Millions Raised for Struggling Israeli Businesses

Although many can’t travel abroad due to coronavirus-related travel restrictions, Christians can have a taste of the Holy Land delivered to them this Christmas season, and at the same time, support struggling Israeli businesses as thousands have closed due to declining tourism. The quarterly Artza subscription gift boxes provide customers with nine artisanal goods from the Holy … Continued

Archbishop Vigano’s Message to America

What do you think of this message from Archbishop Vigano about the root of Covid? “DEAR AMERICAN PEOPLE, DEAR FRIENDS, for two years now, a global coup has been carried out all over the world, planned for some time by an elite group of conspirators enslaved to the interests of international high finance. This coup was made … Continued

No Room in the Inn of Our Hearts?

Beloved intercessor, what are the defining patterns of your life? Do you have a pattern of working hard—or perhaps even of overwork? Do you have a pattern of healthy choices and attention to fitness? Perhaps you have a pattern of spending quality time with your family every weekend outdoors? Or, maybe you even have a … Continued

A Christmas Carol of Victory in the Midst of Challenges!

You might not know the story behind why the famous carol Christmas Bells was written. “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” was composed on December 25th, 1864 by American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882). He is one of the most widely known and best-loved American poets of the 19th century. As I was researching … Continued

We Are Family

As is often my pattern, I just sat down to write after an evening of leading worship in one of our local prayer rooms.  Tonight, one woman’s prayer deeply moved me. So much so, I sit here continuing to press in to cull the depths of its meaning. At that particular moment, we were praying for … Continued

Seminary Ordains Non-Binary Trans Clergy

What’s going on at Virginia Theological Seminary, one of the country’s largest Episcopal seminaries? Well, there’s this advice on how to start with gender-inclusive children’s ministry: Gender, like so many other aspects of human identity, exists on a spectrum. I’m a non-binary trans Episcopal clergy person, and thankfully, at this stage in my life, I’m not … Continued

The Difference Between Prayer and Intercession

Have you ever wondered about the difference between “prayer” and “intercession”? Are they the same thing? And if prayer and intercession two totally different things, what on earth makes the difference? If you have wondered about these things, this article is for you. Prayer and intercession do have a lot in common, and they often … Continued

In National Mental Health Crisis, Churchgoers Fare Best

The novel coronavirus pandemic took a toll on the public’s emotional well-being, but a newly released poll found that regular churchgoers report the highest levels of mental health while Democrats remain stuck at the back of the pack. The Gallup annual mental-health self-assessment released Friday indicated that Americans are struggling with the aftermath of COVID-19, with just … Continued

Nigerian Girl Escapes Kidnapping: A God Story

Lord, thank You for this encouraging story. We pray that we would be lights in this dark world for Your glory. A Nigerian Christian who survived a kidnapping orchestrated by the terrorist group Boko Haram has credited her escape to a deal she made with God. Joy Bishara, one of the 276 Nigerian girls who … Continued

A Time To Celebrate Adoption

Lord, may we be a nation that celebrates adoption. Celebrating adoption is a good fit for November. It’s a time when we are prompted by the calendar to remember the ways that we as individuals and communities are blessed — a time we are encouraged to give thanks to God and to share with our … Continued

Dennis Quaid Creates A Gospel Album

Father, help us to honor You in every area of our lives. Thank You for this album and help it to honor and bless You. Actor Dennis Quaid recently shared why he returned to his faith in God after being “disillusioned” as a teenager while in the Southern Baptist Church. Quaid has starred in some … Continued

Five Fundamentals to Upgrade Your Practice of Prayer

Father, we ask that You help us to walk in Your ways by acting justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with You. Micah 6:8 Intercessors for America, a national prayer ministry established through the ministry of Bible teacher Derek Prince, will soon celebrate our 50th anniversary. As a board member from almost its inception, I’ve … Continued

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