At least 121 people died and 35 others were injured Tuesday in a crowd crush in India, after self-proclaimed god-man Bhole Baba preached. An estimated 80,000 people were expected to attend the satsang, or Hindu prayer meeting, in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. But perhaps 250,000 people showed, and when Baba completed his sermon, the crowd surgedContinue reading “Death at the Feet of a Man-god”
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One Nation Under God
Today marks four years since we opened the Prayer Wall to pray for our nation and for the world in the midst of these trying times. Thank you to all of you from the nearly 120 countries who have joined us here. Would you take a moment to share in the comments what this prayerContinue reading “One Nation Under God”
In Beryl’s Path and Wake
(Updated July 4) At least three people have died in Venezuela, three in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and three in Grenada and Carriacou due to Hurricane Beryl this week. With winds close to 160 miles per hour, and gusts all the higher, it is the first storm to reach Category 5 status since EmilyContinue reading “In Beryl’s Path and Wake”
Pray for Those Running for Office
Although today’s prayer is written for the USA, feel free to also apply it to other nations facing elections this year. See a list of those countries and dates here: Upcoming Elections Lord of All, raise up godly leaders for this country — each leader of every office Your choice to suppress wrong and bringContinue reading “Pray for Those Running for Office”
Barefoot Christian Assaulted, Arrested in Pakistan
Dennis Albert, a 35-year-old Catholic rickshaw driver in Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, was arrested April 27 on charges of stepping out of his rickshaw onto some papers said to be pages of the Quran. His accuser, Muslim passerby Mubeen Ilyas, assaulted him, even as Dennis explained he didn’t know what the papers were; he merelyContinue reading “Barefoot Christian Assaulted, Arrested in Pakistan”
Christian Mom Tortured for Her Faith in Pakistan
A 20-year-old Catholic mother of a two toddlers in Okara District, Punjab, Pakistan, was abducted at gunpoint from her father’s home April 17 by five Muslims, Ali Raza, Muhammad Irshaad, Riaz Ahmed, Muhammad Imran and one unidentified person. She was raped and tortured multiple times to force her into marrying Ali, renouncing her faith, andContinue reading “Christian Mom Tortured for Her Faith in Pakistan”
Pakistan: Murder of Christian by Muslim Mob Leads to Yet More Death
Just a month ago, Christian Nazeer Masih Gill‘s family was attacked by an angry mob of about 2,000 Muslims, who savagely beat him to death and burned down his home and factory. Most of the Christians in that community fled their homes in fear. Read the story here: Muslim Mob Kills Christian in Pakistan Shortly afterContinue reading “Pakistan: Murder of Christian by Muslim Mob Leads to Yet More Death”
Upcoming Elections
Perhaps the biggest election year in history, 2024 has been dubbed “Super Election Year,” with more than 60 nations holding national elections involving some 2 billion voters. Upcoming Election Events for June-July: FRANCE: Parliamentary elections on June 30 and July 7 will also determine the prime minister position. IRAN: After a helicopter crash killed PresidentContinue reading “Upcoming Elections”
Headline Prayers These Days
BANGLADESH: After weeks of heavy rains have flooded farmlands and homes in the northeast, nearly two million stranded people face the threat of food shortages and waterborne diseases. In the south, at least ten Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, including three children, died from mudslides and heavy rainfall in refugee camps. INDIA: Landslides, heavy rains andContinue reading “Headline Prayers These Days”
Churches, Synagogues Attacked in Russia
At least 25 people died and 24 were wounded Sunday in mass shootings at synagogues, churches and police posts in the predominantly Muslim province of Dagestan, Russia. The count includes 15 police officers, a security guard, a priest, several civilians and at least five terrorists. In the city of Derbent, militants killed Father Nikolai KotelnikovContinue reading “Churches, Synagogues Attacked in Russia”
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