More than War: Ceasefire in Lebanon and Other Headlines

Praise God, Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire yesterday. Israel must withdraw all its forces from southern Lebanon within 60 days, and Hezbollah fighters must retreat 40 km (25 miles) from the border with Israel. Thank You, Lord, for this ceasefire and for the lives that will be saved because of it. We askContinue reading “More than War: Ceasefire in Lebanon and Other Headlines”

Spain Rain Again, Typhoon #5 for Philippines, Punjab and Delhi Choking on Air

Thousands have evacuated their homes in SPAIN, due to new storms that dropped a month’s worth of rainfall in one hour, causing flash floods in the already hard-hit Valencia. Super Typhoon Usagi (locally called “Ofel”), the fifth severe storm to hit the PHILIPPINES in three weeks, slammed into the islands yesterday. About 24,000 people evacuated.Continue reading “Spain Rain Again, Typhoon #5 for Philippines, Punjab and Delhi Choking on Air”

Volcano Eruption, Floods and War in the World

SPAIN: At least 217 have died in heavy flooding over the past week in Valencia, and yet more rain has covered those searching for survivors. INDONESIA: A series of volcanic eruptions Monday on the island of Flores burned houses, including a convent of Catholic nuns, killing at least 10 people and affecting about 10,000 inContinue reading “Volcano Eruption, Floods and War in the World”

Faith and Freedom for Youth

Lord, please set our children free from fear and demonic oppression. Whenever the enemy gives them a nightmare, invade that dream in visible, powerful ways and rescue them. Whenever they begin to lean on something or someone other than You, call them back. Remind them of the love, peace and joy only found in You,Continue reading “Faith and Freedom for Youth”

Be Strong, Take Heart and Hope in the Lord

With all that’s been in the news of late, “Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.” Psalm 31:24 NIV Lord, we pray You will triumph in this election and well beyond. For You alone are Sovereign. Get up in our face. Invade our space. Show Yourself strong. Overwhelm us with YourContinue reading “Be Strong, Take Heart and Hope in the Lord”

Beauty for Trashes: Korea’s Balloon Battle

On Saturday, North Korea sent another 720 rubbish-laden balloons across the border to South Korea, bringing the grand total to about 3,500 balloons dumping 15 tons of refuse. Why all the mess? News reports tell of NK defectors and activists sending anti-Communist and K-pop propaganda by balloon to North Korea for years now and howContinue reading “Beauty for Trashes: Korea’s Balloon Battle”

Nigeria: More than 300 Children Abducted

More than 300 students were abducted from a primary and secondary school in Kaduna’s Kuriga village last Thursday, March 7, by armed bandits on motorcycles. Some of the children escaped, but 287 are still held captive by the terrorists, who demand more than $620,000 in ransom. Lord, please have mercy on these children. Bring themContinue reading “Nigeria: More than 300 Children Abducted”

A Prayer from Isaiah 51:6

Lord, in the midst of the trying circumstances so many of us are facing right now, lift our eyes up to look to You. This earth is passing away. Our time here is so short. But Your salvation lasts forever and Your righteousness never fails. Help us to rise up above all the dissension andContinue reading “A Prayer from Isaiah 51:6”