On November 8, representatives from all 435 congressional districts across each of the 50 US states will be elected to the House of Representatives, serving in the 118th US Congress. Five non-voting delegates from the District of Columbia and four US territories will also be elected. For details on the districts and those running forContinue reading “Elections: House of Representatives”
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US Gubernatorial Elections
With mid-term elections coming up on November 8, let’s pray for the 36 states and three territories voting for governor. If you click on a state in the map at this link, you can see each candidate running for governor and other state positions. Let’s pray for these candidates by name, and share this post withContinue reading “US Gubernatorial Elections”
Only Hidden in Christ Are We Safe
I had a dream of people walking around with imaginary self-protective “walls” that in reality were just thin lines — a mere thread — not a wall at all. Just like we often do, the people in this dream came on way too strong in each situation, too self-important, too conscious of how they look,Continue reading “Only Hidden in Christ Are We Safe”
Unleashing Truth
These days, it feels like our freedoms are slipping away. Those who speak truth or stand up for certain rights can find themselves persecuted severely, even placed in jail. However, the problems we are facing, as earthly as they feel, are spiritual. As much as those who persecute feel like the enemy, they are not.Continue reading “Unleashing Truth”
Tigray-Ethiopia Peace Talks
The Ethiopian government and warring forces from that country’s Tigray region have agreed to accept an invitation from the African Union to participate in peace talks this weekend in South Africa. The two years of relentless violence have cut off the six million people in Tigray from needed food, medicine, fuel and other aid deliveries,Continue reading “Tigray-Ethiopia Peace Talks”
Mass Shooting at Thai Daycare
A former policeman opened fire while children were sleeping at a daycare in northeastern Thailand yesterday, killing 34 people, at least 22 of those children. He also killed his wife and stepson before taking his own life. Thailand is 89% Buddhist and home to 77 people groups still unreached with the gospel. Lord, please healContinue reading “Mass Shooting at Thai Daycare”
Going Coup Coup
This weekend, Burkina Faso fell to its second coup this year. In fact, six coups in two years have rocked West Africa and surrounding countries, mostly due to pervading poverty, hunger and uncurbed violence by Muslim extremists, warring tribes, and national militia. These coups have yet to “fix” the problems of West Africa, and as IContinue reading “Going Coup Coup”
Financial Crisis in Lebanon
Lebanon, which has hosted more than a million refugees from the war in Syria, has been in deep financial crisis for three years. As a result, many desperate Lebanese families have joined Syrian and Palestinian refugees in search of asylum in Europe. Recently, a small boat carrying 150 refugees from Lebanon, Syria and Palestine capsizedContinue reading “Financial Crisis in Lebanon”
Those Suffering in Ian’s Wake
As of early this morning, the death toll is at 101 and rising, more than 1,600 people have been rescued after Hurricane Ian’s destructive path through Florida and beyond, and 491,000 homes still have no power; many also have no drinkable water. Lord, we can’t even imagine what people are going through now in theContinue reading “Those Suffering in Ian’s Wake”
Unrest in Iran
After the death of a woman convicted of not wearing proper attire, protests have erupted all throughout Iran these past two weeks. An unknown number of people have been arrested and dozens have died. Unrest has also occurred along the border with northern Iraq, where Iran targeted Kurds, and killed at least nine, including civilians.Continue reading “Unrest in Iran”
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