Did you consider not celebrating Christmas this year? What got you thinking along those lines? Commercialism? Traditions with pagan roots? Some other reason on an ever-growing list? Christmas takes on a whole new meaning when you live where it is forbidden. Where even one decoration in your home could get you arrested. Where telling theContinue reading “When Christmas Is Forbidden”
Category Archives: Evangelism
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”
Deadly Landslides in Brazil
Thousands of people from the favelas (hillside shacks) in Pernambuco, Brazil, have been displaced; about 100 have died, and at least 14 are still missing after landslides Friday. Loving Father, please rescue those who are trapped, heal those who are injured, comfort those who mourn, provide for those in need, and rebuild the lives ofContinue reading “Deadly Landslides in Brazil”
Ukrainian Refugees
Lord, we ask for Your protection and provision for the now more than two million refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine. Assign Your angel armies to comfort those who mourn, to help them stay warm and well-fed, to open the way for safe passage out of the country, and to open up borders, homes, churches,Continue reading “Ukrainian Refugees”
Storms in the UK
As England picks up the pieces and faces yet more stormy weather today after Eunice‘s hurricane-force winds killed at least 11 people across the UK and parts of Western Europe, let’s pray. Lord, please comfort those who have lost loved ones and property. Let them feel You near. when they cry out to You, hearContinue reading “Storms in the UK”
Healing Madagascar
Two weeks after tropical storm Ana blasted across the island country of Madagascar in late January, killing more than 41 people and displacing almost 72,000 from their homes, a second storm hit this weekend. Cyclone Batsirai (which means “help” in the Shona language) killed more than 20 people and displaced an estimated 69,000. O Father,Continue reading “Healing Madagascar”
Run the Race
As Olympic celebrations begin today, let’s pray for the Good News to run fast, spreading from “bubble” to “bubble” and catching hearts on fire for the One this life is for. Lord, give Christians participating in the Olympics strength and endurance to run the race well during the trying times they will face over theContinue reading “Run the Race”
Pray for Refugees
A registered more than 2.6 million refugees from Afghanistan now reside in other countries. This provides a unique opportunity for those formerly cut off from the Gospel to now finally hear about Christ’s love. Let’s pray for a mighty movement of the Lord in Afghan communities throughout the world. Lord, please give Afghan refugees suchContinue reading “Pray for Refugees”
