The death toll is now up to eight after Cyclone Gabrielle hit New Zealand’s North Island this week, and is expected to rise, as about 4,500 people have yet to be located. As of yesterday, some 62,000 homes were still without power, and many also have no drinking water. Keep praying here: More Devastation forContinue reading “Thousands Still Missing in New Zealand”
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Deadly Fires in Chile
At least 26 have died and more than 2,000 have been injured in fires raging across south-central Chile for more than a week now. Over 1,500 homes and nearly 900,000 acres of forests have been destroyed. Thousands of people have been displaced, while summer temperatures soar above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Volunteers have joined with thousandsContinue reading “Deadly Fires in Chile”
Earthquake in Papua, Indonesia
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit Papua, Indonesia, killing 4 yesterday, the latest in a string of hundreds of strong quakes recorded in that province since the beginning of January. This comes after November’s 5.6 quake in Java Province that killed more than 331. Meanwhile, Turkey and Syria continue to reel with hundreds of aftershocks, someContinue reading “Earthquake in Papua, Indonesia”
Christians Trapped Under Rubble
The death toll from the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria Monday has risen to nearly 8,000 now. In Turkey, about 6,000 deaths have been reported and around 35,000 injured. In Syria, close to 2,000 have been reported dead and nearly 4,000 injured. Over 16,000 search and rescue teams and additional international teams haveContinue reading “Christians Trapped Under Rubble”
Floods in New Zealand
At least four people are dead and hundreds displaced after heavy rains and flooding in Auckland and other areas of New Zealand over the past few days. Let’s pray. Lord, please have mercy on those who have lost much. Speak tenderly to them and comfort them. Remind them of Your saving power, and urge themContinue reading “Floods in New Zealand”
Haiti: Violence at Highest Levels
Gang violence in Haiti has increased all the more these last three months, placing it at the highest levels in several decades. Abductions have also increased, children cannot attend school, government has been impeded and residents are afraid to leave their homes. Thousands of Haitians are fleeing the island, including nearly 400 migrants recently interceptedContinue reading “Haiti: Violence at Highest Levels”
Nepal: Pray for Those Who Mourn
Let’s pray for those mourning the deaths of loved ones after a tragic plane crash this weekend near Pokhara, Nepal. At least 68 died, and four are still missing. Lord, please comfort those who mourn. Bring Christians to them to show them Your love. Give them a hunger for You, for only You can bringContinue reading “Nepal: Pray for Those Who Mourn”
Kingdoms Pass
In light of all the evil conquests of several world leaders at this time, let’s take comfort from this truth: “All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field;the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord endures forever.” 1 Peter 1:24-25 NIV Kingdoms rise andContinue reading “Kingdoms Pass”
Covid Raging through China
Since China reversed its zero-Covid policy at the beginning of December, we have received numerous reports from within China of Christians suffering from the illness. It appears nearly the entire country has been affected. This is especially difficult for minority people groups and others in isolated villages who have no medical care available to them,Continue reading “Covid Raging through China”
Floods in Africa
About 170 people have died in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, due to heavy rain and floods. In addition, about 30 have been injured and almost 300 homes destroyed. In South Sudan, hundreds of thousands of people have been affected by heavy flooding that has damaged around 16,500 hectares of cropland. In fact, moreContinue reading “Floods in Africa”
