Christ follower, author, military wife, homeschool mom, analyst, and writer (among many other things). My life has been fast-paced, crazy, and full of experiences and adventures! I’ve worked for DHS, state police, and Sussman Corporate Security. I have lived in and visited many countries. I write on a variety of topics: Christian persecution, Bible, terrorism, food/health, Christian living, and more. I am so glad you are visiting my page!
As I go through shops or sit outside, I am reminded that school is getting ready to start. Sales on school items, buses practicing their routes, and a frenzy pretty much everywhere you go. Unless of course, you are behind the bus. Then there is no frenzy and you won’tContinue Reading
Nicholas Raymond, https://www.flickr.com/photos/80497449@N04/ ALGERIA Algeria ranks #32 on the World Watch List and is the focus of our prayers this week. In 2006, Ordinance 06-03 was introduced. It restricts the exercise of any religion other than Islam. Therefore, it is also illegal to evangelize there. Christians are less than 1%Continue Reading
Unfortunately, Saeed can’t even be safe in his own prison cell. He has gotten word to his family that ISIS prisoners have been threatening his life. Franklin Graham has called for an urgent prayer on behalf of Saeed Abedini, stating that “God alone can protect him.” Saeed’s children have pleadedContinue Reading
“And to know that there are people in this world who are persecuted because of their faith should be a warning — to you who live in freedom — to become better, stronger Christians, and a spur to demonstrating your own faith as you confront the difficulties of your ownContinue Reading
I don’t know where to begin. I look at the world and it seems that it is falling apart. I look at the Christian community and I see it being torn apart. Iraq has been under siege for quite some time. A genocide has been taking place. And yet, theContinue Reading
“I appeal for your prayers so that God may show the people of Iraq his infinite mercy – comfort the mourners, bind their wounds and heal the broken-hearted in those biblical lands that have been a cradle of civilisation.” The Right Rev Declan Lang – Catholic Bishops’ Conference of EnglandContinue Reading
Let’s Send a Birthday Surprise!!! Hello everyone. As I was researching today, I found that Kenneth Bae’s 42nd birthday is tomorrow. He will be spending it in a North Korea labor camp. He was sentenced to 15 years hard labor for his faith. You can read about his story here.Continue Reading
I am very excited to offer you an opportunity to show your support for the displaced Iraqi Christians. Unshackled by Prayer is offering t-shirts for purchase. $5 of every shirt sold will go to International Christian Concern to help food, clothe, and house these Christians. Most of these people leftContinue Reading
So much is going on in Nigeria that I had to find a way to break it down in a way that wasn’t overwhelming. Daily, there are attacks by Boko Haram on Christians. It is overwhelming. The military is of little help. Many times they abandon the area before theContinue Reading
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