Tag Archives: persecution

Emergency in Morocco

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Cindy Skillman

We (those of us who belong to Jesus) have family members in Morocco in pain and in need. Please read Peter’s post and offer him your support as you pray for the brothers and sisters involved in this tragic situation. … Continue reading →

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The Brightest Day

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Cindy Skillman

Reading through my journal on Revelation, I came across this note on Rev 2:9. God sometimes gives me poems or songs, and I really liked this one, so I thought to share it with you. Rev 2:9 I know your … Continue reading →

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Please Pray for Rifqa

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Cindy Skillman

Yes, this does happen right here in the supposedly immune USA. Rifqa was sent back to Ohio by a Florida judge today. Pray she will not be forced to return to her family, that God will fill her with His … Continue reading →

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A Word of Comfort for the Bride

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Cindy Skillman

There’s been a lot of scary stuff posted lately about trouble coming to the western church, and I think it’s straight on. The brothers and sisters have been exhorting us to take care of the state of our relationship with … Continue reading →

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1 Thessalonians 2:3-4

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Cindy Skillman

“For our exhortion didn’t come from error or impurity or an attempt to decieve. Instead, just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please men, but rather God, Who … Continue reading →

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1 Thessalonians 1:10

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Cindy Skillman

Before I start this, I want to offer a few words of puzzlement. Yes, I know that sounds weird, but that’s what they are. I do not personally have a position on that event which has been called the “rapture” … Continue reading →

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1 Thessalonians 1:5b-6

Posted on January 31, 2009 by Cindy Skillman

This is an entry from my prayer journal as I meditate on 1 Thessalonians. To learn more about what I’m doing here, read my post on prophecy. These are the things I sense God saying to me as I wait … Continue reading →

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Update on Pastor "Bike" and Family

Posted on October 24, 2008 by Cindy Skillman

Many of you joined me in praying for Pastor “Bike” and his wife and his fellow worker when they “disappeared” during the Olympics in Bejing. He was returned unharmed . . . that time. Here is a disturbing note I … Continue reading →

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Persecution in Pakistan

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Cindy Skillman

Yesterday I spent probably half the day sitting in the bookstore agonizing over which new art book I would buy. I did end up buying one, quite expensive (for me) and quite good. I think that was okay, but looking … Continue reading →

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CHINA HEARD YOUR VOICE – Frees Pastor Bike -

Posted on September 13, 2008 by Cindy Skillman

I know that some of you have been praying for Pastor Bike, who was imprisoned, as were his wife and a coworker, as a prelude to the Olympic Games in China. I received the following e-mail from Voice of the … Continue reading →

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