A real-live battle between good and evil rages, and we are in the midst of it. Ephesians 6:10-12. We have a real enemy, and it’s not our brother or sister. The minute we begin attacking God’s people, we have switched sides. Revelation 12:10-12. Feeling justified in our attacks against others is a normal enemy tactic.Continue reading “Off My High Horse and on My Face”
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Courage to Stand
Lord, don’t let us cower in fear of what is to come, but give us courage to stand strong, to love beyond borders and barriers, prejudices and pain. To fight in Your mighty power for the things of Your heart. To bear up under our trials as good soldiers. To trust in You through everyContinue reading “Courage to Stand”
Stand on Love and You Will Stand
We are facing days such as never before. And the battles we fight are not what the world says they are. This is a spiritual battle we are in, and LOVE is the way we win. Romans 8. Now is the time to set aside whatever has been keeping you from the heart work you’veContinue reading “Stand on Love and You Will Stand”
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”
Christmas in the Dark
What is it like to live in a country where celebrating Christmas is forbidden? Where Christians are persecuted? Where millions have never heard about the God Who loves them and gave His Son to die for their sins so they can be free? I can tell you. Because we’ve lived there. For most of theContinue reading “Christmas in the Dark”
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”
Nigeria: 74 Christians Martyred, More than 123 Abducted in Two Months
As you read this devastating report from Nigeria in September and October, BENUE STATE: Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists killed three Christians and kidnapped another, Iorhon Dam, early Sunday morning, October 29, in Tse Gamber village, Gwer West County. At the same time, three more Christians were murdered in Ngai village. On October 23, terroristsContinue reading “Nigeria: 74 Christians Martyred, More than 123 Abducted in Two Months”
Refugees in the News This Week
Pakistan is forcing 1.5 million undocumented Afghan refugees and migrants out of their country. So far, more than 250,000 have returned homeless to impoverished Afghanistan just as winter comes. Refugees fleeing fighting in Sudan have reported mass killings of perhaps 800 people, most from the Masalit ethnic group in a camp for internally displaced people.Continue reading “Refugees in the News This Week”
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