Most of us know that we should pray for God’s will in all things, but, whether we admit it or not, many of us are afraid to do so. Why? Because we’re not sure that His will is the best thing for us. We are afraid that God’s will and ours are at times not in sync. If we, however, […]
MIDEAST UPDATE …. 3/14/2026 …. “How Long O Lord, Holy And True?”
In light of events of the last few days with the House of Blessing missionaries, I would like to share a quote from a devotional, dated March 11, 2003. “Jesus has no illusions about human nature. He who came to redeem a fallen race knows that race’s capabilities. He who set His mind on the Cross knows the violence men […]
MIDEAST UPDATE …. 3/6/2026 …. “Some Will Believe and Some Will Not”
Just a brief thought before today’s update. The parable of the talents reminds us of the need to be wise with the gifts we have been given. Whatever He has gifted us with, we are to do something with them. If it is much, much is expected. If little, He expects us to use the little we have. Whether it […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….2/9/2026….”A Final Rotation”
Today’s update is the second portion of what was sent out 2/7/2026. I have received an additional report just this morning but will include it in an additional newsletter. Today’s update is sharing Dr. Nibras’ personal reflections on the times we are living in and what part we, as believers and followers of Jesus, play. I hope you can take […]
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….1/23/2026….”Darkness Covers the Earth…but the Lord Will Rise Upon You”
As I am writing today’s update, the tension and war drums in the Middle East are the highest they have been in a long time. The rumors and threats of major war are at a peak and the House of Blessing missionaries find themselves in what must feel like a cauldron ready to explode. Yet, even though they know anything […]
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….12/24/2025….”One Day at a Time”
As we celebrate Christmas and what it represents, I think of Luke 1:38: Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.” We all know the storyline. The angel Gabrielle came to let her know she had been chosen by God to bear the Messiah in her womb. She of course had questions, […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….”Divine Intervention”….12/16/2025
Today’s update is focused primarily on a very unusual event that happened in northern Syria. I will not mention the exact location. This was an event that transpired when House of Blessing elders Abdelrahem, Hayel, and Arshid had gone to make their own assessment of the situation involving the tragic events of the last few days. There were a number […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….11/9/2025….”Do Not Fear Those That Could Kill The Body”
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 […]