Floods in Africa

About 170 people have died in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, due to heavy rain and floods. In addition, about 30 have been injured and almost 300 homes destroyed. In South Sudan, hundreds of thousands of people have been affected by heavy flooding that has damaged around 16,500 hectares of cropland. In fact, moreContinue reading “Floods in Africa”

Prayer for Our Hearts and Homes

As we spend time with family and others in the coming days, let’s ask God Mikaela Vincent and her husband are missionaries who live by faith, trusting in God to provide for their needs as they pray for and share Christ with the nations. If you would like to help their ministry through a donation,Continue reading “Prayer for Our Hearts and Homes”

Malaysia: How a Seeker Found Christ

The death toll from Friday’s landslide is now up to 23, with 10 still missing. Let’s continue to pray for these families. To be Malay is to be Muslim. It is written into the constitution. Ethnic Malays who convert to Christianity from Islam break that law and face severe persecution. In fact, Muslims have beenContinue reading “Malaysia: How a Seeker Found Christ”

Malaysia Landslide Buries Campers

A landslide pushed mounds of mud and uprooted trees atop the tents of sleeping primary school teachers and their families camping in the forest of Batang Kali, Selangor State, Malaysia on Friday. At least 19 people have died, including four children, and 14 are still missing. Because of Islamic oppression, Malaysia is included among theContinue reading “Malaysia Landslide Buries Campers”

Tornadoes, Snow and Ice

This week before Christmas, at least three people are dead in New Orleans and dozens are injured following a storm system that unleashed at least 50 tornadoes in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, leveling thousands of homes and leaving tens of thousands of people in the dark. The same system has slung iceContinue reading “Tornadoes, Snow and Ice”

Helping Our Children Hunger for Truth

We MUST fight NOW for the things that matter most, or our children aren’t going to make it in this cruel and twisted world. Already, the enemy has begun weaving into their experiences and thought processes lies to combat whatever truth they have learned. He is ruthless, and so we must also be ruthless inContinue reading “Helping Our Children Hunger for Truth”

Loving Deeper

Let’s make this celebration of Christ’s birth memorable because of how we choose to LOVE. Lord, help us lay down all our grudges, fears, pride and regrets, so we can LOVE, even as You first loved us. Set us free from the things that hold us back from more of You, and give us courage toContinue reading “Loving Deeper”

Christmas in the Dark

Pray for the lost who have no way to hear, for the corners still left in utter darkness. Pray God will show them Who He is. So many countries throughout the earth forbid the celebration of Christmas or even the mention of Jesus’ name. And many of those places have darkened all the more inContinue reading “Christmas in the Dark”

Better Not Pout

Sometimes, even when God has given us so much, we end up pouting because of something else we want that we can’t have. Does that sound familiar? Is there something you’ve been longing for He hasn’t given you yet? How has that blocked you in your faith? It may be a valid desire, even oneContinue reading “Better Not Pout”

New Things Coming

New things are coming. New winds are blowing. I’m talking more and more. Can you hear Me? Can you see Me moving? Can you feel My touch? I am real. And I am here, right where I’ve always been, calling you to come. Walk with Me. I know things have been hard, and at thisContinue reading “New Things Coming”