Please pray for believers in Egypt and Libya

Peanut Gallery: The “Arab Spring” continues to deteriorate in Egypt and Libya as Islamist mobs take to the streets on 9-11. No one is safe… Embassies, Americans and Christians live in constant danger.

Please pray for Libyan and Egyptian believers – for protection, safety, and a lifestyle that bears witness to God’s love in Jesus Christ.

“Dear friends, I warn you as “temporary residents and foreigners” to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against your very souls. Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbors. Then even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your honorable behavior, and they will give honor to God when he judges the world.”   1 Peter 2:11-13 NLT

US Missions in Libya, Egypt Attacked Over Film – Posted September 12th, 2012 at 5:00 am (UTC-4)

Demonstrators angered over an amateur American-made film that insults Islam’s Prophet Muhammad shot at and set fire to the U.S. consulate in the Libyan city of Benghazi Tuesday, killing a State Department officer.

In Egypt, protesters scaled the fortified walls of the U.S. embassy in Cairo, tore up an American flag and replaced it with an Islamic banner. The demonstrators there – mainly ultraconservative Islamists – continued their protest action through the early hours of Wednesday.

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton confirmed that a U.S. official was killed in the Benghazi attack, which she condemned “in the strongest terms.” Continue reading “Please pray for believers in Egypt and Libya” →

Morning Reading: John 8.10-12 NLT

When Jesus had raised Himself up and saw no one but the woman, He said to her, “Woman, where are those accusers of yours? Has no one condemned you?”

She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.”

Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” John 8.10-12 NLT

Reflecting His Radiance in Darkness

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“He reveals deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him.” – Daniel 2:22

That which lies in darkness, the things that are hidden and unknown, are revealed to us through Him, who is the Source of light.

It is nearly impossible to arrive at this day in history, and not remember the darkness that enveloped not only New York City and the Pentagon, but shrouded our entire nation with a desperate need for Him to again reveal His light, like never before.

Despite the death and darkness, His light did shine.  He equipped and empowered so many to move mightily on His behalf.  His hands and heart were revealed through the countless hours, selflessly given by firefighters, police officers, and the sea of generous volunteers.

Years later, many stories of triumph from this horrific tragedy have come to light.  Fathers that have forgiven…

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