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”

Fall of the Syria’s Assad Regime

With Russia, Iran and Hezbollah distracted by their own devastating wars with tremendous losses, the brutal Bashar Assad regime they had backed in Syria easily fell to rebel forces in just a few days, ending 50 years of rule by the Assad family and freeing prisoners from jail. But Syria could be trading one terroristContinue reading “Fall of the Syria’s Assad Regime”

Israeli Hostage Recovered, More Strikes on Gaza

IDF forces recovered the body of hostage Itay Svirsky, murdered by Hamas about four months after he was taken hostage last year. He was held alongside hostage Noa Argamani, rescued this summer, and Yossi Sharabi, probably killed in an air strike. An investigation into the deaths of six hostages found in a tunnel beneath KhanContinue reading “Israeli Hostage Recovered, More Strikes on Gaza”

Cuba, Greece, Georgia, Afghanistan Headlines

CUBA: The energy grid crashed once again, leaving millions in darkness early Wednesday morning in the Communist island still reeling from several hurricanes, an earthquake, water scarcity, and multiple power failures. The power grid has now been restored, but with planned blackouts of five hours a day. GREECE: Storm Bora brought strong winds and floodingContinue reading “Cuba, Greece, Georgia, Afghanistan Headlines”

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”

Where Knowing Christ Is Forbidden

Christmas takes on a whole new meaning when you live in a place like North Korea, where even one decoration in your home could get you arrested. Where telling the story of Jesus is against the law, and Bibles are forbidden. Where being a Christian could cost you your livelihood, your freedom, your family, orContinue reading “Where Knowing Christ Is Forbidden”

Syria: Terrorist Rebels Sieze Aleppo

On Friday, rebels breached Aleppo for the first time since 2016 in a sudden surge of the 13-year civil war which has killed perhaps half a million people and sent some 6.8 million across borders to seek refuge in other countries. More than 120 died in clashes over the weekend, including around 20 civilians. (EllenContinue reading “Syria: Terrorist Rebels Sieze Aleppo”

Loving the Hard-to-Love

Did you face conflicts over the last few days? Today’s prayer is from Romans 12:9-21: Lord, make our love sincere. Teach us to hate what is evil; and cling to what is good. Make us devoted to one another in love, honoring others above ourselves. Don’t let us lack in zeal, but fuel our spiritualContinue reading “Loving the Hard-to-Love”

Wisdom for Outgoing and Incoming US President

Let’s pray for our president-elect, as he makes decisions to fill government positions and connects with both national and global leaders, already setting many changes in motion across the Earth. As the world teeters on edge, with so many wars and potential wars, both he and the incumbent president need much wisdom now. Pray theContinue reading “Wisdom for Outgoing and Incoming US President”

Nominees for Cabinet Targeted by Bomb Threats

On Tuesday and Wednesday, nearly a dozen of President-elect Donald Trump’s appointees to the White House team and Cabinet were targeted by violent threats against them and their families. Lee Zeldin received a pro-Palestinian themed message with a pipe bomb threat against him and his family. Others threatened include Brooke Rollins, John Ratcliffe, Pete Hegseth,Continue reading “Nominees for Cabinet Targeted by Bomb Threats”