A Scripture used in one of the messages in the last few days comes from Matthew 10:27-33 along with some comments: 27 “Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear in the ear, preach on the housetops, 28 and do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But […]
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….10/7/2025….A Commotion About ‘The Way’
There are some notable events in Acts 19 that relate to our generation in one way or another, no matter what part of the world we live in. Wherever the Word of God comes into contact with a corrupt society or culture, it causes two reactions. There is a supernatural changing of lives, but at the same time, often a […]
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….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 […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….6/19/2025….”Accelerating Harvest”
For today’s update I am transcribing a report forwarded to me by Sister Rolla directly from Syria. It is a brief rundown on some of the areas of ministry by the House of Blessing within the nation. This is not an exhaustive summary of all HOB ministries within Syria but it will give you at least a brief idea […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….6/16/2025….”God Can Speak Anywhere…Even At The Hajj!”
Sometimes we think the best place for a person to find Jesus as their Savior is in a church service. Yet, the New Testament presents us with many examples of Jesus meeting people at whatever station or situation they might be in. He was often criticized for this. An example of this is found in Mark 2: 15 Now it […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….5/8/2025….”Unexpected Interventions”
As has been the case so many times, in the midst of great times of reaching people with the Good News of the Gospel, tragedy strikes. I received reports of two such incidents in the last few days. The first happened in the Sweida region. Several of the teachers and students were attacked and severely beaten. The second was near […]