In this Mideast Update, I have drawn a portion of a past update for reprinting. It is good to remember the good things God has done in the past. It is also good to remember those who have paid a very high price for their testimony about Messiah Jesus. This story mentions a brother named Omar. This is not the […]
MIDEAST UPDATE…8/28/2019…..God’s Grace in the Midst of Turmoil
As I looked through the current news early this morning, I thought back to the days not so long ago when one could skim through the main headlines and read a few of the news articles inside of an hour. Many of those who pay attention to world events unfolding today; particularly those who are aware of Bible prophecy, have […]
MIDEAST UPDATE 8/4/2019
This morning as my wife, Anne, and I were sitting in our living room and discussing the current news, we both felt a real heaviness in our spirits. A factor that of course added to this feeling was the last two mass-shooting incidents here in the United States, one in El Paso, Texas, and the other in Dayton, Ohio. […]
MIDEAST UPDATE–Story from House of Blessing’s Archives: September 12, 2015
Because stories have been written for the House of Blessing for almost 7 1/2 years now, it is easy to forget stories from the past. Also, this website has gained new readers over the years and I have received requests to reprint some of the accounts from past years. As you read through this testimony of God’s grace and goodness, […]
MIDEAST UPDATE…6/15/2019…God Never Fails
Over the past 7+ years I have had the privilege of writing these updates for the House of Blessing, God’s answers to prayer and His miracles have come in many forms, but year after year God has proven His presence with His faithful missionaries. Many stunning miracles have been witnessed; even the dead being raised before the eyes of onlookers. […]
MIDEAST UPDATE 4/17/2019 “Father Forgive Them…”
Today’s account is the third in an unbelievable series of events. Some readers may even find the story hard to believe, but you can be assured, those who experienced the events will never forget them as long as they live. If you are new to this website, you might find it valuable to read the two previous posts in […]
MIDEAST UPDATE 4/9/2019….GOD IS AMAZING!
In today’s Mideast Update, I have another astonishing story of God’s grace and forgiveness to share and also a very special prayer need to bring to your attention. I will share the prayer need first. In the previous update, I shared how fifty of the House of Blessing missionaries have taken on some temporary work to take care of a […]
MIDEAST UPDATE 3/31/2019….How Great Grace! How Great Forgiveness!!
As I write this update, I find myself thanking God again and again for the forgiveness He has made available to us. I pray that you, the reader, will find yourself with similar emotions after reading the amazing account below. Thankfully, the Blood of our Messiah, Jesus Christ, is potent enough to forgive even the worst of sins! The Old […]
MIDEAST UPDATE 3/11/2019 Is War Near?
This week is the eighth anniversary of the beginning of Syria’s civil war. One would think that the regime in Syria would be more than anxious for the end of the nightmare that the people of Syria have been going through. Yet, even after millions of Syrian civilians have left the nation and millions more have been displaced within the […]
MIDEAST UPDATE 2/25/2019 The Fields are White to Harvest
Something that I am hearing more and more from those with a great love for God is a longing to finally get to go HOME. There is also a fatigue I am hearing in many who have expended themselves nearly to the end of their human limitations. For those in the Church who are not experiencing the extremes of persecution […]