Freedom through Forgiveness

In yesterday’s post, the Lord was calling us as His people to open wide our hearts to forgive, to let Him set us free from the old offenses the enemy still uses to yank us around, so bitterness and fear will no longer control our reactions, but LOVE, grace and peace will. Mark 11:25, RomansContinue reading “Freedom through Forgiveness”

Forgive

This morning, I felt the Lord leading us back to forgiveness. Matthew 6:14-15; Psalm 32:1-5; Romans 12:17-21 When Jesus died on the cross, He paid for all our sin — from the tiniest infraction to that monstrous mistake we still regret. So, if our mile-high debt has been forgiven entirely, why are we so botheredContinue reading “Forgive”

Three and Three Hostages Returned to Israel

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”

Headline Prayers This Week

USA: At least six people died yesterday in tornadoes and thunderstorms across Tennessee. MEXICO: Armed with scythes and hunting rifles, farmers in Texcaltitlan fought back drug cartel gunmen on Friday, killing eight members of the Familia Michoacana Cartel, which last year massacred 20 citizens of a town in a neighboring state. Three Texcaltitlan villagers diedContinue reading “Headline Prayers This Week”

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”

Myanmar’s Battle with Evil

While the world turns its attention to Gaza and the atrocities of Hamas, the peoples of Myanmar continue in their years-long fight against a brutal terrorist regime. Since a military coup in February of 2021, Burma’s Russian-backed army has ruthlessly attacked, raped, mutilated and massacred their own people, including women, children and the elderly. AnContinue reading “Myanmar’s Battle with Evil”

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”