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May 2008
Dear friend,
It's no surprise to you, but right now is a critical time in
our nation. The war in Iraq has lasted for more than five
years. Our economy has nose-dived and many people are hurting.
What's worse, during these difficult times, our nation seems
to be determined to silence God and everything He stands for.
It's hard to comprehend.
But God's people have been here before. The prophet Daniel
lived in a world just like ours. War was all around him. The
economy was a shambles. As a young man, he faced a choice
between the enticing culture surrounding him and the God of
Israel. He chose the latter. Daniel didn't waiver in his faith.
He trusted God's sovereignty because he knew that no matter
what, heaven rules.
We can learn a lot from the Book of Daniel, and that's why
I'll be focusing our radio and television teaching on Daniel
for part of this month. I invite you to join me May 5–16 for
the series Daniel: The Future Is in God's Hands. Through
these programs, you'll be reminded of God's sovereignty and
faithfulness, even though the world may be falling apart
around you. It's my hope that the life of Daniel will
challenge you to stand firm in your faith, regardless of your
circumstances and surroundings. The lesson of Daniel is clear:
heaven rules!
Daniel was able to stand firm in his faith because he had a
dynamic relationship with God. That relationship was a direct
result of his faithful reading and knowledge of God's Word and
his vibrant prayer life. These are absolutely crucial things
for us as followers of Christ. The Bible is God's direct
communication to you. If you don't read it, you can't fully
know Him.
It's my desire to see you, and every person in this nation,
enjoy a personal and dynamic relationship with God, just
like Daniel did. That's why everything we do at Back to the
Bible centers on helping people read, understand and apply
God's Word to their lives. It is literally the force and
drive behind this ministry. When you support Back to the
Bible, you help people engage God's Word--and that's what
leads them to a deepening relationship with God.
Here are the straight facts--your financial gifts help people
all over the world take in God's Word and live it out every
day. Without your support and your prayers, we simply couldn't
do what we do. So, thank you for being used of God to change
lives for eternity!
Our nation needs a message of hope. Americans need to hear
the Word of God more now than ever. Would you join us today
in our efforts to get our fellow Americans engaged in God's
Word? It will change their lives. As you partner with us,
you'll help people across America and around the world
discover that no matter what happens, heaven rules!
This month we're offering my new Bible study called Daniel:
Resolute Faith in a Hostile World. This study of Daniel is
easy to use and will help you get into God's Word and deepen
your understanding of the Book of Daniel. It's great for
individuals and small groups. Why not order it when you give
your gift to Back to the Bible this month? Thank you for
your generosity and support of Back to the Bible. Your
partnership means so much to us and to those who need to
hear the message of hope found in the Bible. God bless!
By His Grace,

Woodrow Kroll
Back to the Bible
P.S. Daniel prayed diligently for his nation, and God granted
him influence with the rulers of his day. Today, May 1st, we
have the unique opportunity to pray for our leaders, our
communities and our nation through the National Day of Prayer.
It's my sincere hope that you'll join other Christians across
America as we intercede for our country.
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