MIDEAST UPDATE…10/17/2023…”Wars, Rumors and Threats of Wars”

The Mideast Updates are generally focused on what is happening in regard to the missionary work of the House of the Blessing. As most of the world knows, however, Israel was viciously attacked by the Hamas terrorist group and because of the extreme brutality and extent of the attack, Israel is left with no option but to do everything in […]

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MIDEAST UPDATE…10/14/2023…”Be Still and Know I’m GOD!”

Greetings Everyone: I wanted to send out a very short special update because so many have been concerned about the safety of Brother Talal and others in light of the things that are happening in Israel. I spoke to him a couple days ago and he confirmed many of the things that we’ve heard in the news concerning the devastating […]

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MIDEAST UPDATE…10/9/2023…”A Little Boy Walks!”

I know that everyone is wondering how Pastor R is doing. I was able to get an update from Brother Talal but he said his condition has not changed. He is still in a coma and is on total life-support. My prayer, as well as yours I’m sure, is that God would either raise him up to where he can […]

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MIDDLE EAST UPDATE….10/2/2023….The Tattering of our ‘Tents’

Anyone who has read the latest update is aware that Pastor R is in a serious health condition, with latest information being that he is in a coma. The doctors have said that due to the length of time that he did not receive the oxygen needed, it is a high probability that he has sustained  serious brain damage. I […]

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MIDEAST UPDATE…9/27/2023 — Crucial Prayer Need —

Today’s update is very short but I have found out in the last couple days that Pastor R’s health has taken a major turn for the worse. This is what has been passed on to me so far. Because his health was so very poor and deteriorating, he was admitted into the hospital. At first, he experienced pain in his […]

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MIDEAST UPDATE…9/17/2023…”Today is the Day of Salvation”

I received a phone call from Pastor R just before the official beginning of the Jewish Rosh Hashanah observance. We had a brief conversation about the latest events, particularly in northern Syria since the Eid al Adha observance. He then mentioned that the three Jewish fall feast days were coming in quick succession. Rosh Hashanah on September 16-17 (just now […]

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MIDEAST UPDATE…9/10/2023…”Joy Unspeakable”

As I was enjoying my morning quiet time with the Lord a few days ago, I thought back to the many testimonies shared with me, many of which I’ve been privileged to put to paper. These testimonies are from Muslim sheikhs, imams, and an unknown number of refugees who have come to experience the glorious freedom and release from the […]

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MIDEAST UPDATE…8/19/2023…”God Sees Us Through All Things”

In Matthew 7:8 we find these words: “Everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.”  The words used in this passage, “ask”, “seek”, and “knock”, imply continuous, persistent action. Jesus didn’t tell His disciples that they should only ask once, seek briefly, or give a single knock when they pray […]

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MIDEAST UPDATE…8/9/2023…”Everlasting to Everlasting”

A question that comes to mind at times, and badgers us as believers, is will God’s love for me truly endure? Will it continue even through my failings and sinful mistakes? Can my own weaknesses as a Christ-follower ever wear down His love for me?  Psalm 103:17 tells us that The love (mercy) of the LORD is from everlasting to […]

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MIDEAST UPDATE….8/1/2023….”Strengthen the Hands Which Hang Down”

With so much chaos and misery in our world today, a bit of encouragement and a brief reminder of what our lives as believers and followers of Jesus Christ are all about, might be welcome.  I have turned back to Hebrews 12 several times in the past few days and have found it quite refreshing. Sometimes it is good to […]

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