In the book of Titus we find this exhortation: 7 In all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, 8 sound speech that cannot be condemned, that one who is an opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you. Titus 2:7-8 We know the Scriptures teach us to […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….8/4/2025….”The Unfathomable Love of God”
Most of us have read the Old Testament story of how God provided manna from heaven for the Israelites as they traveled through the desert wilderness on their way from Egypt to Canaan. We have read how God provided food for Elijah in the desert by way of the ravens. We are familiar with the New Testament accounts of Jesus […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….7/30/2025….”God Takes The Long View”
In the many years that Jake has been writing these Mideast Updates, he has been consistent in beginning each update with a Scripture verse that points us to the One who leads our hearts and minds into all truth. But I have often been challenged, feeling that I do not have the strength or courage to walk the path of […]
URGENT CALL FOR PRAYER….7/26/2025
There will be a new Mideast Update coming out in a couple days. But, I received a special request for prayer Saturday evening (Pacific Time). Omar and some of the brothers were attacked and captured by Islamic Extremists in Iraq. Reports are that their eyes were bound shut, their hands and their hands and feet tied. They were then severely […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….7/21/2025….”Who Shall Separate Us From The Love Of Christ?”
The true scope of the terrible events of the last few days in Syria is hard to put into words. The mainstream news sources only tell part of the story. Before I share details from reports I have received from the House of Blessing leadership, I would like to share a passage from Romans for us to keep in mind. […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….Quick Note….7/18/2025
Greetings Everyone: Because I have been out of town a few days, I have not been able to keep you all informed with the latest concerning the House of Blessing and its work. Just in short, as has been reported in my previous update, there have been some vicious attacks several areas, particularly in the As-Suwayda region. There have been […]
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….7/12/2025….”Whoever Thirsts, Let Him Come And Drink At The Waters”
In this update, I have passed on at least a partial list of House of Blessing leaders who are scattered across both Syria and Iraq. I am sure it is not complete because it only covers those in major population areas. The work of evangelism has spread throughout villages all across both nations. In the list of leaders, I have […]
“Closer Than You Think!”…..7/10/2025
In a couple Scripture references, Jesus criticized the religious leaders of the time of His first coming. One of these Scriptures is found in Luke 12:54-56: 54 Then He also said to the multitudes, “Whenever you see a cloud rising out of the west, immediately you say, ‘A shower is coming’; and so it is. 55 And when you see […]
MIDEAST UPDATE….7/7/2025….”Magicians vs. God’s Servants”
The one thing Jesus warned about, possibly more than anything else, was deception. The enemy of our souls is known as the master deceiver. With the discernment given to us through the Holy Spirit residing within us, not only can we avoid being deceived ourselves, but we can confront deception that is keeping the lost around us from seeing the […]