Christmas in the Dark

Pray for the lost who have no way to hear, for the corners still left in utter darkness. Pray God will show them Who He is. So many countries throughout the earth forbid the celebration of Christmas or even the mention of Jesus’ name. And many of those places have darkened all the more inContinue reading “Christmas in the Dark”

Kurds of Iran

Nearly 8 million Kurds live in Iran, one of the top ten most dangerous countries in the world. They have long been oppressed by the government, but these past few weeks, as protests triggered by the death of a Kurdish Iranian woman have erupted throughout Iran, the north and northwestern Kurdish-majority towns have especially comeContinue reading “Kurds of Iran”

Hazara Students Killed in Afghanistan

As about 600 students prepared to take a practice exam for college entry, a suicide bomber killed at least 19 and injured more than 27 on Friday. The school is located in the mostly Hazara Shia Muslim minority neighborhood of Dasht-e-Barchi, Kabul, and many of the victims were girls. The Taliban has forbidden girls toContinue reading “Hazara Students Killed in Afghanistan”

Pray for Awakening in Bangladesh

This past weekend, a boat carrying about 100 Hindu pilgrims in northern Bangladesh capsized, killing at least 41 people. Let’s pray for this South Asian country still recuperating from vast flooding this summer. Bangladesh is listed among the world’s most dangerous countries for Christians because of intense persecution by Muslim, Hindu and Buddhist extremists. PastorContinue reading “Pray for Awakening in Bangladesh”

Hidden Tribes of Brazil

A man believed to be the last survivor of an unnamed tribe speaking an unknown language in Brazil’s western Amazon recently died of natural causes. Although Brazil is close to 90% Christian, nearly 50 people groups are unreached with the gospel, many of those numbering less than 500 in isolated jungle regions protected against outsideContinue reading “Hidden Tribes of Brazil”

Praying for China’s Uyghurs

The Uyghur are an ancient Turkic people numbering about 12 million in China’s northwestern province of Xinjiang, which borders the countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Russia and Mongolia. There was a time about 1,000 years ago when nearly all the Uyghur professed Christianity. But through the pressure of Islam, including a mass execution of UyghurContinue reading “Praying for China’s Uyghurs”

Terror in Somalia

Muslim al-Shabab militants stormed a hotel in Mogadishu this weekend, trapping civilians during a 30-hour battle that killed at least 21 and injured more than 100. Somali forces rescued many who were trapped, including women and children, praise God. But everyone caught up in the violence and terror of this nearly 100% Muslim country needsContinue reading “Terror in Somalia”

Deadly Floods in Pakistan

Flash floods have killed hundreds of people in Pakistan over the past month and displaced tens of thousands. The southwestern province of Balochistan has suffered the most loss. Let’s pray together for God to rescue those who are in danger and provide for the needs of those who are displaced, that He will bring ChristiansContinue reading “Deadly Floods in Pakistan”

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”

Berti and Hausa of Sudan

Since tribal fighting began last week in Blue Nile State between the Hausa and Berti peoples, at least 65 are dead and about 150 have been injured. Both are Muslim people groups still unreached with the gospel of Christ in Sudan. Lord, we ask You, please, to awaken the peoples of Sudan to Your love.Continue reading “Berti and Hausa of Sudan”