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”
Category Archives: Spiritual warfare
Peace in the Midst of Danger
As missionaries raising our children in one of the most dangerous countries in the world, we are often asked, “Aren’t you afraid?” At first, yes; very, in fact. But then, through heavy trials and spiritual warfare, the Lord cast out fear with His perfect love. 1 John 4:18. Not only did He carry us throughContinue reading “Peace in the Midst of Danger”
When Prayer Is the Work, Missions Happens
The blank stares you see on the faces of those trapped by drugs and trafficking, or under oppressive regimes like North Korea and Afghanistan, and in war-torn countries like Syria and Myanmar are real. Our family has lived many years in one of the countries on the World Watchlist where Christians are persecuted. In fact,Continue reading “When Prayer Is the Work, Missions Happens”
War in Yemen
Since 2015, more than 10,200 children have been injured or killed in the war in Yemen. Within the last two years, more than 2,000 children recruited by Shiite rebels have died fighting. At least four million people have been forced to flee their homes, and 20 million people are now dependent upon aid in orderContinue reading “War in Yemen”
Those Who Stayed Behind
Father, please be with those who remain in Ukraine. Comfort them as they miss their loved ones. Strengthen their faith. Restore their hope. Shield minds and hearts from trauma, and meet every person in powerful ways, speaking hope, truth, love and Your plan of salvation. Let them feel You near, hear Your voice, see YouContinue reading “Those Who Stayed Behind”
Miracles in the Midst of War
“God is bringing miracles here,” said Nastya, a young believer in Kharkiv, Ukraine. “One recent story was from a soldier who called his parents to explain how they won a battle. An iron curtain of planes moved toward the Ukrainian army, but suddenly, lightning appeared, and all the Russian aircraft disappeared. The Ukrainian army stoodContinue reading “Miracles in the Midst of War”
The Battle for Life
We’ve been praying for Ukraine and the world, but is your family or someone you know also facing a battle of their own at this time? We have a real enemy (Ephesians 6:12, 1 Peter 5:8) who operates a lot like the one Ukraine is facing now. Lies, justifying sin, stepping over boundaries, wearing usContinue reading “The Battle for Life”
Prayers for Ukraine and the World
Don’t grow weary in prayer. We have a Friend in the highest of places and He is still very much in charge. Lord, please direct rescuers to those who are trapped or in danger, and protect them as they get people to safety. Heal the wounded, rescue those who are dying, be a Shield aroundContinue reading “Prayers for Ukraine and the World”
Pray Putin Repents
Because of the following passages, let’s intercede for Russia’s president today: Psalm 1:6, Psalm 7:9, Psalm 9:5, Psalm 10:15, Psalm 11:6, Psalm 34:21, Psalm 37:10, Psalm 37:17, Psalm 37:28, Psalm 37:34, Psalm 37:38, Psalm 55:23, Psalm 58:9, Psalm 68:2, Psalm 91:8, Psalm 92:7, Psalm 94:23, Psalm 104:35, Psalm 145:20, Psalm 147:6 Break the arm ofContinue reading “Pray Putin Repents”
Russian Soldiers in Ukraine
Lord, confuse the wicked, confound their words, for I see violence and strife in the city. Psalm 55:9 NIV Commander of the Armies of Heaven, please confuse those who are bent on evil. Mix up their plans so none can be completed, or even started. Block every evil attack, and rescue those in need. Urge RussianContinue reading “Russian Soldiers in Ukraine”
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