February 2012
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Next Month: TheCRY Hollywood (3/15)
Do you believe in the power of prayer? Do you want to be a part of a movement to turn Hollywood and the entertainment industry back to Jesus?
Please join WitnessLA.org and our friends and partners for TheCRY Hollywood - a day of prayer, fasting and worship for our city and for Hollywood on March 15th at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City. It will run all day from 2pm-midnight, and...
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Giving
It’s always easier to give when you have a lot but it’s so much more difficult to be generous when you have little. Our friend shares how she allowed her financial circumstances dictate her giving and caused her to have a “shortfall” in her relationship with God.
I remembered letting the offering bowl pass by without putting anything into it. It was the first time in years I had...
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Why I Love Jesus
Jefferson Bethke shares in spoken word poetry the difference between religion and a relationship in Christ, and why he loves the latter.
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Open Thread: Prayer & Encouragement for Jeremy Lin
Jeremy Lin’s explosive performances over the last few weeks have made him one of the most talked about people in the media. Here at WitnessLA, we want to focus the conversation on how our community can encourage Jeremy, pray for him and his family, and share his testimony with people who do not know Christ. Please write in the comment box a message you would like to send to Jeremy. We will post...
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Faith in Action
Pastor Jaeson Ma prays with Jeremy Lin before a New York Knicks’ game. In all that you do, seek first the kingdom of God and give him glory.
“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him. He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved. In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. Trust in him at...
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Love Card
In the spirit of Valentine’s, at WitnessLA.org we’re featuring the stories and testimonies on what God has shown Christians about singleness, relationships, and love. Today, our friend Touyee shares about the best and most memorable Valentine’s Day card he’s ever received.
The worse part of Valentine’s Day growing up was waiting till the end of class to open up all the cards that were...
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Staying on Course
In the spirit of Valentine’s, at WitnessLA.org we’re featuring the stories and testimonies on what God has shown Christians about singleness, relationships, and love all the days leading up to Feb. 14th. Today, our Voice M shares how God helped her find love and maintain purity in her relationship.
About two years ago I had shared my struggles with purity. I was walking strongly with the Lord...
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Free Falling
In the spirit of Valentine’s, at WitnessLA.org we’re featuring the stories and testimonies on what God has shown Christians about singleness, relationships, and love all the days leading up to Feb. 14th. Today, our Voice Kytia shares how the relationship between God and man is the greatest love story she’s come to know.
When most people think of Valentine’s Day, they think of...
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You Shall Not Be Broken
In the spirit of Valentine’s, at WitnessLA.org we’re featuring the stories and testimonies on what God has shown Christians about singleness, relationships, and love all the days leading up to Feb. 14th. Today, our Editor Dan shares how God is faithful in keeping His promise to make marriage a blessed union.
Marriage isn’t easy. It’s no wonder that when we look around at our peers...
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Unexpected Illness
Our friend’s father was diagnosed with cancer during a work trip from Los Angeles to Seoul, South Korea. The unexpected news forced the family to cling onto God tighter than they did before as fear and uncertainty about surgery, chemotherapy, logistics, and finance draped over them. Our friend is in a small group in Los Angeles who has been praying for his situation and by the amazing grace of...
January 2012
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Announcing WitnessTO.com!
Have friends in Toronto? Announcing WitnessTO!
The Witness 2.0 family of blogs is so proud to announce the launch of WitnessTO.com on January 30, 2012.
Every day during the week of Jan 30 – Feb 5, WitnessTO will be posting a testimony from their editors, so be sure to tune in to their blog! More info on the official Facebook Event here.
If you know people in Toronto who need encouragement or...
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20 Years Later: Reconciliation and Healing from...
For many of us, the images of the 1992 LA Riots is something we will never forget. Its aftermath left our city wounded, scarred and divided, often on racial grounds. But 20 years later, God is reconciling what was broken.
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the LA Riots, a multi-ethnic coalition of faith leaders is joining forces to bring long-needed healing and forgiveness to our...
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You Will Not Have Enough Room For It
Our friend, Micheal, recently learned the joy of giving with a generous heart and witnessed God’s riches that poured in because of his obedience. Micheal’s message is one that many of us, in this economy, can relate to: If you don’t have much material wealth in this world and are struggling to stay afloat, give generously. You will be amazed by God’s ability and willingness to multiply...
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A Hole Is Where the Heart Is
Our friend, Kytia, parallels everyday circumstances, such as repairing a leak in the ceiling, to lessons that God teaches us, like healing our greatest pains from the inside out. Kytia’s testimony reminds us that God can use times of great sadness, confusion and struggle to break open our hearts and bring healing.
Recently, my husband and I had our first encounter with serious repairs ...
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Supernatural Street Evangelist
On several occasions, WitnessLA has had the privilege to be able to post some of Tony Lee’s miraculous street evangelism experiences. This time, the testimony comes not from others, but from him. Many thanks to our friends at Korean American Christian Media (KAC) for recording and sharing this inspiring story.
Tony Lee was a rebellious kid until a life-changing encounter with the Holy...
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The "Perfect" Workplace
Sometimes it is hard to wake up early everyday when all that’s waiting for you in the office is unhappiness and stress. This testimony is a continuation of our friend’s search for her purpose in her workplace, and how her supposedly “dream job” was not so perfect after all.
I wondered why God put me here in this workplace. Although I thought this place was better than...
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Rockstars For Jesus
Music as a whole is a form of expression and it can be used to glorify God, no matter what genre it is. Check out this video of Micah Kinard, the singer of Oh Sleeper, on how he merges his style of heavy metal rock music and his passion for Christ, courtesy of our friends at Enoch Magazine.
December 2011
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Open Thread: Christmas Prayer Requests
For many, Christmas is a joyful time with family. For others, Christmas can be a struggle, the loneliest time of year, or a reminder of what they’ve lost.
Christmas is a story of hope, healing and reconciliation, from God to the world, and now we can do our part.
This Christmas we want our readers to give each other the gift of prayer. Here’s how. Pray for the commenter above...
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A Gift From Someone I Barely Knew
Our friend Andy shares an amazing story about God’s incredible provision - when he took a chance and followed the dream God had put on his heart, all of the finances for the project were miraculously covered by someone he had just met.
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Truth Set Free
Ever been caught by the lying game? Our friend Touyee shares his struggles with telling the truth and how he was brought from the pit of lies to victory.
Let me preface my story with information that is vital to my journey of being saved. I’ve only attended one college, I’ve never held a job, I was hired to turn a book into a screenplay, and I’ve spent a weekend in San Diego for a conference....
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Please Don't Stop the Music
Sometimes, the big huge game-changing miracle comes in a tiny little gift of love. Our Editor Dan shares his story.
It’s amazing all the little ways God shows how He loves us and how He is there with us. A few weeks ago, the WitnessLA team had its first ever “Dinner Social” for all the different Editors, Voices, team members, volunteers and contributors to meet each other in...
November 2011
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Food For Thought- What Does it Mean to Give?
All of us struggle with giving in our own way. Some give out of their means, others can’t fathom the idea of gifting. Regardless of your stance on this issue, always remember that God gave us a priceless gift: the life of His only son. We should all embrace that to give in God’s eyes is to shed ourselves of worldly expectations. Hopefully this will be in our hearts as we enter the...
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Thanksgiving on Skid Row-God's Love Is Everywhere
Sleeping on Skid Row Thanksgiving Eve from Enoch Magazine on Vimeo.
Two years ago, our friends from ENOCH Magazine and the Jonah Project team camped out with the homeless of Skid Row on Thanksgiving Eve through a project called “Camp Jesus.” The team prayed for people, shared God’s love and experienced what it is to live in the shoes of a less fortunate person. It is...
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Food For Thought: God's Little Reminders
God remembers us even when we forget about Him. He is prevalent in our daily activities and will take the appropriate steps to remind us of our greater purpose in life: serving Him, not ourselves. Next time we find ourselves acting outside the norm or taking things to heart, we should think and ask: have we forgotten who we live for?
I’ve been receiving all kinds of messages from different...
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Food for Thought: God, why so silent?
Have you ever experienced a length of time during which you prayed countlessly for God to answer this one specific prayer or dilemma that you’re facing, and all you get was silence? One of our editors went through that exact situation, and got her answer from God today.
A couple of months ago, my fiancé’s stereo system in his car was damaged. One of his CDs was stuck in the system, and it could...
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Let there be light!
Our Voice Alex brings to light a very relevant subject about God’s role in science, especially in today’s society of modern science. This conflict (and occasional concord) is known to go way back to the days when the Catholic Church and the first few scientists were contesting tradition vs. progress. Working in the field as a scientist, Alex presents his own experience and explains...
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Christian Hosoi - the Skateboarding Miracle
One of the most famous Skateboarding legends of all time, Christian Hosoi lived the high-life - a rollercoaster of fame, partying and drugs until he was sent to jail for ten years for trafficking in meth. While in prison, Christian found Christ and his life changed forever - he is now a pastor at a church in Orange County. “Jesus set me free,” he says in this interview with our...
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Jesus Loves Skid Row
Pastors in Skid Row Los Angeles from Enoch Magazine on Vimeo.
“The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners” - Isaiah 61:1
Our friends at Enoch Magazine and Christian Documentaries share an...
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Ambassadors of Action: Daniel Quinones and Melissa...
Our Voice Kytia continues her interview series here on WitnessLA called “Ambassadors of Action.” As Christians, we are representations of Christ’s love here on this earth and we are called to be His ambassadors. “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.” (2 Corinthians 5:20)
Each...
October 2011
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Buying Time
Can God move Time for us? Read our sister’s story on how God intervened at her work place.
I can’t tell you how amazed I am with God’s goodness. He has blessed me in so many ways and I hope that my story will encourage you in whatever stage you may be in.
Sometimes, I think prayer is pointless. All of us feel this at times, right? BUT, let me tell you this-God is the God of impossible. I...
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His Ways Are Higher
Our sister Liz writes about her path from Los Angeles to Seoul and ultimately, to the heart of her Father.
Last week, I started a new job, moved into a new apartment, and essentially signed a commitment to living in Korea, my mother country (but still foreign!) for at least two years. None of this was part of the plan when I moved to Seoul from L.A. three months ago - I was going to be here a...
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You've got a friend. In the sky.
Our foreign correspondent, Alex shares his adventure to pursue His Voice. We follow his story across the globe all the way to London.
How does God speak to you? I was really frustrated because for the longest time I felt that all my brothers in Christ hear Him so much better than me – but I hear nothing. Until recently I learned that He speaks to me exactly how I need can to hear Him.
I recently...
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Food For Thought (Dan): "You're Really Lucky"
Today I had to go to the County Recorder’s Office in East LA to pick up a copy of my marriage license, and when I got there the line was atrocious - person after person queued up and fanning themselves in the late summer heat. I was frustrated by the wait, and my patience was really being tested because I’ve become an impatient person when it comes to wasting time.
After more than...
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Prayer for Healing... Fail?
Here is a powerful story of how our writer, Ed, learned an equation that most find difficult to accept: Failure + Faith x Perseverance = Success. Sometimes we are so fixated on doing what is “right” or what we believe is pleasing to God that we overlook the greater purpose: Bringing Him joy. Then, when we wonder why our good deeds aren’t acknowledged, God reminds us that it isn’t about us....
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In 3 weeks: The Pan Pacific Film Festival
On Saturday, October 29th, the WitnessLA team will be in person at the 4th Annual Pan Pacific Film Festival (PPFF) at the newly renovated AT&T Center near L.A. Live! in Downtown. PPPF is an incredible Christian film festival of films and documentaries inspired by the love of Jesus Christ and the Great Commission to all nations. Don’t miss this event! We’ll see you there!
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September 2011
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Moving Heavens and Earth
Are you bold in what you pray for? Recently, I’ve become absolutely convinced that God will move Heavens and Earth out of love for us if we just ask. That He can - and will - do anything to show you His love, even change the weather.
Now before you strike me as some kind of radical or crazy person, Jesus himself said “With man this impossible, but with God all things are...
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Ambassadors of Action: Jerrell Conner - Artist and...
Over the next few months, our Voice Kytia will be start a new interview series here on WitnessLA called “Ambassadors of Action.” As Christians, we are representations of Christ’s love here on this earth and we are called to be His ambassadors. “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on...
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God taking over the O.C.
Recently, a group called Youth With A Mission Denver visited Orange County to share the word of God to some of the OC residents. Many were exposed to God’s love and power, and a few even experienced healing through prayer. This video is a snapshot of what went down on the beaches of OC, and how God’s presence was felt by many who were there that day.
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21st Century Healing Through Facebook
Never underestimate the power of prayer. Prayers are heard by God no matter where you are and in any form, whether by mouth or through Facebook.
We have here a short but awesome video from our Voice, Tony, the street evangelist. In this video, a friend of Tony shares her story of being instantly healed from sickness by simply praying a prayer that was written for her on her Facebook Wall.
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In 1 Week: THE HILL
In one week, come meet the Editors and Voices of WitnessLA as we join forces with INHERITANCE Magazine for THE HILL - a one of a kind worship and prayer rally to unify Asian American Christians from all around LA and Orange County.
INHERITANCE, the Magazine for Asian American Christians, has put together an impressive line up of pastors, worship leaders and Asian American musicians for what...
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My $150 Investment
Our brother SMC recently discovered how deep a relationship with God can be. It is more than just going to church regularly and being a “good citizen”. Read about how God has revealed Himself to him, and how his personal relationship with Christ has flourished.
A few weeks ago, our pastor asked for an offering to help out with buying sound equipment for our praise and worship...
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Learning to Speak
Our voice Kytia shares how she uses her gifts to glorify God, and how she stayed true to herself and her commitment to God. Sometimes God has a plan to use us to help others, and this is the story of how Kytia came to realize what God was trying to do for her and for the people in her life.
Recently, a few people have commented on how they most appreciate my singing above my other gifts. I’d...
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God Belongs in My City: New York
One of our readers sent us this awesome video from New York City. The Holy Spirit is all over this.
How do we get something like this to happen here in LA? Who’s with us?
August 2011
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The Abundant Harvest from Our Helper
“The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” - Hebrews 13:6. Our sister shares an encouraging testimony of how after 4 difficult years of waiting, trusting,and learning, God provided her a new job and new life almost overnight.
Do you ever have those weeks where things just seem to pile on top of each other, problem after problem? I can definitely say that I just went...
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Food For Thought (Dan): Bible in a Year
So after almost two years, I’ve finally finished my Bible-in-a-year reading plan. I guess that technically makes it a Bible-in-two-years plan, but I digress. In any case, I can now say I’ve actually read The Word from cover to cover (even the Book of Numbers, which I’ve earmarked for future bouts with insomnia).
As I’ve reached the end of this journey, I took a moment...
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Acting Like a Christian
We’re so blessed to welcome Kytia as the newest Voice in our WitnessLA Family. Kytia, originally from Hawaii, is a beautiful and talented actress, model and writer with a huge heart for the Lord and a calling for Hollywood. In this powerful testimony, Kytia shares about her struggles with beauty, identity, and staying true to the Lord in the challenging and competitive entertainment...
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Jesus Rocks Oprah
God is moving in Hollywood, even in the most unlikely of places.
At a recent charity event hosted by Oprah, the presence of the Lord suddenly fell upon Gospel singers from both old and new generations, as spontaneous songs of worship broke out, and the power of the Holy Spirit brought tears and conviction to many African American celebrities from Alicia Keys to Tyler Perry to Janet Jackson...
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"Yes, a Thousand Times Yes!!"
There is no one more romantic than God. A few months ago, our Editor Dan wanted to propose to his girlfriend Rachel (the founder of WitnessHK). He didn’t know how he would do it, but he prayed that the Creator of all romance would give him ideas. God did even better - He made it perfect.
In March, Rachel visited Dan in LA for the second time. God had just blessed Dan with a new job,...
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"Do Not Worry"
Our sister-in-Christ, Phoebe, writes about struggles that none of us are exempt from: financial difficulties and life’s curveballs. Phoebe’s testimony reminds us of the importance of relying on God during our greatest trials and having faith that He will guide us through. God always keeps His promises, and because that, we shall not worry.
“Therefore take no thought, saying, What...
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"Like" What Matters
Our friend and reader shares the dangers of something that otherwise seems so neutral: social media. Rather than focusing on gossip and the lives of others, we need to fix our eyes on the Lord, find our joys through Him and seek Him to live out our purpose. This testimony is a good reminder that God is our rock and foundation of highest importance, and that everything else on this earth is...