June 2012
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Love After War
Have you ever let your emotions get the best of you? Our Voice Sherea shares a story about losing her way and how love helped her find her way back.
It’s true. After 20 years of marriage, I slept on the couch. Don’t worry about that. It’s all good now. “It’s Love after War”.
Recently, my family and I decided to move to Rancho Cucamonga. Now, I consider myself the QUEEN of change, MASTER of...
May 2012
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If It's Broke, Fix It
Are aspects of your life broken? Our Voice, Janice, shares a personal story of how God fixes the brokenness in us.
At church the other day, the speaker dished us a really interesting food for thought.
He reminded us that we have now come to live in a society where when something is broken, it’s cheaper to buy a new one than to get the old one fixed. I marinated on that.
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Measuring Growth
Have you ever wondered if you are growing in your Christian life? Our editor, Touyee, shares a personal story of finding growth in Jesus Christ.
One of the best events growing up as a child was getting measured to see how much I had grown from the previous year. I could hardly stand still as my father would draw a line on the wall the few inches that I had grown. Looking at the newly drawn line...
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He Remembers
Our Editor Rachel shares an intimate story about love from the Father of the bride on her wedding day.
Have you ever experienced an overwhelming sense of familiarity with something that shouldn’t be familiar at all? Some people call it a déjà vu while others say it could be a distant dream. However, I think it could sometimes be a vision that God has placed in our hearts.
“And...
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The Call to Europe
Have you ever asked God for a loud and clear confirmation for your career? Our foreign correspondent Alex shares an amazing story which comes all the way from Europe.
How do you hear from God? For the longest time I was so frustrated because I always heard people around me “getting downloads” while I was apparently deaf. Everything changed about a year ago. I was really seeking God’s direction...
April 2012
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Janice vLog: A Leap of Faith - Moving to Hong...
Would you drop everything and move halfway across the world if God told you to? Our Voice Janice shares a very personal vLog of taking a leap of faith and following the Lord to Hong Kong.
It’s inspiring to see someone follow the dreams and convictions on her heart and to just go with faith that God will provide everything she needs. And it serves as a challenge for all of us: when was...
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Eternal Love: Beyond "Happily Ever After"
Have you ever wondered what love looks like outside of fairy tales and romantic comedies? Our Voice Sherea shares with us what it means to love someone through the challenges of real life.
This November, my husband Brian and I will celebrate our twenty-first wedding anniversary. However, in 1997, we separated for about eight months. That was by far the worst thing – and also the best thing –...
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God Even Loves Gangsters
Watch this amazing testimony from Henry, a former gangster, as he shares his journey from dwelling in anger, violence and fear to living with the fire of the Holy spirit. This reinforces that God has special plans for you, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)[[MORE]]
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Open Thread: What Does Easter Mean to You?
With Easter Sunday just one day away, many of us are planning various ways to celebrate this glorious day. However, do we REALLY know what we are rejoicing and what significance this Holy day holds? Perhaps it is the Easter Egg Hunt or trip to see the Easter bunny that gets your family excited. Maybe it is one of the few times you visit the church each year because you feel this day is more...
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Forgiveness: Easier Said than Done
How do you forgive someone who has wronged you? Our Editor, Deborah, shares a personal struggle on the over simplified concept of forgiveness. God teaches us to forgive those who wrong us. While it may be hard to always follow God’s direction, the reward for our obedience is far greater than our momentary discomforts. Is there someone you need to forgive today?
Often times, it is easier...
March 2012
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Down to My Last Dollar
Have you ever found yourself completely broke? Without a dollar to your name, or any money coming in? Our Story Editor Alix shares a powerful modern-day fishes and loaves story of how when he was at the end of his rope - literally down to his last dollar - he prayed to God in thankfulness and received a financial miracle.
“Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who...
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Sweet Child of Mine
Do you ever miss home? Our Editor Dan shares a touching story about the tenderness of the Father’s Heart for those who are living far away from family and friends.
Last Friday my wife Rachel was feeling especially homesick. Being from Malaysia and coming to a whole new world and life out here in LA, she sometimes needs a little taste of home to keep her going. So we decided to have a...
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2x2: Little Babushka Doll
WitnessLA is proud to announce its ongoing partnership with our friends at 2x2. 2x2 is a platform for everyday people to stand up and share how God is speaking to them and through them. Why “2x2?” The concept is that often times people don’t think they have anything worthwhile to share until someone encourages them to speak up.
This week, our sister Jennifer talks about...
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The Cry Hollywood is Today!
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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Sweet Tea and God's Graces
Do you have a story that is too painful to tell? What if God asks you to share it with a perfect stranger over an afternoon tea? It’s a Saturday afternoon in LA and I was at a fashion show with my girlfriend in support of a noble women’s cause. What better way to spend your girls- only -weekend! After the inspiring speeches given by women warriors from the biggest movie studios and...
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Drawing Heaven
Would you be able to draw a portrait of someone you have never seen or heard of? Akiane Kramarik, a 15 year old untaught art prodigy and daughter of former atheists, shares her dreams of Jesus and heaven through art.
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My Pain is My Platform
Our Editor Rachel debuts in WitnessLA with a story which brought her back to one of the darkest times in her life. A few years ago, I was at the bottom of my career in Hong Kong entertainment. The company I joined was seemingly established with the biggest stars and 30 years of history but all of a sudden, it closed down. When I was drowning my sorrows in Shanghai with my friends, I met an...
“Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own...”
February 2012
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Healing - I’m a survivor because of prayer
Our Voice Sherea has a family history of cancer. She was recently tested for this illness. Her family and friends prayed the sickness would not go down the family-line. Please read the incredible story of how prayer helped Sherea overcome the odds.
Do not be afraid of tomorrow; for God is already there.
Most people, who know me, know that I absolutely hate everything about going to the doctor....
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The Miracle on HWY 6
The incredible true story from the people who saw two miraculous recues after a fiery head-on collision on a rainy Texas highway.
Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge, Even the Most High, your dwelling place, no evil shall befall you, nor shall any plague come near your dwelling; For He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways. In their hands they shall bear...
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“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a...”
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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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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...