THE CROSS IN THE DESERT

The courageous actions of Hans and Sophie Scholl, has left us an incredible legacy of what true courage under fire really looks like.

My guest Heather Joy, explains why the Islamic Republic of Iran wants to execute Iranian rapper, Toomaj Salehi, and why his music and voice are such a threat to them.

The so called peaceful protests on major college campuses are in reality violent uprisings of hatred against Jewish people that must be stopped!

The unconditional love of God is the supreme theme of the Bible. The Quran, however portrays a God who doesn't love the wayward sinner. Which holy book is true?

Sarina was a creative, intelligent, and humorous youtube creator that desired freedom for all of her Iranian friends. Her dream for freedom was cut short by an evil government at a protest rally.

Javad Rouhi died under mysterious circumstances while in prison. He was actively involved in the woman,life,freedom protested and was arrested because he was dancing in a crowd of people.

Tara is a free-spirited independent woman who is determined to solve the mystery of her brother's disappearance in the Indian Ocean. She embarks on a desperate mission in her sailboat, "The Mistral Wind," and has a life changing encounter with the "God of Irresistible love."

The establishment of the State of Israel in 1948 was a miracle, the fulfillment of Bible prophecy by the sovereign hand of God.

Persecuted Christians in Iran have devised a special system of exactly what they will do when their gathering is raided by the secret police.

The recent strike by Israel on Iran's nuclear sites has huge prophetic implications for the future of Iran.
Jeremiah 49 is a future fierce judgment by God on the government structure of Iran.

When Iran launched a massive drone and missle attack on Israel, the iron dome defense system went to work and amazingly intercepted and destroyed 99% of the weapons launched against the Jewish people.

The Chinese Communist Party began removing crosses from Christian churches during the covid 19 outbreak and keeping Christians from also meeting together online.

The Muslim Immigrants in Dearborn are showing their gratitude by chanting death to America.

In 2009, Marziyeh Amirizadeh was on death row in Tehran for distributing Bibles. In her first book, "Captive in Iran," she shares the miracle of being released. In her newest book, "My love journey with God," Marziyeh shares what life was like growing up in Iran.

Exiled for his christian faith to the Island of Patmos, the Apostle John records an incredible vision of Jesus as the exalted Lord of the universe.

Afshin Javid was a dedicated Muslim and Hezbollah fighter whose heart of hatred was transformed by a powerful vision of Jesus.

Easter has nothing to do with the false gods of paganism but instead with the triumph of Jesus over sin,death,and Satan.

Young boys and girls in Iran are forced to labor day and night in the streets of Iran because of the rich and oppresive Mullahs!

The Quran declares that Jesus wasn't crucified, but documents outside of the Bible affirm that the crucifixion is a fact of history.

Twenty year-old Sara Tabrizi's body was found at her home in Tehran just one day after being summoned to the Ministry of Intelligence. Sara had endured torture and interrogation at Evin Prison and now was dead. This is the way women are treated in Iran for speaking out against the government!

In graphic terms, Isaiah 53, portrays Jesus as the suffering servant of Yahweh, the Passover lamb, crucified for our sins.

The old testament prophecies paints an amazing portrait of the birth, death, ministry, and resurrection of Christ, the promised Messiah.

Former atheist, Lee Strobel, gives compelling evidence for the skeptic, to believe in the truth claims of the resurrection.

Reyhaneh Jabbari was an innocent victim of rape in Iran, but was tortured for seven years in prison and finally executed on October 25, 2014 in Tehran for the crime of self defense!

Honoring the courageous women freedom fighters of Iran during International Women's month.

Ramadan is the holiest month on the calendar for Muslims. They are required to pray and fast for thirty days. For the Christian, the month of Ramadan is an important time to pray that Jesus would reveal his love and grace to them during their fast.

The government of Iran continues to punish and oppress Iranian women with harsher consequences violating the Hijab Law. However, many Iranian women are discovering a new freedom beyond the veil when they experience the unconditional love of God.

Iranian rapper, Toomaj Salehi, refuses to be silent in prison, exposing the brutality and inhumane treatment of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

There is no such thing as a democratic free election in Iran. The word "election" is an oxymoron!

In a world of chaos and stress, people look to drugs, therapist's, or some new age mind altering techniques in desperation to find peace. However, peace is found in a person, and that person is Christ.

Freedom is a powerful seven-letter word that all of us would give our lives for. But what is true Freedom? What did Jesus teach that true Freedom was?

Shabnam and Marina, two young teenage girls, growing up in Tehran, share their powerful stories of being imprisoned when the Ayatollah Khomeini became the new dictator of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The powerful life transforming words and declarations of Jesus give us hope in a chaotic world.

The Iranian Regime has spread it cancerous cells all over the world with proxy groups causing death and destruction. Like cancer, this Islamic ideology must undergo a radical removal or else there will never be peace in the Middle East.

There is a profound difference in knowing about a person and knowing that person. The Apostle Paul's deepest desire was to know Christ intimately. What is your deepest longing and desire?

The Apostle John wrote down in the book of Revelation a profound experience he had with the risen glorified Christ on the Island of Patmos. Today the church needs to experience once again a fresh Revelation of that vision to help us be strong in difficult times.

2024 is the 45th Anniversary of the 1979 Iranian Revolution. Will this finally be the last year the Iranian people will have to be reminded about the day their country lost their soul? Will this be the year that they can finally take back their country and be free once again?

The World Economic Forum, headed by Klaus Schwab wants to put an end to capitalism and implement a globalist agenda that will restrict our freedoms and rule our lives.

The interview that launched my blog talk radio career in May 2013.

Today on my radio program, "The Cross in the Desert," I talked about the desperate plight of Iranian Christian refugees stranded in Turkey because The US State Department has closed the door to their resettlement!
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Roya Heshmati endured an unjust flogging in Tehran, 74 lashes against her back and other parts of her body, for defying the Hijab Law.

A young 16 year-old Iranian schoolgirl was given no hope by doctors to recover after suffering a severe brain injury from being beaten by security forces. Three months later, God miraculously healed her in response to our prayers!

The Word of God promises us rest from the weariness and exhaustion of life, that we can rise up and soar above the difficulties of life.

Arrested and flogged for disobeying the Hijab Law, Roya Heshmati suffered through a humiliating whipping of 74 lashes for refusing to be veiled while going out publicly in Tehran.

33 year-old Roya Heshmati refused to comply with the mandatory hijab law in Iran and was whipped 74 times on her back to teach her a lesson.

An obscure, tiny Old Testament Bible prophecy found in Jeremiah 49, has massive implications for the future of Iran!

What does it mean to trust in God. How do we do that when we are daily confronted with evil and suffering all around us?

The message of the birth of Christ is supposed to bring joy to the world, but in our present world of pain and suffering, there seems to be little to rejoice about. So how does anyone experience the true joy of Christmas in a broken world?

Jesus declared, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." As
followers of Christ, we have the privilege of shining the light of Christ to broken and oppressed people who have no hope in a world of spiritual darkness.

Why is there such utter silence by feminists when it comes to Israeli women? Why is "The left" silent? Why won't they believe the horrific stories of Jewish women being brutally raped by Hamas?