Come Up Here

Where are you spending most of your thoughts? Is there a situation that worries you? Someone who’s attacking you? A sin you feel trapped in? Are your problems so up-in-your-face it’s hard to see anything else? Anxious thoughts invite the enemy to worry you with all the more problems. So, if you want the LordContinue reading “Come Up Here”

Hermits Peak Fire

The Hermits Peak Calf Canyon fire, which began on April 6, has now destroyed hundreds of thousands of acres and homes in New Mexico. With more than 2,000 firefighters working tirelessly, as of yesterday, the blaze was only 27% contained. Let’s continue to pray for those who are in harm’s way, and those who haveContinue reading “Hermits Peak Fire”

Violence in Israel

Since we last prayed for Israel in March, several more anti-Israeli attacks have happened, bringing the death toll up to 18 (including two Ukrainians and an Arab-Israeli police officer). At least 29 Palestinians have also died. Last week, just after the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan and the Jewish Passover feast overlapped, three Israelis wereContinue reading “Violence in Israel”

Life and Freedom

As the battle rages in the courts and throughout the USA for life and freedom…. Lord, we pray for every person caught up in this fight who does not yet personally know the One who gave them life. Give them a hunger for You so deep, they will seek You with all their hearts andContinue reading “Life and Freedom”

Turning Trials Around for Good

Each of us throughout this world faces multiple trials daily, but in the midst of it all is Jesus. No matter what evil our enemy has planned, our King has already made the way to turn it all around for good. The first and greatest work He is always doing in every circumstance is toContinue reading “Turning Trials Around for Good”

Prayers for Cuba

In an explosion Friday at Havana’s historic Hotel Saratoga (featured photo), at least 27 people died and dozens were injured. Due to increased restrictions on churches by the ruling Communist Party, Cuba jumped from just off the top 50 most dangerous place for Christians (right at 51) last year to number 37 in 2022. “ChristianContinue reading “Prayers for Cuba”

Floods in Afghanistan

At least 22 people have been killed and 40 injured due to heavy rainfall and flooding in Afghanistan. At least 500 houses have been destroyed, 2,000 homes damaged, 300 head of livestock killed and about 3,000 acres of crops damaged. All this comes after years of drought, war, terrorism and starvation. Let’s pray. Lord, onceContinue reading “Floods in Afghanistan”

Fires in New Mexico

About 6,000 homes have been evacuated and more than 15,000 homes are expected to be affected this week, with a total of more than 300,000 acres already burned in New Mexico this year due to drought. Let’s pray. Lord, please bring rain. Heal the land. Heal hurting hearts. Rescue those in danger. Cast out fearContinue reading “Fires in New Mexico”

Haredim in North America

The Haredim number nearly 500,000 in North America, mainly residing in New York City, but also in Toronto, Los Angeles, Miami, Washington D.C., and Chicago. They consist of Yeshivish and Hasidic peoples whose communities are closed and who strictly adhere to Jewish laws and traditions. (See more and prayer walk their neighborhoods at UPGNorthAmerica.com.) Lord,Continue reading “Haredim in North America”

Punjabi Sikhs of North America

Punjabi Sikhs number anywhere from 670,000 to 1,000,000 in North America, mostly in Toronto, Vancouver, various cities in California, and in the Richmond Hill area of Queens in New York City. Originally from the Punjab border region of India and Pakistan, they believe in one God and the equality of all people. (Read more atContinue reading “Punjabi Sikhs of North America”