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WitnessLA.org is a Christian blog that chronicles testimonies, healings, and miracles throughout Los Angeles. The first story was posted in February 2010 and since then, the blog has grown to include videos, merchandise, and special events. Now there's a Witness blog in Hong Kong with plans to expand into more cities. Hear how the blog first got started and why it has been a powerful and inspiring way to bring people closer to God. |
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"Judson's Eyes" is a documentary film about the Levasheffs, a couple who lost their young son Judson to a rare genetic disorder known as Krabbe Disease. It is truly heartbreaking as the camera captures the rapid deterioration of Judson's body. But even amidst terrible suffering, Judson's spirit soars, raising the faith of all those around him. In this special "Upper Room" episode, Drake and Christina Levasheff share their painful journey as well as the legacy Judson left behind. They are joined by the film's director, Peter Yunho Chung, who describes what it was like to engage in their story in a deep and intimate way.
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Overcoming Abuse and Bipolar Disorder |
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Lorraine Edralin appeared to have the perfect life growing up in the Philippines. She got good grades, had many friends, and landed her dream job as an interior designer. But what she was hiding was her painful experience with sexual abuse, alcoholism, depression and suicidal thoughts. Even after she became a Christian she struggled with mood swings. When she was finally diagnosed with bipolar disorder, she knew she had a decision to make. In this Upper Room episode, Lorraine shares her testimony and how God has helped her to overcome everything from sexual abuse to mental illness.
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Jesus and The Jewish Holidays |
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The holidays are upon us, with millions of Christians celebratingThanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year. But the Jewish calendar also has some significant holidays. In this special episode of "UpperRoom," Messianic Rabbi Jason Sobel gives a fascinating study into theJewish holidays and how they all point to Jesus.
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A Walking, Talking Miracle |
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Wanda Onandia now has the perfect life: a happy marriage, beautiful children, and a thriving business and ministry. But life didn't start out that sweet. She was abandoned at a super market parking lot at age 5 and had such a painful childhood that she vowed to commit suicide on her 18th birthday. But God had other plans. In this gripping episode of "Upper Room," Wanda shares all the ups and downs of her life, even as a Christian, and how God saved her from death twice. She is a walking, talking miracle! |
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Powerful, Passionate and Purposeful Prayer |
Pastor Jonathan Ngai of Transformations Community Church knows a thing or two about prayer. He founded Reformation House of Prayer (RHOP) in downtown LA-- a place where people can go to pray several days out of the week on issues affecting business, government, media, etc. He also started Strike LA, a group that goes "prayer walking" around strategic sites, such as an area known for sex trafficking in LA's Koreatown. Pastor Ngai explains the different types of prayer, and how to achieve a prayer life that is exciting and fulfilling. |
 There are millions of searches for "God" on the internet each day. SoulCare TV is an exciting new ministry that wants to make sure that every person who seeks God finds Him. They're doing so by using the greatest tools of this generation: the internet and social networking. See how a group of friends from Irvine, California is revolutionizing evangelism and missions work. |
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Physical Health Versus Spiritual Health |
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As Christians, we know the importance of taking care of our spiritual health, but we sometimes neglect our physical health until it is too late. In this "Upper Room" episode, Michelle Lee and singer Keyrei share what it has been like to care for a sick parent, and what it has taught them about eating, exercising and resting. |
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A Heart for U.S. Veterans |
 Homelessness. Post traumatic stress disorder. Substance abuse. Theseare some of the challenges that U.S. veterans face when they returnfrom active duty. As a social worker for the Department of VeteransAffairs, Karen Lee has worked tirelessly to keep vets off the streets. She shares her experience with working with vets on this specialepisode of "Upper Room." |
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God's Light Shines in the Darkest of Places |
 As a missionary, Daniel Ra has traveled to places most people don't wantto go: remote villages, orphanages and even-- leper colonies. But it is in these destitute areas that he has seen the most evidence of Christ's love, power and hope. In this special "Upper Room" episode, Daniel Ra shares some heartwarming stories from his last missions trip, which spanned 10 different countries throughout Asia. |
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"None of my Friends Made It" |
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Min Kim was an inner-city kid growing up in LA's Koreatown: he stayedout late, got into trouble, and had problems at home. But God had bigplans for him, including joining the Air Force, starting his ownbusiness, and creating Christian Entertainment Group. Min says he isthe only one among his friends who didn't drop out of school, do drugs,go to jail, or get deported back to Korea. Now he has a heart to helpother 1.5 generation kids find God and overcome the same struggles heonce faced. |
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T-Shirts that Feed a Child |
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It would be shocking to see homeless children out on the streets in the
U.S. but in many parts of the world, this is a harsh reality.
Ferdinand and Wanda Onandia founded Endure, a clothing line to help
feed Filipino street children. The shirts, which have faith-based
messages and edgy designs, have flown off the shelves at Wal-Mart and
other retail outlets. With each shirt, a hungry child gets fed.
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Testimony of a Rapping Preacher |
Jaeson Ma is one of the most sought-after evangelists in the U.S and
Asia, ministering predominantly to artists in the entertainment
industry. He is also a hip hop artist with a hit single and the star
of a powerful new documentary, "1040." But before he gave his life to
Christ, he was heavily involved with street life. It wasn't until he
got caught for grand theft at age 17 that he was forced to make a
decision that would shape the rest of his life. Hear his amazing
testimony on this episode of "Upper Room."
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Never Too Young to do Good |
Michael Kang started the non-profit, Generation Against Global
Injustice (GAGI), when he was just 15 years old. Its purpose is to
fight poverty in the U.S and abroad by holding fundraising events and
raising awareness. Michael believes his generation is poised to make
the greatest impact on poverty and other social justice issues thanks
to technology, social networking, and the passion of many other teens
and young adults.
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3,700 U.S. Abortions in 1 Day |
Sarah Mark was a 20-year-old design student when she got pregnant and
had an abortion. It took five years before she was able to tell a
friend about her abortion. In this Upper Room interview, Sarah talks
about the guilt, shame and grief she felt, and how she finally found
God's healing and forgiveness. Currently, she is working on an art
project that has intense personal meaning. She also works with the
non-profit clothing line, Raven + Lily, which helps impoverished women
locally and internationally.
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