Fifteen years ago, I was standing in front of the Supreme Court with seventy young people crying out in silent prayer, “God end abortion”. We wore red tape over our mouths remembering the blood of Jesus and standing in silence for those who have no voice. On one side the protestors from the National Organization […]
God, Give us an Anointing to Turn a Generation Recently, I (Jonathan) was sick for over a week. One of the nights, when I just could not sleep, I wandered outside to my backyard and just sat and enjoyed nature. I began to talk to God about the past week of being sick. To be […]
Over a year ago we shared Hope City’s desire to move a few blocks away into an old school to relieve the constraints of our current facility becoming too small. Unfortunately, we have had a huge obstacle to get Askew School rezoned for housing. Since one of our ministries is housing drug addicts, we are […]
We have been stirred lately to see Jesus be the center of our lives. Paul said, “For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified.” (1 Cor 2:2) Many are saying we as a church need to be more relevant or we need to adapt our message to changing times. […]
We just had our 20th anniversary of when the house of prayer in Kansas City began. We did a lot of reflecting back, remembering all God has done and also things He has spoken and promised. Reflecting stirred up our faith to believe again that God will bring to pass all He has spoken and […]
God Says, “I Don’t Just Want to Save Babies from Abortion I Want to Save Abortion Workers From Abortion.” Recently, our Hope City staff, interns, and addiction recovery program went to go see a new movie about the story of Abby Johnson a Planned Parenthood clinic director who found freedom from abortion. One of my […]
A few months ago at Anna Club, one of our faithful intercessors shared that she had received a pamphlet in the mail from a friend that encouraged her to say to the Lord, “I, Vicky, am precious to the Lord.” She encouraged all of us to say the same. We did together and felt the […]
For the past two years, I (Jonathan) have been able to join Lee Harms and his team seeing the sick healed and those oppressed with tormenting spirits set free. We regularly see sick bodies healed! Back pain, joint problems, and stroke effects are just some of the things I have personally seen the Name of […]
Our nursing home ministry has been growing! IHOPKC’s Pastoral Ministry recently established a hospitality division, which includes hospital and nursing home visits. Since we already had a connection to the nursing home, they connected with us! We are so thankful for more helpers as at least one volunteer joins us Thursdays for Anna Club each […]
What will you be having for dinner this holiday season? Will your table be filled with friends, family and joy? Will you have plenty to eat and a safe place to call home? In our inner cities, there are many families who will have nothing to eat this Christmas. Instead of a table filled with […]