Peace Promised for Tigray

After two years of war that plunged more than six million people into acute hunger, caused thousands of deaths, and displaced millions of families from their homes, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and the Ethiopian government agreed Wednesday evening to permanently end hostilities. Praise God! This is a direct answer to our prayers forContinue reading “Peace Promised for Tigray”

North Korea’s Need for Christ

Yesterday, North Korea marked its 28th missile launch this year by firing two short-range ballistic missiles just off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula. Let’s pray for this Communist country counted as the second most dangerous in the world (next to Afghanistan). Lord, please bring an end to the reign of terror in NorthContinue reading “North Korea’s Need for Christ”

Worship and Overcome

When we worship God in the midst of our problems and pain, we bring Him joy, as He fights for us and triumphs over our enemy. 2 Chronicles 20; Isaiah 30:29-32; Psalm 149. 1 Samuel 16:14-23. The enemy flees, as God changes our focus from how big our problems are to how big our GodContinue reading “Worship and Overcome”

Only Hidden in Christ Are We Safe

I had a dream of people walking around with imaginary self-protective “walls” that in reality were just thin lines — a mere thread — not a wall at all. Just like we often do, the people in this dream came on way too strong in each situation, too self-important, too conscious of how they look,Continue reading “Only Hidden in Christ Are We Safe”

Unleashing Truth

These days, it feels like our freedoms are slipping away. Those who speak truth or stand up for certain rights can find themselves persecuted severely, even placed in jail. However, the problems we are facing, as earthly as they feel, are spiritual. As much as those who persecute feel like the enemy, they are not.Continue reading “Unleashing Truth”

Living His Song

You were formed unique with a purpose, a holy calling from the One who breathed life into you. There are specific ways He wants to shine His light through you that no one else on this planet can do in quite the same way you can. Your culture, language, family life, experiences, looks, trials, gifts,Continue reading “Living His Song”

Prayer for the Nation from Joel 2

Lord, we ask You to lift the cloud of darkness from over this nation, the world, and every heart. Raise up an army of prayer warriors who will fight for us. May we cry out to You day and night between the porch and the altar. Listen to us, O Lord, and hear our cry.Continue reading “Prayer for the Nation from Joel 2”

Faith and Refocus

Lord, sometimes it feels as if the enemy is assaulting us from all sides, and the fury of all that comes against us feels greater than we can withstand. But for You, O God. No foe is bigger than Your glory. No army mightier than Your power. No assault greater than the protection of YourContinue reading “Faith and Refocus”

Myanmar: Living in Constant Fear

Civilian deaths have risen by the thousands since a military coup early last year, adding another layer of horrific violence atop an ongoing civil war that began 74 years ago in Myanmar. In the last few months, soldiers have burned down entire villages, torturing and killing men, women, children, and even the elderly. Lord, soContinue reading “Myanmar: Living in Constant Fear”

Deadly Landslides in Brazil

Thousands of people from the favelas (hillside shacks) in Pernambuco, Brazil, have been displaced; about 100 have died, and at least 14 are still missing after landslides Friday. Loving Father, please rescue those who are trapped, heal those who are injured, comfort those who mourn, provide for those in need, and rebuild the lives ofContinue reading “Deadly Landslides in Brazil”