LAKE FOREST, CA (ANS) -- Dr. Norm Nelson, President and on-air host of the nationally syndicated Christian radio program, Compassion Radio, has spoken out against the book-burning of copies of the Qur'an by a Florida pastor scheduled for this coming Saturday, September 11, 2010.

Norm Nelson with Afghan bodyguard

In fact, Nelson says, the scheduled Qur'an-burning "represents a disregard for the spirit of Christ and has the potential to destroy years of relational bridge-building which Christians have worked so hard to establish. There is no up-side to this disrespectful event. I condemn it completely!"

Kirit was healed after some Christian pastors like this one prayed for him.

SOUTH ASIA (ANS) -- Kirit Gavde was miserable. For six years, he had been suffering from the debilitating effects of tuberculosis. His anguish was compounded by asthma, and he was barely able to breathe. Kirit spent most of his time confined to bed, being cared for by his faithful wife.

He went to a lot of doctors, but all their treatments failed to help him. Kirit's family was deeply devoted to their traditional gods. They fervently worshiped them and continued to plead for Kirit's healing, but to no avail.

Kirit's health continued to decline, and he had no peace in his heart. He grew even more depressed and lonely and gave up all hope for healing. Grief and despair overwhelmed him.

PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI (ANS) -- Almost eight months after the January 12th earthquake, Haiti’s children are still hungry, thirsty and uneducated. The billions of dollars poured into this devastated nation seem to have made little impact.

Janey with two impoverished Haitian children

Piles of rubble create a backdrop for shoddy tent-cities, where a lack of basics such as sanitary water (or, in some cases, any water) fosters disease. Pin-thin dogs lie limp like emaciated corpses, displaying wounds inflicted by locals who believe dogs must be beaten into submission. And children play in dirt or roam the streets begging for food and water. Few attend school.
 

YORBA LINDA, CALIF (ANS) -- End times expert Phil Hotsenpiller will be hosting a three-day seminar in Southern California

The event  runs Sept. 3-5 to discuss current events and their connection to end times prophecies, as well as interviewing Mosab Hassan Yousef, known as Son of Hamas.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (ANS) -- Christian Aid Mission is increasing efforts to collect emergency help for the flood victims of the continuing crisis in Pakistan as worldwide interest from the news media wanes.

The flooding is still causing chaos in Pakistan. Here Lahore auto-rickshaw drivers battle with the waters (Photo: AFP)