A sudden snowstorm trapped 1,000 people on the eastern slope of Tibet’s Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak (29,000 feet or 8,849 meters) and a popular destination for climbers and hikers. Hundreds of villagers and rescue teams have been working at about 16,000 feet (4,900 meters) to free them before it’s too late, as manyContinue reading “Severe Weather Traps 1,000 on Mt. Everest, Floods Philippines, China, Nepal”
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India: Falsely Accused Christians Share Christ in Jail
As Pastor Vinod Pal Singh led services for about 80 people on July 27, Hindu extremists invaded the church, forcing everyone to leave but the pastor, his wife Jyoti Devi, and three members of the family that owns the property, Anantram Maurya and his sons Ramit and Shubhkaran. (Morning Star News, September 9) From theContinue reading “India: Falsely Accused Christians Share Christ in Jail”
Pray for Breakthroughs Among Hindus
Today, 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 a glimpse of theContinue reading “Pray for Breakthroughs Among Hindus”
Shiekh Meets Jesus in Uganda Mosque
It is not uncommon for Jesus to appear to Muslims in their dreams to point them the way to salvation. In fact, earlier this month, God surprised a teacher of Islam during Friday prayers at a mosque in Mayuge, Uganda. Wambuzi Maka Uthman, a 39-year-old sheikh, fell asleep in a corner as he was praying.Continue reading “Shiekh Meets Jesus in Uganda Mosque”
Off of the Couch and into the World
Why do we insist on our own comfort when the very nature of the gospel calls us to give our all for Christ? When the One we claim to follow did not spare even His own life but gave it freely as a ransom for us? “Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselvesContinue reading “Off of the Couch and into the World”
Persecution News from India
Several states in India have passed anti-conversion laws, and Christians are suffering greatly. Hindu extremists have busted down church doors and assaulted worshippers in the midst of services, and when the police show up, it is not the violent attackers who are arrested, but the pastors and Christians. In some parts of India, believers mustContinue reading “Persecution News from India”
Love as He First Loved
We love because he first loved us. 1 John 4:19 All that you do for the Lord is not for nothing. He sees it. But more than that, they can see it. Don’t gauge your worth by others’ responses. When you love, but they attack, so often it’s because they are filled with the painContinue reading “Love as He First Loved”
Pakistan: New Law Against Child Marriages
Every year in the 98% Islamic country of Pakistan, about 1,000 Christian and Hindu girls face abduction, abuse and forced marriage to Muslim men. Most of the victims fall between the ages of 14 and 18, but many are as young as 10. Praise God, and thanks to your prayers here at PrayerWall.pw, a newContinue reading “Pakistan: New Law Against Child Marriages”
Suicide Bomb at Church in Syria Kills 25
At least 25 Christians died and about 63 were wounded when a suicide bomber opened fire on worshippers at a church in Damascus Sunday, and then detonated himself. About 350-400 Christians were in attendance at Mar Elyas Greek Orthodox Church in Dwelia neighborhood at the time, and several children were among the victims. The terroristContinue reading “Suicide Bomb at Church in Syria Kills 25”
Christians Face Death, Violence in Pakistan
Arsalan Gill, a poor railway sweeper, was arrested in March for blasphemy, which carries the death sentence, because of information that appeared in Facebook groups without his knowledge. (March 25, CDI-MSN) A former police inspector, Malik Irfan, and other Muslims tortured and murdered Kashif Masih, a 35-year-old Catholic in Punjab on May 11. (May 14,Continue reading “Christians Face Death, Violence in Pakistan”
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