Christmas in the Dark

What is it like to live in a country where celebrating Christmas is forbidden? Where Christians are persecuted? Where millions have never heard about the God Who loves them and gave His Son to die for their sins so they can be free? I can tell you. Because we’ve lived there. For most of theContinue reading “Christmas in the Dark”

Mass Kidnappings and Killings in Nigeria

During Thanksgiving week, Fulani herdsmen killed 48 Christians in Benue state — 30 on Sunday, November 24; and 18 on their way to church December 1. In total, some 106 Christians have been slain by Fulani and other Muslim extremists in Benue and Taraba states since October. Also during Thanksgiving week, Fulani attacked villages inContinue reading “Mass Kidnappings and Killings in Nigeria”

Do You Measure Up?

Our kids tend to lean on God the same way they lean on us. So, if we’re telling them all the ways they don’t measure up, they’re likely to see God as displeased with them, as well. Maybe that’s something you also experienced that is still a struggle for you today. It’s easy to imagineContinue reading “Do You Measure Up?”

Better Not Pout

Sometimes, even when God has given us so much, we get upset because there’s something else we want that we don’t yet have. It may be a valid desire, even one placed there by the Lord because He plans to fulfill it one day. But the pouting is not God’s plan, neither is self-pity, angerContinue reading “Better Not Pout”

Amazing Answer to Prayer: Pilot Ryan’s Case Dropped

Cabo Delgado in northern Mozambique has been racked with violence over the past nearly eight years due to infighting between Islamic State Mozambique (ISM) and government forces. In fact, even though nearly 50% of Mozambique’s population is Christian, it is ranked among the most dangerous countries in the world for those who seek to followContinue reading “Amazing Answer to Prayer: Pilot Ryan’s Case Dropped”

International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church

Please go to our International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church page for today’s prayers: International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church If you haven’t subscribed to the Prayer Wall yet, enter your email address below, so you can receive each daily prayer guide in time for your morning quiet times with God: Lord,Continue reading “International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church”

North Korea: #1 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians

International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church Over the past couple of years, North Korea’s President Kim Jong Un has inserted himself into the news time and again with his missile launchings, trash balloons, soldiers joining Russia in the war against Ukraine, and meetings with world leaders of other oppressive governments. This past Thursday’s intercontinentalContinue reading “North Korea: #1 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians”

China-North Korea: Partnership to Persecute

Join us Sunday, November 3, for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. China and North Korea have joined forces to persecute Christians, experts said at a recent U.S. hearing. Since last year, China has forcibly returned hundreds of North Koreans to a Communist regime that believes religion, especially Christianity, is the greatestContinue reading “China-North Korea: Partnership to Persecute”

Cuba in the Dark, and Now a Hurricane

Join us Sunday, November 3, for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. (Updated October 22) A main energy plant failed on Friday, plunging Cuba’s 10 million people into darkness. After several attempts to restore electricity, the power grid failed once again just as Hurricane Oscar hit yesterday as a Category 1. AtContinue reading “Cuba in the Dark, and Now a Hurricane”

Wars and Rumors of Wars, Famine and Earthquake

Join us Sunday, November 3, for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. As we read Jesus’ prophecy below, today’s headlines are no surprise. 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. NationContinue reading “Wars and Rumors of Wars, Famine and Earthquake”