God hates pride, and must bring it down, because pride sets myself up as an idol before God, as I bow to my own opinions and desires and push others to bow to them too. But humility draws God near, and brings His favor. James 4:6, Proverbs 8:13, Isaiah 25:11, Jeremiah 49:16. Lord, forgive meContinue reading “Topple My Pride”
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Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Update
The body of the last female hostage left in Gaza, Inbar Haiman, 27, and eight men men, Sgt. Maj. Muhammad el-Atrash, 39, Uriel Baruch, 35, Tamir Nimrodi, 19, Eitan Levy, 53, Guy Illouz, 26, Bipin Joshi, 23, Cptn. Daniel Perez, 22, Yossi Sharabi, 53, were returned to Israel this week, along with another body Hamas saidContinue reading “Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Update”
130 Dead or Missing in Mexico Floods
Heavy rains and flash floods in Poza Rica, MEXICO, damaged about 100,000 homes, killed at least 64 people and left 65 or more missing, while 10,000 troops work alongside civilians in rescue efforts. Floods and hurricane-force winds of Typhoon Halong in western Alaska, USA, on Monday left one dead and two missing. Some 51 wereContinue reading “130 Dead or Missing in Mexico Floods”
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”
Are You Listening?
Has something happened to make you anxious or worried? Is your heart feeling troubled? Nothing happens unless God allows it. And if He has allowed it, then He’s doing something in the midst of it. Prayer is not just worrying with your eyes closed and words coming out of your mouth. Our conversations with theContinue reading “Are You Listening?”
A Week Around the World
The last of the hostages in GAZA are set to return to ISRAEL tomorrow. The US plans to send 200 troops to oversee the ceasefire deal. (See our Israel-Gaza page for a list of hostages still believed alive.) An explosion at a Tennessee military explosives manufacturing factory in the USA killed and injured several people.Continue reading “A Week Around the World”
Two More Powerful Earthquakes in the Philippines Yesterday
At least seven have died in two earthquakes that shook the area of Manay Town, Davao Oriental province, in the southern Philippines yesterday — a 7.4 magnitude in the morning that caused landslides and damaged hospitals; and a 6.8 that night. These come as the Philippines seeks to recover from a 6.9 magnitude quake andContinue reading “Two More Powerful Earthquakes in the Philippines Yesterday”
Arm Us with Strength
What trials have you been through this year? And what has God shown you in the midst of them? How will He pull you through the trials yet to come? I have allowed these trials because there are ways I am pursuing you. I am not hidden. I’m right here with you. Always have been.Continue reading “Arm Us with Strength”
Israel-Gaza Two Years Later
Thursday morning last week, during the Jewish celebration of Yom Kippur in the UK, a car rammed into a Synagogue in the Manchester suburb of Crumpsall. Two Jews were killed, Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, as well as the attacker, Jihad Al Shamie. Three others were injured. A total of six people linkedContinue reading “Israel-Gaza Two Years Later”
Stepping into My Role
The Lord has a very specific role for you to play in the trials of today and the days to come. Do you know what that is yet? Ask Him. What is He saying to you? Can you hear Him? If you don’t know what He’s leading you to do yet, start here: Matthew 22:37-40Continue reading “Stepping into My Role”
