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An Unsung Act of Faith: Why “Unsung Hero” Belongs in Your Family’s Movie Night

This weekend, swap popcorn for praise and settle in for a truly inspiring cinematic experience with “Unsung Hero.” This poignant film, based on the real-life story of the Smallbone family, transcends mere entertainment. It’s a powerful testament to the unwavering strength of faith, the enduring power of family, and the transformative beauty of music – all woven into a tapestry that will resonate deeply with Christian families.

A Story Rooted in Faith

“Unsung Hero” isn’t simply a movie about music success. It delves into the Smallbones’ profound faith, showcasing how their reliance on God carries them through unimaginable challenges. We witness their prayers for provision, their unwavering belief in God’s plan, and the countless “miracles,” big and small, that Helen, the family’s anchor, recognizes as divine answers. This portrayal isn’t preachy; it’s a genuine reflection of how faith shapes their journey, offering a relatable and inspiring message for Christian families.

Family: A Pillar of Strength

The film beautifully depicts the unwavering love and support within the Smallbone family. Through financial hardship, cultural displacement, and the pursuit of seemingly impossible dreams, they stand by each other. We see the power of forgiveness as David, initially consumed by the burden of provision, seeks reconciliation with his wife and children. This emphasis on family unity and the importance of Christ-like love within the home makes “Unsung Hero” a must-watch for families seeking to strengthen their own bonds.

From Trials to Triumph: A Song of Hope

“Unsung Hero” doesn’t shy away from depicting the trials the Smallbones face. However, the film masterfully portrays how their faith becomes a source of unwavering hope. We see how they lean on scripture for guidance, clinging to promises like Romans 8:28: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Witnessing this journey of faith, overcoming adversity with unwavering trust in God’s plan, will leave your family feeling empowered and hopeful.

A Spark for Family Discussions

Beyond entertainment, “Unsung Hero” presents a springboard for meaningful conversations within your family. Here are some discussion starters:

  • Finding Strength in Faith: How does your family turn to faith during challenging times? Discuss specific prayers, scriptures, or practices that provide comfort and guidance.
  • The Power of Forgiveness: Talk about the importance of forgiveness within your family. How can you practice Christ-like forgiveness in your daily lives?
  • Family United: Share stories of times your family has faced challenges together. How did your unity help you overcome these obstacles?
  • Living Your Dreams: Encourage your children to share their dreams and aspirations. Discuss how your family can support them in achieving their goals, remembering Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”

“Unsung Hero” is more than a movie; it’s a cinematic experience that will leave a lasting impact on your family. It’s a celebration of faith, family, and the power of music, reminding us that even in the face of adversity, God’s plan unfolds in beautiful and unexpected ways. So grab your family, head to the theater, and prepare to be uplifted, inspired, and reminded of the extraordinary strength that lies within faith and family.

Demand justice for the 5 babies slaughtered

Paul, I’ve been doing pro-life work for over 15 years, and the recent news out of D.C. has broken me all over again. 

After seeing an image of one of the five babies – a beautiful baby boy – nearly full-term, naked and dumped in a bucket as “medical waste,” possibly born alive and left to die… it is hard to comprehend the cruelty he endured. I keep thinking of my own two sons, especially my youngest, born just a few months ago. 

The pain is devastating. The abortionist responsible for their deaths is still at large and must be brought to justice to save future children. 

If you didn’t see my email last Friday or haven’t been aware otherwise… I’m referencing #JusticeForTheFive.  

The mangled bodies of babies were found by pro-life activists in Washington, D.C., labeled as “medical waste.”   

Update for you: The D.C. government is still refusing to take action to investigate the killing of these five innocent babies, some of whom may have been murdered in violation of state and federal law. Their inaction is inexcusable.  

We must do everything in our power to obtain #JusticeForTheFive and prevent abortionist Cesare Santangelo from killing more children. Crimes against children like these cannot be allowed to stand in our country.  

How you can help right now: Contact D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to demand an autopsy and investigation into the killing of these five children: (202) 727-2643 

Here are some talking points for you:

The Medical Examiner is currently in possession of the bodies of five children who may have been killed through illegal abortion. 

The Medical Examiner must perform a full autopsy and make his thorough report known so the public can understand what happened to these children. 

Doctors who have seen pictures of these kids conclude that there may have been violations of the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act and the Born Alive Infant Protection Act. If true, these are serious federal crimes. 

Please ensure that after a full investigation of how these children died and if the abortionists violated federal laws, the babies be laid to rest with dignity and given a proper burial. 

Paul, your immediate action could make all the difference. 

The organization Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising (PAAU) confirmed in a press conference today that the bodies of the five infants were recovered from Curtis Bay Medical Waste Services outside Cesare Santangelo’s abortion facility in D.C. on March 25th when a driver gave the activists a box of aborted children set to be burned as medical waste. 

The bodies of murdered children are not medical waste. 

But it gets even worse… Curtis Bay’s website says it incinerates biomedical waste to turn it into “useful energy.”  

It’s absolutely horrifying to realize that precious babies are being killed and then burned and turned into electricity or other energy sources for homes and businesses. Every American must know these devastating actions are happening so we can wake up and end this real-life horror story.  We CANNOT let our country become a place where infanticide becomes normalized and where “doctors” can kill with impunity. 

We must work urgently to end abortion and make all violence against any innocent child, whether born or preborn, prohibited by law and firmly rejected by our culture.  

These five children deserve our collective mourning, they deserve swift justice, and they deserve a proper burial. 

Please take swift action by contacting D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser so that justice can be served and future children can be spared this brutality. Use the talking points above and call this number: (202) 727-2643 

Paul, your activism right now is critical. These precious children deserve justice, and the attention being given to them right now provides the opportunity to raise awareness to EVERY preborn baby in danger of brutal death by abortion or infanticide. 

We have no time to lose.

Thank you for joining us in this important, life-saving work. 

For life,

Lila Rose
Founder and President
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We Encourage You To Help Support Relief Efforts For Ukraine

On Tuesday’s Boston Prayer and Share Hour, I said that I would look into some ways that followers of Ed Boston Ministries and others could assist in helping with the situation in Ukraine.

I’m sure there are many outstanding ministries and organizations doing remarkable things, but after doing some research I believe that my best recommendation is for the two organizations shown below, Samaritan’s Purse and Operation Blessing.

Amy and I as well as The Father’s House church will be making donations to both Christ centered groups.

First here are the donation links and following are links to their websites where you can find out more information on what they are doing in Ukraine.

Click here for the donation link for Samaritan‘s Purse

Click here for the donation link for Operation Blessing

Home Page for Samaritan’s Purse

Home Page for Operation Blessing

About Samaritan’s Purse: They have deployed a 30-bed Emergency Field Hospital to Ukraine. Phase 1 of our Tier 2 Emergency Field Hospital deployment began Friday, March 4.

Our DC-8 cargo plane based in Greensboro airlifted the initial stages of the field hospital along with Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) members, including doctors, nurses, and logistics and set-up personnel. Once the plane lands in Poland, the field hospital will then be transported overland to Ukraine where it will provide specialized trauma care to people impacted by the conflict.

The field hospital is equipped with an operating room (up to 15 surgeries per day), an ICU, an emergency room, a pharmacy, and it has its own water and sanitation system. As many as 100 patients a day can be seen at this hospital, and it will be operated by more than 50 staff (medical and non-medical). The situation on the ground is fluid and changing rapidly, but the hospital could be operational early next week.

About Operation Blessing:

**Right now, Operation Blessing teams are responding to the crisis in Ukraine, providing emergency relief and supplies to families and individuals in need including food kits, bottled water, and even generators. Please join us in supporting these families in desperate need today.**

In many of these cases, man’s inhumanity to man can feel overwhelming and gut wrenching. These are some of the darkest days in the lives of people caught in the fray, yet you can reach out to them with hope and be a light in that darkness.

It’s only through your support that Operation Blessing is able to reach out with critical humanitarian aid in times like these. You can provide relief such as food, medical care, clean water, shelter, mattresses, generators, encouragement and even trauma counseling.

This is all vitally important not only to care for their bodies, but also their souls. In this way, you let them know that someone sees their terrible plight, and that you care.

Horrifying Update for Christians – From ACLJ

Christians are running out of time. TODAY we’re taking urgent action.

Every day, 16 Christians are killed for their faith across the globe.

Afghanistan was just designated the most dangerous country for Christians in the world by a leading persecution watch group. In Nigeria, Christian pastors are beheaded. In India, Christians are jailed and discriminated against. In Pakistan, our affiliate on the ground is representing Christians on death row for their faith. The persecution is unbearable.

And in Afghanistan, the Taliban is going door to door looking for Christians to kill and unmarried women to take captive. Christians are hiding in their homes fearing what the Taliban will do to them – a genocidal persecution.

Our contact on the ground in Afghanistan reports that “men, women and children are subjugated, beaten, and executed for their beliefs that differ from the tyrannical Taliban.”

We are taking emergency action TODAY, submitting 5 critical written submissions directly to the U.N. on each of these countries – some of the absolute worst persecuting nations. Dying Christians need our voice. As we file at the U.N. TODAY, we urgently need your support.

Donate TODAY To Save Dying Christians

Jay Sekulow

ACLJ Chief Counsel

Latest Email from Victor Marx and All Things Possible

Greetings,
We’re so thankful for all your prayers over the last few weeks as we are creating strategies and plans to help our brothers and sisters in Afghanistan.
We always want to keep you up to date on our work in the Middle East.
Here’s the latest:

  • We’re still supporting some nonstandard evacuation operations but are pushing most of them to Save Our Allies. They are equipped and ready to coordinate these types of efforts long-term.
  • The Common Operating Picture (COP) — We’re still focused on developing a central place for organizations like ours to coordinate manifests, resources and plans. Quiet Professionals and Echo Analytics Group are refining a product we hope will be the focal point for many of these disparate efforts. (We’re considering repurposing the COP to counter sex trafficking and/or the migrant problem.)
  • We’re still watching events in the Panjshir Valley to see if and when humanitarian help will be allowed in.
  • We’re exploring other organizations to be our long-term partner in resettling Afghan families. React.org is the leading group that we want to work with.

As always, we are asking for continued PRAYER for our team and in each of these areas. 
We’re also grateful for any financial support you’re able to give as we continue this important work.

When you GIVE to our programs, here’s where your support is going: 

  • There are a handful of Afghan families we’re directly funding. Most are family members of ATP friends and others we happened to pair up with amid the chaos of the fall of Kabul.
  • We’re pushing money into Afghanistan to assist in hiding some Afghans being hunted by the Taliban. There aren’t many of these cases, but we’re helping them survive until other options are available.
  • ATP is providing lodging and food for hundreds of Afghans sitting at Mazer-e Sharif in northern Afghanistan as they await flights out. A few flights went out recently, but many more are needed soon.
  • With your support, we’re creating Lions and Lambs in Dari and Farsi to provide trauma relief to Afghan children scattered across the world. We ordered 35,000.
  • We’re connecting with various locations in the United States to see where we can assist the refugees.

This work is far from over, but we’re grateful for any monthly and one-time gifts you’re able to provide. 


Would you partner with us today in supporting our work in Afghanistan and around the world? (Click on the picture and the donate section is at the bottom of that page. Pastor Ed)

An Update From Afghanistan

As always, THANK YOU. We’re so grateful for your continued support as we seek to bring light and hope to some of the world’s darkest places.

Victor Marx

Founder & President

All Things Possible Ministries &

The Victor Marx Group

New Peace in the Middle East

We are so pleased with the historic signing of the Peace Agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates today at the White House. President Donald Trump, Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed one of the most important Peace Agreements in the history of the Middle East. The Aaron Accords will be just one step in a long line of peace agreements between Israel and other nations who have historically been their enemy.

How One Church Is Responding to New Shut Down Orders

Pastor John MacArthur of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California explained why that church followed the shut down orders the first time, but will not be doing so this time around. Here is part of what Pastor MacArthur had to say and you can click here to read the entire article from Christian Leaders website

Last week, John MacArthur and Grace Community Church, which is located in Sun Valley California, announced they would not be adhering to California Governor Gavin Newsom’s second round of closure orders. In his announcement, “Christ, not Caesar, Is Head of the Church”, MacArthur informed civic leaders that they had exceeded their legitimate jurisdiction, and that “faithfulness to Christ prohibits us from the restrictions they want to impose on our corporate worship services.”

Why Didn’t Grace Community Stay Open The First Time?

MacArthur addressed a question the church leadership has been asked a lot: “Why didn’t you do this at the beginning?” (IE: Defy the first stay-at-home order). He said, “We didn’t know the extent of the disease. We were told millions were going to die.” They were being protective because that was the sensible and rational thing to do given what everyone was being told about the coronavirus. “As time went on we found out that the virus wasn’t as deadly as predicted, and the commands not to assemble didn’t apply to protesters and riots.”

 

 

God’s Word Says “Fear Not”

Many people are very concerned, and when you read comments from the President and Vice-President it is very understandable that all folks should be taking precautions with it comes to the Coronavirus.

Earlier today, Vice-President Pence said the following the morning after President Trump addressed the nation about the pandemic the entire world is battling.

“There’s been some irresponsible rhetoric, but the American people should know President Trump has no higher priority than the health and safety and well being of the people of this country,”

Being irresponsible is totally unacceptable during this time, and that includes many pastors who have said things that have not helped the panic here in America and around the world.

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All that being said, the Bible tells us in Isaiah 41:10; “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

The book of Joshua also tells us in Joshua 1:9; “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

While there are many who believe that this crisis is blown out of proportion and a huge number are panicking and are fearful that large parts of the population may die.

As in all things in life, prayer is needed and not panic. Faith in God to do what He says in the verses above is needed. We need not play politics in times of crisis – we need to trust God and FEAR NOT.

Pastor Ed Boston