BANGLADESH and northeast INDIA: At least 11 have died in India’s Tripura state, and two in Bangladesh, due to heavy flooding which has submerged hundreds of homes, affecting nearly 3 million people. More than 64,000 have been displaced in Tripura. More heavy rains are expected in the coming days. INDIA: An explosion in a pharmaceuticalContinue reading “Pray through the Headlines: India, Bangladesh, Gaza, Ukraine, Russia”
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Topple My Pride
God hates pride, and must bring it down, because pride sets myself up as an idol before God, as I bow to my own opinions and desires and push others to bow to them too. But humility draws God near, and brings His favor. James 4:6, Proverbs 8:13, Isaiah 25:11, Jeremiah 49:16. Lord, forgive meContinue reading “Topple My Pride”
Kidnapped, Released in Nigeria
Ada Anioma, Christian wife of the attorney general of Nigeria’s Delta state, Peter Mrakpor, was abducted from a Bible study in Asaba July 30. Gunmen killed her driver and a policeman in the attack. (August 1, Christian Daily International-Morning Star News) Father God, please comfort the families of Ada’s driver and the policeman. Be aContinue reading “Kidnapped, Released in Nigeria”
Pray for Muslim Extremists to Encounter Christ
There will be no peace for either Jews or Muslims until they give their lives to the One this life is for, urged Mosab Hassan Yousef, who once served Hamas, but now serves Jesus Christ. As the eldest son of Sheikh Hassan Yousef, a Hamas founder and leader, Mosab was groomed from a young ageContinue reading “Pray for Muslim Extremists to Encounter Christ”
Awakening to Jesus
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? Any of these ring a bell? If we can get in the habit of making Jesus our first thought, before we open our eyes, before we get out of bed, before we think or do anything else — if we can hand Him ourContinue reading “Awakening to Jesus”
90 New Martyrs in Nigeria
At least 50 Christians died in a brutal attack on Ayati village, August 8, by Fulani herdsmen and a criminal gang. The predominantly Christian village in Ukum County, Benue state, Nigeria, was also attacked by Fulanis a month earlier, martyring 11 Christians there and in Borikyo village. (August 9, Christian Daily International-Morning Star News) ResidentsContinue reading “90 New Martyrs in Nigeria”
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”
Olympic Athlete Adam Peaty’s Radical Rescue
Great Britain’s Adam Peaty, missed a gold medal in Paris by 0.02 seconds, but his tears were of victory, not defeat. Following the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, the 100-meter breaststroke world record holder fell into a dark struggle with depression and alcoholism for almost three years. But through the counsel of Pastor Ashley Mull, chaplainContinue reading “Olympic Athlete Adam Peaty’s Radical Rescue”
Where There Is War
MYANMAR: In their attempt to overthrow the ruthless military that has ruled since a coup in 2021, anti-coup militia have closed in on key areas and now have captured the Northeast Command headquarters in Lashio City. A drone attack Monday on Rohingya fleeing the violence killed dozens, including families with children. An estimated more thanContinue reading “Where There Is War”
Pimenta and Giuffrida: More Than a Medal
This past week at the Prayer Wall, we joined together to pray for Christians competing in the 2024 Olympics as they live out their faith before the watching world. Today, we share with you this beautiful story of two judo athletes who faced off for bronze: Long before believer Larissa Pimenta of Brazil won theContinue reading “Pimenta and Giuffrida: More Than a Medal”
