Massive rains have created widespread flash flooding all across the Chicago area, closing expressways and submerging numerous streets, basements and viaducts.
As of 10 a.m., flooding had closed the Edens at Pratt. The Kennedy at Montrose and parts of the Eisenhower also were closed. The inbound Bishop Ford was experiencing major backups with lanes closed. Other expressways had major delays. Continue reading
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake hit northwestern Iran on Thursday, only days after a deadly temblor struck near the border with Pakistan, media reported citing the seismological centre at Tehran University. Continue reading
A fire and chemical explosion at a Texas fertilizer plant in a small town north of Waco, Texas, killed an estimated five to 15 people, sent at least 180 to hospitals, flattened buildings and prompted widespread evacuations. Continue reading
Our hearts and the hearts of millions are deeply saddened today by the news that the legendary Gospel singer George Beverly Shea, 104, has passed away. He will be deeply missed by millions who loved him and were touched by his ministry.
George was a faithful lifetime friend and ministry associate of Dr. Billy Graham. Billy Graham has been the voice of the Gospel to the world, and George Beverly Shea stood side-by-side with him, preaching and singing for over six decades. God gave Billy the words, and gave George the music and they harmoniously flowed together to deliver the Gospel to more than 200 million people worldwide. Millions have accepted Christ and walked down to an altar of salvation as Billy gave the invitation, and George sang – his deep rich baritone voice reverberating How Great Thou Art, Just as I Am, and I’d Rather Have Jesus.
One of my great honors was having George on my broadcast at PTL and having him stand next to me as we ministered the Gospel together.
He now stands with the hosts of heaven and sings a new song before the throne of God. Our loss is heaven’s gain, but we know one day we will be reunited.
Until then…. we will miss him.
Love,
Jim & Lori Bakker
One of the most well known voices in gospel music of the last 60 years has gone silent.
George Beverly Shea, the soloist for most of Billy Graham’s crusades, died Tuesday after a brief illness at the age of 104.
Shea, known for his renditions of “How Great Thou Art” and “The Wonder of it All”, first sang for Billy Graham in 1943 during a Chicago radio program. He then became the voice that preceded Graham’s sermons at nearly every crusade for the next 50 years.
Rev. Billy Graham released a statement about the passing of his long time ministry partner: Continue reading
When a tragedy like the Boston Marathon bombing happens, people everywhere cry out for answers. Pastor Jim Bakker and John Paul Jackson discuss this and other acts of terrorism in America, a country that was once considered the safest place on earth.
Pastor Jim referred to an amazing recent word of knowledge the Lord gave him to “Pray for Boston” and played back the tape from December of 2012 when he gave this word on live television. He said he didn’t understand it, but he knew he had to be obedient to give the word.
We understand it now.
Both John Paul and Pastor Jim believe that the hedge of God’s protection has been let down and the enemy is able to breach our walls because of rebellion, lawlessness and disobedience. John Paul talked about a prophetic word years ago about explosions in cities, malls, sporting events, and schools – creating fear in the heart of America. Continue reading
At least 40 are dead after a major earthquake struck Tuesday near the Iran-Pakistan border, Iranian state-run Press TV says. Continue reading
The head of an extremist Jordanian Muslim Salafi group said early Tuesday that he was “happy to see the horror in America” after the explosions in Boston. Continue reading
One of the dead is an 8-year-old child., Rep. Wm. Keating
Six children are reportedly at Boston Children’s Hospital; they are in good to serious, but not critical condition. Continue reading
The head of the security network for U.S. Jewish organizations said the community is “standing vigilant” following bombings at the Boston Marathon.
Two people were killed and more than 30 injured in two blasts at the marathon on Monday, according to reports. One of the bombs exploded at the finish line.
“We know that unfortunately 30 percent of terrorist attacks had Jewish institutions as secondary targets,” said Paul Goldenberg, director of the Secure Community Network.
Source: Haaretz – Jewish community ‘vigilant’ in the wake of Boston Marathon bombings