Don’t Run Away; Run Into His Arms

A comforting word from the Lord for us today: My child, I know it’s been hard. I’ve seen what you’re going through. In fact, I knew it would happen before it ever did, and I have a plan for bringing the good out of what the enemy meant for evil. Don’t run away, or theContinue reading “Don’t Run Away; Run Into His Arms”

Seven Years a Prisoner Now Free

Held hostage by Al-Qaeda for seven years, Dr. Kenneth Elliot is at last free! Known as the “Doctor of the Poor” and “Savior of Sahel” for treating his patients without charge, the kind Christian surgeon and his wife, Jocelyn, ran a 120-patient hospital in Djibo, Burkina Faso. But in 2016, Muslim extremists abducted them bothContinue reading “Seven Years a Prisoner Now Free”

Revival in Oregon, Hundreds Turn to Christ

On Memorial Day weekend this year, more than 600 people gave their lives to Christ in a small town in Oregon, as close to 13,000 gathered to celebrate the Greater Klamath CityFest. Organized by 53 churches in the Klamath Falls Basin, the weekend celebration included concerts, gatherings, dinners, and various outreaches to prisoners and youth,Continue reading “Revival in Oregon, Hundreds Turn to Christ”

Prayer Sparks Awakening in South Louisiana

Three years ago, a group of pastors in south Louisiana gathered together to pray for revival in their community. Then last fall, long before the Asbury outpouring in the spring, hundreds of believers began praying together for awakening. Now more than 1,300 souls have turned to Christ. Baptist Message‘s April edition reported 513 saved duringContinue reading “Prayer Sparks Awakening in South Louisiana”

A Prayer for the USA from Isaiah 59

Lord, have mercy on us, please. Do not let evil prevail, but punish evildoers and every act of deceit, attack and corruption. Bring forth Your purposes, O God, and overturn the enemy’s. Come and be who You are. Overturn evil, and let righteousness, justice, peace, truth and salvation break forth across this land by YourContinue reading “A Prayer for the USA from Isaiah 59”

Idols Down

One morning, the Lord awakened me to the song Endless Alleluia, and a vision of idols toppling to the ground on their faces. He spoke to me about how so often we try to “fix” our “problem” somehow on our own, as if our willpower is strong enough. It’s not, of course. You and IContinue reading “Idols Down”

More Than 3,000 Refugees Rescued

At least 79 refugees died and 104 have been rescued from a fishing boat that capsized in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Greece Wednesday. Perhaps another more than 450-550 people remain missing, including about 100 children. On Monday, about 1,200 people were rescued from two different boats in distress, one with 400 andContinue reading “More Than 3,000 Refugees Rescued”

Worship in the Midst of Trials

With all the disheartening news, in the midst of all our pain, anxiety, and anger, we choose to worship…. Oh, Jesus, great are You and worthy to be praised. For You were there before the beginning of time, and all things were formed by Your hand. It is in You that we move and breatheContinue reading “Worship in the Midst of Trials”

Restoring Broken Connections

Have you ever reached out to someone, wanting a deeper connection, but they didn’t take you up on that invitation? As you shared your heart, did they look at their watch? Check their social media notifications? Talk over you? Walk out of the room? It’s not uncommon. But what the Lord was asking me toContinue reading “Restoring Broken Connections”

Stand for What is Right

From Isaiah 51:7b-8, let’s ask the Lord for protection, courage, and empowering for those who stand for what is right and good, but who are persecuted relentlessly by those who disagree, who have been blinded by the enemy and push his purposes, rather than God’s. Lord, please make us strong and courageous as we fightContinue reading “Stand for What is Right”