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”

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”

Hundreds Turn to Christ in Myanmar

Since a military coup in Myanmar early last year, thousands of innocent people have died, many of those Christians. Fighting in the mostly Christian Chin State has left countless families homeless and hiding in the jungles, their villages burned, and dozens of churches ransacked, shelled and occupied. Baptist pastor Cung Biak Hum was gunned downContinue reading “Hundreds Turn to Christ in Myanmar”

Cambodia: Victims of Trafficking Rescued

Praise God at least 250 victims have been rescued from trafficking in Cambodia this year through an ongoing joint operation between Vietnamese and Cambodian authorities. Teens in Southeast Asian countries are especially vulnerable to the lure of jobs with good pay in Cambodia promised by traffickers who take the time to become their friends first,Continue reading “Cambodia: Victims of Trafficking Rescued”

Hope in Sight for Ethiopia

Just after we prayed on Global Hunger Sunday, the first Ukrainian ship filled with grain bound for areas hard-hit by starvation and famine arrived in Djibouti. (A second shipment from Ukraine is expected to arrive in Yemen soon.) The plan is to transport the 23,000 metric tons of grain in this first shipment overland toContinue reading “Hope in Sight for Ethiopia”

Syrian Migrants Rescued from Island

The 38 living Syrian migrants (one child died of a scorpion sting), including seven children and a heavily pregnant woman, stranded on an unnamed island between Turkey and Greece since mid-July have been rescued and taken to Greece. All are in good condition, praise God. Lord, we thank You for this rescue. Please, now, provideContinue reading “Syrian Migrants Rescued from Island”

Hope for France’s Wildfires

French firefighters have renewed hope, as Gironde’s blazes have slowed somewhat since Thursday, and firefighters from surrounding countries have now joined in the battle. More than 40,000 hectares have burned in France in the last couple of months, and thousands of people have evacuated. Continue praying here: Fires in Spain, Portugal, France For a free guideContinue reading “Hope for France’s Wildfires”

Ceasefire in Gaza

After three days of violence between Israel and Gaza, a cease-fire was declared Sunday, praise God. But more than 300 Palestinians were injured and at least 44 are dead, 15 of those children. Nearly 99% of Palestine is unreached with the gospel. Lord, please touch the hearts of those who are mourning now, and healContinue reading “Ceasefire in Gaza”

Ceasefire Extended Again in Yemen

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”

Love through the Fire

As wildfires raged through New Mexico, devastating more than 300,000 acres and displacing thousands of people, God has been answering our prayers here at the Prayer Wall. When the Calf Canyon/Hermit Peak Fire ripped through the evacuated town of Rociada, many people lost their homes, including several members of Rociada Baptist Church. Twice the flamesContinue reading “Love through the Fire”