Due to last week’s bus crash in Guizhou Province that killed 27 people, China’s zero-Covid measures, the upcoming 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (October 16), persecution of Christians and Muslims, and many other reasons China has been in the news of late, let’s remember the people of that nation in prayer. Lord,Continue reading “China in Our Prayers”
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War Escalates in Ethiopia
Last month, war in the Tigray region of Ethiopia broke through a ceasefire which had been in effect since March. This week, fighting has escalated all the more, as Eritrean forces have crossed the border to join with Ethiopian federal forces against the Tigray People’s Liberation Front. Tens of thousands of people have died sinceContinue reading “War Escalates in Ethiopia”
Praying for Iraq
Perhaps 30 were killed and an estimated 400 injured in Baghdad earlier this week in fighting that broke out over political matters. Let’s continue praying for Iraq, which is nearly 96 percent Muslim and #14 on the list of most dangerous countries for Christians. The Christians who face the gravest danger, many of which keepContinue reading “Praying for Iraq”
War and Persecution in Libya
Dozens have died and another more than 140 have been injured in Tripoli, Libya, due to fighting among opposing militia groups. Libya is nearly 97% Muslim, with 31 unreached people groups that have yet to hear the good news about Christ. Due to intense persecution by Islamic extremists, this North African country is #4 onContinue reading “War and Persecution in Libya”
Hundreds Dead from Floods in Pakistan
Thousands have been evacuated due to flash floods in Pakistan this weekend that killed nearly 40 people, and monsoon rains are continuing throughout this week. More than 800 people have died from floods since mid-June, with more than 300,000 houses damaged or destroyed. Pakistan ranks eighth on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countriesContinue reading “Hundreds Dead from Floods in Pakistan”
Tragedy and Hunger in Afghanistan
Flash floods in eastern Afghanistan killed dozens on Sunday. Only last week, more than 30 died in the north from flash floods, and dozens more are missing. An estimated 90% of Afghanistan’s households don’t have enough food to eat; many die of starvation and malnourishment daily, especially children. And on Wednesday, a suicide bomber killedContinue reading “Tragedy and Hunger in Afghanistan”
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”
Myanmar: Living in Constant Fear
Civilian deaths have risen by the thousands since a military coup early last year, adding another layer of horrific violence atop an ongoing civil war that began 74 years ago in Myanmar. In the last few months, soldiers have burned down entire villages, torturing and killing men, women, children, and even the elderly. Lord, soContinue reading “Myanmar: Living in Constant Fear”
Persecution and Unrest in the DRC
Due to uncounted deaths and injuries from current fighting against UN peacekeeping forces in the eastern area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, let’s pray for this mostly Christian nation oppressed by Islamic extremists. Violent attacks from the Muslim group, Alliance for Democratic Forces, have wiped out many churches and placed the DRC onContinue reading “Persecution and Unrest in the DRC”
Deadly Flash Floods in Iran
Flash floods in Iran’s drought-stricken Fars Province killed at least 22 Saturday. About 55 were rescued, but some may still be missing. Iran is ninth on the World Watch List of most dangerous countries in the world for Christians. House churches are often raided and members sentenced to long jail terms for “crimes against nationalContinue reading “Deadly Flash Floods in Iran”
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