100 Million Displaced

This World Refugee Day marks a tragic milestone. For the first time in history, more than 100 million people — a shocking 1 in 78 — across the globe have had to flee their homes due to violence or persecution. This includes more than 27.1 million refugees and 4.6 million asylum seekers. Afghanistan’s fall, theContinue reading “100 Million Displaced”

Mending Breaches

Pride is at the heart of every argument. Make sure it’s not yours.  It’s important in any conflict to ask the Lord what part we ourselves have played in the problem, and be quick to ask forgiveness. Especially in our families and with our children, no matter what age. As we model humility and love, our childrenContinue reading “Mending Breaches”

Of Earthly and Heavenly Fathers

It’s easy for us as humans to subconsciously assign God whatever qualities we have encountered in our earthly fathers, whether good or bad. My dad isn’t perfect by any means. But he modeled love so well that it’s easy for me to run to my Heavenly Father whenever I’m hurting. I know He is alwaysContinue reading “Of Earthly and Heavenly Fathers”

Kidnapped for Conversion

Christian girls as young as age 13 have been disappearing at an alarming rate of at least two a day, abducted by well-funded networks of Muslim extremists who force them to convert to Islam through trafficking and marriage in an effort to cripple Christian communities and decrease their numbers, according to an Open Doors report.Continue reading “Kidnapped for Conversion”

Overturning Persecution

Fueled by lies from the enemy, verbal abuse, false accusations, brutality, abuse, war and persecution are at high levels these days, both in our own country and across the world. Pray God will relentlessly pursue those who do not yet know Him and conquer every lie with His truth and love. Pray that in everyContinue reading “Overturning Persecution”

De-Stress in My Place of Rest

What makes you anxious these days? Soaring prices? The news? Lack of time? Broken appliances? Broken relationships? All of the above and more? Take a moment to close your eyes, tune everything out and ask the Lord. I feel the Lord speaking to our hearts today…. “I know what you’re going through. I know everyContinue reading “De-Stress in My Place of Rest”

India Restricts Conversions

With 13 of India’s 29 states passing legislature to restrict conversions, Christians are all the more vulnerable to persecution from extremists. “Hindu nationalists have been on a rampage, threatening the Christian community,” Open Doors reported, quoting local pastor Abel. “Pastors have been assaulted and falsely accused of enticing people to become Christians. Church meetings areContinue reading “India Restricts Conversions”

Shining in Battle

This is not a battle of sickness versus health, black versus white, gender versus preference, party versus party, or country versus country. Those are just earthly skirmishes skittering around the deeper issue at the core. Every voice clamoring to be heard was created for abundant life through Christ, and He is pursuing each one ofContinue reading “Shining in Battle”

Transformation in Our Nation

Awaken us to You, O God. Get up in our face. Invade our space. Demand our attention. Distract us with Your love. Lift the veil from our eyes and show us who You truly are. Knock down our idols. Set us free from our sin. Heal our minds and hearts. Transform us by Your loveContinue reading “Transformation in Our Nation”

Flash Floods in Southern China

Heavy rain in southern China has resulted in landslides and flooding, devastating crops and homes, affecting millions of people, killing at least 32 in Hunan, Fujian, Yunnan and Guangxi, leaving others still missing, and displacing nearly 300,000 in Hunan alone. Flooding is normal this time of year, but the memory of last summer’s rains thatContinue reading “Flash Floods in Southern China”