Two weeks after tropical storm Ana blasted across the island country of Madagascar in late January, killing more than 41 people and displacing almost 72,000 from their homes, a second storm hit this weekend. Cyclone Batsirai (which means “help” in the Shona language) killed more than 20 people and displaced an estimated 69,000. O Father,Continue reading “Healing Madagascar”
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Hungry Hearts
Last month, Islamic State militants clashed with Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces over a prison in northeast Syria holding more than 3,000 suspected IS militants. Now today, US special forces raided a village in northwest Syria in a counter-terrorism mission. Syria is #15 on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries for Christians. The ChristianContinue reading “Hungry Hearts”
Protection, Courage, Empowering
This past week, we have been praying through Isaiah 51, as we consider the trials facing so many all throughout the world. Praying Scripture is powerful, because we are agreeing with Truth and praying for what we already know is His heart. Today, let’s pray Isaiah 51:7b-8, asking the Lord for protection, courage, and empoweringContinue reading “Protection, Courage, Empowering”
May Faith Arise
So many have lost hope. But God is still Good. He is still the answer we’re looking for.Only He can save us from the messes we’re in. Only He can make something beautiful of it all. Let’s pray Isaiah 51:6 for our loved ones, our leaders and our nation, Lord, we ask You, please, toContinue reading “May Faith Arise”
What the World Needs Now Is Jesus
Lord, we have chased our own agendas, run over people to push them, only to find we were wrong all along. We have sought what we thought would satisfy, only to find ourselves empty again. Father, these days are trying, hard for all of us in so many ways. Please empty us of all theContinue reading “What the World Needs Now Is Jesus”
Pray for a Revival of Faith and Moral Values
Mankind, He has told you what is good and what it is the Lord requires of you: to act justly, to love faithfulness, and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 HCSB Lord, awaken us to Your goodness. Remind us of the things that matter most. Unveil our eyes so we once again see evil asContinue reading “Pray for a Revival of Faith and Moral Values”
Looking Back, Up and Forward
As this year ends and the new one begins, take some time with the Lord to Please share with us what God lays on your heart as you do that, so we can encourage one another. For all we know, 2022 may see all the more trying trials, but in Christ there is rest, peace,Continue reading “Looking Back, Up and Forward”
Better Not Pout
Philippians 4:4-13 Sometimes, even when God has given us so much, we end up pouting because of something else we want that we can’t have. It may be a valid desire, even one placed there by the Lord because He plans to fulfill it one day. But the pouting is not God’s plan. Rest is.Continue reading “Better Not Pout”
When Christmas Is Hard
My dear brothers and sisters, I don’t know what all you are going through right now, but I know for some of you this will be the first Christmas without a dear loved one. I want you to know my heart is with you and I love you dearly. Jesus’ arms are a safe placeContinue reading “When Christmas Is Hard”
I Am For You
This has been a hard year for all of us. We’ve all found ourselves in the midst of trials we can’t see an end to. But we do not lose hope. For our hope is not in everything turning out the way we want. Our hope is in the LORD. “My beloved, I did notContinue reading “I Am For You”
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