Unpopular but Prepared when Christianity is Illegal

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Hello Readers. David Telbat here. First, we send our thoughts and prayers to the people of Oklahoma. 

Welcome to Part VI in my series “If Christianity was Illegal.” Though it’s a tough message, I’d like us to consider this scenario. If Christianity were illegal, how would we live today? Through this seven part series, I have several challenges for us. (Click to read Parts 1-5.) In this sixth part, think about this…   

You’re Expected to Participate

You’re sitting somewhere in the back of the crowded living room. Professing Christians are all around you. A man stands in the center. He’s assigning passages of the Bible for people to memorize. Everyone is volunteering—except you.

Memorize the Bible? Yes. The Bible is about to be banned in the U.S., so believers everywhere are memorizing large portions for their local churches. Everyone acts as if it’s something they’ve been doing for years. But for you, it’s completely foreign. You’re not prepared for this! Continue reading →

Dan Vance Christian Adventure #6

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Welcome to Telbat’s Tablet, Readers! We’re happy to have you join us for D.I. Telbat’s next Christian adventure, Part 6 in the Dan Vance Series. (Read Dan Vance Adventures #1-5 here.) Enjoy!

Syrian Undercover Surprise

By D.I. Telbat

Tears filled Rachel Powell’s eyes as she looked up at the crumbling Syrian Citadel on an Aleppo hilltop. Though nothing was terribly wrong in her life, she still felt like things were crumbling around her, just like the old fortress ramparts.

Wiping at her eyes, Rachel smiled at a young couple of tourists. Maybe they were honeymooners up from Damascus, visiting the Old City. In a perfect world, that would’ve been Rachel with Danny Vance, her boyfriend of several years. Before he’d left for college, she thought he might even propose. But she was the last thing on his mind, apparently.

Even a football career in Oregon hadn’t been enough for Danny. After a month of college, he had emailed to tell her that he had joined the Commission of International Laborers. God had called him. No other explanation.  Continue reading →

Sea Scribe – Connection in North Korea

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Greetings Friends! David here to give you an update on my next novel, Sea Scribe, and share a little of the back-story. Sea Scribe is in the second phase of editing so we’re just a few short weeks away from publishing day!

Like me, most of you followed the Boston tragedy closely. That news dwarfed the daily updates on North Korea that we were all previously following. Just rhetoric from an evil regime? Well, whatever the regime is up to, the situation inside NK is grave for many of God’s people.

North Korea is a country I like to write about. Why? I want to bring attention to the Persecuted Church there because NK continues to be rated by watchdog organizations as the worst perpetrator of persecution against Christians in the world. Continue reading →

Colombia Test of Faith – Dan Vance Adventure Part 5

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Hi Reader Friends! Today we have D.I. Telbat’s Part 5 in the Dan Vance Adventure Series, “Colombia Test of Faith.” (Click this link to read Parts 1-4.) Those of you who have read Dark Liaison will recognize Chloe as a Special Forces operative in this story. And speaking of Special Forces—have you considered serving the Lord undercover as the COIL characters do? Well, here’s an opportunity for you!

Vision Beyond Borders’ recent newsletter says: “We need travelers to help bring supplies and carry Bibles! There is a special need for people to go to Burma and China in June. Please pray to see if God would have you be a part of this team! We will have to close the trip soon to begin applying for visas. Please contact us if you are interested!” [And if anyone does choose to join VBB, please let us know. We would love to interview you after your experience to share with our readers!] 

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Colombia Test of Faith

By D.I. Telbat

“I heard something again!” Rachel Powell crouched in the dense bushes of the Colombian jungle. “Someone’s out there, Chloe!”

“The mountains are full of animals.” Chloe Azmaveth, the dark-haired woman of forty-five, shook her head at Rachel. “We’re still miles from the nearest village. Come on.” Continue reading →

Mother’s Day Story – “A Mother’s Faith”

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Hi Reader Friends! Drum roll please… The TWO winners of our random Drawing to Honor Mother’s Day are…Sharon Lawson and Dennis Feely! They will each receive a FREE copy of David Telbat’s upcoming suspense/adventure e-novel, SEA SCRIBE! The novel is in the second phase of editing and will be available in a few short weeks! Thanks to all of you who entered the drawing! And now, David has written a new short story for Mother’s Day. Enjoy!

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A Mother’s Faith  

By D.I. Telbat

The young mother, Pak Jung Suk, could not attempt to escape North Korea without her infant daughter, Miran.

Suk stomped her booted feet in the snow that still covered the ground in late spring. The wilderness mountains rose sharply at her back and stretched to the north for hundreds of miles. Like the other Christians, she intended to lose herself in the forested ravines and deep canyons where the regime would not bother to hunt for her. But only if she could do so with Miran.

She doubted that it was even possible to flee the harsh regime. Her demanding job as a missile launch technician had seemed a normal enough life, until she had heard the Good News of Jesus Christ, a Savior of sins and Giver of hope. Continue reading →

Underground Faith in Saudi Arabia – Dan Vance Adventure #4

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Welcome Reader Friends! Today we join Rachel Powell in Saudi Arabia for Part 4 in the Dan Vance Adventures. You can click these links to read the first three adventures: #1-”Fiery Island,” #2-”Ethiopian Test of Faith,” and #3-”Pakistan Test of Faith.” Enjoy the story!

A quick reminder: May 7th is the last day to enter our Honoring Mother’s Day Drawing for a FREE copy of David Telbat’s next book, SEA SCRIBE! (Everyone is welcome!) In fact, we are giving away TWO copies! The doors will close at midnight Pacific Time Tues, May 7, so send your email soon! (Read about Sea Scribe here.)

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Underground Faith in Saudi Arabia

By D.I. Telbat

“If they find out who you are, they’ll kill us both,” the tall, slender man said.

Rachel Powell slouched a little lower in the minivan. She touched her head and face covering to ensure that no skin showed—and definitely not any of her curly, blond hair. To keep her American identity hidden, she wore a full black burqa.

“Why was I sent to such a dangerous place?” Rachel eyed her driver with caution. He had identified himself only as Fajl. With an ugly scar down one cheek, and his beaked nose, his features seemed to transform his face into a snarl. “I sure don’t want to get you or anyone else into trouble.” Continue reading →

Formula for National Day of Prayer

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Welcome Reader Friends and New Subscribers! David here with a formula and plan for prayer. May 2nd, the National Day of Prayer is upon us. Though God intends every child of His to live prayerful lives and set aside time daily to pray, we often find ourselves too busy to communicate with our Lord.

Plan of Prayer

What should you pray for as a Christian who is meant to reach out to others? In my work with inmates, I teach a three-fold plan of prayer:

* Compassion for the lost – Romans 10:1
* Boldness to be a testimony of Christ’s salvation – II Timothy 1:7,8
* Request of Him for our personal needs and needs of others – Philippians 4:6

We have many things to pray about each day, as well as for our country and its leaders. The Christian characters in the COIL Series are realistic examples of praying men and women. They model real-life examples that may challenge us in our own lives. Continue reading →

Pakistan Test of Faith, Dan Vance Adventure #3

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Hi Reader Friends and New Subscribers! Welcome to David Telbat’s Part 3 of his Dan Vance Adventure Series, titled “Pakistan Test of Faith.” We hope you are enjoying this series. (Click here to read Part 1, “Fiery Island,” and Part 2, “Ethiopian Test of Faith.”)

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Pakistan Test of Faith

By D.I. Telbat

On the chaotic, dusty street in Multan, Pakistan, Dan Vance knew he was being watched. He had been learning about faith lately, so he tried to trust God to protect him in this fierce land too.

A motorcycle swerved around a vending cart and nearly hit him. Before he was run over by another vehicle, Dan moved farther off the street into the shadow of a shop. American pop music buzzed on a radio nearby.

The southern Pakistani city was the home of a tall clock tower—a relic from the British Empire. The tower had been included in Dan’s rendezvous instructions. But rendezvous with whom? The large black man across the street watching him could be his contact. Dan tried not to look directly at him, though noticed he wore the skullcap of the traditional Muslim. Maybe the large man was not his contact after all. Continue reading →

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