Most of us know that we live in unparalleled times. Everything in our world is headed toward a tremendous crescendo. Regardless of whether people recognize the signs of the times or not, our fallen world is on the threshold of what the prophet Joel called “The Great and Terrible Day of the Lord”. In modern terms, we might call it […]
MIDEAST UPDATE …. 8/15/2026 …. “Water From Where There Was None!”
There is much news coming from the new missionary field at the southern end of Saudi Arabia. If the reports seem a bit disjointed, it is because the information is coming in portions. I will do my best to present at least a summary of events. I am sure further reports will fill in some of the blanks. What is […]
MIDEAST UPDATE …. Part Two …. “The Whole Earth Will Be Filled With His Glory” 6/17/2026
This Mideast Update is a continuation of Part One from yesterday, 6/16/2026. Dr. Bandis sent the report below on June 13, 2026. It is the story of Sheikh Zaqouqa. Peace be upon you, brother Jack. The story of Saul, the Pharisee who fiercely persecuted Christians and who became the beloved Apostle Paul, is one of the greatest stories of forgiveness […]
MIDEAST UPDATE …. 4/20/2026 …. “The Days of our Lives”
All of us have wondered at one time or another where we fit in God’s overall plan and what His will is for us. When we are young, we see the potential of many years ahead and we wonder what our life’s work should be. As we age, we wonder where we still fit in God’s plan. In Psalm 139 […]
MIDEAST UPDATE …. 3/28/2026 …. “Where Are You Adam?”
We are all familiar with the verse in Matthew 26:28 that says: “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” There may not be many who are familiar with a quote by British evangelist and author, Roy Hession: “At Calvary, the naked truth is staring down at us, challenging us […]
MIDEAST UPDATE …. 3/4/2026 …. “Blessed Are Those Who Put Their Trust In Him”
In light of the fact that we’re only weeks from Resurrection Sunday, I would like to share a thought: Many of us miss seeing the perfect storm that was raging while Jesus was on the cross. Satan and humanity gave their worst, and God gave His best. At Golgotha where Jesus died, there was a conflict between the hatred of […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….2/11/2026….”Our KING Is Coming!”
In 1 Thessalonians 5:2, Paul talks about the Day of the Lord, a time during which God will pour out His judgment against sin. Eventually the day of man will end, and the day of the Lord will begin. At the onset of the Apocalypse, God will once again intervene in human affairs and supernaturally exercise His direct ruling authority […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….2/1/2026….”I Am Sending You Out As Lambs Among Wolves”
As an introduction to today’s update I will share an excerpt from a devotional written by author Chris Tiegreen. It seems appropriate in light of the reports being received from the House of Blessing, especially this past year. “What good shepherd in his right mind would send his sheep into a pack of wolves? And yet this is exactly what […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….1/10/2026….”Against All Odds”
For regular readers, you will have noticed an increase in the frequency of newsletters being sent out. This is because I am receiving new information daily, sometimes several times a day. Please take the time to read clear to the end if you have a heart for the ministry of the House of Blessing. I know they can tend to […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….12/30/2025….”The Fellowship of Suffering”
Philippians 3:10: “….that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to his death…” The first thing I thought of as I read this Scripture today was the familiar hymn, “It is well with my soul.” The first few words of the hymn are: “When peace like a river attendeth […]