These past few days have been quite eventful in the lives of the House of Blessing missionaries. It was planned last week for groups of HOB leaders to go to a number of strategically selected mosques this past Friday. As you know, Fridays are the day that Muslims gather at their mosques for a sermon and prayer. Al-Hidmi, Azmi, Hab […]
MIDEAST UPDATE…4/7/2025….”And Greater Works Than These”
I would like to begin today’s update with a passage of Scripture found in John 14. 12 Most assuredly I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. 13 And whatever you ask in My name, that […]
MIDEAST UPDATE…4/1/2025…”Father Forgive Them, They Know Not What They Do”
Most readers have likely read the account of brother Abdelrahem’s heart attack and death experience. There were a series of reports that had come in just before Abdelrahem’s emergency, but they were temporarily set aside. I hope to share the basics of these reports in this update. One of the effects of the large number of Muslim people who have […]
MIDEAST UPDATE…3/28/2025…”The Sovereignty of God”
Most readers are aware that I will send out a request for special prayer on occasion. I sent out a request two days ago for brother Abdelrahem. I had received a message that he had had a serious heart attack. I was told that after the attack he was loaded into a vehicle with his son Ibrahim, Abdelrahem’s doctor, and […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….3/15/2025….”And God’s Grace Was Upon Them”
One of the promises God has made to His people is that He would never leave them nor forsake them. He also promised that all things would work together for good to those who are called to His purposes. This means that even the evil that the devil intends, is taken by our Lord and turned into His good purposes. […]
MIDEAST UPDATE…3/5/2025…”Filled With Wonder and Amazement”
The last month has proven to have a flurry of activity for the House of Blessing as they have prepared to minister during Ramadan. This might explain the increased number of Updates lately. Hopefully, this provides you, the reader and supporter of the House of Blessing, at least a glimpse into the things God is doing through the HOB missionaries. […]
MIDEAST UPDATE…2/26/2025….”And He Looked Up Toward Heaven…” Part Three
In Matthew 16:18, Jesus made this comment: “On this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.” That statement was made 2,000 years ago and it has proven true throughout the centuries. Not only that, but it will continue to be true until the very end of the age. The Church started […]
MIDEAST UPDATE…2/18/2025…”And He Looked Up Toward Heaven” Part Two
Looking at the story of the Church’s first martyr, we see a man who knows he is about to die, but rather than cower in fear, he was bold in his faith. As he was about to be stoned to death, he was given a glimpse into heaven. Acts 7:55-56 says: 55 But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….1/14/2025….Harvest Time
As most readers are aware by now, there has been considerable celebration in Syria at the collapse of the Assad dictatorship. The rule of the Assad family, especially against any opposition, was extremely brutal and deadly. As time has passed since Assad’s ouster, more and more evidence has been uncovered describing the extent of Assad’s atrocities. Many mass graves have […]
MIDEAST UPDATE…1/10/2024…”This World Is Not Our Home”
As we begin an already turbulent year of 2024, it is important for all of us, as believers and followers of Jesus Christ, to keep our bearing and maintain a proper perspective on what our lives here on this earth are all about and where we are going. We must remember we are just passing through. The Apostle Peter put […]