Today, let’s pray from Isaiah 51:5 for the Lord’s righteousness, justice, salvation and hope to come swiftly to those who suffer throughout the world under oppressive governments, especially this past year’s World Watchlist of the top 10 most dangerous countries for those who wish to follow Christ: Lord, may Your righteousness draw near speedily, andContinue reading “Oppressive Regimes”
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Malaysia Landslide Buries Campers
A landslide pushed mounds of mud and uprooted trees atop the tents of sleeping primary school teachers and their families camping in the forest of Batang Kali, Selangor State, Malaysia on Friday. At least 19 people have died, including four children, and 14 are still missing. Because of Islamic oppression, Malaysia is included among theContinue reading “Malaysia Landslide Buries Campers”
Pray for Afghanistan’s Future
Since the Taliban gained control in August of 2021, about 90% of Afghanistan’s population has plunged into poverty and hunger. Oppressive restrictions against women have also increased, including forbidding girls from attending high school. Most have been helping their families with planting vegetables and other meager means of staying alive. This week, Afghan authorities allowedContinue reading “Pray for Afghanistan’s Future”
Missionary Pilot Imprisoned in Mozambique
As Ryan Koher of Mission Aviation Fellowship readied his plane to take vitamins to needy orphans in tumultuous northern Mozambique at the beginning of November, he and two elderly South African volunteers, W. J. du Plessis and Eric Dry, were detained. Even after a month of emprisonment, charges against them remain unclear but may involveContinue reading “Missionary Pilot Imprisoned in Mozambique”
Pakistan Ceasefire Ceased
In June, the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) agreed to a ceasefire with the government. But on Monday, the TTP ended that ceasefire and ordered terrorist attacks throughout the country. Even with the ceasefire, a reported 65 or more such attacks had already taken place in the northwestern province bordering Afghanistan, killing nearly 100 people and woundingContinue reading “Pakistan Ceasefire Ceased”
Explosion in Afghanistan
An estimated 19 are dead and at least 24 injured, after a blast ripped through the Al Jihad madrasa (religious school) in Aybak, northern Afghanistan, Wednesday. Among the victims were children and other innocents. Ruled by an oppressive regime, the 99.8% Muslim country is home to 68 people groups still unreached with the gospel, andContinue reading “Explosion in Afghanistan”
Continued Prayers for Iran
Since protests began against Iran’s oppressive regime in September, reports have surfaced of 18,000 people arrested and more than 450 killed, including 63 children. Last week, the niece of Iran’s supreme leader was arrested for speaking out against his regime. Iran is 98% Muslim, with 84 people groups still unreached with the Gospel. and ranksContinue reading “Continued Prayers for Iran”
Indonesia: Pray Earthquake Victims Find Christ
Because of Islamic oppression, Indonesia is ranked among the most dangerous countries in the world for Christians. But when an earthquake struck Indonesia’s West Java Province earlier this week, killing at least 310 people, injuring more than 2,000 and displacing more than 82,000, Indonesian Christians rushed to the scene to help. Victims would normally needContinue reading “Indonesia: Pray Earthquake Victims Find Christ”
Uganda: Ebola, Hunger and Refugees
An Ebola outbreak that began in Uganda in September has resulted in at least 55 deaths, including six healthcare workers. Of the 141 deadly hemorrhagic fever cases reported, 15 healthcare workers have been infected. This summer, more than 200 people died of hunger in Uganda. Meanwhile, nearly 70,000 refugees from Democratic Republic of the CongoContinue reading “Uganda: Ebola, Hunger and Refugees”
Myanmar: Family Flees Violence
After the brutal military takeover of Myanmar in February of 2021, Paw (not his real name) and his family were forced to flee their village. “Our lives were so peaceful before the coup. Our children could go to school, I could work on my farm and life was good,” he said. But when violence threatenedContinue reading “Myanmar: Family Flees Violence”
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