“Prison Fellowship has witnessed a remarkable surge in testimonies of incarcerated men and women encountering Jesus Christ through personal Scripture study. With a dedicated program for distributing Bibles, (Christian) books and other valuable resources, the ministry has seen an extraordinary increase in the demand for God’s Word,” reported Charisma News on June 22. In fact,Continue reading “Hungry Prisoners Ask for Bibles”
Category Archives: Answered Prayer
Seven Years a Prisoner Now Free
Held hostage by Al-Qaeda for seven years, Dr. Kenneth Elliot is at last free! Known as the “Doctor of the Poor” and “Savior of Sahel” for treating his patients without charge, the kind Christian surgeon and his wife, Jocelyn, ran a 120-patient hospital in Djibo, Burkina Faso. But in 2016, Muslim extremists abducted them bothContinue reading “Seven Years a Prisoner Now Free”
Revival in Oregon, Hundreds Turn to Christ
On Memorial Day weekend this year, more than 600 people gave their lives to Christ in a small town in Oregon, as close to 13,000 gathered to celebrate the Greater Klamath CityFest. Organized by 53 churches in the Klamath Falls Basin, the weekend celebration included concerts, gatherings, dinners, and various outreaches to prisoners and youth,Continue reading “Revival in Oregon, Hundreds Turn to Christ”
Nigerian President Replaces Leaders
Bola Tinubu, sworn in as president of Nigeria last month, has named replacements to lead the military, police and defense intelligence. In addition, he is expected to appoint new boards for all government agencies within the next few weeks, Fox News reported Monday. For years now, the mainly Christian nation has been wracked with violenceContinue reading “Nigerian President Replaces Leaders”
Pilot Ryan’s Family Reunited
Missionary pilot Ryan Koher‘s wife Annabel and two preschool sons have joined him at last in their Nampula home, Mozambique. After many months of prison, Ryan was granted a provisional release two weeks ago. See the original story on Koher’s detainment here: Missionary Pilot Imprisoned in Mozambique The Ryan and Annabel would like to thank youContinue reading “Pilot Ryan’s Family Reunited”
Christ in Their Dreams
You may have noticed here at the Prayer Wall that we often ask the Lord to meet people in dreams, visions and other miraculous ways, especially in countries closed off to the Gospel, where Bibles are not available, Christians are persecuted, and missionaries are not permitted. He is answering! In fact, as Muslims fast andContinue reading “Christ in Their Dreams”
Provisional Release for Pilot Ryan
We praise God that missionary pilot Ryan Koher and the two elderly South Africans, W.J. du Plessis and Eric Dry, who were detained together with him, have been granted a provisional release from prison. Their case is ongoing, so they must remain in Mozambique at this time. Let’s pray the final outcome will be aContinue reading “Provisional Release for Pilot Ryan”
Outpouring Spreads Far Beyond Asbury
Over the past couple of weeks, a sweet outpouring of the Spirit has flooded Asbury University in Kentucky, drawing 15-20,000 people to that little town of 6,000, healing relationships and setting people free from addiction, anxiety and other strongholds. As college students worshipped the Lord around the clock, confessing their sin, reading Scripture, and openingContinue reading “Outpouring Spreads Far Beyond Asbury”
Extremist Meets Jesus in a Vision
Over the past few weeks, we’ve shared story after story of persecuted and martyred Christians, usually at the hands of Muslim extremists. Converts from Islam and those who help them to faith are in the greatest danger, especially in Africa, where more than 90% of the world’s Christian martyrs last year took their last earthlyContinue reading “Extremist Meets Jesus in a Vision”
Letter from Imprisoned Pilot
Here at the Prayer Wall, we have been asking the Lord for the quick release of a pilot with Mission Aviation Fellowship, Ryan Koher, and two South Africans who helped with his ministry. The three are being held in a maximum security prison in Mozambique on an accusation of “supporting terrorism” because of an intendedContinue reading “Letter from Imprisoned Pilot”
Hope for Yemen
Yemen is 99.7% Muslim and considered one of the top most dangerous countries in the world for seekers and followers of Jesus. As intense as persecution of Christians has been, nearly a decade of violent, hate-filled war between Muslims themselves has led many Yemenis to question their beliefs, seek Truth and find Jesus. God ofContinue reading “Hope for Yemen”
Hindu Woman Finds Jesus
Ria* was born into a religion with elaborate rituals for worshipping as many as 330 million gods. But in the 1970s, she began a quest for truth, asking questions about other religions. At last, two years ago, God brought Maleah* into her life. As the younger Christian shared Jesus’ love, Ria resisted at first, sayingContinue reading “Hindu Woman Finds Jesus”
Myanmar: Miracle Turns Buddhist to Christ
Buddhist extremists have long persecuted Christians in Myanmar, often quite violently. Gawa (not her real name), a staunch Buddhist, also grew up hating Christians, even though many in her tribe had come to Christ. When she became paralyzed, her parents took her to Buddhist monks, offering expensive sacrifices for her healing. When that didn’t work,Continue reading “Myanmar: Miracle Turns Buddhist to Christ”
Myanmar: Release of Political Prisoners
About 6,000 of some 13,000 political prisoners detained for resisting Myanmar’s brutal military rule were set to be released yesterday, following a summit of Southeast Asian leaders who criticized the military for wrecking that country with violence since the coup early last year. The junta has killed about 2,300 people, bombing schools, burning down wholeContinue reading “Myanmar: Release of Political Prisoners”
Stories from Syria: A Dream of Jesus
Here at the Prayer Wall, as we pray for the Middle East, we often pray for Jesus to meet Muslims in their dreams, because that is one of the main ways they are coming to faith without access to the Gospel. This week, a missionary friend shared with me this story about a Syrian womanContinue reading “Stories from Syria: A Dream of Jesus”
Stories from Syria: Tortured Like Jesus
Altair (not his real name) endured excruciating torture at the hands of Syrian forces for many months as they sought information on his brother fighting in the resistance army — information Altair did not have. At some point in his life, he had seen the Jesus Film, and as they stretched his arms out likeContinue reading “Stories from Syria: Tortured Like Jesus”
Stories from Syria: “Jesus Saved My Life”
This update on Syria is from Open Doors’ 2022 World Watchlist: “Violence against Christians decreased in Syria, which is news worth celebrating. And yet … even though the public threat of ISIS has largely subsided, Christians in Syria still grapple with daily persecution that may become violent. … Where extremists control territory, any public expressionContinue reading “Stories from Syria: “Jesus Saved My Life””
Peace Promised for Tigray
After two years of war that plunged more than six million people into acute hunger, caused thousands of deaths, and displaced millions of families from their homes, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and the Ethiopian government agreed Wednesday evening to permanently end hostilities. Praise God! This is a direct answer to our prayers forContinue reading “Peace Promised for Tigray”
Christians Released from Iranian Prison
Praise God two Christian prisoners in an Iranian prison known as the “torture factory” were recently released without explanation. Both Nasser Narvad Gol-Tapeh, a 61-year old Christian man and house church attender, and Fariba Dalir, a 51-year-old mother and house church planter, were charged with “acting against national security” because of their underground church involvement.Continue reading “Christians Released from Iranian Prison”
Tigray-Ethiopia Peace Talks Are On!
The Peace Talks originally scheduled earlier this month are finally happening now in South Africa between Ethiopian national security advisor Redwan Hussein and Tigray forces spokesman Getachew Reda and General Tsadkan Gebretensae. This comes after Eritrean forces joined with Ethiopia to capture several Tigrayan cities. The two years of relentless violence have cut off theContinue reading “Tigray-Ethiopia Peace Talks Are On!”
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”
Angel Fire
“I don’t know what God you pray to, but keep going. He’s listening,” said a firefighter in New Mexico whose fire chief is a Christian. Chief Mickey Richardson’s wife, along with other members of Angel Fire Baptist church had been holding special prayer services for firefighters, asking God for their protection, wisdom, strength and endurance.Continue reading “Angel Fire”
NM Church Shares with Immigrant Children
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the Kingdom of Heaven.” Matthew 19:14 ESV For the past four years, a small Hispanic church in Anthony, New Mexico, has been ministering to immigrant children awaiting relocation. With three immigration centers nearby, each housing 70 childrenContinue reading “NM Church Shares with Immigrant Children”
Teen Helps Save Four Lives
When three teen girls mistakenly drove off a boat ramp into the Pascagoula River in Mississippi last weekend, 16-year-old Corion Evans saw them and dove in to save their lives. A police officer also showed up to help, but soon needed saving himself. “Four times he went in that water fighting to save those individuals,”Continue reading “Teen Helps Save Four Lives”
Satanist Leader Resigns
Riaan Swiegelaar, co-founder of the South African Satanic Church, resigned from his position in May, shortly after an astounding display of unconditional love by Christians “when I was a monster.” One couple showed him Christ’s love by responding to him with kindness and grace. And just after a radio interview, where the satanic priest announced,Continue reading “Satanist Leader Resigns”
Justice
Thank You, Lord, for yet another new beginning in answer to our prayers for protection over our constitution, freedom, rights and justice system. Praise God for this courageous praying coach and our Supreme Court who ruled in favor of First Amendment rights. In honor of God’s answer, and our continued love and concern for ourContinue reading “Justice”
A New Beginning
Let’s take time today to praise God for the overturning of Roe v. Wade yesterday. Click here to keep on praying for those whose lives are still in danger, and for the hearts of those still fighting for death…. Life and Freedom For Listen to Me: Heart Talks with Jesus, Out You Go, Fear!, andContinue reading “A New Beginning”
Encountering Christ in Dreams
You may have noticed here at the Prayer Wall that we often ask the Lord to meet people in dreams, visions and other miraculous ways, especially in countries closed off to the Gospel, where Bibles are not available, Christians are persecuted, and missionaries are not permitted. He is answering! In fact, as Muslims fast andContinue reading “Encountering Christ in Dreams”
Cease-fire in Yemen
In March we cried out to God for mercy here at the Prayer Wall, asking Him to intervene on behalf of the tens of thousands of children, civilians and others who daily face terror and death in the war-torn Muslim country of Yemen. After eight years of conflict, on April 2, a cease-fire went intoContinue reading “Cease-fire in Yemen”
70 Trafficked Children Rescued!
West Texas and other law enforcement officers rescued 70 missing children ages 10-17 from sex trafficking last month through a three-week joint task force mission called “Operation Lost Souls.” Father God, we praise You for these rescued children and for those on the joint task force who worked together to make it happen. Please healContinue reading “70 Trafficked Children Rescued!”
Angel, Miracles in Cuba
Next to Havana’s historic Hotel Saratoga, where an apparent gas explosion killed at least 46 and injured more than 90 on May 6th, a historic Baptist church also was destroyed in the blast. Praise God, of the 15 adults and three children present, none were killed or harmed. “One man left three children in theContinue reading “Angel, Miracles in Cuba”
50 New Lives in Cuba
About 50 people have come to Christ in the aftermath of the May 6th explosion, which killed at least 46 and injured more than 90, at a historic hotel in Havana, Cuba. The blast also caused considerable damage to Calvary Baptist Church, which housed two parsonages, a seminary, and the offices of the Baptist ConventionContinue reading “50 New Lives in Cuba”
All 17 Hostages in Haiti Released!
Praise the Lord for the safe return of all 17 of the Christian Aid Ministries missionaries taken hostage by gang members in Haiti! We had been praying that they would worship God, encourage others, and also share the Good News with their captors. God answered! (Read about it here.) Lord, we praise You for thisContinue reading “All 17 Hostages in Haiti Released!”
Three More Hostages Released in Haiti
Praise God three more hostages were released this month, making a total of five so far since the October 16th abduction of 17 missionaries (including five children) by gang members in Haiti. For security reasons, we cannot give more information at this time, but let’s continue to pray for the safe release and protection ofContinue reading “Three More Hostages Released in Haiti”
Lives Saved in Afghanistan
As we thank God this week for His blessings, let’s also thank Him for answered prayers for Afghanistan, for those who have been rescued from danger and for the courageous people who have been involved in those rescues. Most of these stories cannot be told publicly for security reasons, but here is one beautifully re-writtenContinue reading “Lives Saved in Afghanistan”
Two Released in Haiti
Two of the missionaries held hostage in Haiti have been released! Praise God! For security reasons, we cannot give more information at this time, but let’s continue to pray for the safe release and protection of the others who are still in danger. Lord, please protect those still held hostage and make a way forContinue reading “Two Released in Haiti”
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