"Did you hear the news?" The answer and aftermath to that question broke my heart. I work with a US Army veteran who served in Afghanistan, and when we crossed paths yesterday morning and he uttered that question, I was hardly prepared for the heartbreak I felt in hearing the news that 12 (at the …
Friends, these are difficult days. Stick with us because there is an action step at the end of this post. But it is important to understand the impact of what we're asking. Jesus, the apostle Paul and others told us what the last days would be like, and we're seeing it play out right now. …
Continue reading Tell President Biden EVERY American in Afghanistan Must be Brought Home
As we continue to hear of the atrocities taking place in Afghanistan, and the continued pleas for prayer, it is important to understand why the fear among Christians (and other "religious groups") is so overwhelming. To begin to understand, one must have a sense of the tribal nature of the Middle East. Borders don't particularly …
Continue reading What Makes the Taliban Such a Threat to Christians?
Friends, though there are still many in harms way in Afghanistan, for whom we should continue to pray, we can rejoice tonight that the God of miracles hears our prayers! A week ago, Pastor Jack Hibbs announced a dire situation in which a particular missionary family (and others) were trapped behind Taliban checkpoints in Afghanistan. …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 