MIDEAST UPDATE…9/16/2019

It seems that the epicenter of the world is moving from one crisis to another. The populations are often used as pawns and also become expendable as major powers struggle for control and warring factions fight to hang onto territories they have gained some control over. This is particularly the case in Idlib province in northwestern Syria.  There are varying […]

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MIDEAST UPDATE….9/03/2019

In this Mideast Update, I have drawn a portion of a past update for reprinting. It is good to remember the good things God has done in the past. It is also good to remember those who have paid a very high price for their testimony about Messiah Jesus. This story mentions a brother named Omar. This is not the […]

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MIDEAST UPDATE…8/28/2019…..God’s Grace in the Midst of Turmoil

As I looked through the current news early this morning, I thought back to the days not so long ago when one could skim through the main headlines and read a few of the news articles inside of an hour. Many of those who pay attention to world events unfolding today; particularly those who are aware of Bible prophecy, have […]

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MIDEAST UPDATE 8/16/2019

For those who pay attention to world news, you will be aware of the continuing conflict in northwestern Syria. Recently, I mentioned that there was talk of another ceasefire of some sort, but as most expected, it never really came to fruition. The bombing campaigns have only escalated instead.  I received two calls from Pastor R in the last few […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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MIDEAST UPDATE…6/24/2019….And the Harvest Continues…

As we continue watching the unfolding of news in the Middle East, we see tensions continue to rise. The reality of the life and death struggle faced by this generation is real across the entire world, few places more desperate than for the millions of displaced peoples of the Mideast. Some regions are of course experiencing harsher circumstances than others.  […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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