War Escalates in Ethiopia

Last month, war in the Tigray region of Ethiopia broke through a ceasefire which had been in effect since March. This week, fighting has escalated all the more, as Eritrean forces have crossed the border to join with Ethiopian federal forces against the Tigray People’s Liberation Front. Tens of thousands of people have died sinceContinue reading “War Escalates in Ethiopia”

Floods in Nigeria

More than 300 people have died this year, and at least 20 this week, due to floods covering most of Nigeria. Another 500 have been injured, and 100,000 people are displaced. Thousands of hectares of farmland are now destroyed. Father, please have mercy. Help those who are trapped and in need of rescue. When theyContinue reading “Floods in Nigeria”

Storms Ravage Japan, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic

Deadly typhoon Nanmadol hit Japan, while hurricane Fiona invaded Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic, knocking out power and causing flooding yesterday. Lord, please be with all those affected by storms. Wrap them in Your arms and protect them from harm. Let them feel Your presence close and hear You speaking to them, drawing them toContinue reading “Storms Ravage Japan, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic”

Song for the Wayward One

Lord, for those who have wandered from Your felt presence, speak softly to us now, drawing us back to Yourself, like You did Your bride in Hosea 2:14-23. Remind us of our First Love. That we are Yours, and You are our Song, our True Meaning of Life, our All. Sing over us. We needContinue reading “Song for the Wayward One”

Ceasefires: Azerbaijan-Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan

Praise God, a ceasefire appears to be holding at the border of Azerbaijan and Armenia. The death toll is up to 210 and rising because of many injuries. Continue praying here: Fighting for Armenia and Azerbaijan Meanwhile, more deadly fighting has erupted in Central Asia along the border of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, which appears to alsoContinue reading “Ceasefires: Azerbaijan-Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan”

Wisdom in Making Decisions

Lord, give us wisdom, please. As we face difficult decisions, help us not lean on our own understanding, but to seek You in all our ways, letting You direct our paths. Proverbs 3:5-6. We can’t see the future, but You can. You know what’s up ahead and where You’re taking us. Help us surrender allContinue reading “Wisdom in Making Decisions”

Rise Up and Love

What are some things you’ve settled into over the years that have become a habit because you were afraid or felt you needed to protect yourself from something or someone? Or maybe you felt inconvenienced by what God was asking you to do and talked yourself out of it and into that habit that feelsContinue reading “Rise Up and Love”

Kenya’s Praying President

A village boy who grew up in a Protestant family, the first thing William Ruto did when confirmed by the Supreme Court as Kenya’s new president was to get down on his knees next to his wife Rachel and other leaders to pray. More than 80 percent of Kenya’s population of 54 million profess Christianity.Continue reading “Kenya’s Praying President”

Fighting for Armenia and Azerbaijan

Nearly 100 have died in a battle this week along the border of Azerbaijan and Armenia, bringing to remembrance the six-week war of 2020, where more than 6,500 people lost their lives. Azerbaijan’s largely Muslim population of 10.3 million are 95 percent unreached with the gospel of Christ, while most of the 2.7 million peopleContinue reading “Fighting for Armenia and Azerbaijan”

While We Were Praying

While we were praying, Ukraine recaptured more territory in just a few days (about 2,300 square miles) than Russia has gained in all their attacks since April, redefining the battle dramatically and setting off public criticism against Putin from those who had supported him. Lord, while we thank You for this reprieve for the UkrainianContinue reading “While We Were Praying”