American Christian Man Killed by ISIS in Syria Fighting With Kurds ‘Smiled’ at Muslims Hostile to His Faith in Jesus, Says Pastor

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American Christian Man Killed by ISIS in Syria Fighting With Kurds ‘Smiled’ at Muslims Hostile to His Faith in Jesus, Says Pastor
  • Keith Broomfield
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    American Christian Keith Broomfield was killed in June 2015 while fighting alongside the Kurdish Protection Unit (YPG) against ISIS in Syria.

Christian Post Report – American Christian Keith Broomfield was killed this week while fighting ISIS alongside the Kurds Syria and his pastor says he treated Muslims hostile to his faith there by “smiling” at them and making a cross over his heart.

Pastor Gary Moritz of Twin City Baptist Church in Massachusetts where Broomfield, 36, used to attend told The Christian Post that Broomfield “wanted to serve the Lord” and traveled to Turkey and Syria in order to help the Kurds.

“The Kurds have been calling him the first Christian martyr to fight against ISIS,” said Moritz.

He wasn’t sure what Broomfield would do when he got there and the last time they spoke was in February via email.

“He [told me] he was keeping his Bible open and walking around. He couldn’t speak the language. He said it’s amazing what happens [with the locals] as they either want to know more about the Bible, or you have a devout Muslim who gets totally angry,” said Moritz to CP.

Moritz spent time with Broomfield praying about the decision before he finally left for Turkey.

The pastor described Broomfield as a dedicated Christian and said he found Christ after doing jail time. Broomfield regularly attended church service and was heavily involved.

“Keith definitely had some [demons] from his past, but he also focused mainly on his future and how he can impact the world for Christ,” said Moritz.

News of Broomfield’s death at the hands of ISIS was “heart wrenching” for Moritz who said he now understands why Broomfield felt called to help the Kurds.

“That was the purpose God had for him,” continued Moritz. “Our church definitely looks to him as a patriot. To stand up for the Christian faith and to fight against the evil that’s coming against our countries and other countries. He was willing to make a difference.”

Broomfield left for his journey that ended in Syria four months ago, according to his family. His death was confirmed by the U.S. State Department on Wednesday.

Hundreds of people lined the streets of Kobani, Syria on Thursday waving flags and applauding while Broomfield’s body was delivered over the Turkey border.

His parents learned of Keith’s death on Tuesday, according to NBC.

“I went to my kids and I just cried with them about it,” said Keith’s father Tom Broomfield to NBC. “It’s a tough think but we have peace about it.”

Broomfield is the first U.S. citizen killed while fighting with the Kurds against ISIS.

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Roma Downey Brings Real Life Miracles To Television in New Show, ‘Answered Prayers’

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Roma Downey Brings Real Life Miracles To Television in New Show, ‘Answered Prayers’

Roma Downey, Mark Burnett (Photo: screengrab)

Christian Post Report – Roma Downey and Mark Burnett greeted CP readers in preview for “A.D. – The Bible Continues.”

Before a tornado ravaged her family’s home, one Indiana woman heard the voice of God tell her to prepare her family for the upcoming devastation. This woman was one of many who decided to share their miraculous experiences on the new TLC show produced by ‘actress Roma Downey, called “Answered Prayers.”

Downey, the “Touched By An Angel” actress, will take on hosting duties for the new six episode TLC series that she will also produce alongside her husband Mike Burnett. The husband and wife pair recently teamed up to create the successful television miniseries “The Bible” and “AD.” Both Christians and non-believers who tune in will bear witness to real life footage, interviews and reactions to divine encounters such as one young boy surviving being buried under eleven feet of sand for hours, a pastor being stabbed 37 times and one family’s car falling into an icy river bank with them in it.

In the premiere episode of the show, viewers will witness the power of God after the Indiana woman is warned about a tornado in a miraculous way and how prayer helped one family struggling with the decision to amputate their son’s leg after a lawn mower accident.

“Each hour-long episode paints a vivid portrait of ordinary people who have faced extraordinary circumstances-and miraculously lived to tell the tale,” said a TLC press release on the show. “Each individual’s unwavering faith and trust in the power of prayer has transformed potentially heartbreaking situations into stories of true inspiration.”

Downey took to Twitter to encourage people to catch a glimpse of her upcoming show.

“Hey tweeters RT check out the very first glimpse of #AnsweredPrayers my brand new @TLC series… inspirational TV,” she tweeted.

Last April, the husband and wife production team were recognized on Newsmax’s list of “Top 100 Christian Leaders In America” for their contributions to television and film. Their upcoming show, “Answered Prayers” will be produced by Downey’s LightWorkers Media that partners with MGM, Mark Burnett, Roma Downey and Hearst Entertainment.

The series will make its official debut Sunday, July 26 at 10/9c.

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1,500-Y-O Christian Church Discovered on Road Near Jerusalem; Experts Say Site Was an Area of ‘Intense Activity’

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1,500-Y-O Christian Church Discovered on Road Near Jerusalem; Experts Say Site Was an Area of ‘Intense Activity’

1500 Year-old Church Discovered Near Jerusalem (Photo: Screengrab/ Israel Antiquities Authority)

Christian Post Report – Road workers discovered a 1500 year-old church from the Byzantine era while expanding the highway that connects Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.

A 1,500-year-old Christian church filled with artifacts from the Byzantine era was discovered by road workers expanding Israel’s main highway that connects Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.

The church includes a four-leafed clover shaped baptismal font. Fragments of red-colored plastic which indicate that the sanctuary walls had been decorated with frescoes were also uncovered, according to Israel Antiquities Authority.

The centuries-old sanctuary was discovered at a Byzantine period rest stop on a road said to be from the Roman period.

“Along this road, which was apparently already established in the Roman period, other settlements and road stations have previously been discovered that served those traveling the route in ancient times,” said Annette Nagar, director of the excavation on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority.

Rooms that were most likely used as dwelling quarters are located next to the church. The sanctuary features a white mosaic floor and a side chapel 21 feet long and 11 feet wide.

Various artifacts including oil lamps, special glass vessels and marble fragments were found at the site along with a water source – the ‘Ain Naqa’a seep spring. Experts say the artifacts point to the site seeing intense activity.

“The road station and its church were built in the Byzantine period beside the ancient road leading between Jerusalem and the coastal plain,” said Nagar. “This road station ceased to be used at the end of the Byzantine period, although the road beside which it was built was renewed and continued to be in use until modern times.”

Pablo Betzer, Israel Antiquities Authority’s district archaeologist for Judah confirmed that the findings have been documented and will be studied.

He also stated that the road station and church remnants will be covered in order to preserve them for future generations.

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‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ Star Tamra Judge Denies Faking Baptism for Reality TV; Regrets Calling Former Costar ‘Jesus Jugs’

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‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ Star Tamra Judge Denies Faking Baptism for Reality TV; Regrets Calling Former Costar ‘Jesus Jugs’

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“Real Housewives of Orange County” star Tamra Judge returns to the show in season Christian Post Report – 10 along with veteran housewife and fellow Christian, Vicki Gunvalson, as well as Heather Dubrow, Shannon Beador and newcomer Meghan King Edmonds.
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    • “Real Housewives of Orange County” star Tamra Judge was baptized and the ritual will air during the season Christian Post Report – 10 finale
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    • “Real Housewives of Orange County” star Tamra Judge returns to the show in season Christian Post Report – 10

    Two weeks after being accused of faking her Christian conversion to secure her spot on hit reality TV show “Real Housewives of Orange County,” star Tamra Judge has hit back at her critics insisting that her conversion is genuine and that it has completely changed her life.

    “What’s so funny is there’s so many fake stories that go out there in the press,” Judge, who accepted Christ as her savior roughly one month ago, told The Christian Post in a recent phone interview. “I think in the past six months I’ve felt like a new person but it’s just one of those things where I wanted to make it right with the Lord and I knew the journey I was on. I’m not saying like, I’m perfect and I’m not saying I’m at church every single Sunday. I try to go every Sunday, I’m joining a Bible study … as you know, your mindset changes [after being baptized].”

    Judge’s emotional baptism will air on the hit Bravo TV show, currently in its Christian Post Report – 10th season, in coming months as part of the season finale. Her life-changing decision to be born again came during what she said was a very difficult time in her life, after a woman at her Cut Fitness gym invited her to go to church.

    “I was never baptized as a kid, and I was never brought up in church and I haven’t raised my kids in the church, it was something that was very foreign to me,” she shared. “When I was going through everything I was going through, I was at work one day and this woman came up to me at my studio … She goes ‘would you like to go to church with me?’ and I said ‘yes.'”

    She continued: “So I took my kids to church and [my husband] Eddie went with me and my life just kind of changed, it was very powerful. And I think that with religion and accepting the Lord into your life and your heart it’s a personal journey.”

    The “RHOC” follows the drama-filled lives of six, Orange County women, whose pampered lifestyles and endless bickering captivates viewers (2.7 million during its peak last season) every year.

    During season 9, the 44-year-old mother of four, who is just days away from celebrating her second wedding anniversary to her husband Eddie, was cast by viewers as the show villain due to her frequent clashes with fellow castmates. In one dramatic scene, an enraged Judge threatened to cut all ties with every one of her co-stars, who accused her of gossiping and backstabbing during an intense confrontation in Bali. The Bravo TV star says she

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    Source : Christian Post