In yesterday’s update I shared the first part of a story in which a number of the House of Blessing leaders were asked to go pray for a well respected Shiite sheikh by the name of Bareera who was in a coma. The story was left half told because I had not received any more information. I received a message […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….10/29/2025….”The Glory of the LORD Departed”
This may seem to be an odd title for a Mideast Update but allow me to explain. I was reading Ezekiel 10 and 11 and noted a phrase that caused me to think about where we, in this generation, are in man’s history according to the Bible. Ezekiel 10:18 reads, “Then the glory of the LORD departed from the […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….10/16/2025….”God’s Word Never Returns Void”
Most of us live our Christian lives wondering how effective we are in our influence on others. We never know how God might use our impression on the people around us — even those who have no interest at all in the One we represent. But when we are faithful to make Him and His Truth known, God promises that […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….10/12/2025….”Strangers and Pilgrims on the Earth”
Special Note: As most regular readers are aware, the website was down for about a day. What I wasn’t aware of was that the latest article which was on deck to be sent out by Mailchimp failed to send out and was in fact, lost from the website. I have reprinted the update below. There is a new update, already […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….10/1/2025….”The Lord is the Strength of My Life; Whom Shall I Fear?”
After thinking about all that is happening in the work of the House of Blessing and praying with the elders, Abdelrahem asked to share some thoughts with us, as follows: While thinking and praying with the elders, Psalm 27 came to mind: “The Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….9/26/2025….”Has God Cast Away His People? Certainly NOT”
As I was gathering my thoughts in preparation for writing today’s Mideast Update, I received some devotional thoughts on my phone from a grandniece (thank you, AK!). The devotion is based on Daniel 12:3 and seemed appropriate, given the world we are living in today. Those who are wise will shine bright as the sky, and those who lead many […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….8/18/2025….”Racing to the Finish Line”
Words written by the Apostle Paul have come to mind often lately, words found in Ephesians 5. This is how it reads in the Living Bible: 14 This is what God says in the Scriptures: “Awake O sleeper, and rise up from the dead; and Christ shall give you light. 15 16 So be careful how you act; these are […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….8/12/2025….”Holding Fast”
In the book of Titus we find this exhortation: 7 In all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, 8 sound speech that cannot be condemned, that one who is an opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you. Titus 2:7-8 We know the Scriptures teach us to […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….Quick Note….7/18/2025
Greetings Everyone: Because I have been out of town a few days, I have not been able to keep you all informed with the latest concerning the House of Blessing and its work. Just in short, as has been reported in my previous update, there have been some vicious attacks several areas, particularly in the As-Suwayda region. There have been […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….7/14/2025….”The Works That I Do, You Will Do Also…”
Miracles are something not often seen in the Western church. This, however, as stated in previous Mideast Updates, is not the case in these last moments of the Age of Grace in third world countries. The Mideast is only one such location. This is what Jesus had to say about miracles: 10 “Do you not believe that I am in […]