Iranian Sanctions Lifted, Hostages Released

"Implementation Day" has arrived, and international sanctions on Iran have been lifted.  Following the landmark nuclear deal between Iran and the P5+1 in July, details of the deal required Iran to meet certain stipulations such as shipping its enriched uranium outside the country, discontinuing use of many of its centrifuges, and disabling its plutonium-producing Arak nuclear reactor. …

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Joel Rosenberg, Franklin Graham and Others Encourage Prayer for Pastor Saeed Abedini

Tomorrow marks the third anniversary of the imprisonment of Pastor Saeed Abedini.  He is being held (and tortured) in an Iranian prison because of his faith in Jesus Christ.  His story is amazing.  In fact, I encourage you to read about the miracles God is doing in saving fellow Iranian prisoners. As tenuous as things …

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Nuclear Deal Reached with Iran

It's a dark day in world history as world leaders just sealed a nuclear deal with Iran.  Perhaps I'll comment more as I make my way through the 100+ pages of the actual agreement.  However, from all indications, Iran came out smelling like a rose: Iran may continue to enrich uranium. Iran does not have to …

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Praying Confidently for Persecuted Believers

Well done, prayer warriors!  Did you know that when you pray according to the will of God, He hears that prayer and answers it?  (1 John 5:14)  When you pray for the peace of Jerusalem, you are praying straight from Psalm 122...definitely according to His will!  He has heard your prayers, so press on for …

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