Have you ever experienced a harsh, lonely time in your life? Winter seasons often come unexpectedly. I had one that lasted several years, as family members and others I loved passed away one by one, and my best friends cut me out of their lives. It was an isolating time … a cold, cold winter,Continue reading “Warmth in the Winter Seasons of Life”
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How Christians in Hard Places Spent Christmas
SUDAN: On Christmas Day, a Sudanese Armed Forces drone attack killed at least 11 Christians and wounded 18 others on their way to church in Julud. (Morning Star News, Jan 2) INDONESIA: Muslims shouting “Allahu Akbar” blocked Christians from attending a Christmas service at Huria Kristen Batak Protestant Church near Jakarta. (MSN, Dec 23) DespiteContinue reading “How Christians in Hard Places Spent Christmas”
Miracle in the Fire
On New Year’s Eve, a sudden fire ripped through a bar at a ski resort in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, killing 40 and injuring 116, ages 14-39. Survivor Laetitia Place described a miracle she witnessed that night. Trapped with no way out, a friend of hers sat down, holding a cross in his hand. The flames burnedContinue reading “Miracle in the Fire”
Do You Measure Up?
Our kids tend to lean on God the same way they lean on us. So, if we’re telling them all the ways they don’t measure up, they’re likely to see God as displeased with them, as well. Maybe that’s something you also experienced that is still a struggle for you today. It’s easy to imagineContinue reading “Do You Measure Up?”
The Kingdom that Stands
“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end.” Isaiah 9:6-7 Today, I feel the Lord sharing with us from His heart….Continue reading “The Kingdom that Stands”
When Christmas Is Hard
My dear brothers and sisters, I don’t know what all of you are going through right now, but I know for some of you this will be the first Christmas without a loved one. I want you to know my heart is with you and I love you dearly. Jesus’ arms are a safe placeContinue reading “When Christmas Is Hard”
Better Not Pout
Sometimes, even when God has given us so much, we get upset because there’s something else we want that we don’t yet have. It may be a valid desire, even one placed there by the Lord because He plans to fulfill it one day. But the pouting is not God’s plan, neither is self-pity, angerContinue reading “Better Not Pout”
Praying Strategically
The prayer in today’s featured photo is similar to what we prayed with our children each night as we served the Lord in a dark area of the world where most have never heard the good news about Christ. It made a huge difference in their sleep and dreams, but also … The business nextContinue reading “Praying Strategically”
Hostages Returned to Israel
Praise God, Hamas released all 20 live hostages yesterday! Thank you to all of you who have been praying together with us these last two years. God has answered this prayer, and a ceasefire is now in effect. For information on all the hostages released or deceased over these two years, refer to our Israel-GazaContinue reading “Hostages Returned to Israel”
How to Become a Christian
After Charlie Kirk‘s assassination on September 10, have you been watching clips online of him and his wife Erika? Are you wondering, “What is the meaning of life?” or “What is the truth about Jesus?” Have you been searching for the answer to “how to find true love and happiness”? How Truth Can Set YouContinue reading “How to Become a Christian”
