Yesterday, during combat in Shejaiya, Gaza, Israeli Defense Forces mistakenly killed three hostages who had managed to escape from Hamas: Yotam Haim (m, 28, abducted from Kfar Azza); Samer Talalka (m, 22, abducted from Nir Am kibbutz); and Alon Shamriz (m, 26, abducted from Kfar Azza). Just before that tragic event, the bodies of threeContinue reading “Three and Three Hostages Returned to Israel”
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Deepen Our Love
Let’s make this celebration of Christ’s birth memorable because of how we choose to LOVE. Above all,Β keep fervent in your love for one another, becauseΒ 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”
A Psalm 31:15 Prayer for 2024
As 2023 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 2023 has been, 2024 will see its own trials. We have a real enemy, and he doesn’tContinue reading “A Psalm 31:15 Prayer for 2024”
Thanksgiving & Religious Freedom
As Thanksgiving approaches, let’s thank the Lord for the privilege and freedom to know and worship Him. Let’s also pray for our brothers and sisters throughout the world who do not have that freedom, but face persecution and even death because of their love for Christ. Isaiah 60:1-2. Lord, we thank You for all thatContinue reading “Thanksgiving & Religious Freedom”
Prayers for a Blessed Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving and Christmas approach, let’s pray God will cover our family times together and fill our homes with His presence, peace, joy and love. Also, please take a moment and ask the Lord if there is someone He wants you to bless during the holidays, perhaps with a special dinner or gift. Do youContinue reading “Prayers for a Blessed Thanksgiving”
Bring Us Out of Captivity
Let’s pray Jeremiah 29:11-14 over our country today, asking God to bring us back from all the ways we’ve been captive to the enemy, so our children (and we) will have a hope and a future of abundant life, rather than destruction (John 10:10). Lord, You have given us a choice, because You are loving.Continue reading “Bring Us Out of Captivity”
North Korea: #1 Most Dangerous Nation
Join us November 5 for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church Over the past couple of years, North Korea’s President Kim Jong Un has inserted himself into the news time and again with his missile launchings and meetings with world leaders of other oppressive governments.Continue reading “North Korea: #1 Most Dangerous Nation”
Yemen: #3 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians
Join us November 5 for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church As we prepare for Sunday’s International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, let’s lift up our brothers and sisters facing extreme violence, persecution and hunger in Yemen, ranked #3 on Open Doors’ WorldContinue reading “Yemen: #3 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians”
Shielding Our Children
In these days of intense pressure from peers, social media, movies, teachers, and even some professed Christians seeking to influence our children to be other than who God created them to be, we must be all the more diligent in prayer and in training them up to be Christ’s. Lord, we pray for our children.Continue reading “Shielding Our Children”
Let the Change Come
Fall is the time when the trees show us how beautiful it can be to change and let go.ππ What has God been asking you to change? And what has He been asking you to let go of that you’ve been clinging to too tightly to embrace the new growth He has for you ahead?Continue reading “Let the Change Come”
