Over the years that I have been writing these Mideast Updates, passing on stories of real life events experienced by the House of Blessing missionaries, a phenomenon witnessed again and again is the amazing love and forgiveness of God and how it flows through His people, especially at some of the most difficult times. The life of the Apostle Paul […]
MIDEAST UPDATE…10/29/2019
For those who watch news coming out of the Middle East, it seems that the stories of human misery and death never end. I can’t even imagine how it must be for the people who cannot find any way out of the constant turmoil and chaos. It must seem like a roller-coaster from hell that never comes to the end […]
MIDEAST UPDATE…10/11/2019
As I write this update I am frequently checking news sources, watching as new developments in the Mideast unfold. There are some late breaking developments that people may or may not be aware of and I will briefly touch on them in this update, and how current events are affecting the work of the House of Blessing missionaries. One of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 7/11/2019
As promised in the latest Mideast Update, and at the request of readers, I will gradually reprint some of the older stories from earlier updates. As many believers have found, keeping a record of the things that God has done in the past helps to encourage us in the present. Jesus is the same, yesterday, today, and forever! We serve […]