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”
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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”
Awakening: The Great Invitation
One night, about a year after we were forced to flee the dark area of the world where we’d been serving the Lord, I awakened over and over to the thick presence of the Lord in the room and an inaudible voice breaking through my sleep to urge: Go higher….Press deeper….Push further….Higher up…. Awakening. TheContinue reading “Awakening: The Great Invitation”
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”
Don’t Sing the Wrong Song
A word of encouragement today from Matthew 22:37-40, John 14-15, 1 John 4, James 4:11-12, Matthew 7:1-5, and Romans 8 and 12: Do not listen to what the world is saying today. Do not join in their song. For you are set apart, My beloved. You are Mine. If you sing the wrong tune, whenContinue reading “Don’t Sing the Wrong Song”
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”
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”
2026 Most Dangerous Countries for Christians
Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, February 18-March 19. Order the war room prayer book for screen-free quiet times, or join the Prayer Wall by entering your email below, and receive the daily posts in your inbox each morning. Open Doors’ World Watchlist reports 4,849 Christian martyrs worldwide in 2025, 4,491Continue reading “2026 Most Dangerous Countries for Christians”
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”
