A Week Around the World

The last of the hostages in GAZA are set to return to ISRAEL tomorrow. The US plans to send 200 troops to oversee the ceasefire deal. (See our Israel-Gaza page for a list of hostages still believed alive.) An explosion at a Tennessee military explosives manufacturing factory in the USA killed and injured several people.Continue reading “A Week Around the World”

Two More Powerful Earthquakes in the Philippines Yesterday

At least seven have died in two earthquakes that shook the area of Manay Town, Davao Oriental province, in the southern Philippines yesterday — a 7.4 magnitude in the morning that caused landslides and damaged hospitals; and a 6.8 that night. These come as the Philippines seeks to recover from a 6.9 magnitude quake andContinue reading “Two More Powerful Earthquakes in the Philippines Yesterday”

Israel, Gaza, Tibet Headlines Shift in Answer to Prayer

ISRAEL-GAZA: Hamas and Israel have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire plan, which includes the release of all 48 hostages left in Gaza (20 of them alive), most likely on Monday. It also includes Israeli troops withdrawing to an agreed-upon point and the release of a number of Palestinian prisoners. TIBET: All ofContinue reading “Israel, Gaza, Tibet Headlines Shift in Answer to Prayer”

“Hurricane of Grace” – Texas Church Baptizes 682 in Two Days

A month after 2819 Church baptized 2,576, and a week and a half after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a vibrant church in Rockwell, Texas, baptized 682 people in one weekend. “My 17 yr old son and I were two of those. In my nearly 59 years on this earth, I’ve never felt more alive.Continue reading ““Hurricane of Grace” – Texas Church Baptizes 682 in Two Days”

Severe Weather Traps 1,000 on Mt. Everest, Floods Philippines, China, Nepal

A sudden snowstorm trapped 1,000 people on the eastern slope of Tibet’s Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak (29,000 feet or 8,849 meters) and a popular destination for climbers and hikers. Hundreds of villagers and rescue teams have been working at about 16,000 feet (4,900 meters) to free them before it’s too late, as manyContinue reading “Severe Weather Traps 1,000 on Mt. Everest, Floods Philippines, China, Nepal”

Stepping into My Role

The Lord has a very specific role for you to play in the trials of today and the days to come. Do you know what that is yet? Ask Him. What is He saying to you? Can you hear Him? If you don’t know what He’s leading you to do yet, start here: Matthew 22:37-40Continue reading “Stepping into My Role”

Atlanta Church Baptizes 2,576 in Two Days

A vibrant church in Atlanta, Georgia, baptized 1,441 people August 16 and 1,135 more by the end of the next day. In a “glimpse of glory, 2,576 lives laid down their past and rose into the promise of new life. This is the power of the gospel,” 2819 Church wrote on Instagram. “Through a resurrectionContinue reading “Atlanta Church Baptizes 2,576 in Two Days”

Hundreds Buried Beneath Crumbled Buildings in Indonesia, Ethiopia

INDONESIA: About 300 rescuers continue their search for students, mostly boys aged 12-18, buried beneath the rubble of a Muslim boarding school in Sidoarjo, East Java, which was under construction for expansion and collapsed on them during afternoon prayers Monday. Female students praying in another section of the building were able to escape. A 6.5Continue reading “Hundreds Buried Beneath Crumbled Buildings in Indonesia, Ethiopia”

Deadly Earthquake in the Philippines

A 6.9 magnitude earthquake in central Philippines Tuesday has left at least 72 dead and hundreds injured. Amid seven or more aftershocks, thousands of people have been sleeping on the streets. Most of the victims are from the island of Bogo, including seven deaths in a village built to shelter victims of Typhoon Haiyan, whichContinue reading “Deadly Earthquake in the Philippines”

Jesus Is the Answer

Why do we keep looking somewhere else for answers, when there is only one Way to the love, joy, peace and fulfillment we seek? We run all day, but forget about inviting Jesus into our schedule. We have time to watch our favorite show on TV, but no time to spend alone with the OneContinue reading “Jesus Is the Answer”