The Cry – Purim

“For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?” Esther 4:14 The Origin and Description of Purim The celebration of […]

A Strategic Way to Pray for Israel, Syria, and the Chemical Weapons Threat

Dear Friends, I believe most of you are very aware of the need to pray for Israel and Syria at this time, especially concerning the threat of the use and transfer of chemical weapons.  We have just released a new YouTube prayer alert which you can view via this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWPB0WWiQt4 One of the things […]

ACPE Word of the Lord for 2013

Each year, as we have since 1999, the Apostolic Council of Prophetic Elders meets before the New Year to pray and seek the Lord for a word. This is a compilation of what was sensed during this year’s gathering. It should always be noted that the ACPE believes that the Lord speaks more in seasons, […]

Feast of Dedication and the Miracle of Chanukah

This festival in the Jewish calendar lasts eight days and falls during the month of  December. It is called the Feast of Dedication or sometimes referred to as the Festival of Lights. It started over 2,300 years ago in the land of Judea in the heart of modern day Israel. During the 2nd century, the […]

The Prophetic Song of the Lord

What Is the Song of the Lord? In a general sense, all worship sung to music is the song of the Lord. Different terms are often used to describe the same or similar expressions of this creative musical art form: “a new song,” a “prophetic song,” as well as a song of (or to) the […]

My Personal Response: Understanding The Nature of the Prophetic

Two weeks ago, pivotal national elections were held in the United States which will have major long term affects. The nation is extremely divided at this crucial juncture being polarized on every major moral issue, foreign policy, and ideologies of economic reform. I do believe more prayer ascended to the Lord for these elections than […]

The Election: The View From A Higher Altitude

With the election fresh on our minds, it would be wise to push the pause button and assess where we are. What follows is a lengthier article than I usually write, but I encourage you to take a moment and ponder what I trust will be some Kingdom perspectives. WHY AMERICA IS AT STAKE The […]

War in Gaza – Day Three: Crossing Red Lines

The limited warfare between Israel and the jihadi terror group Hamas (Muslim Brotherhood) in the Gaza Strip has entered its third day. Hamas rocket squads are firing on the average 12 rockets per hour, or a minimum of 300 per day, at last count. As the Sabbath evening fell on the Jewish state, over 550 […]

Response to the Presidential Elections of 2012

By Dutch Sheets It has been a week since the presidential elections in America. Many have asked me for a response. I felt it wise to wait a few days in order to think, process and prayerfully consider my opinions. And though it is probably impossible to filter out all of my own thoughts, theologies […]