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!
Exploding shells are destroying homes and churches in the Donetsk region, where Ukrainian security forces and pro-Russian rebels have been battling for control since March.(Image, caption courtesy Christian Aid) As if the crisis in Ukraine wasn’t complicated enough, Christians are being caught in the crossfire. The separatists (the ones thatContinue Reading
Persecution that is rarely covered in the Western media is happening in China. In Zhejiang province, the government has been trying to take crosses off the churches. These churches are the few that are allowed to operate in China. Christians have been standing vigil every day/night to ensure that theirContinue 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
Lapo Pistelli, Italy’s vice-minister for foreign affairs with Meriam and her kids on the plane leaving Khartoum and heading to Rome, Italy How fantastic! Someone has stepped up and helped this woman and her family. I am ashamed that it is not the US government. We, the beacon of religiousContinue Reading
I wrote this article for Yahoo, but it was not published due to their closure. So I wanted to post it here, in recognition of his bravery, dedication, and loyalty. Current Age: 28 years Battle: Battle of Wanat in the Waygal Valley of Afghanistan Date of Battle: July 13, 2008Continue Reading
“Christians throughout the Middle East have been targeted, and we are on the verge of being exterminated. The West stepped in to stop the ethnic cleansing of Bosnian Muslims and Kosovar Muslims, so we know it can be done. The West must step in now and save the Middle East’sContinue Reading
Working with SCS I must apologize for my lack of writing over the last week. I am dealing with so many life changes at the moment and am trying to work through all of them. There are so many things that God is blessing me with that I have toContinue Reading
This is our second week in our month long prayer for the persecuted church in Muslim dominated countries. Last week we prayed for Love, Joy, and Peace. This week, we will focus on the fruits of Forbearance and Faithfulness. Forbearance is also translated as Patience. Lord, give our brothersContinue Reading
Blow the trumpet…sound the alarm…for the day of the Lord is coming. It is close at hand-Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God. –Joel 2:1, 13 Anne Lotz, Bill Graham’s daughter, has called urgently for 7 days of prayer. I am a day lateContinue Reading
It is almost unbelievable. Almost. But we know how the Devil works. Meriam Ibrahim, along with her husband Daniel Wani (a US citizen), was arrested at Khartoum airport while trying to board a plane. Daniel had made it clear that once Meriam was free, he was taking his family awayContinue Reading
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