A ceasefire agreed upon by warring parties in Yemen April 2 and renewed June 2 was renewed once again August 2. Although several offensive actions have taken place over the last four months, for the most part Yemenis have had a much-needed respite from the eight-year-long war that has killed tens of thousands of children,Continue reading “Ceasefire Extended Again in Yemen”
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Persecution and Unrest in the DRC
Due to uncounted deaths and injuries from current fighting against UN peacekeeping forces in the eastern area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, let’s pray for this mostly Christian nation oppressed by Islamic extremists. Violent attacks from the Muslim group, Alliance for Democratic Forces, have wiped out many churches and placed the DRC onContinue reading “Persecution and Unrest in the DRC”
Flooding throughout the Earth
More flash floods and mudslides hit 20 provinces in Iran this past weekend, resulting in at least 69 deaths, with about 20,000 homes destroyed and 45 people still missing as of yesterday. Continue praying here. The death toll in Kentucky has risen to 37 now with hundreds still missing and more severe weather on itsContinue reading “Flooding throughout the Earth”
Strength to Overcome
In what ways have you felt like a failure lately? Like you’ve missed the mark? Or don’t measure up? Is there an area of your life where you keep messing up, even when you know what you should be doing and actually want to do what is right? “I have the desire to do whatContinue reading “Strength to Overcome”
India: Lightning and Monsoons
Lightning killed 49 people this week in Uttar Pradesh, bringing India’s total deaths by lightning since April up to nearly 750, according to AP. More than 200 people in India have died in heavy rains and mudslides this monsoon season, and 42 in Bangladesh. Hundreds of thousands have been displaced. Click here to pray: 6Continue reading “India: Lightning and Monsoons”
Earthquake in the Philippines
At least five have died and 130 others were injured Wednesday in an earthquake near the town of Dolores, on Philippines’ most populous island of Luzon. Philippines is home to 90 unreached people groups who have yet to hear the good news of Christ. Most are indigenous tribes that live in fear of evil spirits;Continue reading “Earthquake in the Philippines”
Floods: Kentucky and St. Louis
At least 15 have died in eastern Kentucky and one in St. Louis, Missouri, due to flash floods and heavy rain this week. Lord, please protect and rescue those in danger. Comfort those who mourn and cast out fear with Your perfect love. Give every heart a deep yearning for You and move loving, truth-filledContinue reading “Floods: Kentucky and St. Louis”
Remember Whose You Are
No matter what is happening right now that feels out of control, it is not. For those of us who have been adopted into the Kingdom of God, the ALMIGHTY is our Sovereign. HE is the One in control. Not the enemy. Not a man. Not a government system. We have been placed for aContinue reading “Remember Whose You Are”
Haiti: Families Torn Apart by Violence
At least 315 children and adults took refuge this past weekend in a local high school to flee gang violence in the adjacent neighborhood of Cite Soleil. A Catholic-based community group has provided a few mattresses, but most have been sleeping on the concrete floor. Many of the children sheltering there are without their parents,Continue reading “Haiti: Families Torn Apart by Violence”
Fire, Fire Everywhere
Since the beginning of the year, 37,904 fires have destroyed 5,559,857 acres across the US, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. As of yesterday, 92 fires in the following states are currently burning 3,116,631 acres of land: Alaska (60) Texas (6) Arizona (4) Nevada (3) Utah (3) Idaho (3) California (2) New Mexico (2)Continue reading “Fire, Fire Everywhere”
