Hindis of North America

Come join us on May 4 for the National Day of Prayer. Did you know there are nearly two million Hindi-speaking Indians in North America? About 80% are proficient in English, and they are among the wealthiest and most highly educated of those living here but born abroad. Many are doctors, engineers, entrepreneurs, educators andContinue reading “Hindis of North America”

Prayer for National Awakening

Come join us Thursday, May 4 for our National Day of Prayer. If you would like to prepare for this day of prayer for the USA, and get your church and other prayer groups involved, the information is already up at this link: National Day of Prayer In addition, over these next few days leading upContinue reading “Prayer for National Awakening”

Fighting Intensifies in Myanmar

The war in Myanmar has intensified all the more this week, and around 5,500 people (including more than 800 children) have fled across the river to seek asylum in Thailand. Minority people groups have long been in peril because of an ongoing civil war that began in 1948. In addition, Buddhist extremists have launched numerousContinue reading “Fighting Intensifies in Myanmar”

Prayer for Those Affected by Tornados

At least 22 are dead after tornadoes ripped through seven states in the US this weekend. Let’s pray! Lord, please protect those in need. Provide for their needs, give them shelter and keep them warm and safe. Comfort those who mourn. Heal those who are wounded. Be near to those whose homes and livelihoods have beenContinue reading “Prayer for Those Affected by Tornados”

Pilot Ryan’s Family Reunited

Missionary pilot Ryan Koher‘s wife Annabel and two preschool sons have joined him at last in their Nampula home, Mozambique. After many months of prison, Ryan was granted a provisional release two weeks ago. See the original story on Koher’s detainment here: Missionary Pilot Imprisoned in Mozambique The Ryan and Annabel would like to thank youContinue reading “Pilot Ryan’s Family Reunited”

Deadly Floods in Turkey Quake Zone, Malawi

On February 6, the same day of the Turkey earthquakes that would claim now more than 52,000 lives, a devastating storm formed in the waters north of Australia. Cyclone Freddy traveled some 5,000 miles across the Indian Ocean to hit Madagascar and Mozambique, killing 21 people and displacing thousands. Then it twisted around to strikeContinue reading “Deadly Floods in Turkey Quake Zone, Malawi”

Provisional Release for Pilot Ryan

We praise God that missionary pilot Ryan Koher and the two elderly South Africans, W.J. du Plessis and Eric Dry, who were detained together with him, have been granted a provisional release from prison. Their case is ongoing, so they must remain in Mozambique at this time. Let’s pray the final outcome will be aContinue reading “Provisional Release for Pilot Ryan”

Freddy Ravages Malawi and Mozambique

After traveling 5,000 miles across the Indian Ocean and slamming Madagascar and Mozambique a couple of weeks ago, Cyclone Freddy twisted around to plow into Mozambique a second time this weekend, killing at least 20 (as of 3/16) people before moving on to Malawi, where around 200 (3/16) have died, and the numbers continue toContinue reading “Freddy Ravages Malawi and Mozambique”

More Snow, Floods, Power Outages in California

More than a month after our post asking for prayer for Californians, storms, floods, snow and power outages continue to plague that state. Several people have died, about 9,000 are under evacuation orders, tens of thousands are without power, and 34 of California’s 58 counties are under a state of emergency. An “atmospheric river,” whichContinue reading “More Snow, Floods, Power Outages in California”

Longest Storm Strikes Madagascar and Mozambique

On February 6, the same day as the catastrophic earthquake in Turkey and Syria, Cyclone Freddy formed in the waters between Indonesia and Australia. Now on track to becoming the longest-lasting storm ever recorded, Freddy traveled 8,000 km (5,000 miles) across the entire southern Indian Ocean, affecting Mauritius and La Réunion along the way, andContinue reading “Longest Storm Strikes Madagascar and Mozambique”