I have found myself reading and rereading Hebrews 11 many times the past few months. For many of us who live in relatively safe regions of the world, it is hard to imagine living under the most difficult circumstances and experiencing the great suffering that many of our brethren around the world are having to deal with. It is easy […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….1/29/2026….”Keep On Keeping On…”
In today’s update, I have commentary directly from the House of Blessing’s Dr. Nibras sent to me on three consecutive days. Rather than add commentary of my own in today’s update, I will let him speak for himself. Please hear the cry of his heart and that of all of the House of Blessing. His report below was sent on […]
MIDEAST UPDATE…1/18/2026…”They Who Know Their God Shall Carry Out Great Exploits”
As I was compiling the reports I received within the last few days, I could not help but think of the story of Jesus’ friend Lazarus. Because this update is a bit lengthy, I will only touch on one aspect of this story. As we all know, Lazarus had become deathly ill and Jesus had purposely stalled going to his […]
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…3/10/2025….”Jihad Unhinged”
In light of the explosive events in Syria in the last few days, I am going to take a detour from what I had intended to write. I have fresh details to share about the success HOB missionaries are having in many places across the Mideast, but right now the tragic events, centered mostly in and around the northwest corner […]
URGENT REQUEST FOR PRAYER….3/8/2025
Due to tragic events which have unfolded in the past three days, I am sending out a short urgent request for prayer. As you know, there have been a number of Mideast Updates in the past month. There has also been a considerable amount of new information since the last update on March 5, 2025. As many are aware, there […]
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….3/2/2025….”Special Request”
I have a special request to share with those of you who are prayerfully invested in the ministry of the House of Blessing. I’ve been communicating back and forth with brother Abdelrahem again since he returned from his last trip up north. He has asked me to send out a special request for prayer. As most readers already know, the […]