Rogers Update 6/24/2026
June 24, 2026
Dear Friends,
A few weeks back, I had one of the strangest conversations in my entire life. Many of you have been praying for “Jim” (not real name) for some time now, and I deeply appreciate it. Anyway, “Jim” approached me wanting to share something. This is what he said…
“I have the perfect plan to make us both rich!” he declared.
“How would that work?” I asked.
Jim exploded enthusiastically with the answer. Obviously, he had been thinking about it for some time. Here is what he said, “Let’s start a religion together! I will handle the finances, and you can be the prophet!” I caught myself before I burst out laughing! The next twenty minutes we discussed how the religion would function. Jim had all kinds of ideas on how to manipulate people into giving lots of money! Then I made this statement…
“There is a problem we need to discuss,” I informed him.
Jim stopped completely still, looked at me, and said, “Well, what is it?”
"If we do this, it will be all fake,” I replied. “I’ve studied the Bible as well as many religions so I could create a false religion that would appear desirable. You are good at talking about how to make money, so I am sure our offerings would be big, and we would be rich! …But it would still be fake. One day these people we deceived will die and stand before the real God of eternity. What we made up won’t open Heaven’s doors for them. Do you really want to do that to others?”
Jim stood quietly for a moment, then said, “You are no fun at all!”
“Wouldn’t it be better to make sure we knew the real God and helped others know Him, His way?” I asked. “After all, He is God and has the true answers!”
“I guess I am not going to be rich,” Jim sighed.
“Maybe not physically rich,” I replied.
“Talk to you later!” Jim announced. He waved as he walked off. Please, keep praying for Jim!
I have had several people ask me for an update on what is happening with the books God has given me the privilege of writing. I have written five books in my life and three of them are still in print. I will share what is happening with each of those three.
My most recent book is a novel, titled, The Daystar Conspiracy. The book is a fictional story based on biblical prophecy. It is also an explanation of the thinking processes that lead to good or evil actions and the world views of people that choose to do those actions.
This novel is actually three books in one. The publishers and I agreed that this trilogy should be a single volume so the reader would have the complete story. The book is designed to challenge people to think about their beliefs and ideas as well as teach Bible doctrine without it being too obvious. Ultimately, I sought to ensure that the way to know the true God was made very clear as the story unfolded. I also wanted it to be an adventure story that would draw the reader in and hold his attention.
Finally, this book isn’t just about the Lord coming back. This is a story centered in the love God has for both Jew and Arab in His desire to redeem, and how the Lord will solve this centuries old conflict within Abraham’s sons and daughters. It is my prayer that this novel will encourage believers in an extremely discouraging world, and that God will use this book and those who know the Lord to share God’s message of love and rescue during these desperate times!
Since the first of the year, The Daystar Conspiracy, has increased sales considerably. Amazon and Walmart Online are having competitive pricing of the book at over half off. This has been going on for a few months so this would be the time to buy copies of the book if you are planning to do so. I do not know how much longer that sale will go on.
The second book is titled, The Terminal Option. It was first published in the late 1990’s and has been around for a while. This book is just the opposite of The Daystar Conspiracy. It is a novel about what the future will be like if the Lord doesn’t return soon and human morality continues down the path it is on. The Terminal Option has had thousands of copies sold and has been used for years by prolife organizations and pregnancy resource centers. It has been written about in magazines and distributed to government officials. It has changed the thinking of many people. God has been very gracious with its use. It is available on Amazon and other online bookstores.
The third book is titled, Communicating Christ in a Religious World. This is a revised edition of a previous book that I wrote, Communicating Christ to the Cults, that is no longer in print. Communicating Christ to the Cults was published around 1980 by Regular Baptist Press. The revision was done about seventeen years ago. Both books are manuals on how to witness to religious people. Communicating Christ in a Religious World is not a book about what cults and religions believe. Instead, it teaches how to talk to religious people without having an intense argument where no one is listening. God has graciously used this book in many ways on many mission fields. It has been a text book in several colleges both in the United States and overseas. It is also available on Amazon and other online bookstores.
If any of you have read any of these books and found them valuable, please consider writing a review on Amazon and other online places where the book can be purchased.
Now for the subject all older people enjoy and love, that is our health! First, let me say how much I appreciate all the prayers. I know missionaries are suppose to say that, but I really mean it. (Just for the record… Other missionaries mean it too!) Once again, this health report centers in my spinal column that is creating all kinds of adventures. As I have shared in other Newsletters, my spinal column is aging faster than the rest of my body. Up to now, two major areas have gone bad—where my neck meets my shoulders and directly behind my heart. In the last couple of months, a third area (lower back) has developed serious problems. It is considerably painful. I have several doctors and specialist that will be buying new boats because of my financial help over the next couple of months! (I try to spread cheer wherever I go!!) Pray that there will be something they can actually do to help!
I have had several friends comment that they do not understand why God doesn’t heal me. These people are not being negative; they know God is wise and has a plan. They are just acknowledging that our limited minds are exactly that, limited. However, I have found myself wondering the same thing at times, especially waking up in the middle of the night with my back screaming, “I’m still here!” The truth is if God had healed me at the onslaught of all these difficulties, I would have missed so many divine appointments and opportunities… a discussion with a doctor about the future and eternity… a conversation with a nurse that was going through a dark time… and Jim. I might never have met Jim. There are so many others I could list. When you think of it that way, you must conclude that God is good… all the time!
Curious about what God has ahead… Confident it will be good! (Romans 8:28)
Serving in Amazement!
John
(and of course, my superhero, Beabea—known as Wonder Wife, able to take care of me while being The Mighty Servant of God, helping others in need; and she is The Incredible Grandma, driving grandkids to many places in the universe!)
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