Winter Olympics

The Winter Olympics start this Friday, February 6 in Italy. Teams of Christians from all over the world are there even now to share the Gospel with participants and athletes from more than 90 countries. Partnering with local ministries and The Rock Music to host events in official fan zones and coffee shops, Youth withContinue reading “Winter Olympics”

First Thought: Jesus

Before you open your eyes, Before you get out of bed, Before you think any other thought, Think on Jesus, And hand Him your day.   This strategy for walking in oneness with Christ has made all the difference in my days. What is Jesus saying over your day today? Ask Him. — from Victory Strategy #35 in the spiritualContinue reading “First Thought: Jesus”

A Better Day Today

What if your tomorrow could be a much better day than your today?  What could you do to open the way for that to happen? On a global scale, let prayer draw you into greater things. This coming month, we will be praying (and some will also be fasting) for every heart in every nationContinue reading “A Better Day Today”

Awakening to Jesus

What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? Any of these ring a bell? If we can get in the habit of making Jesus our first thought, before we open our eyes, before we get out of bed, before we think or do anything else — if we can hand Him ourContinue reading “Awakening to Jesus”

50+ Christians Detained, Disappeared in Yemen

In the first two weeks of 2026, Yemeni authorities detained more than 50 Christians who are now missing and likely undergoing intense interrogation, including torture. (January 14, Open Doors UK) Yemeni Christians ask for prayer: Yemen ranks #3 on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries in the world for Christians to live dueContinue reading “50+ Christians Detained, Disappeared in Yemen”

Surrender to God Brings Peace

How are you doing with processing the news and current events these days? Are you worried about the future, as war rages around the world? Or are you going about your life as if all that evil is happening over there and will never affect you? Are you wondering what will happen in our countryContinue reading “Surrender to God Brings Peace”

A Psalm 31:15 Prayer for 2026

As 2025 comes to a close, take some time to get alone with Jesus and reflect on what He has done this past year. Then ask Him what He wants to do this coming year. As hard as 2025 has been, 2026 will see its own trials. We have a real enemy, and he doesn’tContinue reading “A Psalm 31:15 Prayer for 2026”

Deepen Our Love

Let’s make this celebration of Christ’s birth memorable because of how we choose to LOVE. Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8 NASB Lord, help us lay down all our grudges, fears, pride, and regrets, so we can LOVE, even as You first lovedContinue reading “Deepen Our Love”

Mass Shootings Thanksgiving Week

A gunman from Afghanistan, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, shot two members of the US National Guard in Washington DC on Wednesday. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, died. Andrew Wolfe, 24, is in critical condition. Also in mass shootings last week, at least four died, including three children, and ten were wounded at a child’s birthday party in Stockton,Continue reading “Mass Shootings Thanksgiving Week”

Thanksgiving & Religious Freedom

“Bow your head. Close your eyes.” Then comes the prayer, right?  In my family, if my missionary Daddy prayed before a meal, it might be cold by the time we got to it. His heartfelt prayers, often with tears, covered the lost without Christ, missionaries throughout the world, persecuted Christians, those going through hard times,Continue reading “Thanksgiving & Religious Freedom”