More than a month after our post asking for prayer for Californians, storms, floods, snow and power outages continue to plague that state. Several people have died, about 9,000 are under evacuation orders, tens of thousands are without power, and 34 of California’s 58 counties are under a state of emergency. An “atmospheric river,” whichContinue reading “More Snow, Floods, Power Outages in California”
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Longest Storm Strikes Madagascar and Mozambique
On February 6, the same day as the catastrophic earthquake in Turkey and Syria, Cyclone Freddy formed in the waters between Indonesia and Australia. Now on track to becoming the longest-lasting storm ever recorded, Freddy traveled 8,000 km (5,000 miles) across the entire southern Indian Ocean, affecting Mauritius and La Réunion along the way, andContinue reading “Longest Storm Strikes Madagascar and Mozambique”
Vanuatu: 2 Cyclones, 2 Earthquakes in 2 Days
Vanuatu is reeling after two massive Category 4 cyclones and two earthquakes (magnitudes 6.5 and 5.4) hit within just a couple of days. Cyclone Judy smashed the chain of Pacific islands midweek, followed by twin earthquakes early Friday and Cyclone Kevin soon after. Let’s pray for those in need: Lord, we thank You for YourContinue reading “Vanuatu: 2 Cyclones, 2 Earthquakes in 2 Days”
Prepare for the Storm to Come
The Lord asked me to share this and also Hebrews 12 with you today from a dream He gave me last year: A new storm is coming, the likes of which you cannot prepare for unless you stay close to Me. Even now, it pushes against the wall, bulging and pressing, but the fortifications IContinue reading “Prepare for the Storm to Come”
A Life Changed Forever
With all the tragic news of late, the Lord asked me to share with you today a story of hope and remaining faithful in love. Because love is what matters. Estelle* had never heard of Jesus when we first met her. How could she? Her government persecutes Christians and forbids missionaries. There is no BibleContinue reading “A Life Changed Forever”
Thousands Still Missing in New Zealand
The death toll is now up to eight after Cyclone Gabrielle hit New Zealand’s North Island this week, and is expected to rise, as about 4,500 people have yet to be located. As of yesterday, some 62,000 homes were still without power, and many also have no drinking water. Keep praying here: More Devastation forContinue reading “Thousands Still Missing in New Zealand”
More Devastation for New Zealand
A mere two weeks after storms and flash floods killed four people on New Zealand’s North Island, four more have joined them in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle. The storm has moved on, but not before slamming areas like Hawke’s Bay with devastating floods and landslides. Rescue helicopters lifted hundreds of people from rooftops, butContinue reading “More Devastation for New Zealand”
Pressing on to Receive the Prize
What has your life mostly been about? What thoughts mainly run through your head throughout the day? Worries about how to make ends meet? Anger when someone doesn’t do what you think they should? What you want and how to get it? Lustful thoughts? Fear for your children’s future? Be careful what you focus onContinue reading “Pressing on to Receive the Prize”
Believe
I have not stopped moving. I have not stopped speaking. When did you stop moving with Me? When did you stop listening? I’m right here where I’ve always been, doing the things I always do. When did you step off who the Word says I am and believe whatever you think makes you feel betterContinue reading “Believe”
A Prayer from Philippians 4:4-9
Do you deal with anxiety? Are there thought processes and reactions that have such a strong hold on you, it feels impossible to break out of that escalating spiral? What if I were to tell you that you can be free? Would you do what it takes to get there? If freedom from anxiety andContinue reading “A Prayer from Philippians 4:4-9”
