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This week's blog post:

A study of Colossians 4:6-9 affirms gracious words and wholesome conversations, brotherhood and servant leadership in ministry, and encouraging one another.

https://chiptudor.com/a-study-of-colo...

A tithing testimony I posted on Medium that has gotten much love: https://medium.com/mustard-seed-senti...

Hope you enjoy it too~

This week's blog post:

Are you saved? It's a question Christians often ask. But if you're unfamiliar with Christianity it may seem strange to you. Saved from what? Here are three Bible teachings that explain its meaning and why the answer is important.

https://chiptudor.com/are-you-saved/

This week's blog post.

This study of Colossians 4:10-11 reveals the importance of second chances, willing ministry workers, and Christian support.

https://chiptudor.com/a-study-of-colo...

This week's blog post:

FOUR WAYS GOD REVEALS HIMSELF TO HUMANITY

If God exists, how does he reveal himself to us? Here are four ways the Bible identifies.

https://chiptudor.com/four-ways-god-r...

This week's blog post:

A STUDY OF COLOSSIANS 4:12-14

This study affirms the importance of prayer, maturity and assurance in following God's will, and loyal ministry workers.

https://chiptudor.com/a-study-of-colo...

This week's blog post:

THREE REASONS ABSOLUTE TRUTH MATTERS

The Bible is God's word and absolute truth. So we conform to it. Here's why that matters.

https://chiptudor.com/why-biblical-tr...

Just taken a look, Chip. Thank you.

Anna wrote: "Just taken a look, Chip. Thank you."

Thanks, Anna.

This week's blog post: A Study of Colossians 4:15-18

This week's study reveals the importance of authentic relationships in the church, making disciples, and ministry engagement of church members.

https://chiptudor.com/a-study-of-colo...

This week's blog post: A Study of Colossians 4:15-18

This week's study reveals the importance of authentic relationships in the church, making disciples, and ministry engagement of church members.

https://chiptudor.com/a-study-of-colo...

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This week's blog post:

Is your Christian faith fit or flabby? Spiritual health is comparable to physical health. It's better when you exercise it. Here are three benchmarks to measure your spiritual fitness.

https://chiptudor.com/is-your-christi...

This week's blog post:

Is your Christian faith fit or flabby? Spiritual health is comparable to physical health. It's better when you exercise it. Here are three benchmarks to measure your spiritual fitness.

https://chiptudor.com/is-your-christi...

Who Are You Really? Uncover Your Identity

https://www.bobbykocol.com/post/who-a...

Dear brothers and sisters,

Greetings from Turkey, a land of Biblical times, containing Noah’s Mount Ararat, Haran of Abraham, and where Ezekiel prophesied against Gog. The Apostle Paul ministered largely in lands we call Turkey today. Ephesus, Colossae, Galatia, and the seven churches of Revelation are all located here. In fact, the first seven Ecumenical Councils were held in cities in modern-day Turkey, including Nicaea, where the monumentous Nicean (Apostle’s) Creed was formulated. Unfortunately, most Turks have no idea of the deep biblical history of their land. Over 90% of Turkey’s population identifies as Muslim, and Turkey remains one of the largest countries in the world with the smallest percentage of Christians. Economic instability and potential persecution have led to local Christian youth wanting to flee the country, and recent waves of unjust deportations have caused a sharp decrease in Turkish-speaking foreign workers.
During this time of growing disillusionment with Islam in this country of 85 million people, there is a tragic lack of churches in the vast majority of the country. Turkey is filled with seekers, while foreign workers are not allowed residence in many areas. And yet there is one avenue to instantly reaching 95% of the people in Turkey: the internet. Young adults questioning their faith often begin researching alternatives to Islam online. The pandemic was when the demand for Christian media content skyrocketed. And I was there for that moment, with my camera ready to go, when my evangelistic videos went viral and began reaching thousands.

My name is Nurullah. I was born in Gaziantep, a city in the southeast of Turkey. I spent my childhood years absorbing traditional Muslim teaching through my very conservative family, especially my dad. In 2013, I came across a New Testament during my research about Christianity and my faith and made the radical decision to become a Christian within that year. Although my father initially kicked me out of the home, my faith journey progressed with passion. I eventually came to realize that I had a voice that was unique in Turkey. I was a technologically adept, Muslim-background Turkish-speaking believer, who knows fluent English on a native speaker level, and who is now educated in English Language and Literature, International Relations, Philosophy and Business. I also completed MESD (Middle East School of Discipleship), an intensive two week program, along with the Exile Ministry Training Program, an intensive three month program in Cyprus.

It was my radical journey from a traditional Muslim upbringing to embracing Christianity that ignited my passion for producing evangelistic and apologetics materials. I had a vision for an online platform that would both bridge the gap for Turkish-speaking individuals to learn the truth of the Gospel and equip newly converted believers to confidently grow in and share their faith. In 2020, I started producing (and translating) videos in Turkish together with other evangelistic Turkish as well as international ministries. While seekers are many in Turkey, resources are few and people often struggle to find effective ways to learn about the Gospel. The search either begins by visiting a local church if it even exists in their area, or more frequently, often begins online - especially for those fearful of social retribution. Turkey is a country of young, intimate congregations, with averages of 50 members per church and perhaps a dozen visitors a week at best. And online, churches’ YouTube channels usually remain under a modest 100 views per video, even for videos that have been up for years. While churches need to focus on their face-to-face outreach and discipleship, the harvest is ripe for young entrepreneurs to expand the churches’ diligent work into a new dimension: the internet. Four years later, my channel now consistently surpasses 5,000 views per video, with a handful of videos going viral such as a recent Instagram reel that received 3.5 million views and counting.

And yet there is one more element to this story. Tragically, those of us with a heart for ministry often lack fundamental resources, and both in-person as well as online ministries with high impact and amazing potential often end before their time due to insufficient funds.

I am now at a pivotal juncture in this incredibly fruitful journey. For this vital ministry to make a lasting impact, I need to go full-time. Having a family of my own and new financial responsibilities now, the urgency to find new ministry partners and expand this working vision has never been more pressing. Looking ahead, I envision a fully-funded ministry that is equipped to address the spiritual hunger of Turkish-speaking communities. This will allow me to commit myself entirely to growth and impact. With your generous support, I will continue producing high-quality Christian content that hits home in my Middle Eastern region. In fact, the dream is greater than just a single YouTuber: in the long term, I dream of an expansion to include others who share the same vision, eventually forming a digital outreach team fully dedicated to this high-impact work.

Imagine a future where Turkish Christians are empowered to confidently share their faith, where young minds find solace in the truth of the Gospel, and where Turkey's rich biblical heritage is embraced and celebrated once more. This is where YOU come in! Join me on this transformative journey. Your partnership is essential in realizing this vision. You can make a tangible impact in sharing the light of Christ in Turkey, bringing this vision to fruition.

The first and most important way you can partner with me is through prayer. Prayer is the lifeblood of all ministry and vital for protection, guidance, and fruitfulness. Lift me and this crucial mission up before the Lord. Secondly, you can choose to support this ministry financially. Through financial partnership we can make use of the power of technology and education to spread the message of hope and salvation to this unreached and yet Biblically rich land of Turkey.

You can contact me for more information and on how to financially support by replying to this e-mail. As I am trying to expand my reach and connections to keep the ministry alive and going, it would mean a lot if you could read and forward it to your church and to people who you think could be interested in reading and possibly supporting it! 🙏 I can send it to your email too if you can share your email address with me. Thanks for reading!

Financial gifts can be made through "Called To Serve" or "Patreon":

For your tax-deductible donations: https://www.gitmedia.co/lead-collection
(Please remember to specify your donations with a text such as "Nurullah", "For Nurullah", "For Nurullah's Ministry" etc. while using this option and send me a quick message or email with your name and quantity donated. This will serve to designate your donation for this specific ministry.)

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/turkiyedebirh...

Every contribution, big or small makes a difference!

You can also:

Forward this letter to your church

Share my story with your friends

Donate equipment (cameras, mics, computer parts etc.)

Share or donate software

"And he said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest." (Luke 10:2)

This week's blog post:

THREE STEPS TO A PURSPOSE DRIVEN FAITH

Three steps to a purpose driven faith. Feeling aimless? Here are three steps in a meaningful direction towards a purpose driven faith.

https://chiptudor.com/three-steps-to-...

This week's blog post:

THREE STEPS TO A PURSPOSE DRIVEN FAITH

Three steps to a purpose driven faith. Feeling aimless? Here are three steps in a meaningful direction towards a purpose driven faith.

https://chiptudor.com/three-steps-to-...

This week's blog post:

CHRISTIANITY GIVES A SECOND CHANCE

Christianity gives a second chance. And that's what sets it apart from other religions. Because life is complicated and we don't always get things right the first time. So God gives us a spiritual do over through a walk of faith.

https://chiptudor.com/christianity-gi...

This week's blog post:

WAYS PEOPLE APPROACH ULTIMATE LIFE QUESTIONS

Who am I? Why am I here? What happens when I die? Over the years in ministry I’ve observed different ways people approach these ultimate life questions. Here are four of the most common ones.

https://chiptudor.com/ways-people-app...

This week's blog post:

WHEN YOU PRAY FOR OTHERS

Jesus taught us how to pray for others in Luke 11:1-13 and how it benefits us too.

https://chiptudor.com/when-you-pray-f...

" Speaking in Tongues: Understanding the Phenomenon" is a testament to my commitment to understanding the multifaceted nature of religious experiences. By examining speaking in tongues through historical, theological, psychological, neurological, sociological, and cross-cultural lenses, I hope to provide readers with a nuanced and comprehensive understanding of this fascinating phenomenon. This book is intended as a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, practitioners, and anyone interested in the profound ways in which human beings seek to transcend the ordinary and connect with the divine.

https://books2read.com/b/mvLqxl

This week's blog post:

WINNING THE WAR FOR A GODLY MIND

Winning the war for a Godly mind is a never ending fight. Because it's one battle after another. Here are three ways to fight back.

https://chiptudor.com/winning-the-war...

This week's blog post:

THREE PILLARS OF BIBLICAL GRACE

Three pillars of Biblical Grace are critical supports for this important concept of Christian faith. And you must embrace them to appreciate its full transforming power. Let's examine them.

https://chiptudor.com/three-pillars-o...

This week's blog post:

WHY JESUS' ASCENSION MATTERS

Why does Jesus' ascension matter? Why Jesus' Ascension matters. Because it demonstrated that Jesus' mission was complete, he intercedes for us before the Father, and he will return the same way he left.

https://chiptudor.com/why-jesus-ascen...

I have begun a series of blog posts in which I explain the worldview of scriptural passages and relate it to philosophical issues. The link to the first on Psalm 1 is here: https://billisley.com/2024/07/psalm-1...

This week's blog:

THREE BIBLE TRUTHS FOR A GODLY LIFE

God's Word offers a healthy prescription for us to follow. And these three Bible truths help us follow in a Godly manner.

https://chiptudor.com/three-bible-tru...

This week's blog:

THREE BIBLE TRUTHS FOR A GODLY LIFE

God's Word offers a healthy prescription for us to follow. And these three Bible truths help us follow in a Godly manner.

https://chiptudor.com/three-bible-tru...

This week's blog post:

WHO IS A CHILD OF GOD?

Although every human being is a unique creation, dearly loved by God, that doesn't make us His child. Here are three Bible teachings on what it means to be a child of God and how to be in the family.

https://chiptudor.com/who-is-a-child-...

This week's blog post:

WHO IS A CHILD OF GOD?

Although every human being is a unique creation, dearly loved by God, that doesn't make us His child. Here are three Bible teachings on what it means to be a child of God and how to be in the family.

https://chiptudor.com/who-is-a-child-...

Are we just sharing blogs here for fun? Okay, here's mine: https://sarahvigue.com/blog/

This week's blog post:

GOD'S PROMISE TO HIS PEOPLE

God's promise to his people in 2 Chronicles 7:14 is a popular and frequently discussed Bible verse. Here are some lessons it offers us today.

https://chiptudor.com/gods-promise-to...

This week's blog post:

GOD'S PROMISE TO HIS PEOPLE

God's promise to his people in 2 Chronicles 7:14 is a popular and frequently discussed Bible verse. Here are some lessons it offers us today.

https://chiptudor.com/gods-promise-to...

Here is the second installment of my blog post series on the worldview background to biblical texts. This is one is Psalm 1 on Beneficial Limits." Feel free to comment. here's the link.
https://billisley.com/2024/08/psalm-1...

This week's blog post:

LESSONS FROM JONAH AND THE WHALE

It's a popular Bible story although the whale gets too much attention. And is it really a whale? Because scripture just calls it a great fish. But here are some lessons from the story.

https://chiptudor.com/lessons-from-jo...

This week's blog post:

WHEN YOU TELL GOD YOU QUIT

After the death of Jesus, Peter quit. He abandoned three years of ministry with the Son of God and returned to fishing. But Jesus wasn’t finished with him yet. Here’s what we learn from the encounter.

https://chiptudor.com/when-you-tell-g...

This week's blog post:

THE POWER OF GOD'S PRECEPTS

The power of God's precepts is found in Psalms 119:129-136. Based on the truth of God's word, here's how these teachings empower believers.

https://chiptudor.com/the-power-of-go...

This week's blog post:

WHY GOD REJECTS VIRTUE SIGNALING

Virtue signaling appears in Acts 5:1-10 as the early Christian church was formed. But God immediately rejected it. Here's why.

https://chiptudor.com/why-god-rejects...

This week's blog post:

LEADING BY INFLUENCE RATHER THAN POWER

Leading by influence rather than power is demonstrated in 2 Chronicles 23-24. The story reads like a fairy tale, but without the typical ending. Here's what we learn from it.

https://chiptudor.com/leading-by-infl...

Here’s my blog: womaninwriting.blogspot.com

Faith-based poetry and book reviews!

It’s a bit under construction and needs more content, but I’m proud that I started it. Open to any feedback!

Thanks,
The Woman in Writing

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This week's blog post.

ENTERING GOD'S REST

Entering God's rest is a Biblical teaching found in Hebrews 4:9-14. Here are some thoughts on what it means.

https://chiptudor.com/entering-gods-r...

This week's blog post.

ENTERING GOD'S REST

Entering God's rest is a Biblical teaching found in Hebrews 4:9-14. Here are some thoughts on what it means.

https://chiptudor.com/entering-gods-r...

This week's blog post:

THE SNEAKY SIN OF PRIDE

Pride is one of the sneakiest sins in the Bible. It stealthily slips in and fills your heart when you're unaware. Here are thoughts on how to guard against it.

https://chiptudor.com/the-sneaky-sin-...

This week's blog post:

THE SNEAKY SIN OF PRIDE

Pride is one of the sneakiest sins in the Bible. It stealthily slips in and fills your heart when you're unaware. Here are thoughts on how to guard against it.

https://chiptudor.com/the-sneaky-sin-...

Strength in the Struggle: Faith Through Cardiomyopathy and MD

https://faithfuladvantage.ca/2024/09/...

This week's blog post:

WHY IS THERE GOOD AND EVIL?

It's an age old question. And the Bible answers it. Here are some thoughts on what it says.

https://chiptudor.com/why-is-there-go...

This week's blog post:

WHY IS THERE GOOD AND EVIL?

It's an age old question. And the Bible answers it. Here are some thoughts on what it says.

https://chiptudor.com/why-is-there-go...

This week's blog post:

WHEN GOD FIGHTS YOUR BATTLES

There are many stories in scripture where God fights for his people. A lesser known story is recorded in 2 Chronicles 30-32 when Hezekiah is king of Judah. Here are some thoughts about it.

https://chiptudor.com/when-god-fights...

This week's blog post:

WHEN GOD FIGHTS YOUR BATTLES

There are many stories in scripture where God fights for his people. A lesser known story is recorded in 2 Chronicles 30-32 when Hezekiah is king of Judah. Here are some thoughts about it.

https://chiptudor.com/when-god-fights...