Dear Friend,

God has blessed our country more than any nation on earth. But it seems today as though we are completely adrift—politically, morally and spiritually. I have heard from people all over America who agree, and many of them say, “I wish there was something we could do.” Well, there is.

The Mexican hotel where 80-year-old Elena de Porras waged the most intense spiritual battle of her life in 1976 is gone, but memories of the Holy Spirit’s profound presence and the words she uttered in response to the warfare one life-changing day still flood her mind.

Cleveland, TN–Spring graduation festivities at Lee University took place this past weekend as over 475 degrees were awarded to the Class of 2015. The May 8-9 event involved a hooding ceremony for masters level candidates, followed by a Commissioning on Friday night and the commencement on Saturday morning.

Our national Anthem is the patriotic anchor to our national defense!

Award-winning violin virtuoso and recording artist Christer Tepper, with his signature use of striking visual media, will perform at the Empowered21/Global Congress in Jerusalem. The event, drawing thousands of Christians worldwide, occurs Pentecost Week, May 20-25.

Ewan MacLeod, B.Sc. Hons., M.Sc., Bible historian and international authority on Biblical Aramaic and Hebrew languages, today announces that JesusSpokeAramaic.com, a distinctive website created and designed by MacLeod, now boasts over 200 video lessons bringing the Aramaic language to Bible believers around the world. Jesus Spoke Aramaic is dedicated to teaching Aramaic in the context of the Bible, and is aimed primarily at the mainstream Christian community.

The Church of God Chaplains Commission has reported that a number of Community Service Chaplains from the Caribbean were some of the first to respond to the devastating earthquake which recently took place in Nepal. Chaplain Ismael Ponce who coordinates Community Service Chaplaincy in the Hispanic Caribbean has continued to update the Chaplains Commission with regular reports from the devastated country.

The 26th annual U.S. Capitol Bible Reading Marathon began at 6 p.m. Sunday. 

A ministry originating in northern Michigan is encouraging the body of Christ to pray for persecuted Christians around the world.