Fisher Price's worst toy -- doll spouts shocking Islamic propaganda.

Well, you don’t have to be a brain surgeon to discern the times. Just know the Bible and don’t play ostrich.

But no matter how much I think I’m sensing how late the hour is, there’s always something to surprise me. Even shock me. Here’s one of those “things.” A talking doll made by Fisher Price doll, which speaks the words "Islam is the light." Don't believe me? Hear it for yourself.



Now you can make up your own mind.

Janey DeMeo
Copyright © January 2009

Oh, oh, Sweet Mexico -- outreach to children!

There’s no greater joy than to see a child made happy because of Christ’s love. (Isn’t that what the joy spoken of in 2 John 4 refers to? The truth of walking in God’s love!) Prayer makes this possible. Thanks for praying for Orphans First during 2008.

2008 was a wonderful year for Orphans First. As well as the children in our children’s homes, orphanages and ministries, many more children were helped and given an opportunity to see Christ’s love in action. Check out the website for updates in the future.

Thank you for praying for our recent trips to Mexico. Mothers begging with their children, children begging alone, raggedy little ones – these were just some of the sites we saw. (See pics above. I tried sharing the Gospel drawing from my French & Italian. But maybe I need to learn Spanish.) We’re thankful we were able to put smiles on a few wee faces by giving toys, food (& a little money for the parents). But it seems so little. Please continue praying that Orphans First can make a lasting impact in Mexico, by God’s grace.

For those wanting more news on the Orphans First Christmas Project, keep checking the website for updates and photos. We were able to provide Christmas gifts for children in Russia (Siberia), India (2 cities), Romania, Haiti, Mexico, and several countries in Africa.

Thank you so much for your prayer support for Orphans First in 2008. I hope you continue praying with us for the children in 2009. They are so worth it. And so are you. (Prayer changes you like nothing else – it’s worth persevering).

Janey L DeMeo M.A.
www.JaneyDeMeo.com / www.orphansfirst.org
Copyright © December 2008

The Curse

Here’s a story you don’t want to miss this coming new year. Check out The Curse by Michael Barrett. This book will keep you riveted. Here’s the scoop . . .

Does sin twist its way through generations? Can Satan's hand penetrate a family tree, bringing destruction to each one it touches?

If you think such evil is impossible, you haven't met the Jakes.

1850s Oregon Territory finds young and innocent Katie eager to find her handsome prince and start a family on the frontier. But when her true love finally comes along in the steadfast form of John Jakes, she has to fight the dark forces hoping to steal him away. Will she prevail? And at what cost will this victory be gained?

Many daughters, granddaughters, and great-granddaughters later, Rebecca Jakes/Lindsay takes her place in the Jakes line. Happily married to Brad for six years, she wants a baby and she wants one now. Yet her Los Angeles doctors cannot identify why she is not able to conceive. When her aunt dies and Rebecca journeys to Oregon and the old family homestead for answers, she uncovers a family secret that has been plaguing her ancestors for over a century.

Could Katie's victory so long ago be Rebecca's failure today? Find out what happens when they encounter The Curse.

Order your copy of The Curse here.

Please note that profit for the sales of this book go toward the Ranch – a ministry Michael and his wife provide for pastors needing rest and strengthening.

Janey DeMeo
www.JaneyDeMeo.com
www.orphansfirst.org

Orphans First -- Christmas Project. Kids needing gifts.

I've not been posting much lately. Why? Well, maybe it's got something to do with the ORPHANS FIRST CHRISTMAS PROJECT. Thousands of children will receive no Christmas gifts this year. Not one. Not those offered by Samaritan's Purse nor any other organization. But Orphans First has the opportunity to reach thousands of them. That's what we intend to do this year, as we have in the past decade or more, by God's grace.

Tomorrow, I plan to give gifts to poor children in Mexico. Prayers appreciated. Mexico is dangerous at this time.

Let's do all we can -- everything possible -- to help more children this Christmas. Let's get gifts for foster children, poor children and orphans wherever God allows us to see the need and become the provision. Let's just do it. Through Jesus. By His grace. We can all so something to change the life of a needy child.

Learn more about the Orphans First Christmas Project by visiting the Orphans First site: www.orphansfirst.org

If you want to participate in any way, contact me.

Janey
www.orphansfirst.org / www.JaneyDeMeo.com

Facing the Giants

Facing the Giants – The Power o Belief, the Strength to Win.


I’m usually one of the last to see the latest films – even when friends recommend them. For one, I rarely go to the cinema. Too expensive! Too loud! And often too cold! (Yeah, I’m a wimp.) So, I see movies at home when the DVDs come out. But here’s one I’d go to see at the cinema any time. This has to be one of my favoritist films ever: Facing the Giants.

Wow, what a treat! And what a dynamic story!

Based on a true story, Facing the Giants exudes authenticity. I’ve lived many miracles in my life, especially during our 22 years on the mission-field in France. The kinds of things that take place in Facing the Giants ring true to me. They are so like our God, the great provider and the rewarder of all who diligently seek Him (Heb.11:6).

Facing the Giants unfolds the story of Grant Taylor, and his wife caught up in many hardships. They face conspiracy, poverty and discouragement on every level. Just when things are bad, they get worse. Grant Taylor, the coach for the local high school football team, the Shiloh Eagles, finds his faith tested to a tee. And amidst the difficulties he faces, Taylor chooses not to give up. Instead, he becomes a spiritual mentor to a bunch of boys struggling to find their way in life.

Facing the Giants is a story of faith, trials, building character, integrity, godliness, family, honor – and lots of other wonderful qualities that make for a really fabulous movie. Don’t miss this one. You won’t regret it. www.FacingTheGiants.com.

Never give up. Never back down. Never lose faith.

Janey DeMeo M.A.
Copyright © December 2008
www.JaneyDeMeo.com / www.orphansfirst.org

Shade -- CSFF blog tour review

Creepy. Suspenseful. And page-turningly weird. Yep, you’ll find it all in this month’s featured book on the CSFF Blog Tour—Shade by John Olson.

In Shade, Olson weaves a supernatural, suspense story with an unlikely romantic twist.

Intelligent, beautiful Hailey Maniates finds herself assaulted by a homeless man whose thoughts and emotions seem to eerily penetrate hers. When another homeless character comes to her rescue—an ultra-tall, scruffy, bearded hunchback called Melchi—Hailey uncannily finds her mind and emotions meshed with his. These bizarre and almost telepathic sensations land Hailey in hospital where she is diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic.

An ancient battle between the forces of darkness—personified by the mysterious Mulo—and the light, provide the backdrop for the story and keep you turning pages.

Olson manages to plop the Gospel message in Shade—albeit a little indiscreetly. Still, the book highlights the Christian faith well. It even hints at the deeper struggles Christians often face as reflected in Melchi’s desire to serve the Holy One—an aspiration, which is complexly intertwined with a sense of self-imposed legalism.

Find Shade at Amazon.

Visit John Olson’s Web site .

Check out some of my fellow bloggers’ reviews.
:
Brandon Barr
Jennifer Bogart
Justin Boyer
Keanan Brand
Kathy Brasby
Valerie Comer
CSFF Blog Tour
Stacey Dale
Janey DeMeo
Jeff Draper
April Erwin
Karina Fabian
Todd Michael Greene
Katie Hart
Joleen Howell
Jason Isbell
Jason Joyner
Kait
Magma
Margaret
Rachel Marks
Melissa Meeks
Rebecca LuElla Miller
Eve Nielsen
Nissa
John W. Otte
Steve Rice
Mirtika or Mir's Here
Chawna Schroeder
James Somers
Robert Treskillard
Steve Trower
Speculative Faith
Jason Waguespac
Laura Williams
Timothy Wise

Janey L. DeMeo
Copyright©November 2008

Don't miss this. See it before you vote.

I strongly urge you to see this video before you vote.

We’re on the edge of a potential explosion. What does God say about some of the items on the political agenda?
Please, please, please, see this short video for a biblical perspective.

Janey DeMeo
www.JaneyDeMeo.com
www.orphansfirst.org