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…7/20/2019…The Book of Acts Continues…
This past week as I heard from Pastor R in Syria, he told me once again of some of the enormous challenges the House of Blessing missionaries are experiencing–not last year; not last month, or even last week. It’s a reality for them right now…TODAY! As I was readying myself to write this week’s update, I could not help but […]
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 6/1/2019….God is in Always in Control
As the conclusion of the Muslim month of Ramadan is just days away, we praise the Lord of the Harvest. Many souls have been reached once again that have become part of the Kingdom of God. At the same time, we see the temperature rising in the relationships between the nations of the Mideast. The escalation of tensions are clear […]
MIDEAST UPDATE…5/13/2019…God Has Not Given Us a Spirit of Fear
As the 2019 Muslim month of Ramadan is well underway, the Middle East appears primed for a major war. I understand that many people would rather not hear anything of negative subjects like war, terror, the end of the age, and so on. I understand the sentiments, but the reality of the very unique time in which we live today […]
MIDEAST UPDATE 5/7/2019
MIDEAST UPDATE 5/6/2019 As I thought about how to approach today’s update, I thought about the perilous times in which so many missionaries today find themselves, particularly in the Middle East. As I write today, we have yet to hear any news concerning Sisters Mufiedah and Sarah, and brother Omar since they were arrested a few weeks ago for sharing […]
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 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 […]