Maine Mass Shooting: At Least 18 Dead

At least 18 people died and 13 were injured Wednesday in two mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine — one at a restaurant and another at a bowling alley, where families had gathered to play games. This is the deadliest of at least 566 mass shootings in the US reported by the Gun Violence Archive inContinue reading “Maine Mass Shooting: At Least 18 Dead”

Syria: Drone Attack at Graduation Kills 100

At least 100 people died and perhaps 240 others were wounded in a drone attack at a military college graduation ceremony in Homs Province, Syria, on Thursday. Moments later, Syrian planes targeted 20 villages and towns in opposition-controlled areas of Idlib Province, killing at least six, and wounding about 40 others, including women and children.Continue reading “Syria: Drone Attack at Graduation Kills 100”

Missionary Pilot Detained in Mozambique Now in USA

Thank you for your prayers for Missionary Aviation Fellowship pilot Ryan Koher, who was imprisoned in Mozambique nearly a year ago. He and his family are now back in the US! Last week, a judge lifted the restrictions that prevented Ryan from providing his services as a pilot for Ambassador Aviation, MAF’s business name inContinue reading “Missionary Pilot Detained in Mozambique Now in USA”

Mozambique: 11 Christians Killed by ISM, Update on Pilot Ryan

The Islamic State Mozambique (ISM) in Mozambique has vowed to murder all Christians and Jews who do not convert to Islam. Such brutal persecution by Muslim extremists has ranked the Christian-majority nation one of the most dangerous in the world for followers of Jesus. Last week, ISM terrorists opened fire on Christians in a village inContinue reading “Mozambique: 11 Christians Killed by ISM, Update on Pilot Ryan”

Pray for Breakthroughs Among Hindus

Right now, September 19-28, Hindus around the world are celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi, which commemorates the birthday of Ganesh, an idol with an elephant’s head revered for removing obstacles. Ceremonies involve a 16-step ritual of offerings, culminating in immersing the idol in water. A curse is believed to fall on anyone who happens to catch aContinue reading “Pray for Breakthroughs Among Hindus”

Miracle in Sudan: Christian’s Life Spared

When Muslim extremists forcibly entered Baballah’s home seeking to end his life, the new convert from Islam prayed for a miracle and got one. Growing up in a small town in 92% Muslim Sudan, Baballah had never heard the good news about Jesus until he moved to Khartoum to finish high school. That’s when aContinue reading “Miracle in Sudan: Christian’s Life Spared”

Delhi, India: Church Attacked by Hindu Mob

As Pastor Satpal Bhati and other fellow believers prepared for church in his home last month, a group of about 100 Hindu extremists entered with weapons and sticks. To shouts of, “Jai Shri Ram” (Glory to Lord Rama) and “Hindu Rashtra Hamara Hai” (This Hindu nation is ours), they tore pages from Bibles, vandalized aContinue reading “Delhi, India: Church Attacked by Hindu Mob”

Pastor in Pakistan Forgives Muslim Assailant

“You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come.” Jesus, Matthew 24:6 NIV This is the verse that gave a Pastor Zayn courage to face persecution, when a Muslim brutally assaulted him and incited otherContinue reading “Pastor in Pakistan Forgives Muslim Assailant”

Update on Missionary Pilot’s Detainment in Mozambique

Brutal persecution by Muslim extremists has ranked the Christian-majority nation of Mozambique one of the most dangerous in the world for followers of Jesus, mainly due to Islamic State Mozambique (ISM), which has vowed to murder all Christians and Jews who do not convert to Islam. The northern region of Cabo Delgado has been racked withContinue reading “Update on Missionary Pilot’s Detainment in Mozambique”

Ugandan Pastor Stoned for Sharing Christ’s Love

With both Muslims and Christians attending the funeral in Mayuge, Uganda, of a convert from Islam to Christianity, Vanisha Namukasa’s pastor Davidson Okirori saw a unique opportunity to share God’s love. He felt the Lord leading him to speak from not only the Bible, but also the Koran and Hadith of Bukhara to show “theContinue reading “Ugandan Pastor Stoned for Sharing Christ’s Love”