The Psalmist encourages us to pray for Israel, but believers may not fully appreciate the reasons why God instructs us to pray specifically for Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6). Yet, our motivation to pray for the peace of Jerusalem is embedded in the very words of the Psalmist themselves:
Sevierville, TN–Recently, the Church of God Smoky Mountain Children’s Home conducted its monthly all-staff meeting where Sevierville’s mayor, Bryan Atchley, joined with them in welcoming the new director, Dr. Walt Mauldin and his wife, Tammie. Mayor Atchley presented to Dr. Mauldin a proclamation from the City of Sevierville. The Mayor’s presentation proclaimed September 10, 2014 as “Dr. Walt Mauldin Day” in the City of Sevierville. Mrs. Betty Ogle, Smoky Mountain Children’s Home board member, presented a gift basket on behalf of the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce. Mauldin officially assumed his new position August 10, 2014 following an appointment by the Executive Committee of the Church of God.
The death toll from the collapse of a church guesthouse in Lagos has risen to 115, South African government minister Jeff Radebe said on Monday, urging the heavily criticized Nigerian government to investigate the “tragedy.”
God’s Awesome Word- A Family Worship Experience is coming to the Galt House in Louisville, KY on October 1st.
