, TimDooley, and Steve Pardue, for a few years now and I’ve watched their band get better and better – up to the point of signing a record deal with a Nashville label.
The band has performed on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, and this coming week, the band will be back in Nashville to record a brand new album. I’m excited and anticipating what they have in store for us.
Proud to know these guys and call them friends, and soon I will be calling them “friends of the Ed Boston Podcast Network” because I plan to have one or more of them on our program.
Check out the photos I posted here.
Pastor Ed Boston